RTR200 clip-on good to go with then. Also, which specific year RTR 200 clip-on is perfect match? Because in videos they have mentioned RTR 200 4V.
One more question, Has anyone changed chain Sprocket size for better low end torque to avoid frequent change of gear in traffic or in broken roads.

Hi guys, I just came back from a long trip (2500 kms) and I noticed that when I get my hands off the handlebar, the handlebar wobbled a bit. It was more pronounced at higher speeds. What could be the potential reasons for this? Is it because I had luggage weighing ~18 kg at the back seat?

Not sure. Let others comment. But from what I've read, it can be the front wheel bearings, different quantity fork oil in both front shocks, uneven front tyre wear.

Hi guys, I just came back from a long trip (2500 kms) and I noticed that when I get my hands off the handlebar, the handlebar wobbled a bit. It was more pronounced at higher speeds. What could be the potential reasons for this? Is it because I had luggage weighing ~18 kg at the back seat?

I'm running RTR200 handlebars with no issues. I had to change the clutch cable to that of a ZMR and trim the windshield sides though.
I believe the Hornet fork size is the same (33), but you might run into other compatibility issues.

Honda is selling CB300R in our market, with same engine with big bore kit and few change related components. But the overall parts are same like radiator, so in case of thermostat we can source from there.

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​​​​​​I want to raise the handle bars. I have found out some YouTube videos regarding the same who have swapped the handlebars with TVS Appache 4V. But i also noticed that the CBR250R triple clamp (upper) has similar to Honda Hornet 160 (as they both are sharing the same fork, but not sure).

Guys, need some knowledge here... I thought of buying a thermostat from the svc just in case mine goes kaput in the next 5 years. Is it necessary? Can the cbr run without thermostat valve like we do for some old cars where the thermostat fails?

I too replaced cam chain tensioner at 25,000 kms which failed due to low engine oil level (had to top up ~600ml by the time i discovered it). The symptom was stitching machine sound at cold start. I insisted to change the CCT at Didar Chennai, after which the replaced one is still going at 77,000 kms. I have no shim issues. Best thing you can do for your bike is to avoid pressure wash, check tyre pressure every week, lube the chain every weekend or every three days if on a long trip, and start the bike every day. Obviously, checking oil level every week is a good practice too.

Hi guys,

My bike has done ~23,000km in 10 years but I recently started to notice tick-tick type noise through engine head. So, decided to check one by one 1. I checked the operation of chain tensioner, working good.

Removed valve cover for further investigation
2. Checked timing chain so check whether it is tight or not. It was tight.

3.So finally I decided to do valve clearance measurements
Inlet
0.16mm & 0.15mm (requires 0.13mm~0.19mm) OK

Exhaust
0.19 mm & 0.20mm (requires 0.24mm ~ 0.30)
Not Ok
So, I do the math and found that I need to choose thinner shims.

So, here I was little confused that how the hell valve clearance became tighter(usually it wear out so, need to loose).
So, I called the friend who was working in Ducati as Service engineer. He told me, Due to exhaust gas heat, the valve gets heated and the heat is transferred to the top part of the valve called steam And Shims are placed in between valve steam and fingers follower. Due to which shim size gets expanded over the period of time. Which makes the valve clearance tight. He also told me that, due to this problem manufacturers given Exhaust valve clearance is more than Inlet valve clearance.


Following are the conclusion of my observation after long time.
1. After shim replacement, the noise was not completely gone. But i was in town where I don't have option. But noise was very less, so i continue to ride.

2. After talking with few local Honda mechanic I found that Cbr250r don't have this shims issue, and only by replacing the chain tensioner will short out this issue. I know they are not completely right, still I have checked the tensioner thoroughly and found no issue with tensioner.
3. After riding the bike city traffic found loss of power and engine sound is Lil louder, even engine rpm climbing to 1800-1900rpm from 1600rpm every time I start it (even engine is hot).
4. So figured out to replace the chain tensioner and see, after replacement all the above niggles gone and engine sound become smooth and rpm was settle at 1400rpm instantly. Rode it few kms and found bike performing really good.


So, to conclude please change the chain tensioner as a preventive maintenance. As it is the weakest member from engine assembly (herd from most of local Honda mechanics) to avoid this kind of issues.

Also do share your experiences about parts need to replace as preventive maintenance.