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  • Originally posted by rahulpillai View Post
    Hi everyone. I posted a while ago about a mechanical whirring noise coming from the ABS sensor. It happens when the bike gets going from a halt and when the rear wheel hits bumps. Originally the Honda service centre mechanic had told me that there must be some problem with the bearings within the ABS system but since the braking is working fine it should be okay. I took it to another mechanic recently and he told me that the ABS plate was a little bent and that he tried to fix it. The issue persists, though. I'm in Chennai and was hoping to get recommendations of good mechanics who can solve the issue. Any suggestions?
    Hey rahulpillai , Is this sounds or issues exist after removing the ABS motor Fuse. If it doesn't then it's time keep the fuse aside and use the bike like non-ABS one.
    Last edited by Vishal Wagh; 08-09-2022, 07:25 PM.

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    • Hi All,

      Need some help in locating where i could pickup the Helmet Lock wire for the CBR250 in mumbai or elsewhere (will pay for it to be shipped to me). Service centers are useless in this regard

      The part number is : 77236-KAZ-780 WIRE, HELMET SET

      Thanks in advance!
      Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle!

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      • Selling my cbr250r Powertronic ecu that was bought in 18k. Selling it in 10k. Reason for selling- I have upgraded to R3.


        "SOLD"
        Last edited by harshil3604; 09-02-2022, 03:28 PM. Reason: Sold

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        • Originally posted by Vishal Wagh View Post

          Hey rahulpillai , Is this sounds or issues exist after removing the ABS motor Fuse. If it doesn't then it's time keep the fuse aside and use the bike like non-ABS one.
          Haven't tried this yet. But the ABS system itself is working fine. My braking feels no different. It's just the noise.

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          • Originally posted by rahulpillai View Post

            Haven't tried this yet. But the ABS system itself is working fine. My braking feels no different. It's just the noise.
            Oh, got it.

            ​​​​​​THis noise is coming under normal braking conditions (ABS motor does not work in normal braking), now if the ABS motor does not working then how could it possibly make sound. Problem is else where in the braking system not in ABS unit.

            Suggestions:- Do check brake pads, rotor, sensor, House and cables are in correct position (just remove everything and reinstall. Do check brake Hose and other cables are routed correctly ).

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            • Spare prices have gone up. I have decided to buy some parts now incase of part availablity issues later. The honda SVC says hmsi will order the parts from Thailand if it's not available in India. The prices will be higher too.

              Air filters Fuel filters
              Oil filters
              Switches
              Steering stem
              Radiator fan motor
              O2 sensor with wire
              RR unit
              Stator Coil
              Chain Sprocket
              TIming chain plus guides
              Combination switches
              Spark plug
              brake lever
              Gear lever with linkage
              RHS crank case cover , gasket (comes with mechanical seal installed)
              Front brake master cylinder kit
              Visor
              Head gasket


              The oil filter gasket is now 40 bucks. It was 15 in 2017 i think. Using honda oil filter even though prices are up because dont want to change the thing before 12000 kms. FZ oil filter users please report issues if any. I didn't use FZs filter because of physical differences in design. More pleats means more filtration means less oil flow. Already screwed one CCT due to low engine oil level, don't want to cook anything else. Also FZ oil filter change recommendation is 3500 kms. Honda suits lazy people more.

              This year Coolant hose on left developed a slow leak. Changed the hose. 63 for hose. 500 for searching for the hose in honda svcs. Next month, smelled coolant near the vehicle, checked the bike and found white marks on the front mudguard, the radiator near the cap, and the clutch case. Already kept the radiator cap in stock. So changed that. 9 year life isn't bad for coolant hoses and rad cap i think. In CBR 250 two big radiator hoses are of prime importance. Buy them. The other two tiny ones are overflows. One to reservoir and one from reservoir. Have to purchase thermostat valve, these fail and screw up engine easily.

              Fuel tank is rust free till now. Due to habit of keeping 2-3 bars of fuel. And Abro.


              The lockset set is too expensive, my being a 2012 model. The internet shows that ordinary aftermarket locksets won't work with the 2012 ignition switch because of the extra pink wire present in original ignition switch, which the aftermarkets don't have. This pink wire functions as an anti Hotwire system to prevent bike theft. This pink wire goes to the ECU and if it does not have ~9 volts, your fuel pump will not prime/engine won't fire up. Rest of the electricals work. How does it get 9v under normal circumstances? There is a zener diode connected to the pink wire which reduces the 12 volts to 9v. If the diode fails your bike won't start up. Guys who own old Hondas in the US have had same issues with the ignition switch failing and the aftermarkets dont work. Later models of CBR 250 have just two wires, black n red i believe. No issues with aftermarket ignition switches for those.


              Bike has done 30,000 kms on second set of chain sprocket (bought from honda). Adjusted once.

