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  • #13051
    Re: Honda CBR 250R

    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    Sid bhai...some time in Feb I had posted the pics on this thread itself...probably it's a herculean task to dig them out right now so I'll take the easy way - I'll click new pics today evening and upload them here. The flaps are from a TVS moped but fit perfectly. It might spoil the looks - but it saves not only the radiator, but also saves your pants/jeans from mud splashes to some extent when riding in the wet!
    I remember someone posting in past, didn't realise it was you. Searched it but could not find. That's why I asked again.

    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    Posting new and (hopefully) clear pics...excuse the dirt!

    Hosted on tapatalk servers...pm me if unable to view...

    Tapatalk'd from my Nexus
    Sorry to say but yes these are ugly but should be functional. I was thinking of getting a piece of some other bike's fender and get that drilled to the front fender.

    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    @hypheni: You don't get OEM raditor guards. You either get one locally, fabricate one, or import an outrageously expensive one!
    I guess I saw radiator guards online but they were quite expensive.
    Siddhartha
    ZMA (2004) - SOLD
    CBR250R(2012)....

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    • #13052
      Re: Honda CBR 250R

      I'm feeling my engine is not smooth after 6K RPM in 4 / 5th gear. Do you guys feel the same or its my personal feeling being a new rider ?
      Last edited by hypheni; 09-20-2013, 05:51 PM.

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      • #13053
        Re: Honda CBR 250R

        Originally posted by hypheni View Post
        I'm feeling my engine is not smooth after 6K RPM in 4 / 5th gear. Do you guys feel the same or its my personal feeling being a new rider ?
        There could be some vibes between 5 to 6k. Wait for first 1000KM. Normally, engine is smooth, but vibes are normally from fairings/contact.
        Definitely, engine is bit rough after 6K in lower gears. It is butter smooth around 5K + RPMs in 6th gear if fairings/contacts are tight.
        After second service, it will be more eager. Any abnormal vibes, take it to ASC - they will check engine mount bolts pad up the faring joints and fit it. This increases the faring gaps (looks bit more shabby on already not so tidy finish of CBR dress) but removes the vibes significantly. All the best, ride .
        ~shifting at 6K RPM

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        • #13054
          Re: Honda CBR 250R

          Alright.. so here goes my story of waiting and listening to BS from Honda. I was looking for MRfs on my yet to be CBR. I waited for 2 weeks, called the SA for updates. He says no MRF available and even if you change to one you engine warranty will be void. I was like m*$..r F&*$& whats tyre to do with warranty. O was told to cancel the booking if I wish and if I find MRF in any other showrooms!! :banghead: Any bangalore guys know of a good place where I can get MRFs delivered with the bike? I was trying to run from this pathetic attitude from Bajaj and looks like this is universal and there is no hiding from this.

          G1

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          Cheers
          G1

          Now running: Solo ride to Leh , Coorg 2 Chikmagalur

          True wanderer entry
          Magical Munnar

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          • #13055
            Re: Honda CBR 250R



            Working out the contigos a bit..!!! Hope i did well...!!! :-D


            Cheers
            Ride Safe
            Krishna
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            Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

            P            ulsar 220F            |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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            • #13056
              Re: Honda CBR 250R

              @..jeevan.life

              Don't think that you should leave CBR 250R only for Conti tyres. Its not that bad.

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              • #13057
                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
                Alright.. so here goes my story of waiting and listening to BS from Honda. I was looking for MRfs on my yet to be CBR. I waited for 2 weeks, called the SA for updates. He says no MRF available and even if you change to one you engine warranty will be void. I was like m*$..r F&*$& whats tyre to do with warranty. O was told to cancel the booking if I wish and if I find MRF in any other showrooms!! :banghead: Any bangalore guys know of a good place where I can get MRFs delivered with the bike? I was trying to run from this pathetic attitude from Bajaj and looks like this is universal and there is no hiding from this.

                G1

                Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                Try Silicon honda R V road, and Dream Honda Whitefield. Intermittently they get the tyres, otherwise build a repo with the sales guy and get him to source the tyres from other places. Also, booking and paying up at the showroom, shows your loyalty and motivates the folks to work for your needs.

                At the end of the day, it's all in the rider and tyres are not going to perform magic for you. That being said these tyres are fantastic. Go for it.

                Sent from my LT26i

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                • #13058
                  Re: Honda CBR 250R

                  Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

                  Working out the contigos a bit..!!! Hope i did well...!!! :-D


                  Cheers
                  Ride Safe
                  Krishna
                  Go for a track day, it will help you do even better
                  2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                  • #13059
                    Re: Honda CBR 250R

                    Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                    Go for a track day, it will help you do even better
                    Planning for a track day next month at KARI, along with a few friends, currently trying to get all the details and cost breakup.

                    Will post here if people are interested.

