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**Eshan-P180** · 01-03-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by sasikiran_bs View Post

Hi,

Only the Non-ABS rear pads are a direct fit with the Pulsar 220 Disc pads. ABS pads are a complete different set

ohh ok..Thanx dude for rectifying it..
I thought they are similar ones...

**trustvishwas** · 01-03-2012, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

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?

Crash Bobbins are mounted on the frame itself. So in the event of a high speed crash, they will not save bike's chassis.

**aargee** · 01-03-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post

Crash Bobbins are mounted on the frame itself. So in the event of a high speed crash, they will not save bike's chassis.

Oh!!! Is it? Someone was arguing with me in this thread or some other in xBhp that crash bobbins protect the frame though I couldn't understand how.

**antz.bin** · 01-03-2012, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

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.

Just FYI, my P220 front brake pads last 17k / set. I changed the first one at 17k. Now at 34k and the 2nd set needs a change. The rear set was changed once prematurely at 17k (alongwith the front) even though there was still some life left in it. There was a second change, but under warranty, since they ruined the caliper when bleeding it and needed to change the entire rear caliper.

@Sasikiran_bs you could try importing the parts from Thailand/US. There should be better quality kevlar/creamic pads available in the aftermarket which will easily last much much more than stock pads. Not sure if they are available for CBR, though they are easily available for Honda Cars. The kevlar pads for a Honda Civic last 2-2.5 times more and cost the same as OEM brake pads(semi metallic) which Honda provides.

**Eshan-P180** · 01-03-2012, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

Just FYI, my P220 front brake pads last 17k / set. I changed the first one at 17k. Now at 34k and the 2nd set needs a change. The rear set was changed once prematurely at 17k (alongwith the front) even though there was still some life left in it. There was a second change, but under warranty, since they ruined the caliper when bleeding it and needed to change the entire rear caliper.

@Sasikiran_bs you could try importing the parts from Thailand/US. There should be better quality kevlar/creamic pads available in the aftermarket which will easily last much much more than stock pads. Not sure if they are available for CBR, though they are easily available for Honda Cars. The kevlar pads for a Honda Civic last 2-2.5 times more and cost the same as OEM brake pads(semi metallic) which Honda provides.

17k is quite ok for 220 pulsar...But when you install the same product in the cbr which is 25bhp and a bit faster than the 220pulsar its obvious there is going to be a dip in performance of the pads....Braking will be done at much higher speeds. 8-10k was fr cbr..
Waise toh apna 180 pulsar ka 22k ko change kiya tha!!!!

**srivaatsav** · 01-03-2012, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by sasikiran_bs View Post

Only the Non-ABS rear pads are a direct fit with the Pulsar 220 Disc pads. ABS pads are a complete different set

Only rear ?? I heard someone saying that the front disc pads of pulsar 220 is also a direct fit ... Mine is NON - ABS .....

**BladeBoy** · 01-04-2012, 12:03 AM

Sorry I quite missed a lot

Maybe I have to blame the riding too. Out of 5900, 4000 were pure city traffic. Adding more twist. And I dont have the same punch anymore too

The mechanic said it will get punchier soon. I dunno how!

Originally posted by aargee View Post

^^^ Lol Bladeboy!!! If you were following this thread, that's the approx life of pad life most people have got here; I was little fortunate to drag till 10.9K & was cribbing until several other's complained their average life of pads.

After I'd changed the pads, I'm beginning to experience poor & ineffective braking though

Wow thats a lot. I was charged 690 for Front disc pads ... (Non ABS).

Originally posted by nils9 View Post

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.

**Nithesh** · 01-04-2012, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Oh!!! Is it? Someone was arguing with me in this thread or some other in xBhp that crash bobbins protect the frame though I couldn't understand how.

They are meant to protect the fairings and other components inside in the case of a fall.

**kishoremuthu** · 01-04-2012, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

They are meant to protect the fairings and other components inside in the case of a fall.

i guess components u mean are the ones like radiator which is hell expensive (28k)

**chicmagnet** · 01-04-2012, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by rohitbiker View Post

Hello All,

This is my first post, Happy New Year to everyone! I reside in Mumbai and have been reading out posts in this thread from quite sometime. Happy to share that I gave myself a new year gift today and booked CBR

Hope to get expert advice and help from fellow members and share my experiences.
Do we have some thread/group (FB?) dedicated to Mumbai CBR owners?

