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  • #22981
    Re: Honda CBR 250R

    Originally posted by MotoBlizzard View Post
    Just for clarification purposes, you have done 45000 kms and theres no stretching of your chain and sprocket shark toothing?

    I am asking this because, saying your chain's condition is better than hypheni's doesnt paint a clear picture.
    Apparently, not much stretching. I have adjusted the chain only 4 times since I bought the bike. That picture I posted above shows the position of the axle, which if you look closely shows the chain wear indicator. The sprockets have no apparent damage, and I can't find much hooking on the teeth, however the footpegs vibrate when lugging the engine, and the vehicle jerks when I ride the bike without throttle at first and second gear.
    This wasn't the issue when I did so two years ago, so I am assuming the sprockets are getting worn out.

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    • #22982
      Re: Honda CBR 250R

      Originally posted by leech View Post
      Apparently, not much stretching. I have adjusted the chain only 4 times since I bought the bike. That picture I posted above shows the position of the axle, which if you look closely shows the chain wear indicator. The sprockets have no apparent damage, and I can't find much hooking on the teeth, however the footpegs vibrate when lugging the engine, and the vehicle jerks when I ride the bike without throttle at first and second gear.
      This wasn't the issue when I did so two years ago, so I am assuming the sprockets are getting worn out.
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      • #22983
        Re: Honda CBR 250R

        Originally posted by leech View Post
        Apparently, not much stretching. I have adjusted the chain only 4 times since I bought the bike. That picture I posted above shows the position of the axle, which if you look closely shows the chain wear indicator. The sprockets have no apparent damage, and I can't find much hooking on the teeth, however the footpegs vibrate when lugging the engine, and the vehicle jerks when I ride the bike without throttle at first and second gear.
        This wasn't the issue when I did so two years ago, so I am assuming the sprockets are getting worn out.
        Only 4 times you did adjust your chain with 45k on ODO. That's amazing. I am gonna ask this to Honda mechanic this time how this was possible while others have to tighten chain generally more frequently.

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        • #22984
          Re: Honda CBR 250R

          Originally posted by hypheni View Post
          Only 4 times you did adjust your chain with 45k on ODO. That's amazing. I am gonna ask this to Honda mechanic this time how this was possible while others have to tighten chain generally more frequently.
          depends a lot on riding style , road conditions and weather.
          i end up adjusting mine every 1500 km or so. hyderabad roads and blame my wrist too..
          "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

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          • #22985
            Re: Honda CBR 250R

            [MENTION=57101]hypheni[/MENTION] - I am of the opinion that easy to flow gear oil or engine oil fares better than thick, branded lubes. Once I switched to 90 gear oil, I found that the bike rolls easier and smoother. Wipe off the chain dirt with a clean cloth dipped in oil, and you are good to go. 10 minutes work max; no kerosene or diesel has touched my chain.

            Another possible factor is I avoid high pressure water wash. My uncle owns a service station, and he tells me that you have to lube the chain immediately after the wash else the chain gets ruined. Could be the reason for my coneset lasting 45k kms too. I don't slow down much for potholes, I just stand up on the bike. So the question of riding style doesn't come into question because this bike has been through rocks, gravel, bad roads and moderate speed breakers at 40 kmph.
            Last edited by leech; 01-25-2018, 07:52 PM.

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            • #22986
              Re: Honda CBR 250R

              Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post
              depends a lot on riding style , road conditions and weather.
              i end up adjusting mine every 1500 km or so. hyderabad roads and blame my wrist too..
              How is your CBR, Bhai? It's a long time since you've updated us...

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              • #22987
                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                Yes, these days we don't see ironhorse with his horse anymore. What happened buddy? Busy with responsibilities or new machine??

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                • #22988
                  Re: Honda CBR 250R

                  Bengaluru guys, I have a 5k kms used Hornet/FZ25/CBR250R rear tyre (they're the same Zapper S1 140/70). Looking to sell it for around 1.5k. No punctures, only ridden on outer ring road. (Reason - owner not happy with grip, he upgraded).

                  PM me if interested.

                  Mods please delete if inappropriate or if posted in the wrong place.

                  Back to chains and sprockets - on my gixxer I've adjusted the chain only twice (IIRC) in 15k kms, and it has negligible stretching. The wear guide shows that the chain has plenty of life, no kinking/binding. Only thing is that my front sprocket started hooking early and I had to replace it. I do ride hard at times.

                  I started following [MENTION=58594]leech[/MENTION] technique of lubricating the chain relatively early in the bike's life.
                  Last edited by Shashank K R; 01-26-2018, 02:19 AM.

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                  • #22989
                    Re: Honda CBR 250R

                    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                    Bengaluru guys, I have a 5k kms used Hornet/FZ25/CBR250R rear tyre (they're the same Zapper S1 140/70). Looking to sell it for around 1.5k. No punctures, only ridden on outer ring road. (Reason - owner not happy with grip, he upgraded).

