Re: Honda CBR 250R

Guys this is the state of my radiator, I am due for service any time now, has anyone put on or tried radiator guards, I saw 2 companies , one is RNG and another one cox for the CBR exact fit.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Man!!!! You have really cocked up the radiator. I wonder how the bike is being maintained.

First of all there is no ned of any radiator guard, and if you do have lots of money and you install a radiator guard, the muck will still be thrown on the radiator as well on the radiator guard and in that case it will be PITA to clean both things. It has been discussed heavily in the earlier old pages of this thread.

A RADIATOR GUARD IS ONLY NEEDED TO.PROTECT THE RADIATOR FROM LARGE DEBRIS, AND NOT THE MUCK.

Take a bucket of water use water mug by mug and use a brush to clean up the muck. Do not put pressure while brushing the radiator. Be gentle and next time onwards, please do proactive maintenance.

At the end of day, "The way a man keep his bike is the way he keeps himself"

Cheers,
Sanjay

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Yes, its due service very very soon, last service was last year before the floods... My engine is fine, I change my engine oil every 3000-3500 kms , I ride very mixed. Will keep an eye on my radiator next time, n get it cleaned while changing my oil... I am keeping my eye on a radiator guard as a precaution, if its gonna protect my radiator to some good extent, I don't see any reason not to buy it

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Before you go for test ride take a test ride of new bike (if you can get one) from showroom just to get a feel of it so you would know what's the difference. If you have already done then great.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Deathwing, that is some radiator, dude. I've cleaned mine only once in three years, but your radiator looks like a well used earth mover's. 😹

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My! What do we have here, I've seen muck and crud on the radiator, heck, probably the first time, a hornet's nest. Having a radiator guard isn't a bad idea per se, but I personally don't recommend radiator guards. Exposed radiators are easy to clean and if case of bent fins, can be mended using safety pin. A radiator guard in itself is a PITA to install, especially on the CBR and the ease with which the radiator accumulates crud only makes matters worse, if you intend to clean them later. Make a habit of hosing the radiator with low pressure water from your home every week, this helps get the crud out of radiators in a timely manner as opposed pressure washing them to remove hard muck which bends the fins.

Significantly bent fins do reduce cooling efficiency, a couple of bent fins here and there won't cause any trouble. When the washer at the SVC is ill informed/trained which unfortunately is the case, especially unknown service stations, results in bent fins. Over time, bent fins reduce the cooling efficiency, the surface area which helps air pass through is obstructed which then causes temp related issues. This is say when 75% to 80% of the fins are bent.


Cheers!
VJ

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I see... Should I be worried? The place where I service my bike Didar Honda Egmore, never had an issue with the bike, I'll ask em to clean the radiator with care... I'm a bit reluctant to touch it, if I damage something... Bikes been through all types of Terrain if your wondering how it got that dirty.... Either ways my bike is less than 500 kms away from service too...

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That's cause I've taken my bike a bit off roading, village roads, all terrains n also don't forget Chennai floods

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I finally found this epic quote by [MENTION=26407]aargee[/MENTION] saar.
Please take good care of your bike. :P
And for the radiator fins.. I used to spray soap water on the fins and after 5mins gently pour water on the fins. It really works!
Happy riding!

Regards,
Sumanth.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

gently spray soap water on it and let it soak and then with a soft brush work gradually. it should not be difficult to clean it.
it just mud dried and stuck on it... should be fairly easy...

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Nothing to be worried, make sure you rinse the caked mud with water as folks suggested, either soap water or normal water would do good and then gently wash off, it should crumble easily. If you observe they have a cemented feel to them, apply more water and use a soft tooth brush with soap and gently brush vertically this and then wash off, pretty much easy.

Cheers!
VJ

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Well, different people expect different things from marriage/bike. Some prefer Hondas, for fuss -free riding, and a dependable partner who won't make much noise. Others go for high maintenance models like Benelli, and still others want exotic features on their rides.

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In my experience , Honda has the most refined and long lasting engine, I started riding on a 2004 unicorn, and it seized because I was a noob to biking , but I stressed the engine sooo much but yet after every service , bike felt like a new bike all over again...

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey guys....I recently bought the cbr a week back ND now I see air bubbles in the oil window and I noticed some fluid leak beneath the engine from one of the two pipes. I am a bit confused is it normal..??

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Those three grey pipes are overflow pipes, so fluid dripping from them isn't a problem per se, nothing to be alarmed. Tiny air bubble layer on upper minuscule is normal nothing to worry, happens when the bike is cranked after prolonged parking. Absolutely normal, do keep a check on OIL COLOR. Oil turning black is normal, but if you observe oil turning white, like a latte shake with foam, then you have problem.

Your bike is absolutely fine.

Cheers!
VJ