Hi leech & everyone,

Finally thought I should stop being a silent reader and actually contribute little about my CBR here.

My brother bought a used 2012 CBR250R ABS back in 2015, and ever since he stopped riding, the bike sat outside under the sun for a few years. I always felt bad seeing it idle, so I decided to take things into my own hands and slowly revive it.

Over the past year, I’ve been putting my salary into bringing the bike back to mechanical health: replaced the lockset (almost 8k by itself), cylinder kit, clutch kit (bell, pressure plates and plates), rocker arms, and a few other bits. Along the way I managed to collect some body panels as well, though all in different colors since sourcing a full set in one color at MRP was impossible.

I also managed to source a BS4 headlight. The wiring was customized to work with the BS3 setup, but the glass was broken. A friend helped me transplant the BS3 glass onto the BS4 unit and it turned out perfect. Now the bike is just waiting for paint so I can have it 100% sorted.

This bike is never being sold. It’s still relevant, still special, and at this point I’m emotionally attached to it.

Excited to be more active here and to share updates once the paintwork is done.


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My stator coil got burnt on an Ooty trip. Changed it and the RR unit. For those who want to know if your stator is weak, measure the voltage at the battery while engine is idling, with headlights on. On a new coil, the voltage is above 13.5v at idle itself. If the coil is weak, but not fully burnt, it will still generate 14v at idle rpms but when you turn the headlight on the voltage drops below 13V.

Hi guys hows the CBR 250R treating you these days? I guess most of the members here sold their CBR 250. Mine is almost going to touch 90,000 kms, on original engine, clutch, shims, brake discs, radiator/fan, relays, stator coil, rr unit, starter and fuel pump. It eats a battery every 2.5 years though. And the meter console is getting cloudy.

I think the issue may be in your lockset? Since you mentioned no power at all. Check if the wires going to and fro are bitten.

Dead 2015 CBR250R non abs.

My CBR250 is completely dead. The LCD display does not power on when turning the ignition, fuel pump does not start, no relay sounds are heard.

I have checked the battery, it is charged and good (also tried connecting a lithium jump starter). I have checked all the fuses as well as the main fuse next to the starter relay. Just in case the main fuse holder had gone bad, I replaced the starter relay assembly. None of that helped.

I think the alternator was going bad, the battery was not charging properly before the bike died. Would a dead alternator kill a bikes electrics completely like this? Should I replace it?

Is there anything else I can check? My service center is increasingly incompetent with anything besides scooters so I would rather fix this myself.

Im facing a issue with my CBR 250R, it has a slight ticking sound from engine when its idling or low rpms, engine warm, like after riding for a 100 metres. The ticking sound is intermittent, it comes when stationary or moving, and can be felt through handlebars. The oil is fresh, new oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter is ok too. CCT has been changed 5000 kms back.

The bike idles and moves smoothly, no sound when accelerating or decelerating. It doesnt increase or decrease with engine speed, and the tickings are irregular, like one tick per five seconds, or three ticks one after the other within 2 seconds.


Any idea what this issue could be?

Hey guys, heard somewhere that the cb300 r slipper clutch is a plug and play fit on our cbr250r, how true or false is this information if anyone can give their takes.

Sure Bro.... I cant find any mechanic nearby due to pongal holidays... once they returned I will check the points you mentioned and revert here... Thanks for your response....

Check your battery voltage first off and make sure your battery is providing adequate amps to start turn the engine over, that's one. Secondly, make sure your battery is getting charged properly. Lastly also make sure you check your starter relay in the process.

Cheers!
VJ

Hi All,

Suddenly my CBR failed to start, while pushing the starter button, meter console went off and came again.

Heard a short circuit or single tick sound from battery after removed the rider seat for inspection.

Any suggestions or info, before I take the steed for troubleshooting/fix.

Thanks

Royal Enfield rear brake pads (Part 594698/A) fit my 2015 non-abs CBR 250R.

If you need new rear brake pads & as per usual your service center has no stock, you can use Royal Enfield rear brake pads. The parts shop said this was a standard part for a wide range of bullets. It cost Rs 250. Picture of worn Honda brake pads, and the replacement Enfield pads is attached.

Hello everybody, I have a 2017 BS 3 CBR 250R. Everything was fine till last June. Suddenly, one day I noticed that the radiator fan was running even after I had switched off the bike and even after having locked the handle. I was in a hurry, so chose to ignore it. Then, after 4-5 hours, the bike won’t even turn on as the battery had been completely discharged. Then, the next day charged the battery outside and restarted the bike. This time the radiator fan wouldn’t turn on even the coolant temperature reached 4-5 bars. Was planning to take it to the ASC the next day, but unfortunately the issue again reappeared. The bike was completely dead, no electrical activity, even though I had charged the battery recently. The battery was also only 1 month old.

Now the ASC took 9 days and now they are saying to change the engine power module, some relays. They are quoting ₹12,000 for it. ₹10,000 for the power module only.

Can someone please help. Has anyone faced similar issue?

Also, any reliable CBR mechanic in the Delhi NCR region? I would like a second opinion.

Thank you in advance​

Hello Shanky88, Finding and getting parts for CBR250R is became a real task for owners and workshops. Do find biggest Honda spare parts seller in Delhi if you about how to find part numbers or stick to ASC. You don't need very skilled mechanic to replace switch and chain but you need good Honda technician for lock set replacement.

Also please use some WD40 before replacing handle switch assembly and Ignition Switch. Disassemble the handle bar switch and spray some WD 40 on contact terminals. They tend to form whitish layer which reduce electric supply.

You need to first off, source your spares kit, which in and itself is a time consuming process owing to the age of your motorcycle which is basically a first gen. Talk to your ASS first, let them make you aware of the parts downtime and then maybe you can give it to a competent mechanic in and around your area. If you're still skeptical, maybe you can stick to the Honda ASS.

Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

I have 2012 cbr 250r…it is functioning all right…but i have few issues…
both right and left switch assembly have issuess…
lock set is not working properly…
clutch plates and chain sprocket needs replacement …
tyres also need replacement…
are there cheaper option for spare parts and is there any reliable mechanic in New Delhi…
Thanks