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**pitbull** · 11-15-2013, 09:59 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Shiv_beam View Post

Finally booked a black 250r with abs at maanasarovar in velachery.

So now my hunt for new tyre starts.
Chennai riders, can you point to some good tyre dealers who have stock cbr size?

Try searching Tyre Store-Greams Road, BM Lal near Royapetta among others. Beware of old stock tyres in GP Road. Michelin Pilot Street/Sporty, Pirelli Speed Demon, MRF, Duke's Metzelers from KTM showroom/spares div are all possible options.

please post which tyre you chose and how much $ ? I ve been unsuccessful in sourcing tyres for my bike...so your feedback will help.

**R-series** · 11-16-2013, 01:21 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by pixantz View Post

Anybody can help on what the cost of the clip on handle weights would be?

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If you're willing to keep your CBR for long term, you can consider Woodcraft clip ons. One time investment, one of the best aftermarket clip ons in the market. Minimum price I found over the net(ebay) = 210$ = 13000Rs approx.
I'll be ordering the same for Ninja in Feb.

**pixantz** · 11-16-2013, 01:30 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Thanx r-series

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**Shiv_beam** · 11-16-2013, 09:09 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Not sure whether this video was posted here before. Worth a watch.

**Shiv_beam** · 11-16-2013, 11:36 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...?

Originally posted by kpvision View Post

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.

A good news, Michelin pilot street radials available at Singhvi Tyres in Arumbakkam, Chennai

Front - 110/70-17 - Rs. 4650/-
Rear - 140/70-17 - Rs. 5650/-

Planning on looting a bank

**Sid85** · 11-17-2013, 02:24 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by Shiv_beam View Post

A good news, Michelin pilot street radials available at
Front - 110/70-17 - Rs. 4650/-
Rear - 140/70-17 - Rs. 5650/-

Great news. Time is nearing up to get rid of the Contigo's. Was abt to go for IRC 130/70(rear). Now will have to think again.

Have experienced the Michelin confidence on my Zma. Great dual compound tyres for Indian conditions.

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**bbsrailfan** · 11-18-2013, 01:12 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

I will be touching the magical 5-digit mark in a couple of days (at 99XX kms now) so spent a good chunk of the weekend in restoring my lady to her former glory. Here are some updates, which pretty much summarizes the ~10K review as well.

RH handlebar balancer replaced. Honda OEM unavailable, replaced with Pulsar UG1's balancers. They look a bit....ummm...awkward but do the job.
RH footpeg replaced. Again, Honda OEM unavailable. Karizma's didn't fit. Finally I had to make a jugaad with RTR180's footpegs. They are compatible but don't fit well, the pegs slant slightly downwards after mounting. Will wait for OEM spares and replace them once I get the stock.
RH (brake) front lever replaced. Thankfully I got it from Haiku Honda, Domlur. Alert - non-ABS and ABS models have different levers and they are not interchangeable, hence Unicorn/Karizma levers will probably not be compatible with ABS models)
RH RVM replaced. Again, Honda OEM from Haiku Honda, Domlur. Somehow, the mirror feels very cheap and doesn't feel like OEM, plastics seem cheap and the glass surface of the mirror is not evenly curved.
Forks re-aligned. Apparently there was a small misalignment which was leading to wobbling.
Cone-set adjusted.
Pressure Wash & Wax.

So the running gear is pretty much fine now, wobbles have reduced significantly. Now for a small summary of the 10K ownership experience (which, unsurprisingly, isn't much different from the most of the other reviews on this forum)

The engine seems pretty harsh, feels like sitting on a vibrator. Hopefully 3rd service will fix the issues. But harshness apart, the engine is -touchwood- still a gem and riding her is just as pleasurable as it was on day one.
Unfortunately, top speed seems to have dropped a bit - 130 seems to be the limit now. Again hopeful that the 3rd service should fix it.
The Conto-Gos are still doing a good job and look fit for another 6-7K kms- I never really felt the need to replace them in the last 10K kms.
The shims -again touchwood- haven't bothered me yet (or maybe I don't really recognize the issue).
Exhaust cover is now pretty much crumpled-up - it's got more dents 'gifted' by 'neighbours' in the parking lot and a couple of dents actually caused by crashes! I will need to replace it as well.
The brake pads are 80% worn out - I need to replace the brake pads and a couple of other stuff. Planning to club it with the 3rd service next month

That summarizes my ownership experience over the last 11 months. Now I have a few plans for the lady as a birthday present...

