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**Nithesh** · 10-15-2013, 12:16 AM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by rapperswil View Post

Hello all
What are the available options with prices for a CBR250 rear tyres?

ContiGo!
MRF ?
PSD are no longer available.

I am leaning towards the MRF as the tyres made by them for the R15 are good at the price point.

Do Tyre shops take back the old tyre and adjust your bill?
Are they equipped to remove the wheel, chains, discs and replace the tyre (considering the CBR requires additional attention)?

thank you!

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Does anyone know if Honda has started issuing AMC contracts yet? For Rs 1250, you get a booklet that has 3 service coupons.

Yes. I got my AMC back in July for 900 bucks and i get 3 service coupons and 2 free wash coupons... It is absolutely of no use because the cost you save on the labor and spares are sometimes less than what you pay for the AMC :/

**ravisdeva** · 10-15-2013, 12:50 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I finally got my black baby CBR. This one is a head turner I couldn't help but get worried when most of the people who would pass by while I am desperately waiting for the priest to perform the pooja and the people would come to touch the bike.
While I rode the bike home from the showroom it was dark and there was bye power cut in my area and I could imagine myself being a Dark Knight and riding the bat mobile.
Guys, I would need your help in guiding me to a genuine place to buy a good helmet something that is within the range of 6 - 7k in Bangalore and also suggest a good one. The current Vega Boolean served very good for past 6 years together with my ZMA-R and it's now painful to separate from them. But life must go on. The ZMA-R took the beating from the worst service by the ASCs all over Bangalore. Dheena motors did a commendable job for a period of 2 yrs but he too closed his shop and that left me with no other option than to switch. Hope the Haiku Domlur guys are better in treating the CBR.

**kpvision** · 10-15-2013, 11:19 AM

Re: Honda CBR250R

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Originally posted by New guy View Post

I've been slowly taking the bike to higher rpms in each gear & getting better rideablility with less vibes and noise. Initially I used to feel vibrations on tank at 4-5k rpms right from 1^st gear which are no longer present now, leading me to assume that the previous owner did not run it well through the rev range in lower gears.
Today had an opportunity to rev till 6-7k rpm from 1^st gear and continued to do the same throughout my 18 km ride for 2^nd and 3^rd too.

However there is a metal clanging noise at 7k rpm in 1^st and at 7.5k in 2^nd. To borrow a quote from the Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it feels like some loose change rattling around inside.

Am I over revving the engine beyond safe limits?
Experts, please advise.

I think you are within the safe limits!. Shifting at 6-7K rpm is perfectly alright. When I shift at 6K+, sometimes I do reach and shift at 7-7.5K on open roads (it is not ripping).
It is safe limit and we don't ride it continuously in that 1st gear anyway. For spirited riding, fun of CBR starts after 5.5K in lower gears - enjoy it though it could feel bit vibey at times . For lazy highway flying - I use 5K to 6K in 6th. I guess that now you have opened up the CBR - it will be a very eager machine now on and will progressively urge you to shift upwards.
High RPMs, welcome!.
I am not sure about the noise - hope the chain is not too slack. I would take it to ASC. Lets wait for the experts here too.

**Divya Sharan** · 10-15-2013, 11:29 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by ravisdeva View Post

I finally got my black baby CBR. This one is a head turner I couldn't help but get worried when most of the people who would pass by while I am desperately waiting for the priest to perform the pooja and the people would come to touch the bike.
While I rode the bike home from the showroom it was dark and there was bye power cut in my area and I could imagine myself being a Dark Knight and riding the bat mobile.
Guys, I would need your help in guiding me to a genuine place to buy a good helmet something that is within the range of 6 - 7k in Bangalore and also suggest a good one. The current Vega Boolean served very good for past 6 years together with my ZMA-R and it's now painful to separate from them. But life must go on. The ZMA-R took the beating from the worst service by the ASCs all over Bangalore. Dheena motors did a commendable job for a period of 2 yrs but he too closed his shop and that left me with no other option than to switch. Hope the Haiku Domlur guys are better in treating the CBR.

Congrats bro. Rest assured CBR is like Karizma++.

Helmets in BLR:

Lets Gear Up, HSR Layout.
Helmet Paradise, Lalbagh
Megha Enterprises, Lalbagh.

Choices within 6-8 k - SOL, HJC, Sparx, KBC.

**krish2778** · 10-15-2013, 12:51 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Went for a epic trip covering Wayanad, Mutthanga forest(kerala) , Bandipur Tiger reserve(KArnatka) and Muthamalai Tiger reserve(Tamil nadu) , was a kick ass journey.. And the cbr performed well, and a few fishtailing too at the rainy areas, but the contigo's performed good on the dry tarmac.

A few pics

Wayanad

Some place called Gudalpat, Karnataka

Lunch time , that's me the blue Tshirt

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**New guy** · 10-15-2013, 03:39 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by kpvision View Post

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I think you are within the .....
I am not sure about the noise - hope the chain is not too slack. I would take it to ASC. Lets wait for the experts here too.

