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**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-03-2016, 04:58 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

I changed the oil filter and oil, but while removing the oil filter cover, one of the bolts broke, with three fourths of it stuck inside the housing.

I fixed back the remaining 3 bolts along with new filter and washer, but I have a slight leak from the oil filter area. It's very minute, noticeable only after wiping the area, and running the engine for some time.

What can be done about the stuck bolt?😠

You have to drill the broken thread from the casing, very carefully, best left to those who are good at these. IIRC, Maneesh had the same dilemma, so perhaps he can chime in as to what he did. But broken bolts are a common phenomena, drill them out, my Shogun had the same problem. Check the threads on the engine casing, if the threads are good, you are good to go, if you find any slippage or not enough torquing, you need to rethread the casing.

Cheers!
VJ

**Pruthviraj** · 07-03-2016, 05:40 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

I changed the oil filter and oil, but while removing the oil filter cover, one of the bolts broke, with three fourths of it stuck inside the housing.

I fixed back the remaining 3 bolts along with new filter and washer, but I have a slight leak from the oil filter area. It's very minute, noticeable only after wiping the area, and running the engine for some time.

What can be done about the stuck bolt?😠

While removing ??

**bala13** · 07-03-2016, 05:52 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

I changed the oil filter and oil, but while removing the oil filter cover, one of the bolts broke, with three fourths of it stuck inside the housing.

I fixed back the remaining 3 bolts along with new filter and washer, but I have a slight leak from the oil filter area. It's very minute, noticeable only after wiping the area, and running the engine for some time.

What can be done about the stuck bolt?😠

Drilling is not necessary.

You have to just find an experienced welder in this type of work.
They take another rod n weld your broken bolt to the rod. N after torquing to this rod they took out the broken bolt without drilling!!!
This process take hardly 3 minutes.

Don't go directly for drilling option.
First try this welding method.

**arvstreetracer** · 07-03-2016, 06:58 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by leech View Post

I changed the oil filter and oil, but while removing the oil filter cover, one of the bolts broke, with three fourths of it stuck inside the housing.

I fixed back the remaining 3 bolts along with new filter and washer, but I have a slight leak from the oil filter area. It's very minute, noticeable only after wiping the area, and running the engine for some time.

What can be done about the stuck bolt?��

I think you had the same problem before.

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Originally posted by arvstreetracer View Post

I think you had the same problem before.

Sorry, just checked. It was sman999. He was having the same problem. You may contact him for the salvage.

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**nomad_sachin** · 07-03-2016, 07:44 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hello guys, I am new to CBR250. I am second owner of it(2013 model, Red Grey) and at present oddo reading is 13000km.
I have been facing 2 issues

Low FE

When I bought it around 4 months ago, it used to return me 36-38kmpl at 80-100kmph. As I frequently go to himalayas and ride in slush, snow, on broken roads and no roads, I changed it's rear tyre to VEE RUBBER 130/80 off road tyre.

As expected, FE dropped down to 33-35. Recently it has reduced even more. Yesterday I went on 600km highway run and got FE of 28 at 100kmph and 33 at 75-80kmph. I had a minor fall at low speed,my observation is that this even reduced FE is since that incident. I was going through the thread and was astonished to see that one of the fellow leech got 46kmpl at similar spped.
PS I am using Shell advance ultra Fully Synthetic engine oil and my riding doesn't involve frequent acceleration and braking.

Sudden engine shutting

the other issue that I am facing is that sometimes it's engine shuts off suddenly while the bike is on the run and then it just doesn't start. It has happened thrice in last 3 months. It happens within 1-2 km from the start and has happened at low speeds(<30kmph).

Please suggest some measures to rectify these issues.

**leech** · 07-03-2016, 07:50 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by nomad_sachin View Post

Hello guys, I am new to CBR250. I am second owner of it(2013 model, Red Grey) and at present oddo reading is 13000km.
I have been facing 2 issues

Low FE

When I bought it around 4 months ago, it used to return me 36-38kmpl at 80-100kmph. As I frequently go to himalayas and ride in slush, snow, on broken roads and no roads, I changed it's rear tyre to VEE RUBBER 130/80 off road tyre.

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As expected, FE dropped down to 33-35. Recently it has reduced even more. Yesterday I went on 600km highway run and got FE of 28 at 100kmph and 33 at 75-80kmph. I was going through the thread and was astonished to see that one of the fellow leech got 46kmpl at similar spped.
PS I am using Shell advance ultra Fully Synthetic engine oil and my riding doesn't involve frequent acceleration and braking.

