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  • #19141
    Re: Honda CBR 250R

    Thanks [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION]. I guess I have to find someone who deals with superbikes after my experiences with the Service Center

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    • #19142
      Re: Honda CBR 250R

      How long does the spark plug last? Is it wise to change it at 35k kms?

      Also, is there any point in purchasing a stator coil in advance, anticipating future need?

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      • #19143
        Re: Honda CBR 250R

        Originally posted by leech View Post
        How long does the spark plug last? Is it wise to change it at 35k kms?

        Also, is there any point in purchasing a stator coil in advance, anticipating future need?
        Spark plugs with a humble tone "usually will last a life time of the bike, provided they are cleaned and gapped periodically. 35k kms is not bad for a spark plug replacement. When we have double, triple and who knows even four plugs in the arena for a single cylinder. A single spark plug replacement shouldn't be a deal breaker. Go ahead.

        Stator coil hoarding is purely a personal choice. If you think you'd need them, then go ahead. But unless you feel anything weirdo with the battery or the charging circuit why waste a few thousand bucks. But again, it's purely a personal temperament.

        Cheers!
        VJ
        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
        The girl said, 'NO!'


        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


        THE END

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        • #19144
          Re: Honda CBR 250R

          Originally posted by leech View Post
          How long does the spark plug last? Is it wise to change it at 35k kms?
          Also, is there any point in purchasing a stator coil in advance, anticipating future need?
          It's a good practice to change the spark plug at max of 15k km or manufacturer recommended intervals to be on safe side. It's more of a preventive maintenance, plugs do last longer. They hardly cost a couple hundred bucks & the replaced one can be kept as a spare.
          Purchasing any spares in advance is up to you. Honda spares are known go up in prices ever so often. So if a stator coil is something that is known to go bad on a cbr (for e.g. on a ktm it used to be problem earlier), you can buy one and keep it for future use. As for fear of availability , I think the parts for a bike like the cbr should be easily available for the next couple of years ATLEAST. If you have the money to spend and plan to keep the bike for a very very long time, I'd say its wise to slowly stock up on parts, for say a rebuild in the distant future!

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          • #19145
            Re: Honda CBR 250R

            Originally posted by Jon Niranjan Paul View Post
            Cool! The chain doesnt usually show signs of wear. Check the teeth of the sprockets, if they are unevenly ground, it means that the sprockets are gone, hence would result in chain slack. Attaching a pic from google for reference.


            The sprocket on the right is kaput.
            OK I just got my chain tightened for the final time before I change the set, bike is exactly at 25k, I did mention my maintenance of the chain for the first 10 k was non existent, I suppose if you maintain em properly it can give life up to 35-40k easily, I went for a chain tighten and lube was advised to change the set in another 1000km, will do that, the cost is about 2000rs where I am from for the chain sprocket set.

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            • #19146
              Re: Honda CBR 250R

              A note about the rear wheel bearings : I used to have an odd feeling while taking a sharp left corner near my house, every time I tilt the bike, the rear felt like it was tilting more than the input provided. I had to do a mid corner stand up to prevent the bike from falling over.

              After the bearing change, the bike now holds the angle I give it during corners.

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              • #19147
                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                I'm not sure but I guess I read somewhere that Honda recommends inspecting spark plugs every 24k km and replacing them at the 48k km mark. I guess stock plugs are Iridium ones.
                Will try and hunt down the maintenance schedule.

                Edit - got the schedule.

                Last edited by Divya Sharan; 10-25-2016, 07:38 PM. Reason: Pic added.
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                Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                • #19148
                  Re: Honda CBR 250R

                  Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                  Honda recommends inspecting spark plugs every 24k km and replacing them at the 48k km mark. I guess stock plugs are Iridium ones.
                  Dang! That's some life for a plug on a single cylinder 250cc.
                  you sure this is for the Indian model ? Surprised they use the iridium variant as the stock plug.
                  Last edited by s1d; 10-25-2016, 11:42 PM.

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                  • #19149
                    Re: Honda CBR 250R

                    Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                    I'm not sure but I guess I read somewhere that Honda recommends inspecting spark plugs every 24k km and replacing them at the 48k km mark. I guess stock plugs are Iridium ones.
                    Will try and hunt down the maintenance schedule.

                    Edit - got the schedule.

                    Thank you for the trouble, but the Honda recommended service interval is given in my manual.

