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**sudeepnbr** · 05-21-2012, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

One of the safest road in India to do that

Well, not really. I never thought I would do it, but conditions were favorable, and it just happened

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Yup I saw you by noticing your Nuvo helmet

The helmet has kind of become my Identity. The only one in Bangalore AFAIK.

**icemang** · 05-21-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Anytime saar; if you come across any request to post (which you've been doing) the details as I'm in the process of buying one too. BTW, what's on your ODO?

Dear aargee,

I will inform you if I get one.

My odo reading is 3300, yet the tyres are still *****y. Come to think of it, this the FIRST time that I have had problems with tyres per se on any of the vehicles that I have owned. These Continentals are really atrocious rubber for a bike like the CBR.

One query, if you please. I have read a lot of shim-related issues. What are the symptoms which indicate that shim replacement is necessary?

Thanks

**aargee** · 05-21-2012, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by icemang View Post

I will inform you if I get one

Thanks saar

Originally posted by icemang View Post

These Continentals are really atrocious rubber for a bike like the CBR

Convey all Tks to MRF, Apollo, CEAT, JK & all local manufacturers

Originally posted by icemang View Post

I have read a lot of shim-related issues. What are the symptoms which indicate that shim replacement is necessary?

Simple, see one of these...
- Too much vibes that makes an extent of your fingers go numb
- Abnormal noise apart from regular engine sound
- Loss of top end (but this one is extreme & is usually found to be defective with other components such as cam, chain tensioner etc)

**Mik** · 05-21-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Mik View Post

Was having overheating issues after buying my CBR 6 days back. Today - went for a 100Km ride to check if it really was an issue. While on the highway - the temperature stayed at 3 bars consistently. The problem started in stop-go traffic - 5 bars.
Took the bike to the showroom, kept the engine at idle and called the manager out. Revved it a little and the temperature gauge shot upto 6 bars!
And then - the coolant leaked out

The manager said - tension lene ki zarurat nahi.. aap le jaao ghar -- kal le aana.
I said - apne mehnat ke paiso se li hai bike - kyun na lu tension.
Kept the bike at the showroom and asked them to fix the issue before they give it to me.
---Lets just hope these are early jitters and the CBR doesn't disappoint

Damn Honda! Yesterday - the bike overheated and the coolant leaked out in front of the showroom guys. Now - called them up and they are saying - Sir there is no issue - we have checked. I told them that the problem occured right in front of their eyes. He said " Sir dekh lete hai phir se.. par koi problem mili nahi"

This is heartbreaking.

**darkknight** · 05-21-2012, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by Mik View Post

Damn Honda! Yesterday - the bike overheated and the coolant leaked out in front of the showroom guys. Now - called them up and they are saying - Sir there is no issue - we have checked. I told them that the problem occured right in front of their eyes. He said " Sir dekh lete hai phir se.. par koi problem mili nahi"

This is heartbreaking.

welcome to the club of insensitive a**h***s

btw since your d-day is approaching fast --try to find around the best svc in your area alongwith the mechanic name & take it to him

**shirish** · 05-21-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

got my blue birdie yesterday evening.. tricolour non-abs... happy chappy while friends does a photoshoot for the delivery..

Bro, finish off the run-in soon. Our tour is long pending

**abhinavcrytek** · 05-21-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Simple, see one of these...
- Too much vibes that makes an extent of your fingers go numb
- Abnormal noise apart from regular engine sound
- Loss of top end (but this one is extreme & is usually found to be defective with other components such as cam, chain tensioner etc)

Hi , a few observation n worries from my side.bike has clocked 2800 on the odo so far and 30 days old.

Is, handle bars vibrating, a sure sign of shims problem as my ceeber has been making these kind of vibrations from day one, infact everytime i ride my hands go numb after 10 - 15 mins of driving..!

i havent noticed any abnormal noice from engine so far...although on my return trip from Bhopal to Pune half-way, I did notice a strange sound like "thud thud thud" coming from around the chain area when i was slowing down with gear control...it disappeared when I rode the bike the next day..!

as far as top end I was able to touch 148 on NH3 with some juice left ,,but recently while riding double i was gradually accelerating in 6th gear from 70 up.. n that time i thought it lacked power..

