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**Deathwing** · 03-14-2016, 07:03 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by RedWingRider View Post

using 10w30 mineral was taking a toll on my engine..
at least i felt so when i hit highway for a 200 km ride.

reason for using that oil was stupid asc who were not having honda throttle at that time.

with a pillion anything above 120km/hr was giving me the feeling of riding something else..

after returning back from the trip i sourced Motul 7100 10w40 from lucknow and this was the first time i was going for something other than what svc used.

difference was immediate.. bike felt a lot more eager and slightly smoother.
also i noticed that engine was revving more freely.

although i was not happy by the clutch function. dont know if mechanic altered it or its the oil that isnt going well.

overall i can recommend that oil if you something better than Honda throttle

My SVC uses castrol, is it the same?

**Iam_Hoodi_CBR** · 03-14-2016, 08:19 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by RedWingRider View Post

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although i was not happy by the clutch function. dont know if mechanic altered it or its the oil that isnt going well.......

Can you elaborate on what reason that you are not happy by the clutch function?.

If clutch lever feel is what you are talking about, you can try changing the clutch cable. It will bring the smoothness back to the lever.

Originally posted by Deathwing View Post

My SVC uses castrol, is it the same?

If Honda is recommending Throttle oil for its two wheelers, why the SVC is using Castrol?. Have you asked this specific oil for your bike?

Ram

**RedWingRider** · 03-14-2016, 08:32 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Iam_Hoodi_CBR View Post

Can you elaborate on what reason that you are not happy by the clutch function?.

If clutch lever feel is what you are talking about, you can try changing the clutch cable. It will bring the smoothness back to the lever.

If Honda is recommending Throttle oil for its two wheelers, why the SVC is using Castrol?. Have you asked this specific oil for your bike?

Ram

Yeah.. The clutch wire is already new one. Recently changed.

But clutch feels very sticky.. I dont know how to describe that feeling but
Sometimes feels like it doesn't engages back as soon as i release lever..

Another thing that is hitting me the mostis is that there is significant clunk while upshifting.

Although i am doubting more on mechanic for this because he opened clutch cover side for changing its packing, Which was leaking
So there is a possibility that something went wrong there only..

**Deathwing** · 03-14-2016, 08:51 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Iam_Hoodi_CBR View Post

Can you elaborate on what reason that you are not happy by the clutch function?.

If clutch lever feel is what you are talking about, you can try changing the clutch cable. It will bring the smoothness back to the lever.

If Honda is recommending Throttle oil for its two wheelers, why the SVC is using Castrol?. Have you asked this specific oil for your bike?

Ram

The company recommended oil is castrol, here in Didar Honda atleast...

**leech** · 03-14-2016, 10:01 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Deathwing View Post

The company recommended oil is castrol, here in Didar Honda atleast...

Are you sure? Last time I checked, it was Honda Throttle FS 10w30 at Didar Egmore

**B7ACKTHORN** · 03-15-2016, 12:22 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech;1216733 [B

40 psi front and back[/B], running contigos.

-Vehicle was run at 70~76 kmph for 90% of the time. Bad roads, mild traffic, and 8 stops in the journey made the rest 10%.

- Fuel used HP ordinary, from reliable Bunk.

- Engine oil 10w30 Honda mineral.

Fuel economy : 327.2/7.1 litres.

Rider weight : 85kg

Originally posted by RedWingRider View Post

using 10w30 mineral was taking a toll on my engine..
at least i felt so when i hit highway for a 200 km ride.

reason for using that oil was stupid asc who were not having honda throttle at that time.

with a pillion anything above 120km/hr was giving me the feeling of riding something else..

after returning back from the trip i sourced Motul 7100 10w40 from lucknow and this was the first time i was going for something other than what svc used.

difference was immediate.. bike felt a lot more eager and slightly smoother.
also i noticed that engine was revving more freely.

although i was not happy by the clutch function. dont know if mechanic altered it or its the oil that isnt going well.

overall i can recommend that oil if you something better than Honda throttle

Honda has basically three oil types, Honda 10w30 Mineral, Honda 10w30 Throttle Fully Synthetic and the Scooter oil and the CBR 250 comes filled with 10w30 Fully Synth from the factory itself. Mineral oils are not required for modern engines per se, with tighter tolerances, engines are getting finer by the day. It doesn't seem to nullify the use of the Mineral oil, piston rings bed well with mineral. So, don't use mineral on your motorcycle which likes semi-synth/fully synth, unless you plan to change the oil every 1500 KMS.

And leech 40 psi? That's gotta be tire(d) record, kidding.

