I bought SMK Glide helmet n XDI X1 jacket. Also bought Leopard tank bag.

Just came to know abt modular helmet n then decided to buy it. I do travel photography n I would say photography is the reason why I love travelling. So using normal full face helmet was always a problem for me as I also wear specs. So when I see some good scenery, first I have to remove my specs n then helmet then capturing the photo. Now it's lot easier with modular helmet. Just open then flap n capture the photo n move on.
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Some Bad news and good news for CBR250R Bangalore owners.
Bad news : Karthik from Tansi Honda have left Whitefield Tansi Honda showroom. He has moved out. People who serviced from there after he left haven't been happy about the service.
Good news: He is now working in 'Highlander Ventures LLC', A multi-brand motorcycle service center , located at Sector 1, HSR Layout. Incidentally, this service center is owned by the same owner of Tansi Honda, so parts for CBR250R are available off the shelf. They are stocking KTM parts too, and would be doing the same with some super bikes and Yamaha R series as well.
They are stocking Motul oils now along with Honda Throttle FS oil, and will soon stock Shell Ultra FS for CBR owners.
This SVC again may not be a good news for new owners or owners in warranty period as this is not a Honda ASC.
Now its easy for me since I dont have to travel 25 kms to reach the old service center, this one is quite close to my place and reachable in half an hour. I serviced my birdie from this new place yesterday and can assure that all is good. The crowd is less now since its a new place, but still an appointment is recommended before going for a full service.

Checklist for the service .
1. Both brake pads replace. Front EBC Double H rated sintered pads supplied by myself, rear OEM.
2. Replace worn out rubber mounts and re-torque all nuts and bolts (Trying to keep vibes in check here).
3. Shell Ultra FS finally, with oil filter change.
4. Chain Clean and Lube (This guy uses only Motul chain clean and lube and charges a reasonable 250 bucks for the same. He literally sits and cleans each link )
5. Adjust cone-set .
6. Clean Air filter/Replace if necessary.

This was it. My bike is more than 5 years old, running on new coolant, fluids etc. So basically I did not have any other major issue with the machine. Happy soul munching around 55km/day in hectic Bangalore traffic, where most of the roads are now non-existent. The service was excellent as usual, and a full service cost Rs.600 + Rs.250 for chain clean and lube, and the rest based on what is changed. Labor rates are same as Honda, no changes here.

After the service, I couldn't honestly feel much difference in smoothness with the Shell FS oil, but it should last more than the Honda Throttle with its properties surviving a longer interval. Today I noticed some gear slips as well, will give it some time to bed in, same with rear brake pads too. EBC front pads are a different story. It immediately bed in and have immaculate bite. Excellent.

Hi,can you please share the contact number to make an appointment?

Here you go . 9663440965‬.

I would’ve chosen a full face helmet over modular helmet, in case of crash what if that hinge holding the front part is broken. Just for capturing pic, don’t compromise on your safety.

P.S. : I also use Glasses.

I never heard this before that Modular helmets can have safety issues.
But I'll always have this thing in my mind.

Modular helmet should be P and J certified.

P and J certificate ??
Can u enlighten me on it ?

Guys,

Please listen to this engine noise (taken from 3-4 ft distance. I have given the bike to service center to rectify this noise and they have estimated 10k "PLUS" amount. Said timing chain, tensioner and cylinder head is needed to be reworked (rocker arm adjustment). They said shim replacement isn't required.

Am i being duped here? because i though that noise is coming from loose valves or something.

My bike is 2.5 years old with 30,275 km on odo.

sound file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bFq...ew?usp=sharing

This issue had been traced to a broken camshaft bearing. Replaced some stuff (camshaft bearing, rocker arm etc). Total bill inc labor came out around 3900/-
Just leaving it here, may be helpful to people facing similar issue.

Bike was working fine since then. Had been riding it daily. Last week i shifted to an apartment right next to my office. Ceeber was sitting idle for 9 days (longest so far). Result? Busted fork seals.

Got both of them replaced. Total bill: 1700

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Current odo reading is 32,600 KMs. Unfortunately i don't see it increasing anymore than 200KMs per month now. Got 2 Cans of Shell advance ultra 10w40 for 530 per bottle from amazon. Will be changing oil next sunday.

This issue had been traced to a broken camshaft bearing. Replaced some stuff (camshaft bearing, rocker arm etc). Total bill inc labor came out around 3900/-
Just leaving it here, may be helpful to people facing similar issue.

Bike was working fine since then. Had been riding it daily. Last week i shifted to an apartment right next to my office. Ceeber was sitting idle for 9 days (longest so far). Result? Busted fork seals.

Got both of them replaced. Total bill: 1700

Current odo reading is 32,600 KMs. Unfortunately i don't see it increasing anymore than 200KMs per month now. Got 2 Cans of Shell advance ultra 10w40 for 530 per bottle from amazon. Will be changing oil next sunday.

Hey Danny Boy, the reason I guess your engine failed so early, probably might be because of Dani Pedrosa's retirement news which your little CBR too it a bit more seriously, me thinks! Just kidding

Though the sound link you've posted is a ditto representation of the CCT and the the cam chain itself, the sound is so similar that even a trained ear can shave it off as a different analogy. Now that you've isolated the issue, I'd have a few questions to ask. When was the last oil change carried out, prior to the camshaft bearing failure? Was the vehicle staved off way too long without cranking? Last but not the least, was there any coolant issues, i.e. heat management issues with the motorcycle. Would be interested to know your inputs.

Do keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

I don't understand how the bike got it's fork oil seals busted by just sitting idle. I've kept my bike idle for a month, 2-3 times in 5 years, but never had oil seals busted when I rode it again.
@hgps - which oil grade do you use, and how often do you check the oil level?

Sorry for the questions, just trying to figure out the reasons. I had my oil levels drop below minimum once, and soon my CCT started making noises; I had to change it at 25k Kms.