Welcome! Yes there is a group for CBR Mumbai Owners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/165998536826272/

Originally posted by aargee View Post

^^^ 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.

Agreed on the maintenance part having changed a few parts myself already. Not as light as my Pulsar but manageable.

Originally posted by BladeBoy View Post

Sorry I quite missed a lot

Maybe I have to blame the riding too. Out of 5900, 4000 were pure city traffic. Adding more twist. And I dont have the same punch anymore too

The mechanic said it will get punchier soon. I dunno how!

Wow thats a lot. I was charged 690 for Front disc pads ... (Non ABS).

I put the Pulsar disc pads in the rear this time around but the breaks do not feel punchier as the Honda ones did! My first replacement was the Honda disc pad while the second replacement was the Pulsar disc pad and the breaking took me getting used to on the Pulsar disc pads! Is the case with anyone else here who used the Pulsar Disc Pads?

**Nithesh** · 01-04-2012, 02:42 AM

Are you people dragging the brakes as you ride on?
Almost everyone i know has that habit. Keeping their foot on the brake pedal for emergency braking or whatever their reason is.

@kishoremuthu yeah that too.

**biker_bala** · 01-04-2012, 04:25 AM

Help me !!!!

Hi proud owners of CBR250R, i own a TBTS (may 2011) and have ridden 14K+ kms in six months. My bike does the job well of being a tourer, comfortness is very high but lacks in Headlight, topspeed, breaking etc. My brother is also in need of a bike so i thought of giving my TBTS to him and buy a new one for me. As of now i believe Suzuki GS150R does the job very well (but headlight does needs modification and not sure about breaking power).

CBR250R seems to be a quite a good tourer, but all the quality issues i read in this thread keeps me at bay. Is honda really addressing the issues posted for this bike?? What is ASS for this bike in Chennai??? Which dealer/service center in Chennai is really good (having experience mechanics who can handle issues with this bike)??? I read thru the "Honda CBR 250 R Chennai Owners" thread in facebook and read that KUN honda in adyar did horrible service to one of the CBR owner. I am planning to buy one this month itself.

Please help me to decide on this bike....Pls..Pls..

**aargee** · 01-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Nitesh - I don't have the habit of dragging the brakes, yet for the kind of braking I do, the pads lasted only 10.9K which is way too less. FYI, the previous disc setup on my Rx lasted for good old 3+ years & 24K kms!!!

**Eshan-P180** · 01-04-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Nitesh - I don't have the habit of dragging the brakes, yet for the kind of braking I do, the pads lasted only 10.9K which is way too less. FYI, the previous disc setup on my Rx lasted for good old 3+ years & 24K kms!!!

That is exactly what iam stating. Its not shady quality or parts created by a man in shed. Its the bike and its dynamics. Brakes installed on the cbr are underpowered, they are not able to take the speeds which they are applied on. I bet on this if the same pads were used on a P220 since they are direct fit, the stamina would be around 15-17k kms.

The point here is, Honda has just picked em up from a commuter series and installed them in the cbr. So expect stamina would be less.

Regarding P220 brakes, i wonder if they would provide sufficient braking just the reason being they are designed for a bike which would not do more than 150kmph that also for steady runs. cbr, i think most of you do 120 - 140kmph continuous when faced with open stretches, Also the weight factor plays an important role in overall braking. And if you get a chance 150 or 160 kmph would be on your plate for which iam not suprised (Freaking fast, iam gonna get here soon).

Try to install after market products, they might be costly but worth the buy.

**aargee** · 01-04-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

Brakes installed on the cbr are underpowered

Aaha!!! Finally someone agrees with me!!! And why the ABS owner's don't experience this issue? Because the caliper has 3 piston compared to 2 in STD. Point is that, I don't mind changing at 6K intervals, but until the 6K interval, it has to be razor sharp doing a perfect job.

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

Try to install after market products, they might be costly but worth the buy.

You mean HH Sinister? This is all I knew. Any good link is appreciated.

PS - If that were the case, then shouldn't the people worldwide crib about this issue? Or is it due to our poor riding conditions makes us feel so?

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