**Rahul Rods Tewathia** · 05-21-2012, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by Mik View Post

Damn Honda! Yesterday - the bike overheated and the coolant leaked out in front of the showroom guys. Now - called them up and they are saying - Sir there is no issue - we have checked. I told them that the problem occured right in front of their eyes. He said " Sir dekh lete hai phir se.. par koi problem mili nahi"

This is heartbreaking.

showroom

why you going to showroom ?
go to ASC and tell them your problem.
5-6 temp bars are not normal at all. try to go to ASC in delhi.

**Mik** · 05-21-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by Rahul Rods Tewathia View Post

showroom

why you going to showroom ?
go to ASC and tell them your problem.
5-6 temp bars are not normal at all. try to go to ASC in delhi.

showroom as in Sec14 Gurgaon is both the showroom and service center :-)

Have been pursuing with them since morning. Have dropped off a feedback on the official site contact form as well. If they can't diagnose it - will contact some honda officials.

EDIT: Do let me know which is the most recommended Honda ASC in Delhi. Thinking of getting my first service done from them.

**Rahul Rods Tewathia** · 05-21-2012, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Mik View Post

showroom as in Sec14 Gurgaon is both the showroom and service center :-)

Have been pursuing with them since morning. Have dropped off a feedback on the official site contact form as well. If they can't diagnose it - will contact some honda officials.

EDIT: Do let me know which is the most recommended Honda ASC in Delhi. Thinking of getting my first service done from them.

i always go to malwa honda in okhla had done 3 service there and i dont have any problem wid my bike (touchwood) and they have mostly all parts too so u don't need to worry about parts.

or someone else will tell you in other parts in delhi.

**aargee** · 05-21-2012, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by abhinavcrytek View Post

Is, handle bars vibrating, a sure sign of shims problem as my ceeber has been making these kind of vibrations from day one

What I'd suggest is, try a different CBR from any of your trust worthy friend for a long ride (say over 100 Kms) & feel the experience. Then you can easily conclude if the issue is specific with your CBR or not. I wouldn't recommend to show it to ASC first as they're likely to knock off your issue OR cause more troubles

Originally posted by abhinavcrytek View Post

infact everytime i ride my hands go numb after 10 - 15 mins of driving..!

RIDING; well...numbness should not happen ideally, not sure if this happens as you're a new rider.

**psr** · 05-21-2012, 06:56 PM

Honda ASC seem to be the cause for many CBR 250 problems...most owners either complain of issues not fixed or fresh issues after an ASC visit...time to consolidate the data and jointly represent in numbers with HMSI.
Or else start sharing experience and Seniors with Knowledge can help out with DIYs to take care of small issues,that does not need ASC intervention.

**Majesty** · 05-21-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Honda ASC seem to be the cause for many CBR 250 problems...most owners either complain of issues not fixed or fresh issues after an ASC visit...time to consolidate the data and jointly represent in numbers with HMSI.
Or else start sharing experience and Seniors with Knowledge can help out with DIYs to take care of small issues,that does not need ASC intervention.

Same at my place as well. They just don't do it well as one wants. But they just do it because they are told to do so.

I mean rating would be like 5 out of 10. And that's why I prefer to change or get things set in my presence.

Or I prefer doing things my self which are possible.

**abhinavcrytek** · 05-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

What I'd suggest is, try a different CBR from any of your trust worthy friend for a long ride (say over 100 Kms) & feel the experience. Then you can easily conclude if the issue is specific with your CBR or not. I wouldn't recommend to show it to ASC first as they're likely to knock off your issue OR cause more troubles

RIDING; well...numbness should not happen ideally, not sure if this happens as you're a new rider.

yes ,I will try that out ....thanks !

...In the last 6 years I have done Indore - Bhopal (around 200kms one way) on my CBZ ..but never faced such issues ..

..first i thought it was because of the fwd inclined stance but should have gotten used to it by now

...

lets see !

**B7ACKTHORN** · 05-21-2012, 07:51 PM

Heya guys, is it a good idea of to go for a used CBR 250R? I've been thinking of swapping my bike for a refined tourer as the Ceeber. Currently I use the 220 and I've long thought of swapping the bike and going for the Duke 200. But then I wanted something practical and a perfect all rounder without a budget pinch.

I can go for a new one, but is it really worth going for a used one? Any thoughts whatsoever would be helpful. Thanks again

Cheers!
VJ

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