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I would think the new engines will need to give run for atleast 5-6k kms before shifting to synthetic, this was explained in ZMA thread by PSR.

You're fine with mineral oil till you hit the above said on the odo. Remember, mineral oil would last 2k kms approx. and also depends on one's riding style. So If the bike is taken on long road trip, it is better to check the engine oil color. If that gets dark and opaque then it is time to change. Carry a engine oil can along is advisable.

Went to the ASC to get the sound coming from the front fixed. The serviceman lifted my front wheel and moved the handle from left to right but there wasn't any sound (as the sound comes when the front wheel is on the ground, pressure is applied and then the steering is turned to extreme left or right). So he diagnosed that it cudn't me an issue with the cone setting and didn't look at the cone set. Guys please comment if it is indeed the case.

He then went for a test drive n concluded that the steering is tight. He loosened the steering using and hammer (something similar was done with Srivaastav's bike if i remember correctly)
I haven't heard the same sound again after taking it to the ASC but I am not sure if it was just an issue of tight handle. If it was the case why did that sound start coming after riding the bike for 1400 km and not before?

I'll certainly do that when I get the chance to be with my CBR this weekend. I am pretty sure its that screw only, however I could be wrong.

Exactly my friend ... and the PROBLEM has started again !! and this time ... I took my bike to SKD ( Sai Kamal Doss an ex xbhp member ) .. Must say he is a genius ! test drove my bike ... spotted the problem ... and called up the ASC Cheif mechanic on behalf of me at 9 PM and explained the problem and told them change the cone set .. as its damaged !! and the ASC accepted and told that will order the part and will recieve it by monday or tuesday ... and will go then

OT

GUYS I must say ... I feel that SKD should be back to xbhp ... he has tremondous knowledge and am sure most of the members here are aware about him ! Hope someone invites him again and forget the differences ! The reason I say is .. he could solve most of the problems !

^^^ Last I heard was he's changing his C250R to CBR 600; Agreed, he's genius in automobile & he stands for what he said; he could simply increase C250R to 33 without touching the cylinder or ECU!!!

A friendly info! Didar, T. Nagar is kinda receiving minor CBR spares! (Seriously dunno what they are, But something apart from oil filters)

And what is this K&N Air Filter ? Its available for CBR at Didar! What exactly will it do ?

Got my bike today, Total in odo 16km where 0.9km done during factory to dealer.
It is too early to said anything but gear shift (specially neutral to 1st and back to neutral) and lock are damm hard.

My Silver Blade just roll out from the showroom



XENA XX6 on duty



Thanks to Ninja Owner (Sorry can't remember the name) for confirming about XX6 earlier.

So does JSP Not sure, but, looks like HMSI has started supplying spares

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%26N_Engineering,_Inc.
K&N High Performance Air Filters, Oil Filters, & Cold Air Intakes

Next time, pls Google, it gives much more information than all of us could provide.

Go through the links & some more additional materials, I'm sure you'll be excited. But don't be in a hurry to buy, come back here with specific questions; if you're still excited after the discussion, go for it

@Neel08 - Congrats & good to see XX6 on the front wheel; not many ppl do that before buying the vehicle. I hope its too sensitive.

Didar indeed has minor spares ! K & N filter ??? No I dont think so ... Because I remember them saying customized filter ( local one's )

He said K&N! Well I am not sure either!

Well usually google'ing is the first job I do when I am clueless about something! But you know, Google is getting bigger and bigger and I end up with numerous search strings Thus clueless and end up in chaos usually! There are a lot more stuff I dunno about bikes :P Thus shooting the clueless'ness rocket high :P

I know its a performance upgrade! But how does it actually work Thats where my question lies I mean they bump up HP's ?

From the comments I read on this page -> K&N High Performance Air Filters, Oil Filters, & Cold Air Intakes

Damn some say it reduces engine noise, some say it makes his bike roar, some say it makes his bike to have a quicker pick-up! some even says it returns a greater fuel-efficiency Dayum! See I blame google

Nope I aint gonna rush up and buy it even before knowing what it is

^^^ Whoever says K&N yields increased HP, is filtered idiot!!! It only helps to breathe the engine better & some increase in howling during intake. Look out for some bad experiences with K&N. Anyway, you don't want to loose the warranty of your vehicle right? Go for K&N or UNI, if you do

Ninja 250R has idling screw located on left side fairing above gear lever.

Thanks for a good and useful info...Guess this is the bypass air volume adjustment.

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Extension of the clip-on post may pose grave danger during aggressive riding and panic braking. The forward thrust exerted on the handle bars may undo the threading of the extensions and result in handling disasters...!!

It also alters the the riding geometry of the handlebar- rider- foot-peg ratios and angles.

Visors or Windscreens are designed in accordance to international safety standards and will crumple in case of a fall or collision. .Now with a steel bar retainer...it looks all the more dangerous and purpose defeated.[/QUOTE]

You are very right there, surya, in your observations and conclusions. But there simply aren't any alternatives. The riding posture advocated by some online fora is for short trips, not 500 kms + highway riding. In fact, the tendency to commit serious errors of omission and commission is aggravated by poor posture, whether on 2 or 4 wheels. When I rode up from Pune to Rajkot on permanent posting, the level of discomfort was to be seen to be believed. You can read it in the travelogue.

I am not an aggressive rider nor do I panic easily, even under enemy fire. And with a more comfortable posture, the odds against NOT making mistakes increase.

Yes, your observation of the steel retainer bar is very correct. This is a temporary arrangement to firm up the dimensions. Once the sizes are finalised, I will get a solid rubber bar and if that is not possible, may have to cut the windscreen to just below where it fouls with the handle bars.

I do not have the financial wherewithal to go for larger sports tourers so have to make and mend with what I CAN afford

Many thanks for your concern and warnings.

Regards,

Maneesh