Re: Honda CBR 250R

The rubber part hanging is normal and present in all CBRs, it's just a safety boot to prevent what ifs and nots. Secondly, the leak you are observing can happen due to age that's one. Secondly, if you've ever previously opened your valve cover, chances are they might not have been torqued properly, which can induce a leak. Eitherway, the fix is simple. One can remove the valve cover, apply Anabond sealant and torque everything back in, cheap and effective way and arrests the leak if you can't source the O ring gasket. If you can source a O ring gasket which I strongly recommend, is the best way to prevent these leaks.

Is the mild rubbing irritating you in any manner while riding? All disc pads WILL BE in contact with the rotor all the time, unlike drum brakes where the shoes only touch the wheel upon pressing the lever. In a disc pad setup, the pads are always mildly in contact with the rotor surface, which is perfectly normal and at times they might produce contact sound which again is normal due to dust accumulation and what not. Cleaning them with brake cleaner eliminates this sound. Secondly, brake fluid which has not been changed for a prolonged period will degrade and turn brownish over time. In your case, the reason for such dirt in the line is it was not bled periodically and just topped up perhaps.

1. Yes, mild rubbing sound will be there.
2. If you have no trouble with the braking performance and the wheels are spinning freely, your brakes are absolutely fine.
3. What I'd suggest is, take a grating paper, and start sanding the pads and then install it in your caliper, this way it reduces glaze induced sounds and squeals.

Keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Honda CBR 250R


thank you! will update after riding for a month!!

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey guys wanted to know where I can source a cbr 250 R tool kit? Also small update on my bike,, changed the front fork oil which was due for a change to 20w, my front end feels a lot more planted and takes bumps better. Did a trip to Blore. Bike was at 110-140 most the time. I'm yearning for more performance at this point. Post 130 I would like a bit more top end. I guess with my weight and stock setting. The front end is much better on the potholes as well.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Yes. As I said, 20w works very well and gives excellent front end feedback. But what one needs to take into account is since the oil is a little overfilled, hitting a big pothole at high speed can sometimes throw the forks seals for a toss. It's very rate, but happens, so do take heed.

Cheers!
VJ

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With a heavy heart i believe its time to say good bye to my beloved 250. I will be upgrading to a 600-1000 class soon, with 4 vehicles in my garage, my 250 isn't getting out as often as i wished. Any idea how much should i sell it for? I am second owner (purchased from my boss when it was only 170 KM/30 days old). Now at 33,500 KM. Brand new tyres (both) and brake pads (both). Chain sprocket changed at around 28,000KM.
I have put an ad on olx but getting ridiculous offers.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Realistically you can expect around Rs.85,000 reason being its second owner bike, the prices of CBR's are not that good in seconds market.

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the one Honda SVC uses in HYD is 5w. it might be so that diffrent SVC are using 10w. however as far as i remember its 5w at almost all SVC here in hyderabad brother.

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what year is the bike from, you can take about 15k dep every year plus some more as the next owner will be the third owner of the motorcycle.
for a 5 year old CBR you can get anything between 70-85k.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

As Bhpians mentioned around 80 to 85k would be a good ballpark. Keeping a quoting price of 90k would mean, after bargain you can come to around the aforementioned ballpark figure. ABS comes as a bragging rights and in fact used to perk up the price. With a non-ABS the price goes even dirt cheap and even cheaper with the number of incremental owners. For some reason, the CBR 250 doesn't have a great resale value, even sold right off the showroom after purchasing, it WILL be asked at prices that will leave the owners fuming.

Don't bother too much, if you're able to sell it at a decent price, go ahead. You think too much, you lose your peace of mind, especially when it comes to sales.

Cheers!
VJ

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Friends, i am having issues with spare parts in Pune City.

DO you have Contact Details of somebody higher up..??

like service incharge/spare parts incharge/director/CEO/COO, anybody?

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Bro how sthe 13 t sprocket set-up....?

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hi Friends,

I am facing weird issues while starting.
My bike is 29000kms at 2 years.

Issue - 1 When I crank the bike after a long time, it takes time, and starts at 1k rpm and then coughs up 2k rpm and then finally at 1.5k.. After 1st start evrytime it starts at 1.5k rpm.. I am assuming it can be related to battery? Or do I need to clean the fuel pump? Can you guide me how its done or ASC does it.
I use system g every alternate fuel up.

Issue 2 - There are alot of front handlebar vibrations. Asc told earlier that T-Stem needs a replacement.

Issue 3 - While leaning left I need to apply alot of force to keep bike leaned in left, while leaning right seems perfect.
Asked SVC to check the bearings on front and rear wheel they said it is fine. But i am loosing confidence while cornering. Rear tyre are 150/60R17 Metzelar W rated. Front are 110/70R17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II.

Issue 4 - Some time clutch slips, this happens in all gears. While my bike can go 150+ any given day. 140+ even with pillion.
I deliberately asked the asc mechanic to check the clutch plates after coming from Leh trip. He said they are perfect.

Issue 5 - I have raised this previously as well, that my bike losses petrol while standing for 1-2 days. I can smell petrol fumes near petrol tank. Not sure If i need to change the rubber gasket of the lid.

I am planning a trip to spiti next so need to address above issues.

Thanks,
DJ

Re: Honda CBR 250R

In chronological order.

Issue 1.
Start off by inspecting your spark plug cap, and in line fuel filter. A dirty fuel filter would mean in sufficient fuel which in turn would mean a vibey engine. Secondly, how good is your air filter. A choked air filter can reduce the air flow necessary to maintain the right RPM. Thirdly and lastly, check your O2 sensor for any nicks or connection issues.

Issue 2.
Vibrations can come from poor fueling to the engine due to the reasons mentioned in Issue 1 and also poor grade engine oil or engine oil which hasn't been replaced for a long time.

Issue 3.
The right tire for the CBR 250R is 140/70 and not 50/60, which would mean increased tire sidewall profile which means taller tire profile. The reason you are having trouble with left side can be due to your faulty T stem bearings. Faulty T stem bearings would hinder free movement of the handlebar which in turn would cause crappy handling, which is what you're facing towards the left side of your bike. Get your T stem bearings replaced, your handling should get back to normal. This is given that your front tire is of good condition and not worn significantly. A worn tire too would hamper the ride dynamics.


Issue 4.
Clutch slipping can be caused due to old, insufficient and or not the right grade engine oil. Check your engine oil, and replace if necessary and see if it helps.


Issue 5.
You can perhaps try changing the O ring under the fuel filler cap. The fumes are nothing but vapors of petrol. Effectively it should be taken care of by the EVAP system. If you have a faulty or clogged EVAP system, the fumes go to atmosphere and hence the foul smell.

Cheers!
VJ

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Thanks VJ,
I have given the bike to ASC. They are saying issue 1 is due to oil filter. I did asked to clean the throttle body. Will surely ask for fuel filter cleaning.
They do not have the upper fork plate to change the tstem. I have asked them to procure it. I did forced them to change the spark plug which mechanic was saying not required.
The engine oil is 3500kms old, i was using shell ultra fs 10w40.
As most if other people are using radial tyres like mrf revz c1, i tried to install the metz. Earlier I was using pirelli rosso ii 140 section. Will change it to 140 to see if that improves.

Thanks again VJ..

Re: Honda CBR 250R

For issue #1, get your valve clearance checked. Looks like tight valve clearance.

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A "Khan Khan" type of noise coming from my cbr. The voice is not coming constant but sometimes.
Tried to record it but couldn't record it.