Planning to do up the seats for a more comfortable touring posture and cushioning as in the link shared by [MENTION=42456]Dreamwalker987[/MENTION] and install KITACO 15T sprockets (@theironhorse99 - sorry for the delay, this is the link)
Make arrangements for auxiliary lighting for night riding on single-lane highways. The Osrams have a good beam spread, now I am looking for something that should provide a narrow, far-reaching beam and sufficiently bright spot without sapping too much power. Guys, any suggestions in the ~2K budget, barring HIDs?

**Dreamwalker987** · 11-18-2013, 03:41 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

@bbsrailfan Best of luck with your work.
For rider's seat do not stretch and staple plain sheet of seat cover directly to the seat, it will reduce flexibility of fabric. stretched fabric reduces cushioning effect and will make seat hard. custom stitch the seat cover fabric according to seat shape and then staple fit it, you will get best result.

use KTM duke's seat cover material to make seat cover. Easily available at most of the seat cushion shop. It has rubber type finish which will reduce sliding into tank while braking hard.

**neoakshay** · 11-18-2013, 04:31 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Hi guys,

CBR250R Frame Sliders now available. Have a look at lots more here: www.facebook.com/NMWPerformance

**Avenger88** · 11-19-2013, 04:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by neoakshay View Post

Hi guys,

CBR250R Frame Sliders now available.

Always had this doubt..
The frame sliders are connected to the chassis...
So in case of a fall wont the chassis undergo deformation?

Worst case a crack in the chassis

**pitbull** · 11-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by Shiv_beam View Post

A good news, Michelin pilot street radials available at Singhvi Tyres in Arumbakkam, Chennai

Front - 110/70-17 - Rs. 4650/-
Rear - 140/70-17 - Rs. 5650/-

Planning on looting a bank

brilliant mate! I m indefinitely postponing a new phone purchase! (who wants another phone)

**R-series** · 11-19-2013, 04:49 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

Always had this doubt..
The frame sliders are connected to the chassis...
So in case of a fall wont the chassis undergo deformation?

Worst case a crack in the chassis

In normal cases the sliders are made to save the fairing in case of a low speed fall. The chassis is very stiff so at those speeds your chassis should not undergo any deformation unless it happens several times in the same place.
For high speed crashes like around 50 or above, depending on the type of fall you can risk getting the chassis bent if it falls in a certain way.
As a verdict, normally in city the crash guards do their job very well. If you seldom take your ride out for high speed rounds it's better to avoid sliders. Cos the cost of changing the fairing will always be less than a new chassis. I personally don't know how accurate scv guys are in fixing bent chassis.

**Avenger88** · 11-19-2013, 05:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

In normal cases the sliders are made to save the fairing in case of a low speed fall. The chassis is very stiff so at those speeds your chassis should not undergo any deformation unless it happens several times in the same place.
For high speed crashes like around 50 or above, depending on the type of fall you can risk getting the chassis bent if it falls in a certain way.
As a verdict, normally in city the crash guards do their job very well. If you seldom take your ride out for high speed rounds it's better to avoid sliders. Cos the cost of changing the fairing will always be less than a new chassis. I personally don't know how accurate scv guys are in fixing bent chassis.

Yea.. I know all the above^^^^
But if I fall when cornering at 60 - 80 kmph.. what should I expect on a CBR250R?
And if I fall sideways cause some idiot hit me from other side.. what would be the effect?

The SVC guys do not fix the bent chassis.. they merely replace them.

**Shiv_beam** · 11-19-2013, 05:24 PM

Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

The SVC guys do not fix the bent chassis.. they merely replace them.

Better to get it replaced rather fixing it.

**neoakshay** · 11-19-2013, 06:32 PM

Re: Honda CBR250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

Always had this doubt..
The frame sliders are connected to the chassis...
So in case of a fall wont the chassis undergo deformation?

Worst case a crack in the chassis

Yes, these are attached to the chassis but they are also designed to absorb most of the impact, thereby preventing
too much impact from reaching the frame/chassis.

Originally posted by R-series View Post

In normal cases the sliders are made to save the fairing in case of a low speed fall. The chassis is very stiff so at those speeds your chassis should not undergo any deformation unless it happens several times in the same place.
For high speed crashes like around 50 or above, depending on the type of fall you can risk getting the chassis bent if it falls in a certain way.
As a verdict, normally in city the crash guards do their job very well. If you seldom take your ride out for high speed rounds it's better to avoid sliders. Cos the cost of changing the fairing will always be less than a new chassis. I personally don't know how accurate scv guys are in fixing bent chassis.

Completely agree! Modern chassis are very very strong, so unless it's a very high speed impact, chances of frame deformation are slim.

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