              Oil leaks slightly from head cover gasket and oil filter area. I have ceased caring.

              One thing i learned is to start the bike every day. Idle for a minute. It's made a difference to the way the engine sounds. It sounds like new. Eager. Shims haven't been changed yet. No shim noise. I use abro injector cleaner in half the recommended quantity every tank full. Oil changed at every 4-6k kms. Console light still works. Switches still work. Lubing with gear oil or wd 40. Front mudguard replaced due to crack at mounting bracket getting larger.
              Radiator never cleaned, still carrying dirt and grime from 2012. Engine never overheated, still three bars in summer or rain. Ambient temp not crossed 40C though. Radiator fan, relay still works. Stator n rr are hopefully good, alternator output is 14.4v on idle. Stock electricals. Amaron stopped CBR size battery so buy a spare if yours is 3y old. Tata green battery isn't good as per cb350 ownership reports. Sudden failure. Bike getting stranded.

              Despite my foolishness of riding the bike in chennai floods in 2015 till radiator neck height, didn't develop any electrical problems till now. Honda has my gratitude.

              I had thought of selling my bike earlier due to part shortage but new exciting bikes aren't less than 3 lakhs. So i bought myself a 30k run passion plus whose engine is even cleaner than my cbr engine, to divide the running. EV? No thanks. Most are useless (for me) or expensive or both. I advise other owners to stock up on parts. You won't regret it.
              Last edited by leech; 09-06-2022, 05:43 AM.

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              • Originally posted by leech View Post
                Spare prices have gone up. I have decided to buy some parts now incase of part availablity issues later. The honda SVC says hmsi will order the parts from Thailand if it's not available in India. The prices will be higher too.

                Air filters Fuel filters
                Oil filters
                Switches
                Steering stem
                Radiator fan motor
                O2 sensor with wire
                RR unit
                Stator Coil
                Chain Sprocket
                TIming chain plus guides
                Combination switches
                Spark plug
                brake lever
                Gear lever with linkage
                RHS crank case cover , gasket (comes with mechanical seal installed)
                Front brake master cylinder kit
                Visor
                Head gasket


                The oil filter gasket is now 40 bucks. It was 15 in 2017 i think. Using honda oil filter even though prices are up because dont want to change the thing before 12000 kms. FZ oil filter users please report issues if any. I didn't use FZs filter because of physical differences in design. More pleats means more filtration means less oil flow. Already screwed one CCT due to low engine oil level, don't want to cook anything else. Also FZ oil filter change recommendation is 3500 kms. Honda suits lazy people more.

                This year Coolant hose on left developed a slow leak. Changed the hose. 63 for hose. 500 for searching for the hose in honda svcs. Next month, smelled coolant near the vehicle, checked the bike and found white marks on the front mudguard, the radiator near the cap, and the clutch case. Already kept the radiator cap in stock. So changed that. 9 year life isn't bad for coolant hoses and rad cap i think. In CBR 250 two big radiator hoses are of prime importance. Buy them. The other two tiny ones are overflows. One to reservoir and one from reservoir. Have to purchase thermostat valve, these fail and screw up engine easily.

                Fuel tank is rust free till now. Due to habit of keeping 2-3 bars of fuel. And Abro.


                The lockset set is too expensive, my being a 2012 model. The internet shows that ordinary aftermarket locksets won't work with the 2012 ignition switch because of the extra pink wire present in original ignition switch, which the aftermarkets don't have. This pink wire functions as an anti Hotwire system to prevent bike theft. This pink wire goes to the ECU and if it does not have ~9 volts, your fuel pump will not prime/engine won't fire up. Rest of the electricals work. How does it get 9v under normal circumstances? There is a zener diode connected to the pink wire which reduces the 12 volts to 9v. If the diode fails your bike won't start up. Guys who own old Hondas in the US have had same issues with the ignition switch failing and the aftermarkets dont work. Later models of CBR 250 have just two wires, black n red i believe. No issues with aftermarket ignition switches for those.


                Bike has done 30,000 kms on second set of chain sprocket (bought from honda). Adjusted once.

                Oil leaks slightly from head cover gasket and oil filter area. I have ceased caring.

                One thing i learned is to start the bike every day. Idle for a minute. It's made a difference to the way the engine sounds. It sounds like new. Eager. Shims haven't been changed yet. No shim noise. I use abro injector cleaner in half the recommended quantity every tank full. Oil changed at every 4-6k kms. Console light still works. Switches still work. Lubing with gear oil or wd 40. Front mudguard replaced due to crack at mounting bracket getting larger.
                Radiator never cleaned, still carrying dirt and grime from 2012. Engine never overheated, still three bars in summer or rain. Ambient temp not crossed 40C though. Radiator fan, relay still works. Stator n rr are hopefully good, alternator output is 14.4v on idle. Stock electricals. Amaron stopped CBR size battery so buy a spare if yours is 3y old. Tata green battery isn't good as per cb350 ownership reports. Sudden failure. Bike getting stranded.

