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**Avenger88** · 02-15-2014, 02:51 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by n.krishna.p View Post

Yes. Shiradi Ghats are repaired. Definitely motorable as of last week.

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Alright, Thanks a lot.

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ANYONE interested for rides around Bangalore next wwekend?

**Neel08** · 02-15-2014, 06:33 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

There is no Engine OIL filter since January 6 (since the day I start looking for) in KOLKATA,

I enquire two well known Dealership/SVC as well as Honda's Official Spare counter, But no luck.

Is it the same in all place ?

**hypheni** · 02-16-2014, 11:00 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Neel08 View Post

There is no Engine OIL filter since January 6 (since the day I start looking for) in KOLKATA,

I enquire two well known Dealership/SVC as well as Honda's Official Spare counter, But no luck.

Is it the same in all place ?

Check with Dugar Honda SVC. I did my 2nd servicing on 1st week of January and replaced OIL filter.

Did on 2nd Jan.

**sambit** · 02-17-2014, 01:58 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Though my bike is super smooth now.... Super duper smooth, all the way till 120 kmph, the tik tik sound does exist... Valves recently adjusted, so no more experimentt their. Any other posibility?

**krish2778** · 02-17-2014, 09:50 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Neel08 View Post

There is no Engine OIL filter since January 6 (since the day I start looking for) in KOLKATA,

I enquire two well known Dealership/SVC as well as Honda's Official Spare counter, But no luck.

Is it the same in all place ?

They cannot NOT have the oil filter there, if they genuinely have no stock, they will get it in a few days, or you could try going around some small svc where not much CBR's get sold, they usually have a few stocks piled up due to lack of usage of those stocks.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Neel08** · 02-17-2014, 04:11 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by hypheni View Post

Check with Dugar Honda SVC. I did my 2nd servicing on 1st week of January and replaced OIL filter.

Did on 2nd Jan.

Thanks for the reply, Earlier I tried Dugar Honda SVC for different reason (other parts), it situated at a very complicated location which I can't able to find myself and lost in those Lanes. Now Todi's SVC move some place which I don't know where. Anyhow Cloud 9's SVC is far more convenient from my place.

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

They cannot NOT have the oil filter there, if they genuinely have no stock, they will get it in a few days, or you could try going around some small svc where not much CBR's get sold, they usually have a few stocks piled up due to lack of usage of those stocks.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Finally today my SVC (which is Shiva Wheels) informed me they have stock only 2 of them ATM & asked me to hurry up as they hold it (First Come First Serve basis) able to change my E.Oil (which was due in November'13)....but no Coolant available when I want to buy a Coolant Bottle.

Now I can ride my bike freely again.

This Oil Filter shortage remind me the time Aug - Oct 2011 when CBR 250 just picked up sales and demand was so high it even sold here @ double price without any bill.

**DeVille** · 02-17-2014, 04:39 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Ahoy there fellas!

I have a few queries and I would love your quick advice and recommendations-

1. If I'm going for a used CBR (2012, 10-15k on the odo) should I go for ABS only, no questions asked?
2. Considering the bike hasn't been mistreated, for how many kms can the ContiGos last, before replacement?
3. I've found this extremely BIZARRE CASE- a Feb 2012 CBR 250 STD is for sale in M'bai (Kalyan area). And it's got 675 kms on the odo. No, that's not a typo. Under SEVEN HUNDRED kms in ~2 yrs. It's been apparently serviced twice (hopefully oil change etc done as per manual. What's the potential for engine damage with such kinda running-in? Should I even consider this bike??
EDIT- He's quoted around 1.10 L and claims he has the service history from SVC

Needless to say, I'm lookin for a machine that I won't have to incur any heavy expense on by way of parts (apart from regular spares)
Also, please note that this would be 3rd bike till now and my braking skills are pretty sorted- I use lot of engine braking on my current '08 P200 that has worn out tyres and a rear drum

**krish2778** · 02-17-2014, 04:49 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Ahoy there fellas!

I have a few queries and I would love your quick advice and recommendations-

1. If I'm going for a used CBR (2012, 10-15k on the odo) should I go for ABS only, no questions asked?
2. Considering the bike hasn't been mistreated, for how many kms can the ContiGos last, before replacement?
3. I've found this extremely BIZARRE CASE- a Feb 2012 CBR 250 STD is for sale in M'bai (Kalyan area). And it's got 675 kms on the odo. No, that's not a typo. Under SEVEN HUNDRED kms in ~2 yrs. It's been apparently serviced twice (hopefully oil change etc done as per manual. What's the potential for engine damage with suck kinda running-in? Should I even consider this bike??

Needless to say, I'm lookin for a machine that I won't have to incur any heavy expense on by way of parts (apart from regular spares)
Also, please note that this would be 3rd bike till now and my braking skills are pretty sorted- I use lot of engine braking on my current '08 P200 that has worn out tyres and a rear drum

Buying a used bike is always a gamble , especially with those weird odo readings and all. So on that issue, I'd advise, if you know the guy who is the current owner then you could strike a good deal there or tracking anyway if the guy actually rode more than that what he claims, if so then drop that idea. If it would be me , i'd not consider it at all. That peace of mind will be missing.

