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**sangy27** · 02-27-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by sachin1111 View Post

normally it does not hit the footpeg....i think you are not fully unfolding the kicker out...i mean if you half unfold the kicker and start kicking then it can hit the foot peg.

I am wondering that how is it happening with me....

let me check it again..

**rajaselvam_1987** · 02-27-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by sachin1111 View Post

rajaselvam,100/90-17 is a bigger size..so Honda wont put that because stock tyre for Twister is 80/100,which is much smaller.. Now if you see other tyres in Tvs list there is one 2.75-17 as well as 3.00-17....I think the 3.00-17 matches closely to stock size.but unless the tyres are tubeless and same size.... honda wont put it.

I never said Honda using 100/90-17 TVS tyre in twister.I said the tyre pattern look like TVS tyres

michelin has now launched 3.00-17 52P REINF PILOT SPORTY....this size seems perfect to me because this size is nearly same as stock tyre but slightly smaller then 100/90-17.so it will not result in any mileage drop and since it has soft compound it will provide better grip then stock MRF. what you guys think of this?

Ya when i brought 100/90-17 for my twister the shop guy shown this 3" tyre too, both are look same but only size different

**sayank10** · 02-27-2012, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

between Cbr150R or 250R .. hands down its 250R

in terms of handling and fuel-efficiency ,no.

**2wtourer** · 02-27-2012, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by sangy27 View Post

I am wondering that how is it happening with me....

let me check it again..

just checked what problem you were havin... yes it does happen nothin to worry ..its just you wind the kick to the limit.. you dont need to kick that much to start..

just a little kick (about 35-40 degrees on the kicker) is enough to start....
i believe you put too much weight durin kick that causes the thump..

try to kick such that the limit is the level when your foot is parrell on the foot rest.. or you may try to keep toes on the footrest and heel on the kicker and light force to the heel .. note limit again till parellel to foot rest.. bt dont try often ..only till you get the hang of how much to kick .. too much tryin may cause heel/ankle pain.so do at own risk.. i suggest only for practice and getting to know the kick...

**rajaselvam_1987** · 02-27-2012, 09:58 PM

Guys now my bike shock-observers are not doing their work good.Even in a small path holes it showing much vibration. Tell me how to cure it

**2wtourer** · 02-27-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by sayank10 View Post

in terms of handling and fuel-efficiency ,no.

it actually boils dowm to preferance

.. i prefer the CBR250R for whn hav long-distance runs.. and twister for in-city.. mileage i get 40-45 from the CBR250R and for wht hav gathers from 150R tests , it returns 50-55... so for me thats not much .. and considering the Length of the 250R it has more comfortable seating , ideal for long driving times..

yeah the CBR150R may be more agile , but that is purely coz its lighter by almost 32kgs and also shorter...

but considering the power and speed and comfort a..250R.. and 40+ for a 250cc ? is seriously a deal breaker..

**2wtourer** · 02-27-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by rajaselvam_1987 View Post

Guys now my bike shock-observers are not doing their work good.Even in a small path holes it showing much vibration. Tell me how to cure it

i had felt the same in between.. are the rear ones that are having the problem >>??

if so just check the coils.. for me i had dirt stuck between them coz of rains which had dried.. dirt ranging from just muck to small pebbles... also check the plastic covers/holders under the spring towards the tor that is where the stuck happens mostly...

clean the springs throughly and thn see.. may be it might help.. but am not sure ..it worked for me

**Baazigar** · 02-27-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

between Cbr150R or 250R .. hands down its 250R , but if you are fuel concious get teh 150R whn availabe, but note that a well maintained CBR250R gives 40-45 kmpl..(mine does

) and the CBR150R as tested on indian road gives 50-55kmpl... so the better deal all round turns to be the 250R..untill the 125R hits indian roads... and no othe 250CC matches the economy of the 250R and in every category the 250R wind hands down...

Guys i'm totally confused. I'll be using the bike for touring purpose mostly and very little city riding. So wouldnt a 250 be better with more top end?