                    Cheers
                    Ride Safe
                    Krishna
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                    Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

                    P                    ulsar 220F                    |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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                    • #13060
                      Re: Honda CBR 250R

                      Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
                      Alright.. so here goes my story of waiting and listening to BS from Honda. I was looking for MRfs on my yet to be CBR. I waited for 2 weeks, called the SA for updates. He says no MRF available and even if you change to one you engine warranty will be void. I was like m*$..r F&*$& whats tyre to do with warranty. O was told to cancel the booking if I wish and if I find MRF in any other showrooms!! :banghead: Any bangalore guys know of a good place where I can get MRFs delivered with the bike? I was trying to run from this pathetic attitude from Bajaj and looks like this is universal and there is no hiding from this.

                      G1

                      Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                      Bro, just because of the tyres, don't change your mind. I have heard the current breed of Contigos are better than the older ones. So you can try them out for a few days and if not satisfied, get them chaged to better ones. Don't worry about warranty because service centre people won't even notice that you have changed your tyres.

                      Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                      Planning for a track day next month at KARI, along with a few friends, currently trying to get all the details and cost breakup.
                      I am so jealous of you lucky people who can go on track for a reasonable price. BIC is damn expensive here.
                      Siddhartha
                      ZMA (2004) - SOLD
                      CBR250R(2012)....

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                      • #13061
                        Re: Honda CBR 250R

                        Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
                        Alright.. so here goes my story of waiting and listening to BS from Honda. I was looking for MRfs on my yet to be CBR. I waited for 2 weeks, called the SA for updates. He says no MRF available and even if you change to one you engine warranty will be void. I was like m*$..r F&*$& whats tyre to do with warranty. O was told to cancel the booking if I wish and if I find MRF in any other showrooms!! :banghead: Any bangalore guys know of a good place where I can get MRFs delivered with the bike? I was trying to run from this pathetic attitude from Bajaj and looks like this is universal and there is no hiding from this.

                        G1

                        Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                        I am riding with Conti, grip has improved after first 1500KMs (tyre manufactured date code 3412 - 34th week of 2012 ). Yesterday, I was doing 80+kmph in rains on highway. It is not a very good tyre but OK one- looks like designed for longevity. I am looking to change it early, when I reach 6000KM, provided I could get MRF, PSD or Michelin sport.
                        I don't think changing the tyre (stock size) would void warranty, as I don't see that clause in warranty card and some CBRs already getting MRFs.
                        Btw, agreed that attitude could be similar everywhere.
                        ~shifting at 6K RPM

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                        • #13062
                          Re: Honda CBR 250R

                          Hi

                          Thanks for all your suggestions. I was not saying that I will not go for the CBR. I am damn sure I will buy it.

                          About tyres, I know lot depends on the rider, but I dont want to take chances so bothered about the tyres.

                          What ticked me off was the take it or get out attitude. So will cancel the booking and buy from somewhere where they show some value to the customer.

                          Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                          Cheers
                          G1

                          Now running: Solo ride to Leh , Coorg 2 Chikmagalur

                          True wanderer entry
                          Magical Munnar

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                          • #13063
                            Re: Honda CBR 250R

                            Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
                            Hi

                            Thanks for all your suggestions. I was not saying that I will not go for the CBR. I am damn sure I will buy it.

                            About tyres, I know lot depends on the rider, but I dont want to take chances so bothered about the tyres.

                            What ticked me off was the take it or get out attitude. So will cancel the booking and buy from somewhere where they show some value to the customer.

                            Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                            jeevan.life - Congratulations on taking a stand. For a long time I have seen Honda dealers having the Activa take-it-or-leave-it attitude with potential CBR owners. I have also faced the same thing. Its only on making noise and emailing/calling the higher ups do things ever change.
                            While you should definitely take your business to some other dealer, do remember to bring this incident and the executive behavior to the notice of the honda customer care and maybe even the showroom owner.
                            Best of luck with your search for MRF clad CBRs. I am sure it will be worth it. Conti-GoNowhere (my impression from having a Apr-2012 batch - discarded for PSD after 9k km) isn't the tyre for the CBR.

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                            • #13064
                              Re: Honda CBR 250R

                              Engine warranty being VOID due to change in tyres.. is nonsense...
                              There is NOTHING like that.. you can put tyres from any company as long as it has the same standard dimensions.

                              I am getting my front tyre changed today to MRF from Continental.

                              Front Continental lasted for 23000kms,
                              Rear Continental lasted for 18000kms.
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                              • #13065
                                Re: Honda CBR 250R

                                Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post
                                Engine warranty being VOID due to change in tyres.. is nonsense...
                                There is NOTHING like that.. you can put tyres from any company as long as it has the same standard dimensions.

                                I am getting my front tyre changed today to MRF from Continental.

                                Front Continental lasted for 23000kms,
                                Rear Continental lasted for 18000kms.
                                Hey, how much did you pay for the tyres both front and back. I changed my rear tyre recently(19,500 Km) , I paid 3500 for it(Conti go). My front tyre is also due for replacement its got ~2mm of tyre depth remaining. Looks like, I am getting similar mileage from tyres like you.

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