Re: Honda CBR 250R

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theaterSee if this helps.Did this on a friends bike was very effective.For ABS I think someone who has worked on it is better.If you do not have access to someone who has worked on it,go to the ASC and ask them for brake caliper cleaning & greasing,it should help your cause.There is one pic of a small rod where the mech is applying grease,it is the main culprit,it catches white residue/rust in rainy season & the brake piston is not moving effectively due to it,also when disassembled check the rubber boots on those 2 rods,they should be intact.This whole episode should not cost more than 200/250rs.

Re: Honda CBR 250R


Hai Teejay.
I am facing a dilemma actually. I find the brakes of the CBR to be quite not up to the mark, i mean it is not very much confidence inspiring, added to that the weight of the bike and the lack of bite is turning out to be a bit dis satisfactory, the effect is more prominent with a pillion. Mine is the 2013 std version.

Now at the same time, i am also having a feeling that maybe the lack of faith in the tires is a reason too, somehow every time i brake i brake a bit gingerly in anticipation of a fishtailing. And to be honest the last 3-4 days have had 8-9 incidents of minor fishtails.

Now what i wanted to know is that, what was the reason you went for HEL lines, and as compared to stock what is the difference you are feeling.
Also I did check the site you mentioned, in their products page din find a product suitable for the cbr250


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Ride Safe
Krishna

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Thanks mate. Looking forward to add those zeroes soon.

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Thanks Akash.
Actually had just reached home from office and the Odo was reading exactly 1000 so clicked it. Hence was low on fuel.

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Its the same case with me. I also have a 2013 model and I am not confident of the brakes. And I also feel it's due to the lack of confidence in these ContiGo tires. When I brake I am always worrying more of a fishtailing rather than on braking.

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[MENTION=18852]pitbull[/MENTION] I think this would be an overkill. I would suggest two things
1. Wear thicker innerwear or buy the riding shorts (inner) which is available on some international stores. They add an additional layer of safety too
2. Get used to riding harder and longer distances. By doing this, you will stop focusing on the discomfort and soon get used to it.

Personally, i have found the CBR to be much more comfortable than my pulsar 220. While on the 220, anything over 15 hours led to sore bums, in the CBR I have done 18+ hours twice without any issues.

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I don't know about HEL lines, but some riders here changed to DOT4 fluid (in this thread)
Fishtailing might be because of Conti. Hope you apply more of front and front is OK.
Even in 2013 Jan ABS model rear brake lacks bite(at least for me). Front brake is pretty good. Since front brake gets used more I am OK with this.
If I apply rear bit hard, because of C-ABS, front was also getting applied, so I rarely experienced fishtails.
But even slight engine braking before a turn was bit scary as Conti's (Aug 2012 Conti make) were sliding. It takes about 1500Kms for Conti's to start gripping a bit more.
It may turnout to be OK for you after sometime w.r.t rear Conti. BTW, I am waiting for feedback on new MRFs.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

How long bike run with blank fuel indicator ?

Re: Honda CBR 250R

AFAIK, fuel indicator being BLANK means a dry petrol tank. The bike won't move 1 mm. In case you have petrol, it must BLINK when petrol is low.

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I am waitign for the MRF tires to hit the outlets, i have already placed a enquiry at my mrf dealers. They have promised to get back once they get the details.

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Ride Safe
Krishna

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Guyz MRF Tyres are already on new CBR250s. I got my CBR250r in July 2013 (Sporty red), but unfortunately with ContiGos. But recently been to ASC.. found some with MRF tyres... should have specifically asked for MRF before delivery!!

I am from chennai and do any one know who would take these ContiGo tyres in exchange of an MRF? ( depriciation is understood).

Please suggest.

Thanks in advance!!

LYKENZ....

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey Krish,

The very reason I went for the brake lines is because the stock STD braking is poor. When I rode to Munnar, I did not enjoy almost half of the ride till Munnar just because I could not come to terms with the fact that the front brakes were totally disastrous and would not allow me to push the bike to its and my limits.

I tried changing the oil to DOT4. Noticed some improvement in the beginning but not even close to the desired mark. Then I decided to go ahead with the steel braided lines. My feedback, as mentioned in the earlier post, is that when riding solo, the situation is much, MUCH better. But with a pillion, it is still the same.

Regarding fishtail, the rear wheel on STD tends to get locked at the slightest provocation. Dont worry, you would ultimately get used it . Also, we tend to get a bit biased with everyone complaining about the contis. The tires, though not even close to the pleasure of having PSD or stock R15v2 rear tyre (I have myself ridden 15k on stock R15 and 5k on PSD), are not bad at all (again - strictly my observation and opinion) for the purpose of the bike - Sports touring.

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Hai TJ,

Yes, thanks for the feedback, i find that i have the same observations. about the braking of the std version. Somehow i was expecting it be good or should i say better.

Will be investing for the HEL lines soon. Will get them installed.

And same thing about contigo's the part reason why braking feels bad is i am not able to give the pressure enough for a smooth stop in the anticipation fo the wheels locking, it's like almost i'm expecting the wheels to lock every time i brake. Probably because of the great reputation those tyres have, but having said that i have had quite a few fishtail moments too. So the allegation are not baseless.

it's like it has a mind of it's own, some time it slips sometimes it grips...haha... And yeah, i am used to fishtails, just need to get used to the weight i am subjected to with this bike.

Also , you missed the part where i said that i din find the HEL lines specific for the cbr, how did you manage to get one then ?


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Ride Safe
Krishna

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Oops, sorry. Just contact them on the number provided. The name of the guy is Arun. He would give it for the CBR250R. Its just a matter of cutting the right length of the cable and adding the right connectors for him.

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Just got a call from Dream Honda Bangalore that they've received a circular from the company that the CBR250R will come with MRF tyres going forward. He tells me that it will be as soon as in the next consignment (< 10 days), which is believable, seeing that there are already some with MRFs in a few showrooms.

So in some time the showrooms will be able to arrange for MRF tyres as replacements for the old Contigos, which is good news I hope.

P.S. I'm in a self-imposed waiting period (booked 2013 White-ABS), waiting for MRFs tyres to reach my showroom, so that I can swap them before taking delivery of the bike.