**Baazigar** · 02-27-2012, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

i had felt the same in between.. are the rear ones that are having the problem >>??

if so just check the coils.. for me i had dirt stuck between them coz of rains which had dried.. dirt ranging from just muck to small pebbles... also check the plastic covers/holders under the spring towards the tor that is where the stuck happens mostly...

clean the springs throughly and thn see.. may be it might help.. but am not sure ..it worked for me

done re-conditioning my rear shocks twice. once at 33k and once about 38k. now its time for new ones. planning to get shocks which are adjustable but of the same size. still doing research about it.

I have cleaned them completely and re-filled the hydraulic fluid, but the damn thing just bounces back on springs, no shock absorbing action at all. My back hurts in city roads now a days.

**sayank10** · 02-27-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

it actually boils dowm to preferance

.. i prefer the CBR250R for whn hav long-distance runs.. and twister for in-city.. mileage i get 40-45 from the CBR250R and for wht hav gathers from 150R tests , it returns 50-55... so for me thats not much .. and considering the Length of the 250R it has more comfortable seating , ideal for long driving times..

yeah the CBR150R may be more agile , but that is purely coz its lighter by almost 32kgs and also shorter...

but considering the power and speed and comfort a..250R.. and 40+ for a 250cc ? is seriously a deal breaker..

your above mentioned points are very true.

**sayank10** · 02-27-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Baazigar View Post

Guys i'm totally confused. I'll be using the bike for touring purpose mostly and very little city riding. So wouldnt a 250 be better with more top end?

go for cbr 250 r all the way if you are more of a highway mile-muncher and if you have the moolah.
p.s. cbr 150r can also tour.

**2wtourer** · 02-27-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Baazigar View Post

Guys i'm totally confused. I'll be using the bike for touring purpose mostly and very little city riding. So wouldnt a 250 be better with more top end?

for touring id suggest the 250R .. but still if you are not convinced try it out for a test drive and see ..you cal feel the sheer power... and also you can flawlessly cruise at 100+ and get decent mileage 35-40 ... bring that down to 60-80 and mileage rises to 40-45...

try out test drives .. even for the 150R if possible and choose what suits.. being honda engines all are suitable for touring its the load capaity and top speeds that will vary... all honda engines can take some serious punishments

**sayank10** · 02-27-2012, 10:22 PM

actually twister's shocks are very basic one,so damping ability is not that great.

**rajaselvam_1987** · 02-27-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by 2wtourer View Post

i had felt the same in between.. are the rear ones that are having the problem >>??

if so just check the coils.. for me i had dirt stuck between them coz of rains which had dried.. dirt ranging from just muck to small pebbles... also check the plastic covers/holders under the spring towards the tor that is where the stuck happens mostly...

clean the springs throughly and thn see.. may be it might help.. but am not sure ..it worked for me

No both front & back are not good. Ya sure i'll clean the shocks

Originally posted by Baazigar View Post

Guys i'm totally confused. I'll be using the bike for touring purpose mostly and very little city riding. So wouldnt a 250 be better with more top end?

Ya surely you go for CBR250R

Originally posted by Baazigar View Post

done re-conditioning my rear shocks twice. once at 33k and once about 38k. now its time for new ones. planning to get shocks which are adjustable but of the same size. still doing research about it.

I have cleaned them completely and re-filled the hydraulic fluid, but the damn thing just bounces back on springs, no shock absorbing action at all. My back hurts in city roads now a days.

Which shocks we can replace

**2wtourer** · 02-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by sayank10 View Post

go for cbr 250 r all the way if you are more of a highway mile-muncher and if you have the moolah.
p.s. cbr 150r can also tour.

yeah 250R but choice is yours .. .. *250R for power and speed
*150R for mileage and handling.

btw 150R does not offer C-ABS . which is a life saver whn u hav to brake suddely.. i use mine to the core.. i come cruising at 75 and suddenly hit brakes hard and yet minimal or no skids ...yeah ! i know i cant flaunt the bike much that way but being in chennai where anyone may just jump in front of u .. i can just hard brake without worryin of falling or skidding ..

150R expected to be 1.2lac, 250R 1.6lac ,250R(c-abs) 1.9lac..

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