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My rear tyre was loosing pressure very rapidly. it's 10k old and almost worn out. It had meat left for about 5k. I shot a mail to HMSI regarding rapid loss in the tyre pressure. I got a call from HMSI and they gave me a number to get my tyre replaced. They told me that wear and tear amount will be deducted. I called up that number. They inspected my tyre and replaced that but i had to pay 50% ie 1200. So the cost of the rear tyre is 2400.

And BTW these continental tyres are manufactured in india by metro tyres who specializes in manufacturing cycle rickshaw tyre

My rear tyre has some small cracks on it. Will try to post pics here. Dont know if it qualifies for a replacement but i was worried about it all the way in my 200kms ride as i just saw them before the ride. Any such number for mumbai? Will try asking the ASC to inspect but i dont think they will take it any seriously. They believe that as long as the bike isnt rideable, there is nothing wrong.

Well can any one give me HMSI email ID... please post here....

Buddy, stop wasting your's & HMSI's time; if you're ever serious & want to escalate issues, send a RSVP to HMSI customer care. Emails DO NOT work.

[email protected]

hope this helps.. .. they have got their act together now.. replied to my e-mail in 1 day. also gave me a call..
gud luck..

Hi all, i guess my intro is due.
You can call me michael. im from calcutta, but have been studying in bangalore for the past 3 n half years. booked my 250 on the 16th august. and got it on the 28th of the same month. got a silver std. and i want to thank you all coz when i was confused as to which bike i should buy, this thread really made me make up my mind. although there was a lot of issues about the bike being discussed here some of you had good stuff to say.
having said that, im hoping to contribute whatever i know and wish to learn much from all the experienced riders here.
thanks.

+1 welcome to the club bro..i also fell in love with cbr after reading this thread and bought it on 21 sept. after riding her my baby r1 is just lying in the garage for last 2 months.. planning of selling it now as after riding cbr i don't like riding any other bikes(feels like spartan as compared to CBR)

Dad accidently hit my bike with his car this morning,how much will the front brake lever and handlebar cost?

Cost is secondary thing primary thing is, IS IT AVAILABLE..!

Btw I saw on E-Bay many parts available online!!

How old is your bike. I suggest you to write a mail to HMSI. I think it qualifies for a replacement.

sad to hear.
you can survive with a compatible brake lever if you dont find the same. But handlebar? Cant say about availabilty and cost but what happend to the handlebar? Was the impact so strong? And other damage to the bike? I am wondering how handlebar got damaged by a car hit and no other damage?

A similar incident took place with me as aargee's accident few days ago. This was with a rickshaw. I was on my way back from nasik to mumbai, and near ghoti, i was going downhill at about 125kmph. From a well long distance, i saw two rickshaws join the two lane highway and the were both in the second lane and going one behind other for sometime. I being in first lane did not slow down then. As i went closer, suddenly the second rickshaw shifted to the first lane and by this time i was dangerously close at quiet a high speed. I continously pressed the horn and high beam pass switch but that dint seem to bother him. No signs, no indications by him i braked with all my skill and the bike fish tailed a lot (rear brake pads are still new,so maybe) but i somehow managed to just touch the rickshaw with front tyre and no other drama. I overtook him immediately and asked him to halt at side. The normal sized rickshaw had around 10 people seated with some almost out from the sides. I gave him a good piece of mind to which he replied, "Galti hogayi sahaab, aage se nahi hoga!" to which i was like, "will i be riding behind your rickshaw everytime to wait for a next time? ". I was lucky that there was no vehicle behind me.
I always feel that people on the highways underestimate the speed a "BIKE" can be on and take wrong decisions causing such incidents.


Thank you Vasant. My bike is now 7months old and clocked around 5.4k kms. Will try the mail. If no reply, then will call the regional office.

HMSI is not responsible for replacement of parts like tyres. I'd suggest contact Continental. Kishoremuthu and Binoy, if I remember correctly, went for a replacement tyre.

well a few guys from our bangalore group had the same problem. they contacted their dealership and dealership talked to continental and got them to agree to replace the tyres. but be prepared to run around on your own. but the good news is they r replacing the tyres.
gud luck

Good you are safe. Ghodbunder is 1 of the most accident prone site. Be carefull when riding there. I have seen a lot of horrible accidents happen with my own eyes.

! more word of advice. always be on the toes when you see a state transport bus, dogs, children & autos. You never know what they might come up with at any given time.