Cheers!
VJ

**leech** · 03-15-2016, 12:47 AM

**RedWingRider** · 03-15-2016, 12:52 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Honda has basically three oil types, Honda 10w30 Mineral, Honda 10w30 Throttle Fully Synthetic and the Scooter oil and the CBR 250 comes filled with 10w30 Fully Synth from the factory itself. Mineral oils are not required for modern engines per se, with tighter tolerances, engines are getting finer by the day. It doesn't seem to nullify the use of the Mineral oil, piston rings bed well with mineral. So, don't use mineral on your motorcycle which likes semi-synth/fully synth, unless you plan to change the oil every 1500 KMS.

And leech 40 psi? That's gotta be tire(d) record, kidding.

Cheers!
VJ

Yeah buddy.
Mineral oil is suggested for proper break in of a new engine..
That's why using fully synthetic oil is not recommended until and unless engine has reached that point of initial run in period.

Btw don't you think that 40 psi is a little too much for longer runs on hot summer days.? (just asking)

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Honda has basically three oil types, Honda 10w30 Mineral, Honda 10w30 Throttle Fully Synthetic and the Scooter oil and the CBR 250 comes filled with 10w30 Fully Synth from the factory itself. Mineral oils are not required for modern engines per se, with tighter tolerances, engines are getting finer by the day. It doesn't seem to nullify the use of the Mineral oil, piston rings bed well with mineral. So, don't use mineral on your motorcycle which likes semi-synth/fully synth, unless you plan to change the oil every 1500 KMS.

And leech 40 psi? That's gotta be tire(d) record, kidding.

Cheers!
VJ

**B7ACKTHORN** · 03-15-2016, 01:14 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by RedWingRider View Post

Yeah buddy.
Mineral oil is suggested for proper break in of a new engine..
That's why using fully synthetic oil is not recommended until and unless engine has reached that point of initial run in period.

Btw don't you think that 40 psi is a little too much for longer runs on hot summer days.? (just asking)

40 psi is almost twice what for manufacturer asks for. Remember air expands, and 40 PSI could easily jump to a few psi more on a hot day, and can cause sudden deflation especially during riding. Not a good experience to behold if you ask me.

29 is what the manual suggests, and bring that to one or two PSI down if you're riding in extremely hot climates, so that grip isn't sacrificed. Slight underinflation is always better than over inflation, it's a nice tip to keep this in mind always.

Cheers!
VJ

**leech** · 03-15-2016, 01:16 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

As for the mineral vs synth, even scooter owners are recommending synth for their Activa and Splendor. They say increased acceleration and less vibes. Do scooters really need fully synth?

It is a currently held theory of mine people tend to err too much on the side of caution while choosing/changing oils. That's why we have people changing Shell FS at 1500 kms, because the color turns black, and scooter wallahs recommending FS oils to other scooter owners, with all seriousness.

Has anyone ever run a mineral for 4k to 6k on their bikes and reported damage? I couldn't find a single one.

About the tyre pressure : blackthorn is right. Follow manufacturer recommendations. My reasoning was thus : The contigo is bias ply, and can take more damage than a radial. The Contigo rating was 212 kg at 38 psi, IIRC.

No harm was done to my tyres or rim, because I knew the road, and slowed down for the bumps.

**leech** · 03-15-2016, 08:01 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Deathwing View Post

A couple of people claimed the pulsar rear brake pads lasted longer n provided a better bite apparently, I gotta try n see, n the pads cost 260rs compared to the 800 of Honda.

Buddy if you are in chennai, we can source brake pads together. Do you know the model number of the pulsar 220 brake pads, which ones fit our CBR?

**Tanzing Sherpa** · 03-15-2016, 08:13 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Nice mod

**Tanzing Sherpa** · 03-15-2016, 08:15 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Sorry wrong forum guys

**Deathwing** · 03-15-2016, 08:39 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

Buddy if you are in chennai, we can source brake pads together. Do you know the model number of the pulsar 220 brake pads, which ones fit our CBR?

Pulsar 220, not sure of the model,apparently since the pulsar also uses bybre , the pads are a direct fit for the rear. Also heard someone saying rs 200 front brake pads as a alternative to Hondas not 100% sure on this one.I enquired from jai autos, they told me this price,

**sman999** · 03-15-2016, 10:19 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

Buddy if you are in chennai, we can source brake pads together. Do you know the model number of the pulsar 220 brake pads, which ones fit our CBR?

Check in winauto, padi. They are Bajaj spares distributors. They have branches in different places as well.

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