Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hello,
Here are my suggestions

1) For the rim, unless photos are there I cannot comment.

2) For the fairing I recommend that you take it to the svc, because subsequent vibrations during engine operation can aggravate the problem.

3)The fogging is normal, it will go when you dry the bike, my lamps fog up when ever I wash my bike

Post the photos soon.

Regards
Manan.

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Hello guys,
Today I got imminently fed up with the waiting period and the exorbitant prices the service centers charge.

For tightening and lubricating my chain their estimation was about 3 hours and 500 bucks. I cannot wait or pay for such a simple job.

So my query is , where can I get a decent servicing tool kit? Guys of Bangalore, can you please point me to addresses where I can find such? The one supplied stock is pathetic.

Moderators can you please direct me to threads where tool kits are discussed?

Cheers

Manan.

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Here is the pic of my rim .

The fairing gap has been adjusted by ASC guys, but the fogging issue i ll get it checked when i give my bike for changing the rim.

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That is quite a bend, I suggest that you get it fixed ASAP.

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[MENTION=58794]Sandeep Patnala[/MENTION].

The rim bend is not too serious but cannot be ignored. If the ASC can do it, it is worth the time and money to have it removed. Else, you can take it to your fav road-side auto mechanic. Due to the proliferation of alloy wheels on even eco commuter bikes, these guys are adept at removing the "out" from rim bends. Just ensure that he uses a padded hammer to punch in the bent area. A small but a bit tricky job. Will need your hands-on supervision. Some road-side mechanics, the ones who have been at the work for years altogether, are at times better than an arrogant and incompetent ASC...

The fairing may have shed some hold-down studs and has therefore come loose. Will need to be removed and examined. Again, an ASC job.

The fogging is NOT normal. It occurs if a pressure jet has been used sometime in the past to clean the bike's headlamp and instrument fascia. Yet, no issues. Just let the bike dry out completely in the shade. Then, leave it under the mild sun of the early morning or late evening and the moisture trapped within should evaporate. Then leave it under the hard sun of the afternoon with a piece of cloth draped over it. And don't ever let the ASC wash the bike at all. Again, many road-side mechs have pressure wash systems. You can coax one of them to let you yourself use the jet to wash the bike with your own hands. Actually, water jets should NEVER, EVER be used to wash down bikes. A bucket and mug system is good enough. For muddy areas, the best way is to douse them with water and then clean up with a pressurised AIR jet.
[MENTION=54284]Manan[/MENTION].

The bike need not be taken to the ASC for chain adjustment and lubing. You can do it on your own. It means getting down and dirty with the bike but then, that is THE essence of motorcycling, isn't it. Get a small metal bar of about 0.5 cm cut to the exact length of the free play that the chain must have. This will act as a gauge. Then follow the chain adjustment procedure given in the manual. To get the exact free play correct, just place the metal bat vertically at the place shown in the manual - between the lower part of the swing arm and the lower section of the chain. Now tighten the chain tensioners so that the gauge is just held between the chain and the swing arm. Be careful to keep the wheel aligned properly using the marks on the tensioners. Now tighten the wheel bolt. That's it. Your chain is done. Of course, before this, you would need to remove it completely or clean it and lube it in place itself.

For the tool kit. Here is my recco:

a) Get a complete GEDORE spanner set. Then select those which are needed for every single bolt on the bike. The additional ones above those in the default kit will be about 3 or 4.

b) Get an Allen key set to access all the Allen bolts on the bike.

c) Get one set needle-nosed pliers. You don't need the blunt nosed one for the bike.

d) The default screwdriver with a reversible shaft (one end straight face, the other Phillips) is good enough.

Take out all the tools from the tool case. Now start filling it with the largest tools first followed by the smaller ones. With some adjustments, all your tools will fit into the default case. The Allen set will have to be on its own.

This new toolkit, the Allen set and the first aid packet will all fit under the elastic holder again with some adjustment.

Happy riding!

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Thanks, but where in bangalore can I find such?

Manan.

edit:- sorry for the noob question, should I go for combination ratchet or simple combination spanners?

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Thanks bro for ur inputs. But the fogging was observed when i was riding continuously in rain for more than 4 hours. It disappeared when i was using the lamps due to the heat and again its forming when am not using the lamps.

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and regarding the rim bent am getting my rim changed under insurance i have zero dip insurance so i want to use it in this way :P

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on Friday took my bike for a spin ( 600kms ) through Nalamalla Forest and here are few pics from the ride.

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My first post in this thread as a fellow-CBR 250 owner since last week (I got a used 2013 CBR black non-ABS with 4000km on odo).

