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**aargee** · 06-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by aman15 View Post

welcome back aagree

Tks for the welcome

Originally posted by aman15 View Post

If out of stock then dont even think of just checking for the defective shims ...

+1; I'm suffering from poorly replaced/defective shims

Just after 1.3K odd kms after last service, there's once again tappet noise followed by huge vibrations now!!! It also matters most that, the ASC knows how to fix the shims

**sudeepnbr** · 06-11-2012, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

If you had done more than 15 K Kms or if the brake fluid looks dark....changing to DOT 4 will give surprising improvement.
I change the DOT 4 in my HH Karizma each year irrespective of the kms I had done, with TVS Girling DOT 4...and have very responsive braking.

Yes, I've done over 17k kms now.
Regarding the color, I think I'll need to have a closer look at it as I haven't checked it. But in any case, I'll be replacing it with DOT4 soon.

**aman15** · 06-11-2012, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

It also matters most that, the ASC knows how to fix the shims

Totally agree with you aagree on this...

**Doga** · 06-11-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by MeTaL_MaNiaC View Post

I appreciate the fact that you have been through a right thread for wax and polishes. Turtle wax is a good product, but it requires a lot of hard work. The results are lovely and is more durable but then it is hard work. And it also stains any matt plastic area. So be very careful when using it. I use it on the tank, all fairing and painted parts and sometimes even on the windscreen.
Collinite on the otherhand is a very easy to use product. Results are good but dint find it as long lasting. But really really easy to apply and get off. Can be used on most surfaces. (i did use it on the matt black area and dint find it staining)
Didn't find a need to use a antirust till now accept for the mirror bolts which were later replaced by Honda.

Guys, please do attach a mudflap shown by chicmagnet or (there must be images of my DIY last year) because its really a lot of effort to clean the radiator after a ride in rains and will affect in long rides. This would be all you need and no other Radiator guard is required. Actually, no radiator guard can protect it from the mud and water splashing on it.

Happy Monsoon!

Thanks mate. I have unticked turtle wax from my list. Reason being the extreme effort that it requires and the relative lack of the 'waxable' areas on my bike

. The entire fibre tank cover is not all that expensive either, so why fret and toil when it can be replaced later.
Collinite and meguires however have proven more difficult to find than a peace loving Arab or a traffic rules obeying Indian or a short Dutch....

I mean where in hell do they sell these in Mumbai? Navi Mumbai is an apology of a place to look for Auto Accessories. Absolutely nothing here, save the Motomax branded Pidilite products. Babloo Motors haven't heard of collinite or meguires.Exasperated, I picked up a bottle of Motomax car shampoo, Motomax dashboard Polish(for polishing the matt black plastic areas on the duke) and zorrik(pidilite too) general purpose spray to keep away moisture and rust from the keyhole and nuts/bolts.
The Hypercity store in the Inorbit mall vashi does store some imported stuff but mostly F1 and Armor All. The shampoos that were there were Wash and Wax. I was a bit apprehensive about the 'wax' part in the shampoo as I thought the plastics might look too shiny after wash.
Still looking for MF clothes and chemois though.

PS: owners please accept my apologies for this lengthy OT, but the 'Bike POlish' thread is seldom frequented by members.

**MeTaL_MaNiaC** · 06-11-2012, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by Doga View Post

I mean where in hell do they sell these in Mumbai?

You can order it online from www.bringingbest.com, New Delhi, India (i had got collinite from here) or there was a site Aargee recommended too. They stock MF cloth and one comes free with collinite 845 too. Yes, this would be OT here.

@Aargee: Welcome back! Did you complete the ride that was posted by you as a map on your fb page? That was a long long ride.

**aargee** · 06-11-2012, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by MeTaL_MaNiaC View Post

@Aargee: Welcome back! Did you complete the ride that was posted by you as a map on your fb page? That was a long long ride.

Tks for the warm welcome

Yes it is completed.

**theironhorse99** · 06-11-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Since you have Non-ABS CBR, change the DOT 3 brake oil to DOT 4 .ASAP...any make listed in my previous post will do the job.I am assuming the brake pads had not been changed by ASC till now in your bike.

thanks sir ,

its a non-abs and pads have not been changed. will get the fluid change tomo while going for service.

your guide shows castrol fluid.
also few FM suggested tvs gridol.

which one would be better.

**MeTaL_MaNiaC** · 06-11-2012, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Tks for the warm welcome

Yes it is completed.

Wow! One awesome ride.. How many kms was it in all? Any issues with the bike while ride? You are a real mile muncher

Great! Did you try any of the Iron Butt rides?

**psr** · 06-11-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

thanks sir ,

its a non-abs and pads have not been changed. will get the fluid change tomo while going for service.

your guide shows castrol fluid.
also few FM suggested tvs gridol.

which one would be better.

TVS Girling is VFM....Genuine Motul and castrol are better

**aargee** · 06-12-2012, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post

Nothing to apologize Aargee!

Tks Sudeep for taking it in the right spirit

Originally posted by MeTaL_MaNiaC View Post

How many kms was it in all? Any issues with the bike while ride?

5890; we'll stop the OT here & may be continue on FB pls?

**aargee** · 06-12-2012, 02:14 PM

Something to makes us owners proud - Honda CBR250R ABS motorcycle proves fun, well-suited to new riders

**sudeepnbr** · 06-12-2012, 02:31 PM

On my recent short ride, tried taking some slow motion videos from my new camera. Thought it'll be good to share it with all.

Me on my Honda CBR 250R
Canon Powershot SX40 HS Slow Motion Video - Honda CBR 250R Riding Shots - YouTube

My friend on his KTM Duke 200
Canon Powershot SX40 HS Slow Motion Video - KTM Duke 200 Riding Shots - YouTube

**Binoy** · 06-12-2012, 04:36 PM

A lot of discussion on DOT 4 brake fluid. Where its available and what's the cost. Sorry really lazy to check previous pages if the price is discussed

**ravi@17bhp** · 06-12-2012, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post

On my recent short ride, tried taking some slow motion videos from my new camera. Thought it'll be good to share it with all.

Me on my Honda CBR 250R
Canon Powershot SX40 HS Slow Motion Video - Honda CBR 250R Riding Shots - YouTube

My friend on his KTM Duke 200
Canon Powershot SX40 HS Slow Motion Video - KTM Duke 200 Riding Shots - YouTube

Nice videos, but entire videos in slow-motion making the CBR going like a bicycle.

**theironhorse99** · 06-13-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by psr View Post

TVS Girling is VFM....Genuine Motul and castrol are better

will check for the castrol sir jee..

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