Hi folks,

My bike has done almost 500kms. I am keeping it below 5k RPM. Just once took it to 6K(95 km/hr). I found the fuel tank was vibrating like hell. I felt it when I stuck my thighs to the tank. What can be the reason and solution?

check the engine oil level..
my bike only vibrates in 3-5k rpms.. after that it is smooth till the red line (very less vibes)
hopefully your vibes will go away after first service, do let the cbr mechanic at the ASC know about this problem..
and one more thing.. use FS oil only..

Hello first of all don,t worry . Cbr 250r is always hungry for speed so i guess that it is normal with most of Cbr 250r bikes that they make loose accessories vibrate and bike feels like that it is going to stop under 2-2.5k RPM.But at 5k it should not So , Check above picture and see the front,side and back hole screw,s are tightly bounded and properly placed to your chassis and if problem still persist try inserting rubber rings to reduce its vibrations . Else A expert ASC is last hope . All the best

he is speaking about the vibrations.. not lugging..

the situation below 2-2.5k is lugging (gad gad gad gad type sound lol)

Check your pm mate

Had a fall on my a month old cbr small damges all over the right side right footpeg broke,right brake pedal and right handle bar bend.scratches on middle cowl,the rear body panel craked bruises and crack mark on the roght side on headlight assembly.No body panel parts available for tricolour.got new footpeg, brake pedal and handle but not getting the footpeg holder any where in kolkata.The parts name is "Holder R.STEP" parts no: 50600-KYJ-900. Can any body get the part's price or if available in your area can send it to me?

Hope so its nothing serious and should fade after first service.Thanx mate. Would surely check this.


I am sorry about your crash. Hope you are alright. This was the reason I was sceptical about going for tri-color. There must have been long waiting period for the parts. Where are you located.

I'm from kolkata.I don't want any body part now cause panel damages are not severe i want the right footpeg holder which is common for all colors but not available anywhere here.I came out without even a single scratch on me thanks to the bike also its a pleasure to own and ride Ill get her fixed up fully whenever the parts are available.

Vibes Under Speedo Meter

HI Guys,
I took a new tri colour cbr 250r abs in hyderabad..I have done only 440 kms on the speedo and now am getting vibes under the speedometer...So,can you guys please help me to resolve this issue.

Welcome to the club for both CBR & xBhp

Take it to competent ASC in Hyderabad as it needs to be figured out from where it happens; sometimes it could be due to improper plugs that are not fit between the fairings or some real genuine issue.

Front works stand alone is, when front is applied, only front brake will work.
When rear is appliied, rear + front centre piston will work.
However, in any ABS, EBD system, wheel speed is only sensed and referance is with respect to all other wheels.

You're reiterating just what PSR Ji did, but in different terms which all of us understood

My Wings Honda, Pune, Kothrud
Reviews
Given my bike many times for different things .. Only good at the basic things like Chain lube/tight, engine oil change,washing bike etc etc but not good at all technically (Many Thanks - aman15; Source)
Verdict - 2.5/5


Rohan Honda, Mumbai Pune Road
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Bike was delivered way before the promised delivery date; during delivery the work was not upto the mark, there were fair bit of issues which I had to resolve by investing time with them; Issue with steering coneset and a bit of wobble was attended by a young guy who was barely out of his teens as the actual technician had resigned; he took a hammer and screw driver to fix the steering issue and I went bersek; after complaining to the manager, they opened the whole steering assembly and fixed it; The young guy was good at work though he did everything else in a smooth manner as told and fixed the Oil filter and Oil change with handling of Fairing pretty well & and completed the basic things in 2 hours; no shim check though and also i was unwilling as my bike is running smooth; they were unable to fix the issue of bike stalling in between gear change early in the morning or in cold climate; they forgot to remove the cardboard protector which was used while washing my bike after the service & I had to remove it barely 300 m after I had left after the servicing; I think The ASC is unable to handle technical Issues and their workmanship is still lagging behind, what I really like is they are better than lot of ASC here in PUNE one notorious being Sterling Honda in PCMC. (Many Thanks Galactus.prime; Source)
Verdict - 2.5/5


BU Bhandari Honda, Pune
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They did not even perform the basic check. Changed oil and washed the bike. I had to ask the mechanic did you do this, did you this. When i inquired about the oil filter change, he said No. Agli service mein daalte na kya tension hai. I immediately went to the manager and showed him the back side of servicing coupon. It was clearly written there what all need to be done. How hard could it be to read it? I had to fight like i was asking them for special favors. Ignorant chaps! Above that my bike felt very rough, in fact it was better off before servicing. They asked me to leave the bike for 2 more days to check it thoroughly. I was like "sure" i am gonna. Went to Rohan honda on a fellow members advise and got issues fixed. (Many Thanks GT007; Source)
Verdict - 2/5



Pilot Honda, Mulund
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CBR needed only a chain slider replacement & tightening the chain a little; called up Pilot Honda Mulund on a Saturday evening; had a nice discussion & went the next day after they'd given the appointment. When I went there, they didn't have chain slider; the guy at sales counter asked me to politely go to Sai Service Point Honda which is a little close to the 1.5 long Km bridge (sorry don't know the name of the place); after hearing that & the ordeal I had in finding Pilot Honda, there was no mood to get this issue even fixed. It was just the bottom of the slider that gave up, the top was still intact, so the work was not carried out & then proceeded. If they hadn't told the previous evening that they didn't have the part, it would've been better as it would've unnecessarily avoided going out in rain & that was despite telling very clearly as what work needs to be carried out. In the meanwhile, the ASC was not so big, probably enough to carry out 6-8 vehicle service at the same time. Good thing is they're opened even on Sunday. Their spares counter/shop is not so big either. Source)
Verdict - 2/5



