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**Binoy** · 04-04-2012, 12:50 PM

Congrats on the beauty and pamper her well

Originally posted by mshihabudin View Post

And Now, I'm one happy camper If any of you find a Red Ceeber cruising through Blr roads under 5K RPM (for now), with a Big MoFo on it sporting a grin that shines even through the full face helmet, that's me

LOLzzz

Originally posted by mshihabudin View Post

OK, now the issues. Actually, only one issue. The handlebar grips. My hands are really hurting gripping the thin tube. Any suggestions for a good thick soft foam grip? Since I'm resting my entire substantial weight on the handlebar most of the time, I want to pick up a quality product

Anything which feels irritating during the initial 1-2 weeks ride will slowly settle down. It is not actually about the thin handle bar grips rather the comfort in choosing the riding position. In the initial period my hand(from palm to deltoids) where like numb. Slowly I tried various sitting positions and selected a convincing one rather a good one

. First thing is hug the tank with your thighs and slightly bend your elbows a little which is the best seating position AFAIK

. Bending the elbows slightly is also good at times when you accidently hit a pothole or a bumb(obviously not at triple digits

)
If you really need a aftermarket hand grip, check performance store or check the Pro-grip models.

Ride Safe...

**harsh_66328** · 04-04-2012, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

I've rode with my mom sitting as a pillion quite a few times for 20-30 kms ,sitting both one sided and the normal sitting position.

It took few rides for her to sit comfortably now and yes she is not a slim lady

**gopakumar s pillai** · 04-04-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

In my opinion the pillion seat is quite comfortable,me & my wife did a couple of trips which were a little over 100km & she felt the seats are quite comfortable,only once while trying to sit on the bike her ankle hit the grab rail because of the high sitting position so next time onwards i slightly tilt my bike to one side which makes life easy for her...........on one occasion one of my friend who is much more on the heavier side was riding pillion with me was pretty happy with the seating comfort & even with 180kg plus weight(rider + pillion) the bike felt nimble & was cruising effortlessly.

**rachitkohli** · 04-04-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by gopakumar s pillai View Post

In my opinion the pillion seat is quite comfortable,me & my wife did a couple of trips which were a little over 100km & she felt the seats are quite comfortable

+1

Very much comfortable..! Same comments from my wife after doing a ride of 1500kms

**aargee** · 04-04-2012, 01:38 PM

^^^ My Wife didn't complain either; will update this point in the buyer's guide.

**MAVERICK_m21** · 04-04-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

Yes it can be used for touring as we along with Vikram fellow Xbhpian from Mumbai & his wife had done a trip from Mumbai-Tarkali beach more than 1000 kms no problems whatsoever but she was always wearing gears so no idea about traditional Indian wear.

**darkknight** · 04-04-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

if it is one thing you will like in cbr is its pillion seat--super comfortable for long hauls

**dreamseller** · 04-04-2012, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

Yes, Yes and almost Yes. The touring part is already commented on. The second one, I had once ridden with my mother as pillion for about 25-30 odd kms and she had absolutely no issues. (Given the fact that the last time she rode pillion was some 10-12 years ago on my father's LML Select.)

The pillion seat is a tad high, but as pointed out earlier, a bit of leaning the bike towards the left solves that.

**amandeepkamboj19** · 04-04-2012, 02:10 PM

Thank you very much every one.

Actually i am switching from RE thunderdbird to CBR250R because of reliability issues of AVL engine.

I want a reliable machine.
I am not a insane rider but i love riding at safe speeds, i have never had any other make machine but RE.

So i have developed an addition of torquy engine.
I generally ride bellow 80.
Dose CBR gives torquey feeling. I think there is only difference of 5 N-m in torque of RE 350 and CBR.
CBR is 23 and TB is 28 N-m.

I just want to enjoy my ride weather i am riding at 40 or 80. Guys i need your comments on the same.

**kishoremuthu** · 04-04-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by mshihabudin View Post

And Now, I'm one happy camper

If any of you find a Red Ceeber cruising through Blr roads under 5K RPM (for now

), with a Big MoFo on it sporting a grin that shines even through the full face helmet, that's me

Congrats!!

Originally posted by mshihabudin View Post

Hey folks, sorry for the long post, but I had a lot to unload offa me chest. Feeling very cathartic right now

Thank in advance for your comments/ remarks

You sure had lot to unload off your chest

And I enjoyed reading it..
Btw nice jacket.. Believe me Boolean is not good for long rides (read wind noise).. I have black one, and recently got a new lid, which is far better than Boolean

It makes a lot of difference.

Wishing you miles and miles of happy CBRing

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can CBR250R be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

Yes is the answer for all your questions. Pillion seat comfort of CBR is definitely better than R15 V2.0 and less comfortable than ZMR.

**aargee** · 04-04-2012, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Actually i am...Guys i need your comments on the same.

Pls go through post #7500 on this thread most of the basic questions have been addressed; pls come back for specific ones. Tks.

**RanjithMN** · 04-04-2012, 09:22 PM

@senotrius
You getting the CBR?

**Go-cool** · 04-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Congratsss!!!

Congrats mshihabudin..

Originally posted by mshihabudin View Post

OK, now the issues. Actually, only one issue. The handlebar grips.

This I would say, is normal. As pointed out earlier, it is just a matter of getting used to. Keep changing your riding position and you will hit your golden spot.

Happened with me after around 1k on the ODO

Congrats again!!!

**senotrius** · 04-04-2012, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

@senotrius
You getting the CBR?

planning to.been won over by it ever since test ride.

**gopakumar s pillai** · 04-05-2012, 03:40 PM

Took my bike to kothari wheels pune on 29th mar at 3200km odo reading,ASC confirmed knocking issue & stiff steering,had to wait till yesterday for work to commence .....yesterday changed steering cone set & today work on cylinder head in progress,they told me work should be over by late evening...cant wait to ride my bike...its been almost a week..will write in detail once i test ride my bike ....

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