                    PM me if interested.

                    Mods please delete if inappropriate or if posted in the wrong place.

                    Back to chains and sprockets - on my gixxer I've adjusted the chain only twice (IIRC) in 15k kms, and it has negligible stretching. The wear guide shows that the chain has plenty of life, no kinking/binding. Only thing is that my front sprocket started hooking early and I had to replace it. I do ride hard at times.

                    I started following [MENTION=58594]leech[/MENTION] technique of lubricating the chain relatively early in the bike's life.
                    P.M sent, please check and revert..

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                    • #22990
                      Re: Honda CBR 250R

                      Originally posted by JoshAraujo View Post
                      Anyone here do they oil changes DIY? Was wondering where I could pick up Honda branded engine oil a la carte
                      Some do change engine oil themselves. Secondly, you can get the oil at your nearest SVC or e-commerce websites, which offer varieties to choose from. If you're unsure about changing engine oil, you can find supporting videos regarding the same in YouTube.

                      Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                      Also LEDs draw more power from the battery, correct me if I'm wrong.
                      LEDs don't draw more current. In fact they provide more lumens for lesser wattage as compared to a similar halogen/incandescent bulb.

                      Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                      Back to chains and sprockets - on my gixxer I've adjusted the chain only twice (IIRC) in 15k kms, and it has negligible stretching. The wear guide shows that the chain has plenty of life, no kinking/binding. Only thing is that my front sprocket started hooking early and I had to replace it. I do ride hard at times.

                      I started following @leech technique of lubricating the chain relatively early in the bike's life.
                      Chain and tire wear and unique to individual driving/riding style and maintenance workouts. What lasts for one without anything won't last for one doing everything. Plus, installing a new chain on a worn sprocket will accelerate the wear of the new chain faster due to the sprocket teeth's contact on the rollers of the chain. Whether it's dedicated chain lube or Gear oil (90 EP 120 EP etc, thicker grades) or just plain old used engine oil, lubrication is key to a chain's life, and is directly proportional to the longevity of the same.

                      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.


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                      • #22991
                        Re: Honda CBR 250R

                        [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] - Is it common for chains to heat up after a ride? Sometimes, my chain gets hot, not hot enough to burn the hand or make you go ouch!, but definitely above 50*C.

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                        • #22992
                          Re: Honda CBR 250R

                          Originally posted by leech View Post
                          @B7ACKTHORN - Is it common for chains to heat up after a ride? Sometimes, my chain gets hot, not hot enough to burn the hand or make you go ouch!, but definitely above 50*C.
                          Yes! Chains do in fact get heated up. Remember chains are always in constant friction, and the increased stress from the drive-train and sprockets make them elongate over time. Chains being metal, the very heat from the engine itself gets conducted over the chain to an extent. Though they heat up, they don't get burning hot, as they are cooled by the ambient air. If you observe after a spirited ride, your chain might be mildly heated up, which is perfectly normal.

                          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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                          • #22993
                            Re: Honda CBR 250R

                            Hello Everyone,
                            Can anyone confirm if I can fit the front license plate of the CBR on my FZ25? From where can I source it? Cost?
                            Reason: I am thinking about getting a 6" LED spot beam bar with flush mounts and was wondering if I could use the Honda's front plate holder to fix it properly.
                            Thank you.

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                            • #22994
                              Re: Honda CBR 250R

                              Hello everyone, can anyone please suggest head light bulb to get HID like white beam which has if not better but atleast equal brightness as the stock setup. I did google a bit. What about Philips ones like White vision, white essential vision and diamond vision?? Please suggest branded ones only. And if I change the head light bulb, will my warranty be affected?

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                              • #22995
                                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                                Originally posted by epsilondav View Post
                                Hello everyone, can anyone please suggest head light bulb to get HID like white beam which has if not better but atleast equal brightness as the stock setup. I did google a bit. What about Philips ones like White vision, white essential vision and diamond vision?? Please suggest branded ones only. And if I change the head light bulb, will my warranty be affected?
                                Going for HID/LED without projectors is a bad idea. You will give out huge glare to the oncoming traffic and the gain in brightness will be marginal as most of the light will be scattered. Your best bet would be to get a high quality halogen bulb with higher color temp. I'd suggest you to go with either of these-
                                https://www.amazon.in/Philips-12342XVP-X-treme-Vision-Headlight/dp/B010VNEH86/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1517144328&sr=1-1&keywords=h4+bulb

                                https://www.amazon.in/Osram-P64193-Night-Breaker-Unlimited/dp/B00EPLCP3U/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1517144328&sr=1-3&keywords=h4+bulb

                                Both are reputed german products. I have personal experience with the xtreme vision bulbs and they are excellent and value for money. All those bluish bulbs have pathetic throw. Stay away from them. If you want better lighting for touring, go for auxiliary spot lights.

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