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From a past few days,sometimes when the bike moves forward when it has been standing stationary for a little while,the front suspension makes a big,scary sound.I am unable to explain how it sounds or where the sound comes from.When i move the bike again,there is no sound.What it could be?

Hi Guys, this is my very first post in Xbhp and I am really excited to be part of this powerful community.
I know R15 vs CBR debate has been done to death and I also know that they can't be compared as one is the perfect track tool while the other is a powerful tourer. But my problem is a bit different as it is related to the service level of the ASC. I simply love my Royal Enfield Electra which I bought in 2008 but the service level of the company ASC is beyond hopeless. It is a wonderful machine though a bit quirky. However the ASC is another story and so I mostly service my bike by a local mechanic who though a bit expensive gets the job done very nicely.
I am now thinking of geting another ride as my Electra has began to show her age, though I am not selling her in this lifetime. Right now I am confused between the R15 and CBR 250. As far as I can see CBR 250 is a wonderful machine but again led down by the ASC (just like Royal Enfield) as they don't know to service the bike and also do not have spares. Yesterday I just did a cursory check in Pratul Honda, Kondapur, Hyderabad and the service guys have confirmed that they still don't have spares readily available (read oil filters, brake pads etc) but can get them in a week's time if I order.
I have already placed a booking for the new R15 but I am bit apprehensive as I am more of a Tourer rather than a Racer. Moreover it appears small and the pillion seat is non existant. The only thing going for the R15 is the somewhat good service quality level provided by the ASCs of Yamaha.

Guys please do let me know your opinions...mind says go for R15 (it has a good ASC backup) while the heart says CBR (but ASC is bad, non availability of spares). But again, I listened to my heart the first time and bought the Electra and was somewhat disappointed because of the ASCs again.Apologies for the rather long post.

Yes i have gone through their thread ,Btw how about planning a trip to Leh , zanskar, nubra next aug or sep.

Do you want to spend over 6K to save a fairings that are worth not more than just Rs 1000 ???

But I can only think about what kind of speeds the bike should undergo for such a crash that one might break the frame.

I will take some more time to again ride in Leh, the 3rd time..



Oh is it.. never knew that.. Just found on the net & shared it

^^^ Rachit - Maintenance of CBR 250R is very light on the wallet unless the metal parts are to be changed. Break any fibre things & you can change them blink of an eye as they aren't expensive. So all these bobins, this & that protectors are not worth spending.

OTOH, if you think these are going to save the frame on crash, yes, then worth buying. But I can only think about what kind of speeds the bike should undergo for such a crash that one might break the frame. But again...wouldn't that be taken care under insurance?

Whats the approx useful life of a disc pad ? Well my front disc pad just got worn out in 5900 kms and the rear one only has 35% more life :/

My ABS back disc brake pad has been replaced at 4500kms ODO. The MRP for the disc pad is 1200/- I am also searching for answers about the disc pad life. Paying 1200 for every 4500 kms is not worth it at all. I am going to call Honda regarding this.

And i think pulsar 220 disc pads are direct fit. I think rear ones. And they are hell cheap. Please get it checked, as one of my friend has them on his CBR.

Hope this helps.

EDIT common disc pad usage should be around 8-10,000kms. Heave braking can reduce the life by another 3,000kms...Poor quality another 1,000 in the loop.