Didar Honda, Egmore, Chennai
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Good first service & completed it in 2.5-3 hours; changed clutch setting such that there was no free play. Changed it back to normal after asking; Had false gear problem at gear 5: not fixed although they said its fixed; Radiator not cleaned; Charged 1333 for first service. Actually I still haven't received my manual. So didn't have 1st service coupon, not sure what had to be done (Many Thanks Jay Tanwar; Source)
Verdict - 2.5/5

Better on sorting things other than general (issues you are pointing); but will last no longer than a month; they charge exorbitantly. Still they know how to fix issues but not a permanent solution (Many Thanks Karthic M; Source)
Verdict - 2.5/5


JSP Honda, Delivery - Ambattur & Service - Padipudhunagar, Chennai
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Though I booked from Ambattur, had to take delivery from the JSP Honda Annanagar; they delivered my bike within the promised date; was informed to take delivery on 11-Nov-2011 but waited for 2 hours until me and my Dad blasted them & walked away without taking delivery; we were called over phone and apologized; we took the delivery very next day. JSP does basic servicing like changing oil and filter, lubing very well but when you point some problem they wont get that fixed or they will fix partially and they will introduce another new issue in your bike which u haven't experienced before; That too, will ask for more time than actually needed (they took a week to fix shim even that too not addressed properly); they don't have enough technical knowledge to sort out the issues you are pointing; they are better at sourcing spares than other ASC's (Many Thanks Karthic M; Source)
Verdict - 2.5/5



Pressana Honda, Coimbatore
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First service was uneventful except that I had to buy the oil filter from another dealer as my dealer didn't have it unstick.( Early days spare scare ) The mechanic did everything except valve clearance check as as per him bike was ok and as such they didn't have any shim available so I too didn't insist. Bike was smooth from before. But during this service I learned a good lesson by letting them wash my bike. Buggers damaged my radiator find, for which had a nice fight, then the supervisor himself spend good 1 he straightening the fins to satisfactory level. After that day I have never let the SVC wash my bike.

I had clocked 5800 when I took her for 2nd service. Bike was running fine except steering hard and some rattling from the right fairing and fairing alignment issue. The SVC rectified the steering issue but the CBR trained guy couldn't understand the alignment problem, so I didn't bang my head and spent one Sunday afternoon to get both the fairing alignment and rattling thing ok and they have not re-surfaced till now. Bike was running fine except that it had become a little rough after my 4K-15 day ride home and back. The servicing done as per the check list but again same story for the shims and valve clearance check. Shims were still not available so I too didn't insist on opening the head, as such there was no problem or sound or drop in performance of the bike.

I took her for third service at 8.1 k on the odo. Tell the mechanic and the supervisor about a peculiar sound coming from the engine head area (at times); they asked to leave the bike to be collected the next day. Next day when I go bike is ready. I ask the mechanic about what all he has done , he tells me the jobs carried out....oil change, filter change, chain clean etc etc but misses the valve clearance and what he did for the sound. On probing he tells the valve clearance has been checked and it is ok, I suspect as the area around the head seems untouched. I lost my cool and called for the supervisor and make him hear the sound and he agreed there is some odd noise. But he felt it may be shims or may be the camshaft roller bearing at fault. Which obviously they didn't have in stock. A order is placed for the same and I am still waiting for the same for the head to be opened and checked.

This is the only time the SVC tried to play smart with me, especially the mechanic, which at the end leaves a bad taste in the complete experience. Though the mechanic I would say is good in his work and has good experience. May be he didn't want to do some extra work fault at supervisory level I would say.

Overall it has been a positive experience I would still say as unlike many other dealers guys here accept problems and listen to you, and the service head updates the order status regularly & will recommend the dealer to someone. (Many Thanks Techfreak; Source)
Verdict - 4/5



Sapphire Honda, JP Nagar, Bangalore
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They are pretty good at servicing. The best part is that they allow the customer to go to the bay and see the work being done and speak to the mechanic. The mechanic over there is very polite and a knowledgeable person. (Many Thanks Sudeepnbr; Source)
Verdict - 3/5

The servicing is very good just because of the particular mechanic named Zeeshan. He's one knowledgeable and sincere in his job. Till date there was no need to take back to the ASC for any complaint for the job which they have done. But nowadays Bangalore is crowded with too many CBR's so that they do the work which we pinpoint. For that reason we can't blame them because of huge rush (Many Thanks Binoy; Source)
Verdict - 3/5



Absolute Honda, Mahipalpur, New Delhi
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Though my presence was allowed while the bike was getting serviced, the mechanic insisted that I should wait at the lounge. While lubing the chain, the mechanic did not even clean the chain off water and directly applied the lube. Even after I insisted to do so, he replied this is how rest of the CBR's were serviced.

I complained the same to the owner of the showroom and he promised to give a feedback to the guy and next service would be fine. (Many Thanks Sid85; Source)
Verdict - 2/5



ASC - Not Specified, Jalandhar, Punjab
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No expert technicians; not even a paddock to use for servicing a bike; your issues will always persist, waste of money & its better to service bike some where out of your local city (Many Thanks ZMRMOD; Source)
Verdict - 2/5




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Any suggestions as what could be the reason ?

ASC; there could be ONE misfitted socket & ASC's might be overlooking it.