                    What I was asking for was preventive maintenance, much like my air filter which caused shut off problems after 10k kms/1year. Honda recommended 18k interval for the air filter.

                    Preventive maintenance helps save cash, prevent breakdowns to some extent. Early changing of a ₹100-300 part would save towing charges to the SVC, ~₹800 in my case.

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                    • #19150
                      Re: Honda CBR 250R

                      Originally posted by leech View Post
                      Thank you for the trouble, but the Honda recommended service interval is given in my manual.

                      What I was asking for was preventive maintenance, much like my air filter which caused shut off problems after 10k kms/1year. Honda recommended 18k interval for the air filter.

                      Preventive maintenance helps save cash, prevent breakdowns to some extent. Early changing of a ₹100-300 part would save towing charges to the SVC, ~₹800 in my case.
                      Agree. But air filter change intervals reduce if the area is dusty. Spark plugs don't fail unless there's something very much wrong with the circuitry. If you want, you can very well replace the plug now itself.
                      Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                      Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                      Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                      Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                      ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                      P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                      • #19151
                        Re: Honda CBR 250R



                        Current condition of rear sprocket at 31k kms.

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                        • #19152
                          Re: Honda CBR 250R

                          Originally posted by s1d View Post
                          Dang! That's some life for a plug on a single cylinder 250cc.
                          you sure this is for the Indian model ? Surprised they use the iridium variant as the stock plug.
                          Yes, confirmed! It's for the Indian model CBR 250R.
                          Not only they use Iridium plugs, they provide Philips Xtreme Vision headlamp units as well from factory.
                          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                          Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                          Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                          Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                          ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                          P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                          • #19153
                            Re: Honda CBR 250R

                            I swapped my front/rear stock brake pads with EBC HH Sintered pads yesterday from Tansi Honda and the brakes(esp front) seems to be very spongy and go in almost halfway. The bite is almost non existant and the first few mm's of travel does nothing to aid the braking. Is this normal even after assuming that these pads needs some time to properly break in.
                            I need a solution ASAP as I am starting a long trip to Pushkar on saturday and can't afford riding with spongy brakes. I had asked the SVC to replace the brake fluid, but they forgot to do so. I also replaced the levers with adjustable MOXI replicas, I am not aware of any reason this can directly interfere/cause sponginess.
                            From my understanding, the sponginess can be caused only due to the presence of air trapped in the line which can be removed by proper bleeding.
                            Last edited by roomy; 10-26-2016, 12:54 PM.

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                            • #19154
                              Re: Honda CBR 250R

                              Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                              Yes, confirmed! It's for the Indian model CBR 250R.
                              Not only they use Iridium plugs, they provide Philips Xtreme Vision headlamp units as well from factory.
                              You're right. CBR 250R right from day one, have been coming with Iridium plugs. Stock headlamp is 60/55 Made in Japan, but I am not sure it's Philips Xtreme Vision. Mine states otherwise though Dukes come with genuine Osram German made ones. Can you confirm where you got that information from [MENTION=41586]Divya Sharan[/MENTION]?

                              Originally posted by leech View Post
                              Current condition of rear sprocket at 31k kms.
                              Superb focus! Full points for you there.

                              I can see it getting tapered at the end, which would eventually become sharp at some point and cause the chain slip. Replacement is imminent.

                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              Dang! That's some life for a plug on a single cylinder 250cc.
                              you sure this is for the Indian model ? Surprised they use the iridium variant as the stock plug.
                              Yup, that's a Honda for you. Yes, all CBR 250s have SIMR8A9 these are iridium plugs. Iridum gapless plugs are for life, meaning they don't require gapping, and extending the service intervals. You don't usually gap iridium plugs. This post resonates well with a member asking the same questions a couple of pages back.

                              Cheers!
                              VJ
                              Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 10-26-2016, 04:02 PM.
                              Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                              The girl said, 'NO!'


                              And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                              THE END

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                              • #19155
                                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                                Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

                                Yup, that's a Honda for you. Yes, all CBR 250s have SIMR8A9 these are iridium plugs. Iridum gapless plugs are for life, meaning they don't require gapping, and extending the service intervals. You don't usually gap iridium plugs. This post resonates well with a member asking the same questions a couple of pages back.

                                Cheers!
                                VJ
                                And i was thinking of buying a Iridum plug for my bike. You saved me couple of bucks there
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