Today, my wife and I went on a 175+km ride to break-in my bike. Also, my wife was eager to test our Sony Action Camera on her helmet mount. Started at 6am and navigated the traffic heading out North into Andhra Pradesh border. The NH has several 'take diversion' signs to aid construction of over bridges on several junctions. So, the initial 50+ km had below average roads for an NH. The roads got considerably better and smooth once we entered Andhra (led to some pride and smug for my wife, from Andhra). I was able to touch triple digits with ease. We had some breakfast and snacks and headed back. The return trip had more traffic and naturally lower speeds - not to mention tiredness.

My thoughts on CBR 250
- Tough to ride it in the city (atleast for me). Even the Activas and Shines were outgunning me. I would have wrung open the throttle had I been 21years old (but I am not 21).
- The gearing 'seems' higher than ZMA-R. The engine produces torque higher on the rev band too - i think. Both these factors contribute to a juggling of gears to stay in the meaty part of the power band. Unfortunately this didnt work well for me in traffic and bumpy roads with the Splendors and Shines criss-crossing right in front of my cbr faring.
- I thought the fairing is flimsy and therfore maintained my 'distance' from other road users. But a contact with Toyota Corolla Altis proved otherwise. CBR gets a bent clutch lever, while the Corolla's front end becomes a mess (thanks to Euro crash requirements). Honda wins (Toyota owner loses)!
- The clip-ons need more leverage to turn the bike. This is my first clip-on bike. This causes issues in hard corners in low speeds (esp with dirt and stones in the road). The leverage of the single piece bars is missing and the turn-in isnt natural. I have to turn-in, correct it, turn-in again.
- I owned ZMA-R and Suzuki VStrom before. Both were bought for their mile-munching abilities without putting a frown on my wife's face. Back seat (and front seat) comfort is important to me. I chose CBR250 over Duke 390 for this reason. Hwever, CBR250 seems to take a beating in the city traffic and bad roads. The reach to the bars isnt natural (for me). The rear seams to be heavy - perhaps I ll try changing to Pirelli Speed Demon 130rear later. I was eyeing a few ZMAs accelerating and felt a bit of buyer's remorse reg my CBR250.
After the trip, my wife rated the comfort
(1-best) Suz. VStrom 650 (quite a climb to the seats, but very comfy)
(2-good) ZMA-R (overall good comfort with ample leg room)
(3-Ok) CBR 250 (poor on pillion leg room with one leg ending up on exhaust, until corrected by a watchful husband/heat. Also seat padding is thin with the plastic shrouds eating into the legs)

The Good bits:
- After crossing 45-50kmph, the CBR wakes up from slumber and picks up its skirts and runs. The bike is super steady and comfort level increases actually.
- The clip ons are quite good at high speeds and there was no shake even when run with one-hand. An invisible steering damper appears and holds the bike true to a chosen line.
- The engine is a sweety at 5k-6k rpm with 80kmph on speedo in 5th gear. The 6th gear cuts out all the vibes, but offers no acceleration.
My wife kept complaining at 30kmph...and got happy after I reached 100kmph...that says it all.

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You MUST go for both - a standard spanner and a ratchet set. I know that very few items from either would be used on the bike but then, there are numerous bolts which can be accessed only via a ratchet set. A good hardware store will stock these tools. And you may end up buying a power drill cum ratchet set too (the drills have an inbuilt torque limiter too)

The fogging part is fine then; there have to be minute spaces in the headlamp assembly to dissipate the heat too...

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Welcome to lucky club!. I shift between 5 to 6K RPM. This means that I am mostly in 1-2gear in traffic. This RPM band gives good torque. I could always accelerate out better compared to other traffic. This reduced juggling of gears in traffic for me. Slowly learnt to go over speed breakers in 2nd gear without lugging.

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Yesterday[14-7-2012], I finally lost control of the training given to me, ignoring the warnings of speeding I went to the hosur road for a little speed run.

Keeping the rpm just at 10 I reached around 156kmph, there was a slight drizzle and I could actually see the rain droplets crawl up my helmet visor.

Some cagers were honking to let them pass, but they could not keep up.

I really do not care about the new 390's bought in by bajaj. This speed is enough to keep me happy.

One of the best VFM purchases I made, the baby blade.

Manan.

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[MENTION=54284]Manan[/MENTION] That's the way to go bro. My bike is just 6 days old so I am still holding on my nerves. It's a transition from the ZMA-R and after 6 days finally I am feeling at ease with the riding position.


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Hello again,

I once posted about cleaning and lubricating my chain, so I got a decent wrench from a local hardware store which should serve the purpose.

But the problem is cleaning and lubricating, till now I cannot find a cleaner and a lubricant I tried tvs and bajaj show rooms near my locality but to no avail[ Nagarbhavi circle, Bangalore]

So now my query is, considering the knowledge about the local dealers I am going to ask for a cleaner and lubricant for bajaj 220 f considering that the chain is similar to cbr [o ring] if anyone knows of proper brands usually sold by dealers please let me know.

If that is not possible, will petrol/diesel be a safe alternative to clean and gear/engine oil to lubricate?[ experienced riders please correct me on this one]

Thank you

Manan.