First and foremost, make sure the oil leak is arrested, that'ts extremely important. Secondly, get the bike thoroughly diagnosed starting with a clean the fuel tank, cleaning the injector and throttle body (very much important), REPLACE the fork oil, T steam bearing (replace it for peace of mind) since the bike has been parked for so long, chances are it might be accummulating rust. Make sure your spark plug is either cleaned or replaced. Mandatory shim clearance to be inspected irrespective of the what the previous owners said. Check the condition of the timing chain tensioner.

Lastly and rudimentally, chain sprocket life, brake pad condition, headlamp, flashers, horn, all electrical circuitry check coupled with tire condition.

Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the detailed reply, this will really help and surely I will get this done within a week or so. The only concern now is where to get the work done as the honda service centers around me are notorious for both, overcharging and negligence.

Dear all,

it has been a while since, I have posted on xbhp. Well the thing is... even though i was planning to sell off my "Little Bird" Honda CBR250R, i simply couldn't as she is just too reliable and too resilient to let go off... A Honda is Honda after all

And yes my "Green Elephant" Kawasaki Ninja 650 is also present... and yes the trip log on my Solo 'Tour De South' is long overdue.. I hope whenever it is possible i shall finish off the write up and will post it as soon as i can..

Anyways, I am posting this specifically asking for help from any of Honda CBR250R owners/riders who are based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. I am planning to get hold of a properly fabricated Saddle Stay + Rear Top box mount for all my crazy off-roading adventures exploring our beautiful country (whenever this pandemic lets go and allows us to do so in the near future).

I have got in touch with Mr. Hemant, owner of HDT Customs, Mumbai who is well known for fabrication of custom saddle stays and other products for various motorcycles.



The video shared above will show how he has fabricated one for a customer of his. As I am no longer based in Mumbai, Mr. Hemant needs a physical motorcycle to be present in front of him to take the necessary measurements and then do the needful. If any of Mumbai based riders are willing spare a day for this and let Mr. Hemant do his stuff on their CBR250R, i shall remain eternally grateful.

B7ACKTHORN if you can help in spreading the word it would be amazing.

Thanks again and please stay safe guys...

Cheers,

Hey shv18 18 it's been while since your last post on Ninja650, In first lockdown i read complete yours detailed CBR250R thread. It took few days but given complete idea about beautiful bird (I like how it glides on highway). Today I switched the engine oil to Rimula CI4+ as per your recommendation. Anyway it's nice to have man like you on forum. Best of luck for next Trip.
Hey indianpeddler The oil drain bolt is 12mm B7ACKTHORN was right.

Shv18, am I so glad to hear from you, and hope all is safe on your side.
I shall see what can be done. I'll give it a shot.

Great. Appreciate the follow up.

Cheers!
VJ

Hello,

in continuation to my previous post... while looking around for alternatives and trying to organise a CBR250R in Mumbai for HDT customs, I managed to find an alternative for Saddle Stay + Top box rack mount from a company called Hyper Rider (Web Link: https://hyperrider.co.in/). I also had a chat with few members from XBHP Hyderabad and XBHP Chennai group and found good reviews about the set up from those who have used it for their respective motorcycles. After I was convinced that this would be a relatively easier route to opt for, I decided to go ahead with the purchase and placed an order for the same via 6K Isle of Man online store (Shop based in Bengaluru, Product Web Link: https://6kiom.com/product/hyperrider...k-saddle-stay/).











Pic 1 - 5: Hyper Rider Saddle stay with Top Box Rack mount purely for touring purpose.

The combined weight of Saddle stay and top rack mount is around 4 kgs. As per the site, the seller claims that the overall system can take luggage loads of upto 88 Kgs and is sturdy for the kind of application one has in mind. The Saddle stay has also been designed to snap lock the RE Himalayan Panniers without any modifications. Although, i would personally avoid putting so much load on the rear section as being a diamond type design such loading would lead to an unbalanced motorcycle plus built up of unwanted stress which can potentially crack the motorcycle chassis.

Hence, well designed saddle bags and perhaps a 29 ltrs detachable top box from SHAD (as shown in the reference pic above) will complement this set up and provide quick access to items kept inside instead of fiddling around with straps kept deep inside a saddle bag. It will also act as a good back rest for a pillion rider and hopefully should be more than enough for all those who are serious about exploring the country on two wheels (of course whenever the situation improves). Whenever the product arrives and I can do the necessary tests shall share my personal observations and review on the Story So far... thread (Link: https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general...honda-cbr-250r).

Sharing the product details here for information purpose only


Cheers,

When it comes to heart over mind, here in your case, quiddity, I would suggest you stick to the Gixxer SF 250, eyes closed. Being almost similar to what the CBR 250R has to offer on paper, the oil cooled mill of Suzuki has a great spread of torque and decent riding characteristics. Spares availability are a concern when it comes to the CBR 250R and not to mention the hiked prices for CBR 250R parts. If my memory serves me right, the sprocket kit was close to 2.5k, now costs close to 3.6k, again quote from memory.

When you add in the age of the CBR, it's a motorcycle that's already been close to 10 years old, coupled with shady parts availability, and with your plan intending to stick to the given motorcycle upwards of 10+ years, the Gixxer makes more practical, sensible and future proof choice.

Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

CBR loves highway and hate cities, that's how Honda motorcycles are (They called it taller gearing) And how the way it glide on highway is what keep your 'decision to sell it' away. I have Candy red one and every time I want change the colour it gives that typical Honda look when you are at 80-90kmph speed and look down, the tank, the body panels, the windshield, the speedo, oh my god.
​​​​I bought it for 73k 2012 ABS one. The only expensive thing was purchased after that is tyres ~7k (MRF Masseter), used Rimula R4 + oil this time posted 756rs. Oil filter from Yamaha fz ~60rs, washer ~2 rs. Rolon chain ~2k from their official website. Handle grip rubber ~150rs. Spark plug ~700, fork oil seal ~800rs.
​​​​"Abhi batao or chahiye life mai"

Which FZ's should I buy? It is 130 rs I think.

And any one know of a good quality double bubble windshield? Stock one isn't doing it for me unless I tuck completely.

This is part no. I got from shv18 RnD

This type of sound is mainly comes from two areas but from front suspension itself. One is from worn cone set bearing and from hard suspension. Hard suspension is due to wrong oil grade or excess oil filled. Check and confirm from mechanic as it's not DIY kind of stuff.
And this is thread is only for CBR250R for other bikes there are separate treads are already created.
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Closing the loop on an old issue.

As other members predicted, Aliexpress shipping did not resume. I eventually gave up on aliexpress & spent an afternoon annoying my svc center parts guys. We went through the parts manual of the CBR250 and ordered one of the two OEM keysets that were options (I picked the cheaper one). It took over 4 weeks to arrive but it fit my bike (2015 non-abs) when it finally got here.

The part number was 35010-KYJ-T00. Total price including GST, EST, STDs and etc's was Rs.3,180.

3000 bucks for the new gen lockset? That isn't expensive. Did you find out what the cost was for the expensive (pre 2013) model lockset was?

Hi, I am thinking of replacing the fork oil on the bike. Motul 20W fork oil (or similar) vs Honda's fork oil - what is the difference and how does it affect suspension, braking, ride quality?

Hi guys! I need to write an essay at university on the topic of motorcycles. Can't anyone tell me a good service for this?
I risked and placed an order at paperhelp, but it was a huge mistake! I just lost my money. I should read some paper help reviews before.