                Despite my foolishness of riding the bike in chennai floods in 2015 till radiator neck height, didn't develop any electrical problems till now. Honda has my gratitude.

                I had thought of selling my bike earlier due to part shortage but new exciting bikes aren't less than 3 lakhs. So i bought myself a 30k run passion plus whose engine is even cleaner than my cbr engine, to divide the running. EV? No thanks. Most are useless (for me) or expensive or both. I advise other owners to stock up on parts. You won't regret it.
                Good to hear.
                I own the 2011 model, owned it since 2012. Covered many miles. Dashboard lights don.t work and lockset has given me lot of problems. But SVC was kind enough to work something out by repairing it always.
                Recently my ECU got busted due to short circuit in lockset... any ideas where i can get a new ECU and lockset at lower prices than SVC?
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                • Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

                  Good to hear.
                  I own the 2011 model, owned it since 2012. Covered many miles. Dashboard lights don.t work and lockset has given me lot of problems. But SVC was kind enough to work something out by repairing it always.
                  Recently my ECU got busted due to short circuit in lockset... any ideas where i can get a new ECU and lockset at lower prices than SVC?
                  You have to go to the junk yard and search for crashed CBRs who may have the parts you need. It is risky, best if you know a good mechanic who has contacts in the local scrap yards. Some people sell their used ECUs, but its a gamble there too.

                  How much is the svc quoting for a new ecu and lockset?

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                  • Originally posted by leech View Post

                    You have to go to the junk yard and search for crashed CBRs who may have the parts you need. It is risky, best if you know a good mechanic who has contacts in the local scrap yards. Some people sell their used ECUs, but its a gamble there too.

                    How much is the svc quoting for a new ecu and lockset?
                    SVC is quoting lockset around 12k.
                    I saw this site called eauto, they were selling the ECU for 4.5k... I am a little sceptical to go ahead... But any review about the website?
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                    • Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

                      SVC is quoting lockset around 12k.
                      I saw this site called eauto, they were selling the ECU for 4.5k... I am a little sceptical to go ahead... But any review about the website?
                      I have not used the website myself, so i cannot vouch for it sorry. 4500 for ecu seems cheap, how much is the OEM Honda ECU?

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                      • Originally posted by leech View Post

                        I have not used the website myself, so i cannot vouch for it sorry. 4500 for ecu seems cheap, how much is the OEM Honda ECU?
                        ₹11,000 only
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                        • Selling my cbr 250r 2013 3rd owner (My friend went abroad and gave his motorcycle to his cousin brother so he transferred it in his name but he never used it. My friend told me about all this then i bought it at 13k on odo)

                          1)47250kms on odo
                          2)Tyres were changed in 2020 with 50% life still left

                          3) Battery is changed in 2021 still in warranty

                          4)Both brake lines are changed(steel braided) with rear disk and piston kit both front and back and ceramic brake pad(rear) oem front brakepad that costed around 5600

                          5) steering bearings were changed with better quality taper-roller bearings (It lasts around 50% longer than normal roller bearing) costed
                          3k.

                          6) oil was changed at 45k with addinol fully synthetic oil worth 2k (I have always used fully synthetic oil and changed the oil at every 5-6k kms).

                          7) No accidental history. Just 2 minor dents on tank which were caused during lockdown while children were playing in the parking lot of my flat.

                          8) Insurance is running till 1/1/23 with an idv of 75740.

                          9) Front fork oil seal and oil was changed at 45k with motul 20w fork oil.

                          10) custom saddle stay are installed on the motorcycle.
                          My last price is 55k non negotiable. Motorcycle is highly maintained. For more information whatsapp on-8200564265
                          Last edited by harshil3604; 09-09-2022, 04:48 PM.

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                          • Can anyone help me out with a second hand ECU 2011 model ?
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                            • My Bike's battery aged 1 year and nowadays takes 5 -6 cranks to engine-on (already earth-mod wire installed).

                              Is this indicates any issue in future....

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                              • Originally posted by Nanda SS View Post
                                My Bike's battery aged 1 year and nowadays takes 5 -6 cranks to engine-on (already earth-mod wire installed).

                                Is this indicates any issue in future....
                                Check voltage of battery first. It should read 12.4v minimum while engine off. While engine on it should read 14v. When starting the engine, check the voltage. It should read above 10.5v for healthy battery.

                                Maybe the starter motor is wearing out too? Does the bike start faster on warm engine?

                                Could be the fuel pump is weak too. Or the spark plug isn't in good condition. 🤔

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