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**psr** · 06-22-2011, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Then, why the shims are not made available at service stations? Is Honda thinking that the bike will last for years without any spares change?

It is available in Chennai..as usual spares distribution screw up by Honda...

**Varun.Lamba** · 06-22-2011, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by googboog View Post

the stickering is poor, and to be honest, the white and the light blue tyres make it look like a cheap karizma mod.

Well said

**kishoremuthu** · 06-22-2011, 06:58 PM

Some clicks...

comments are most welcome..

**AmlanR_CBR** · 06-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Off topic

JUST WITNESSED THE TVS STUNT SHOW IN MY TOWN!!!

they wer ammmazzing!!For the first time,something of this sort happened in our city and alas! they are never gonna come here again!

**Sarvajit** · 06-22-2011, 07:55 PM

Good clicks man-Congrats on your bike!

I feel you should get a better lid, atleast for touring.

**kishoremuthu** · 06-22-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Good clicks man-Congrats on your bike!

I feel you should get a better lid, atleast for touring.

Thanks bro..
The lid options in Kolkata is very limited... got this one for city ride and short weekend rides.. planning to get a good one from Chennai or Bangalore when i go there next time..

**aargee** · 06-22-2011, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

PS:there's apparent tapet noise as per latest finding so the mech is opening it up to check

Beware & stay cautious. When you're getting it done, pls check the values of valve clearance adjustment values & if possible pls post the values here. TIA

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

As per vihaan honda mechanic though putting in an additional shim as a standard procedure will help in further making the bike smooth

True

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

adjusted if needed by adjusting the locks nuts

Its not Twister/Uni type adjustment. They're replaced by shims

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Is there any mention in the manual of replacement of shims to control the tappet noise (valve clearance noise) if needed?

Not only YES, but more than that

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

If not, why are the shims failed in the initial few kilometers?

Not on all vehicles; only on some. Certainly its the output of hurried cook

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

If shims are needed to be replaced in the first service for valve clearance adjustment (only if needed), Honda is supposed to make these available at all service centers along with the launch of the bike.

1. They're available very much, atleast here
2. Valve clearance is not MANDATORY in 1st service. Take my word for it. They're required only when the tappet noise exceeds limit.

Originally posted by kishoremuthu View Post

comments are most welcome..

Congratulations on the wedding

**darkknight** · 06-22-2011, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Normally valve clearances are checked in the first service and adjusted if needed by adjusting the locks nuts. As one our members mentioned in the previous posts, shims are used to keep the valve clearances in control. Is there any mention in the manual of replacement of shims to control the tappet noise (valve clearance noise) if needed? If not, why are the shims failed in the initial few kilometers? Any expert analysis?

If shims are needed to be replaced in the first service for valve clearance adjustment (only if needed), Honda is supposed to make these available at all service centers along with the launch of the bike.

As said by PSR & according to the 2-3 svc mechs who got trained through honda that an standard numbers/size of shims are present.
If you are not happy with it than you can get it changed.
for ex. rode a bike today which gave exact kind of vibes at low rpms like mine but the owner's riding style didn't make him notice that so he is happy & I am not.

Originally posted by Above_All View Post

What ? Bro pls make sure the mechanic who is opening the engine has got training for CBR

He did receive training yet got stuck with removing the fuel pump pipe from below the tank which is a push-lock mechanism .
since anyways they didnt have shims I told him to give up the idea

Originally posted by psr View Post

In cbr250R there are no tappet adjustment screw and lock nut method...instead the distance between rocker arm and valve stem is measured and shims to suit this gap are inserted to take care of tappet adjustment...As per Honda directive all CBR 250 are to be checked and corrected for this at first 1,000Km service.

quite correct.Now I am stuck at a point of what sizes shims to order.
none at my location knew & the spare part catalogue has over 50 nos. of shims with varied sizes.
Have asked a friend to get confirmation from honda so waiting.

**darkknight** · 06-22-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

1. They're available very much, atleast here
2. Valve clearance is not MANDATORY in 1st service. Take my word for it. They're required only when the tappet noise exceeds limit.

sorry for double post.

can you post here the sizes so that I can get my svc to order them

**kishoremuthu** · 06-22-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Beware & stay cautious. When you're getting it done, pls check the values of valve clearance adjustment values & if possible pls post the values here. TIA

Congratulations on the wedding

haha my second wedding..

BTW is your bike's problem solved now.. I'm getting night mares every time when i see posts stating some or other problem in their new ride..

**aargee** · 06-22-2011, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

can you post here the sizes so that I can get my svc to order them

This post is going to be very interesting information for you DK & most C250R owners...

SHIMS, though, they're available in standard sizes, they come in a large number of size variations; for example say SHIM's are numbered from 1 to 30. So at one point, size of 1 will be suited at one inlet/outlet to help adjust the valve clearance to the standard size. But at a different point in time, size 3 or 4 might be well suited at the same inlet/outlet to achieve the same valve clearance. To very clearly state an example, at 1st service, at all 4 places the SHIMS will be different & during second service, once again the SHIM sizes will be different (one or all 4 places) after second service.

So the point is, what size suits your C250R might not even be the same that suits your vehicle at different point in time. So there's no point mentioning the SHIM sizes used on mine & comparing with another one.

This might be a little confusing to hear at beginning. But, this is truth. Trust me, I've spent considerable amount of time on these things.

Originally posted by kishoremuthu View Post

BTW is your bike's problem solved now..

Don't want to talk on it now

**darkknight** · 06-22-2011, 09:18 PM

good so google is right this time too, i read the exact same thing on another forum for superbikes

so as mechanic said that unless they open it he won't be able to confirm the values which is true

**yatishankar** · 06-22-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by kishoremuthu View Post

Thanks bro..
The lid options in Kolkata is very limited... got this one for city ride and short weekend rides.. planning to get a good one from Chennai or Bangalore when i go there next time..

"You can try one shop in Welington, forgot the name though. He keeps pretty descent ones within 3k range. I am sure thats the best shop available in Kolkata.

If you need further details, PM me.

**Aniket_N** · 06-22-2011, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by shivaprasad.ms View Post

so, you are taking the bike ignoring the srapings on the paint??

well,its hardly visible.and not much choice either.if thoroughly checked no bike will be found in mint condition.
& for me, performance matters more.hopefully there wont be any performance issues.
overall the bike is looking good.but i havent done any PDI,just had a look at the bike.
will check it thoroughly tomorrow during delivery.

cheers.

**NaveenRk** · 06-22-2011, 11:11 PM

CBR250 Accessories wit International shipping

Guys who are in need of Accessories for the CBR can check this site.
MOTO911.com

Even the Rear Stand is available at $79: MOTO911.com

A Huge Variety of Indicators :
MOTO911.com

Fender Eliminators are available too.
Best part is they are shipping Internationally. Bulk buy will reduce the shipping costs.
cheers.

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