Sudden engine shutting

the other issue that I am facing is that sometimes it's engine shuts off suddenly while the bike is on the run and then it just doesn't start. It has happened thrice in last 3 months. It happens within 1-2 km from the start and has happened at low speeds(<30kmph).

Please suggest some measures to rectify these issues.

I calculated fe by tankful method. My tyres are stock Contigo. That 46 mileage is from a controlled mileage test, with minimal acceleration and deceleration, majority done at ~70kmph.

At 100-140kmph rides, I get 29-32 only.

**leech** · 07-03-2016, 07:56 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Pruthviraj View Post

While removing ??

Yes, while removing. I didn't tight the remaining bolts too hard while putting it back for fear of them snapping.

About drilling and welding, if I get it to the Honda Svc can they fix it? I'm afraid of giving it to a local welder/driller since I moved to a small town.

**Pruthviraj** · 07-03-2016, 08:03 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

It means it was weakened before. Show it to Honda ASC guys, they normally know the workshops who perform the repairing works. Ask them to take care while removing it so as not to scratch the facing of the oil filter housing.

**Kartik Shetty** · 07-04-2016, 12:35 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by nomad_sachin View Post

Hello guys, I am new to CBR250. I am second owner of it(2013 model, Red Grey) and at present oddo reading is 13000km.
I have been facing 2 issues

Low FE

When I bought it around 4 months ago, it used to return me 36-38kmpl at 80-100kmph. As I frequently go to himalayas and ride in slush, snow, on broken roads and no roads, I changed it's rear tyre to VEE RUBBER 130/80 off road tyre.

[ATTACH]214617[/ATTACH]

As expected, FE dropped down to 33-35. Recently it has reduced even more. Yesterday I went on 600km highway run and got FE of 28 at 100kmph and 33 at 75-80kmph. I had a minor fall at low speed,my observation is that this even reduced FE is since that incident. I was going through the thread and was astonished to see that one of the fellow leech got 46kmpl at similar spped.
PS I am using Shell advance ultra Fully Synthetic engine oil and my riding doesn't involve frequent acceleration and braking.

Sudden engine shutting

the other issue that I am facing is that sometimes it's engine shuts off suddenly while the bike is on the run and then it just doesn't start. It has happened thrice in last 3 months. It happens within 1-2 km from the start and has happened at low speeds(<30kmph).

Please suggest some measures to rectify these issues.

Have you tried the earth wire mod?

**Harisankar** · 07-04-2016, 10:59 AM

Re: BMW 310 a worthy contender ?

Originally posted by themachinehead View Post

According to a dealer abroad who happened to leak the price of BMW 310 have quoted the price lower than the 390. If it's true then it's gonna be a treat for enthusiasts😃

G310R will be a good bike with sheer performance and quality for sure and It will be excellent if they price under 2Lacs. But as far as I heard, this bike will be sold and serviced only by BMW dealers(even if TVS makes it for them). So If you are a resident of major city where BMW dealers available, then its good. Also no clue how we can fix that bike in a trouble once you are out of town or in touring. Honda has a big plus in that factor. Buying a bike is a one time deal and its a happy moment but maintenance is life time event

**Dandamudi Mohan Krishna** · 07-04-2016, 05:23 PM

Re: BMW 310 a worthy contender ?

Originally posted by leech View Post

Do you have any concrete info about the CBR 300? I'm getting conflicting replies around here..

Just a rumour as of now but new rumour is that 250RR might launch.

**Deathwing** · 07-04-2016, 06:30 PM

Re: BMW 310 a worthy contender ?

Originally posted by Dandamudi Mohan Krishna View Post

Just a rumour as of now but new rumour is that 250RR might launch.

Its 250rr/350rr twin cylinder I think its a direct rival to the rc390s, r3,n300, any news on the 300r?

**bala13** · 07-04-2016, 10:47 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I want to use gear oil for chain lubrication.
Which grade is better?? SAE90 or SAE140??

**nomad_sachin** · 07-04-2016, 11:14 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Kartik Shetty View Post

Have you tried the earth wire mod?

Nope, what is that?
Please explain

**leech** · 07-04-2016, 11:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Trivial question: The starter used to take quarter of a second to start the bike when I bought it 3 years ago, now it takes one second, even with a new, better battery. Is this due to wear of the starter motor/solenoid?

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