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**siddharthsure** · 02-22-2013, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by kpvision View Post

OK, finally after haggling for 5 mins, got a call from showroom that odo is 0kms and 2013 manufacture date (he got out from year of manufacture from insurance). Given up on replacing the radiator (I could still force it, but beginning to think that if they remove it and drain the coolant then I am not sure that they won't goof up while putting new one back properly with coolant). As you know, good mechanics won't be mechanics here for long time as they would be promoted to jobs they can't handle

. During their so called "PDI", I am even OK if they don't ride to check if the machine works in all gears! (even if doesn't work, customer has to repair it under warranty anyway as once registration is done nothing can be done). As usual before any purchase, the life is throwing its tantrums and testing moi. Believe me, when I bought Suzuki Fiero ES in 2001 Feb, I felt pleasant buying experience as it was a top model from them. Now it is 2013 Feb and boy!, we are on a such a downward spiral!.
By the way hold your horses before forming a final opinion as I will update you guys after I get the machine tomorrow with delivery experience and initial impressions.

Dude it's a 2L worth product.why dont you wait?? In your situation, I would have said no to that bike and would have asked for a different one.. And the way they hesitate to put the battery and show to you, it's bit suspicious...

Anyway it's your decision... Good luck

**satheez_7** · 02-22-2013, 07:27 PM

Hi all, Is there any way to make front suspension stiffer. Anybody tried? ,if that is working as expected then please share your experience. I got frustrated about this bike handling but everything else are making me big smile

. I have googled and got info about RACETECH suspension but it is way too expensive(what you guys say?). I have enjoyed the cornering ability of my previous bike (FZ16), so just want to get the same from Our CBR250. Anybody done mods(especially on handling part) from RaceConcepts here.
It will be good if you people share your's best cornering snap on your CBR250

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**BAMBI143** · 02-22-2013, 07:34 PM

@satheez same experience here bro front seems too soft after my fz somwhere i saw that thicker fork oil and springs of ninja 250 will do the trick but i don't think anybody tried it in india..

**krish2778** · 02-22-2013, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by satheez_7 View Post

Hi all, Is there any way to make front suspension stiffer. Anybody tried? ,if that is working as expected then please share your experience. I got frustrated about this bike handling but everything else are making me big smile

. I have googled and got info about RACETECH suspension but it is way too expensive(what you guys say?). I have enjoyed the cornering ability of my previous bike (FZ16), so just want to get the same from Our CBR250. Anybody done mods(especially on handling part) from RaceConcepts here.
It will be good if you people share your's best cornering snap on your CBR250

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Originally posted by BAMBI143 View Post

@satheez same experience here bro front seems too soft after my fz somwhere i saw that thicker fork oil and springs of ninja 250 will do the trick but i don't think anybody tried it in india..

IIRC Joel provides some solution for this, he tweaks the Front suspension of the CBR 250, i think i read it in his CBR thread.

Please do seach for it.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**blackie** · 02-23-2013, 12:59 AM

Guys................ Actually i planned to book CBR 250..but dropped , bcos thru my friend i heard that CBR has some Shim issues and dont know if they have corrected in 2013 version...guys could you please tell me if they have corrected the issue .. actually i was abt to book 150R..but deceided to ask you guys........

**abhi_25690** · 02-23-2013, 03:24 AM

Hello guys..

Found the stand for CBR on eBay and thinking to buy it but want to know the experience if someone has used it..

Here is the link - HONDA CBR AND KTM DUKE 200 REAR MAINTENANCE STAND | eBay

**Divya Sharan** · 02-23-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by blackie View Post

Guys................ Actually i planned to book CBR 250..but dropped , bcos thru my friend i heard that CBR has some Shim issues and dont know if they have corrected in 2013 version...guys could you please tell me if they have corrected the issue .. actually i was abt to book 150R..but deceided to ask you guys........

Shims are an issue of the past. Does your friend have a CBR? Don't listen to people just like that!

Originally posted by abhi_25690 View Post

Hello guys..

Found the stand for CBR on eBay and thinking to buy it but want to know the experience if someone has used it..

Here is the link - HONDA CBR AND KTM DUKE 200 REAR MAINTENANCE STAND | eBay

Its a tad pricey at 2600 bucks. Get one made at a skilled workshop. You'll save almost 40%. But paddocks are used for bikes without a center stand. Why do you need it?

**punarvasu** · 02-23-2013, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by blackie View Post

actually i was abt to book 150R..but deceided to ask you.

250R or Duke is better; I think.

**abhi_25690** · 02-23-2013, 11:01 AM

I need for the cleaning and lubing of the chain as CBR does not comes with center stand and I don't like to go to ASC every time just for the chain lubing, so it'd be handy and I can do it at my home only.

**jomindolges** · 02-23-2013, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

250R or Duke is better; I think.

What is wrong with 150R ???

**Avenger88** · 02-23-2013, 11:52 AM

have to replace rear tyre on CBR 250R...

Suggestions other than ContiGo ?
Am from Mangalore, Karnataka.

**bbsrailfan** · 02-23-2013, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by blackie View Post

thru my friend i heard that CBR has some Shim issues...

Shim is not an issue. Shim is a simple, replaceable engine component. The only issue was unavailability of spares - which has been sorted out as of now.

Originally posted by abhi_25690 View Post

Found the stand for CBR on eBay and thinking to buy it but want to know the experience if someone has used it..

I thought of buying one for maintenance needs, but later dropped the idea. Would rather get a jugaad center-stand welded-on by my local mechanic. Carrying a paddock around everywhere is not feasible but a welded center-stand can enable you to mount the bike just about anywhere for wheel/chain maintenance.

Originally posted by jomindolges View Post

What is wrong with 150R ???

What's wrong? Nothing wrong with it.

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

Suggestions other than ContiGo ? Am from Mangalore, Karnataka.

Do you get PSDs at Mangalore? If not, go for MRF Zapper Q. Available in 140/70-17".

**Avenger88** · 02-23-2013, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Do you get PSDs at Mangalore? If not, go for MRF Zapper Q. Available in 140/70-17".

Zapper Q of that size is a tube type tyre.
So its a NO...

**MidnightEvil Parth** · 02-23-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

have to replace rear tyre on CBR 250R...

Suggestions other than ContiGo ?
Am from Mangalore, Karnataka.

PSDs or MRF REVZs

**Nithesh** · 02-23-2013, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

have to replace rear tyre on CBR 250R...

Suggestions other than ContiGo ?
Am from Mangalore, Karnataka.

I ordered a stock Contigo rear tyre last month at a tyre dealership near Bondel/Kavoor. But they took more than a week to order it so i got it fitted from the ASC (stupid decision because it costed me a grand more with all the taxes and service charges). But after i got the tyre fitted i got a call from that dealer saying he has the rear tyre now in stock. Told him i already bought one so he might be still having it with him if you want a stock Conti rear.

As for others, there isnt much choice in the city. You'd have to get one from Blore and that is a no brainer. The new Conti rear actually grips better than the stock for me. Sometimes i doubt if the tyre was brand new or used because i didnt even have to run-in to get that grip.

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