1. No radiator guard can keep away the mud and dirt splashing on to it.. It will instead make it even more difficult to clean as we need to remove it before getting the mud off. (tried & tested )
The best option is putting a mudflap on the lower end of the front mudguard. Someone here did it and was going to post some pics? I am planning to do it after i give my bike some cleaning.. If someone has better options please post.. (sbk n ninja owners never faced this problem??)

still no parts. placed an order for rear disc pads and right rvm about 3 weeks back but still no clue about the parts. called up customer care several times, sent atleast 10 mails but never heard from them. the worst service ever.

i mean they have parts to assemble a bike but not to service. i am clueless about what to do, whom to complaint.

I am serious. I have not done any modifications for N250R.

You can use radiator guard / grill etc. for two purposes :
1. To stop mud being splattered all on the radiator and
2. To stop stones being thrown from front wheel hitting and damaging radiator (very low chances)

1. If you put up a grill of very fine mesh, it would restrict airflow to radiator... result higher temperature.
If you put up a grill having large openings, mud would still be splattered on radiator.

2. To stop stones, you need to fit a heavy duty guard and honestly, there is no chance of fitting it on plastic fairing.

The reason why I have not done any modifications is because I haven't found any logical solution. The only way is to fit a mudflap on front mudguard. However for N250, the mudguard stops before curvature of wheel so no straight fit solution in place. I haven't seen about CBR mudguard.

The easiest solution is to wash it with low pressure hose (hose connected to tap and not pressurised) to remove mud. The difficult solution is to clean mud off by using a soft tooth brush (have tried that once but it took 3 hours so abandoned this idea)

How many Kms have you clocked till date? If you've clocked less, why's that you need rear disc pads? Just asking out of curiosity for the very reason that, ppl who've clocked about 5K don't require disc pad replacement.

I strongly suspect the culprit to be your ASC. Try a reputed ASC. From what I witnessed in Chennai, most parts are available at good reputed dealership easily.

Ji, I'm talking about this one - Performance Racing Store. R&G HONDA CBR 250R Radiator Guard. They say its made out of pressed aluminium. Worst case, the aluminium case breaks & not the radiator grill. What's your take on this one?

IMO, that's the height of insult one can do!!! I'd rather prefer replacing the entire radiator grill than fitting a mud flap.

Ji, I've no issues doing this & can keep doing it happily. But the point is that, the fins are getting bent in course of time & that's what I'm worried & want to stop. How about your N250R's fins? Are they not getting bent?

The rear fender/mudguard of my CBR broke after it was hit by a bullet from behind. I got a new one.. and guess how much it cost.. 69 bucks. I am one happy person now.. i thought it would cost some 300-400 rs.

Looks like parts and spares will not be very costly, although availability is a big issue.

LoL!! Yes aargee, that may be counted as an insult.. But practically, its a working solution. Its not just about changing the radiator grill or damaging it. During long rides in rains, a dangerous amount of mud gets onto the radiator. Which reaches even to the fan behind. And when it dries up, it is just blocking the fins, failing the purpose of the radiator and needless to say how it will have adverse effects on the engine & cooling..
I am just waiting for someone to share a more useful n practical solution.. But can only wait till a week. Or mudflap is my only option i will love to save my engine then the asthetics of the bike..


Anybody has any idea on this : Accessories: Bike Related >> Mudoff Radiator Foam

Or anybody willing to discuss or workout on proper mudguard extension (painted with same colour) with me???

What about the one I showed above from PRS? Wouldn't that help to an extent?

It would be an experiment. No matter it will protect from stones, IMO, it will still allow mud or dirty water from the front wheel in (the site says, protects from flying debris.. Does that mean mud from the tire???). But cant confirm until its practically put to test. Or wait till someone posts their experience with it
you can also refer this before a purchase : http://www.ehow.com/how_5887491_make...tor-guard.html if its only the bend fins you want to protect.

read my last post (edited). I am now thinking of making a mudguard extender instead of a mudflap. It can also be painted to the body colour so wont look bad, waiting for suggestions..

unfortunately, horsepower is one of the unwanted byproducts of installing a FFE.

^^^ I mainly require the fins to be protected from getting bent & I hope this one should fit the purpose.

1. I have never faced any stones hitting radiator in 20,000 kms riding my ninja. So we can safely assume that in normal road riding, this factor can be discounted.
2. The one shown on PRC site is not at all useful for stopping mud.
3. Mudflap is a serious option but I am not able to fit one for ninja because as mentioned earlier, the mudguard stops well before curvature of tyre.
4. I feel that if someone prepares an easily removable frame and mounts the plastic mesh used in mosquito nets (netlon), it should stop mud being thrown on radiator and you can remove and wash it. However, I am technically challenged so can't do it on my own.

If you don't look at the radiator, you don't see bent fins:

On a serious note, if you wash with normal hose without pressure, mud clears off very fast.

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I agree..
water from a hose without pressure should be sufficient to remove mud( and one must do it after every ride in wet conditions instead of waiting for the weekend while the mud dries)

About fixing mudflaps.
If it is attached strong enough.. ur lucky. If it breaks away at highspeeds and flies inwards.. you are bound to be royally screwed.

Btw saw a BLACK CBR on my way home.. Normally my head would turn if i had seen a sport bike. But i think i mistook it for a normal HH bike cos of the headlamp design. The fairing was almost invisible from the front.
Good thing i didnt switch back the colour. One month Down two to go..

completed 6k kms --going good except obvious for the vibes

Mud flap is a practical solution, and I am ready to insult my bird if that is what I have to do to save her in the long run Like you mentoined, Its not the radiator fins alone in question, its the fan behind which is getting all the mud deposits and its not easy to clean them off. Am afraid it might stop working if it continues like this. My project this weekend is to find a good mudflap (Someone who has already tried it got it from a Yamaha bike, dont know which one though). I'll share the outcome with ya all.

Ive done 300kms till now and im facing the same issue,the fins in the centre portion are getting bent.I consulted with showroom guys they said its nothing to worry about,its normal and can be fixed easily,even the bigger superbikes here face the same problem.

I got a paid service with oil and filter changed at 280 kms(had ordered the filter at the time of delivery) for Rs.779;decided to go in for a mixed break in after alot of online research.Took it very easy for first 80 kms(dint even ride a pillion),then after warming up did small bursts upto 6-7k.

Saw a scratch on the muffler guard, i think its highly prone to scratches due to the pillions heel being off the footpeg,so got a sticker there.