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**srivaatsav** · 03-20-2012, 07:15 PM

My take on New dunlop tyres for CBR 250

The tyre mentions "tuffgrip" and indeed it behaves like one ! I fee there is alot of grip compared to the previous conti tyre !

also must say .. tried corners ... It was like WOW ! Vast difference ...

PS - I have ridden only for 50 kms but then I find alot of difference over it compared to Conti !

**kishoremuthu** · 03-20-2012, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Kishore - Pls give me sometime, I'm having hard time in finding a tire (don't want to go through word of mouth & want to understand things, hence taking time). Once I get a hold, I'll make a post here.

I will be waiting eagerly to know, on this decision of yours.

Originally posted by srivaatsav View Post

My take on New dunlop tyres for CBR 250

The tyre mentions "tuffgrip" and indeed it behaves like one ! I fee there is alot of grip compared to the previous conti tyre !

also must say .. tried corners ... It was like WOW ! Vast difference ...

PS - I have ridden only for 50 kms but then I find alot of difference over it compared to Conti !

Glad to know that Dunlop behaves better than Conti. Do you find it any difficult because of different tread patterns in front and rear??

One general question: what is the life span of clutch cable and acclerator cable? What interval should these be changed to be in safer side?

**Mail2vasant** · 03-20-2012, 08:27 PM

IMO if you use 10w30 synthetic, change oil at an interval of every 5k and if using 20w40 mineral then change every 2.5-3k. I change my oil(10w30) at about every 4.5k.

Reading all these posts about oils, I am wondering what's the oil change interval CBR owners are sticking to(those who are using 20w40 mineral). Hope it's not 6k as recommended by manual as I don't think that mineral would last for that much time. I think Honda's 10w30 synthetic is a VFM oil.

Edit: this post is not displaying my profile picture but instead picture of someone else.

**psr** · 03-20-2012, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by aargee

Kishore - Here's another thought; the Pro-Link at softest does a good job on potholes? How about the suspension taking all the brunt sparing the tires? Wouldn't a soft compound be suffice? I'll be happy to improve my braking & grips, but the only flip side is, I expect it to last atleast 8-10K on ODO.

It is known in cars that Steel belted radials ,or inflating tire pressure 3~5 psi above recommended value leads to early demise of suspension parts .,esp., the rubber bushes...a softer Polyester belted tire gives better grip due to it's pliability and saves the suspension components and geometry.

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Satyen - 10W30 Fully Synthetic is different & superior than what 20W40/50 mineral is capable, unless you're talking about 20W40 FS, which I hope is quite rare to find in the market. Hope you got the point. I'm talking about CBR 250R, other motorcycles...sorry, I don't know.

Antz - Used 7100 20W50 in the past; oil disappeared without a trace in less than 100 Kms; PSR Ji knows about it. Will experiment on Motul 10W40FS & post the outcome in few months.

Kishore - Pls give me sometime, I'm having hard time in finding a tire (don't want to go through word of mouth & want to understand things, hence taking time). Once I get a hold, I'll make a post here.

Appu - You've an insane FE

Yes I am aware of the Motul 7100 20w50 Synth oil disappearing act....and what stress it brought on you...
Beware of fake Motul oil...Somehow I am more inclined towards Shell , Valvoline..or even a Gulf pride....
Using 10w30 Synthetic is a double whammy on the piston rings.A synth oil is made of smaller particles and can escape through tiny gaps,and if it is also of thinner grade, then the oil can easily escape through the rings and get consumed in the combustion chamber...this will be evident on long high speed runs,as the engine temperature increases and expands sealing tolerances.
A well made engine with careful selection of matching the mating metals and production quality(tolerances) will be able to withstand using 10w30 Synth oil without problem.
Just my thought

**aargee** · 03-20-2012, 09:51 PM

Kishore & PSR Ji...

Originally posted by psr View Post

It is known in cars that...components and geometry

All this internet talk will not help Sir!!! Visited a good tire showroom & I'm very disappointed to hear the actual market prevailing in this country from them. Let me search if there're a tire thread; I'll put up all my findings followed by the realities. Sorry PSR Ji, if my words are harsh, I'm not happy; will call you over the weekend to talk out of forum!!!

**ravi@17bhp** · 03-20-2012, 09:51 PM

I heard on forums that the new CBR250R comes with remapped ECU for more power. Anyone knows how true is this and, if yes, whats the difference?Thanks in advance.

**darkside_of_d_sun** · 03-20-2012, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

I heard on forums that the new CBR250R comes with remapped ECU for more power. Anyone knows how true is this and, if yes, whats the difference?Thanks in advance.

Which forum is claiming that man? And did they also discuss how much more power is offered?

**aargee** · 03-20-2012, 10:50 PM

Rumors!!! Ravi saar, source pls?

**ravi@17bhp** · 03-20-2012, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by darkside_of_d_sun View Post

Which forum is claiming that man? And did they also discuss how much more power is offered?

I don't know whether I can post the link here, but here it is:

2012 Honda CBR 250R ready for launch

Mods: Please remove if posting links from BI is against rules.

**aargee** · 03-20-2012, 10:58 PM

LMAO!!!
Notice the words...

we mean (and hope), that Honda will be looking at working on the ECU so that the CBR 250R whips out slightly more power and at the same remains frugal

**ravi@17bhp** · 03-20-2012, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

LMAO!!!
Notice the words...

I read that. But I am an optimist; asking if any miracle happened.

**aargee** · 03-20-2012, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

I read that. But I am an optimist; asking if any miracle happened.

I highly doubt; if we were to get a 26Bhp machine (or even 25 Bhp) it seldom makes a difference with the Thai machines. Oh!!! That way, I stay optimist too

**strikepackage** · 03-20-2012, 11:50 PM

guys can u tell me where can i get dunlop for my rear!!!!......my conti has stated to peal slowly...

**srivaatsav** · 03-21-2012, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by strikepackage View Post

guys can u tell me where can i get dunlop for my rear!!!!......my conti has stated to peal slowly...

George ... you will get it in Apollo zone mount road ... Am not sure that you will get in BM lal .. although give it a try !!

**aargee** · 03-21-2012, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by srivaatsav View Post

George ... you will get it in Apollo zone mount road ... Am not sure that you will get in BM lal .. although give it a try !!

Dunlop is available only in grey market unless the dealer has old stock bought 6-8 months ago; that's what the tire dealer told me today. You guys are simply nuts or simply having too much money!!!

Geroge - Had I not told you to claim your warranty on the tire? If you've too much money, then, you can donate it to me

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