Now answer to Q1
Depends, if the price is good, the Non-ABS is not in anyway different or lower in performance than the ABS , model, but if you feel ABS is necessary, then go for the ABS model.

Q2 The Contigo's are really hard to wear out, they seem to be really adamant in that way.. :-P 22-23k would be a safe bet i guess.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**DeVille** · 02-17-2014, 05:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Buying a used bike is always a gamble , especially with those weird odo readings and all. So on that issue, I'd advise, if you know the guy who is the current owner then you could strike a good deal there or tracking anyway if the guy actually rode more than that what he claims, if so then drop that idea. If it would be me , i'd not consider it at all. That peace of mind will be missing.

I don't know this chap personally, so I will have to rely on the svc history from Honda

Now answer to Q1
Depends, if the price is good, the Non-ABS is not in anyway different or lower in performance than the ABS , model, but if you feel ABS is necessary, then go for the ABS model.

Fellow riders have given a split verdict- some insist only ABS while others say STD is fine if your braking skills are upto the mark.
It's a little tough to ascertain if I need it in dry conditions- I've hardly ridden a STD Cbr to form an opinion on braking. In rains, yes I would go with an ABS bike

Q2 The Contigo's are really hard to wear out, they seem to be really adamant in that way.. :-P 22-23k would be a safe bet i guess.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Thanks fo the response! My replies in line above...

Is there any PDI checklist for used bikes that I can put the bike through? A brief laundry list would suffice.
I've read the FAQs and the wealth of info they provide- Posts # 7500, 7600 and 8200. But I Guess a used bike would need some more scrutiny?

**krish2778** · 02-17-2014, 05:27 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Thanks fo the response! My replies in line above...

Is there any PDI checklist for used bikes that I can put the bike through? A brief laundry list would suffice.
I've read the FAQs and the wealth of info they provide- Posts # 7500, 7600 and 8200. But I Guess a used bike would need some more scrutiny?

Well, actually for a used bike, a good mechanic and the full svc record should be enough, that should give you a good idea.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**nsengg** · 02-17-2014, 05:27 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Ahoy there fellas!

I have a few queries and I would love your quick advice and recommendations-

1. If I'm going for a used CBR (2012, 10-15k on the odo) should I go for ABS only, no questions asked?
2. Considering the bike hasn't been mistreated, for how many kms can the ContiGos last, before replacement?
3. I've found this extremely BIZARRE CASE- a Feb 2012 CBR 250 STD is for sale in M'bai (Kalyan area). And it's got 675 kms on the odo. No, that's not a typo. Under SEVEN HUNDRED kms in ~2 yrs. It's been apparently serviced twice (hopefully oil change etc done as per manual. What's the potential for engine damage with such kinda running-in? Should I even consider this bike??
EDIT- He's quoted around 1.10 L and claims he has the service history from SVC

Needless to say, I'm lookin for a machine that I won't have to incur any heavy expense on by way of parts (apart from regular spares)
Also, please note that this would be 3rd bike till now and my braking skills are pretty sorted- I use lot of engine braking on my current '08 P200 that has worn out tyres and a rear drum

ODO may have been changed, while I changed my ODO the SVC didn't record old ODO reading prior to change, hence they would not have proper service history/ mileage records.

**DeVille** · 02-17-2014, 05:37 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by nsengg View Post

ODO may have been changed, while I changed my ODO the SVC didn't record old ODO reading prior to change, hence they would not have proper service history/ mileage records.

Erm...that's a lil scary! And going by the quality of Honda service here, won;t be surprised if that's what's happened in this case too!

My preference is an ABS bike. It's taking some time to find a good deal and this guy's been insisting that I take a look at his bike, it's virtually brand new. Hence thought I'll take it lil more seriously before I go to test ride it, negotiate the price, yada yada yada....

**hypheni** · 02-17-2014, 11:45 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Neel08 View Post

Now I can ride my bike freely again.

This Oil Filter shortage remind me the time Aug - Oct 2011 when CBR 250 just picked up sales and demand was so high it even sold here @ double price without any bill.

So after you change your Oil filter and all, can we go for a trip.

**sambit** · 02-18-2014, 12:53 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

They cannot NOT have the oil filter there, if they genuinely have no stock, they will get it in a few days, or you could try going around some small svc where not much CBR's get sold, they usually have a few stocks piled up due to lack of usage of those stocks.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Such places never keep stock of anything. I recently changed my SVC to one such. They dont even have fork oil seal/brake pad. Only reason I am at their SVC is due to the well informed and well behaved svc guy(most of the time he works on Activa though

).

**KIRTIMANNAN** · 02-19-2014, 12:26 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey guys, Update on my bike. Been almost 4 weeks since I bought it. First service done at 1034 KM after 15 days.

Did a Blore-Goa-Blore trip. 1430 KM's covered in 4 days. Awesome ride. Great highway cruiser. No body pain at all. Love the ride!!

Good news for future buyers of CBR 250. Bad news for people like me who just bought the bike.

Honda cuts two-wheeler prices by up to Rs 7,600 - Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Honda-cuts-two-wheeler-prices-by-up-to-Rs-7600/articleshow/30631238.cms

India Business News: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday cut prices of its products by up to Rs 7,600 after the excise duty reduction announced in the inter

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