Thanks, I found the engine even smoother at 9-10k in 1st this morning, almost doing a wheelie as I shifted into 2nd.
The chain is OK as I recently got it serviced. Noise seemed to be from the engine as I slowly revved up 7k rpm onwards. This also goes away as I keep on doing it and allowing for engine braking. Quick revving till red-line seems to produce no noise. so I guess its just a matter of the engine getting used to higher rpms.
Thanks for the advice.

**rapperswil** · 10-15-2013, 04:09 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

"Yes. I got my AMC back in July for 900 bucks and i get 3 service coupons and 2 free wash coupons... It is absolutely of no use because the cost you save on the labor and spares are sometimes less than what you pay for the AMC :/"
The cost of one paid service = 550/-. In a year 2 recommended services will alone cost 550 * 2 = 1100. Plus you get 20% off on parts and 5% off on labour.
If you don't have a trusted mechanic, it looks like a reasonable figure to me.

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Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Where in BLR are you put up? There is a tyre store called Pitstop on 80 ft road, Sanjaynagar (near Hebbal) who stocks Contigos. Not sure about MRF though. They have proper gear to swap the tire and its done by trained guys. They do deduct upto 500 rupees on the old tire, provided its in a good condition. (The bill is NOT adjusted. A different guy comes to buy back your old tire)

I am in Koramangala Block 1. Hebbal might be too far for me (family and work!). THanks for the info. I also learned that the Dunlop Tuff Grips are another option.

So
MRF = good
Dunlop = better
PSD = best
Contigo = Not so good.
Michelin = ?

Best

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Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Congrats bro. Rest assured CBR is like Karizma++.

Let's hope Hero Motors releases their rendition of the CBR250 with a covered chain guard, a 3 yr warranty and a more creative choice of colours.

**Divya Sharan** · 10-15-2013, 04:10 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by rapperswil View Post

I am in Koramangala Block 1. Hebbal might be too far for me (family and work!). THanks for the info. I also learned that the Dunlop Tuff Grips are another option.

So
MRF = good
Dunlop = better
PSD = best
Contigo = Not so good.
Michelin = ?

Best

My POV on different brands.

MRF = good all round. (dry/wet/gravel) Okayish life for an enthusiast, long lasting for a commuter. (if you know what I mean)
Dunlop = slightly better than MRF, around the same life.
PSD = awesome grip till 8-10k. Don't expect more life if you're a corner craver or ride through bad roads more often than not. Its a nail magnet.
Contigo = Fair. Come on guys! Its not that bad. Ok, its bad in wet. Dry grip levels are just fine.
Michelin = Fair, but tends to fish tail in wet surfaces.

Best VFM tire according to me = MRF. Why not Dunlop? Simple reason - Availibility! You can give MRF guys a call and they deliver the tire at your doorstep. Don't know if Dunlop does so.

**DeVille** · 10-15-2013, 04:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by ravisdeva View Post

I finally got my black baby CBR. This one is a head turner I couldn't help but get worried when most of the people who would pass by while I am desperately waiting for the priest to perform the pooja and the people would come to touch the bike.

**kpvision** · 10-15-2013, 04:19 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by pitbull View Post

Learnt that Michelin launched Pilot Street (not in India) tyres for CBR250R worldwide about 2months back. A pair of these tyres cost Rs10,000 equiv in most countries. It looks exactly like Pilot Road 2, but bias-ply and radial options meant for lower end mcycles... any one tried getting this into India...?

I called Michelin CC number and they have no clue on this. Further, their website doesn't list the size for CBR. Saw a post here that it is available in Chennai. A pilot sporty.
May be a search/phone calls there could help.

**raul007** · 10-16-2013, 05:48 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey all,

Going tomorrow to service station for second service of my ceeber, so would like to know what should i get changed and any advise ?

**Divya Sharan** · 10-16-2013, 07:54 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by raul007 View Post

Hey all,

Going tomorrow to service station for second service of my ceeber, so would like to know what should i get changed and any advise ?

Here you go - Honda CBR 250R : Answers to some commonly asked questions - Team-BHP

RG posted the same thread on xbhp (this very thread - I guest post number 8500) as well, but since the above TBHP link is bookmarked, I didn't bother searching.

**jeevan.life** · 10-16-2013, 10:06 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hi all

Thanks to all your support and help, I took delivery of my red Ceeber today. Attaching couple of pics

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**kpvision** · 10-16-2013, 11:02 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post

Hi all

Thanks to all your support and help, I took delivery of my red Ceeber today. Attaching couple of pics

Congrats! welcome to the lucky club!.
I see that you managed to get MRF tyres. Please tell us about tyre performance when you get a chance.
Enjoy!.

**siddharthsure** · 10-17-2013, 12:10 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post

Hi all

Thanks to all your support and help, I took delivery of my red Ceeber today. Attaching couple of pics

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Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Sexy!!! Mrf + abs :thumbup:
Congo!! Ride safe!!

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