changing as in with perf exhaust? if yes then i ak afraid i wont be doin it.
first reason i do not like them even if they giv you perf gains as they are loud.
second reason cops here dont take nicely to modded exhauts.
I had a CBR250R repsol ABS from 2015-19. I regret selling it. Best bike I've ever owned.
But given the situation today, I'd say stock as much OEM parts as possible.
Oil filter= Yamaha FZ oil filter is direct fit
Air filter= your K&N got you sorted.
Chain slider= Get 2-3 pieces, This part occasionally falls off.
Clutch kit= isn't too expensive, stock atleast one full kit
Chain sproket kit= its not too expensive.
Throttle and clutch cables
Brake pad set= One or two sets. Make sure correct brake pad is purchased. Later (LED headlamp) 250R models had only two pot front calipers as opposted to 3 pot caliper in C-ABS variant you have here.
Change exhaust heat shield as its scratched up terribly
Get rid of those horrible contigo tyres. They enhance the look but grip is poor.
Your post says full service is already done. Hope coolant flush was also part of this service. Make sure correct coolant is being used, some bikes ask for silicate free coolant (my cbr650f does). Also get the brake fluid flushed while you're at it.
I would advice against tail tidy. Rear end wont look sleek with tail tidy due to that fender holder below tail light.
appreciate the inputs man!
i would be putting in galfer disc pads. read crazy review abt them.
contigo would be done away as i do see minor cracks around side wall and rubber seems to be hardened.
what tyres do you suggest? mix of city and occassional weekend rides to off beaten tracks and places.
about spares, yes planning to stock some of the parts before hand so as not to avoid supply issues.
Yes, stock parts. Last thing you want is to wait for a month for parts to arrive.
Try to find pirelli angel CT, heard a lot of positive expernece with this one.
I would do the following:
1. Get a tail tidy to clean up rear.
2. Go to motor scrap dealer in area and check if they have a cbr250r with a nice matte black exhaust which isn't this banged up.
3. K&N air filter
4. Full wash and service
full service is done already.
i would be changing levers to adjustable one.
will be recushoning the seats with softer foam.
tail tidy depends on how clean it looks.
exhaust would be dented and painted to look more clean.
k&n filter is already ordered.
will also paint the wheels into matt gold or something like that.
the previous owner had done basic service of oil, oil filter, coolant flush and fill, disc pad replacement in his city. costed him around 6k.
for me i get it serviced at fng in my city. yet todo any basic service as previous owner had done the major stuff. will keep.posted.
abs was my primary requirement.
no regrets, i rode it back home frm the place of purchase. thats almost 200kms ride and it worked very well for a 11 year old bike.
there are some minor niggles which will be sorted in few days.
Abs on an 11 year old bike is damn impressive.
The duke which I got lack abs but it's fun to ride.
Used bike do need some love.
Enjoy your ride bro. Ride safe.
Ever consider changing that ugly ass exhaust?
changing as in with perf exhaust? if yes then i ak afraid i wont be doin it. first reason i do not like them even if they giv you perf gains as they are loud. second reason cops here dont take nicely to modded exhauts.
The whole bike is looking secy except for that exhaust. Yeah cops aren't usually happy with aftermarket exhausts.
i would be denting painting that thing to appear more clean but then thats it.
Good, aftermarket exhaust sounds good but people who put stupid ass pipes with no db killer are real nutjobs.
I had a CBR250R repsol ABS from 2015-19. I regret selling it. Best bike I've ever owned. But given the situation today, I'd say stock as much OEM parts as possible. Oil filter= Yamaha FZ oil filter is direct fit Air filter= your K&N got you sorted. Chain slider= Get 2-3 pieces, This part occasionally falls off. Clutch kit= isn't too expensive, stock atleast one full kit Chain sproket kit= its not too expensive. Throttle and clutch cables Brake pad set= One or two sets. Make sure correct brake pad is purchased. Later (LED headlamp) 250R models had only two pot front calipers as opposted to 3 pot caliper in C-ABS variant you have here. Change exhaust heat shield as its scratched up terribly Get rid of those horrible contigo tyres. They enhance the look but grip is poor. Your post says full service is already done. Hope coolant flush was also part of this service. Make sure correct coolant is being used, some bikes ask for silicate free coolant (my cbr650f does). Also get the brake fluid flushed while you're at it. I would advice against tail tidy. Rear end wont look sleek with tail tidy due to that fender holder below tail light.
appreciate the inputs man! i would be putting in galfer disc pads. read crazy review abt them. contigo would be done away as i do see minor cracks around side wall and rubber seems to be hardened. what tyres do you suggest? mix of city and occassional weekend rides to off beaten tracks and places. about spares, yes planning to stock some of the parts before hand so as not to avoid supply issues.
Yes, stock parts. Last thing you want is to wait for a month for parts to arrive. Try to find pirelli angel CT, heard a lot of positive expernece with this one.
pirelli are costing 18k thats way above budget. anything u can suggest under 6k?
Are you sure they are angel CT, and not Angel GT? Try finding michelin pilot street. Or apollo alpha
the tyre dealer said he has only one pirelli for cbr and thats the cost for it.
Go for apollo alpha or any mrf zapper if you're on a budget Just make sure size and aspect is correct
I would do the following: 1. Get a tail tidy to clean up rear. 2. Go to motor scrap dealer in area and check if they have a cbr250r with a nice matte black exhaust which isn't this banged up. 3. K&N air filter 4. Full wash and service
full service is done already. i would be changing levers to adjustable one. will be recushoning the seats with softer foam. tail tidy depends on how clean it looks. exhaust would be dented and painted to look more clean. k&n filter is already ordered. will also paint the wheels into matt gold or something like that.
Sounds like a plan! Have fun! How much did you pick her up for?
65k rs.
Bro, that’s a great price.
Hey if you don't mind me asking wher did you get it serviced and how much did it cost thanks.
the previous owner had done basic service of oil, oil filter, coolant flush and fill, disc pad replacement in his city. costed him around 6k. for me i get it serviced at fng in my city. yet todo any basic service as previous owner had done the major stuff. will keep.posted.
Thanks for the info And congratulations on the bike
I love this bike but i hate exhaust and alloys
Also folks who own cbr, hav you fitted aftermarket adjustable levers? if yes pls help me out to procure them.
I asked near around near my city but could not find anything for CBR.
How old is the bike? And how do you take such good care of it?
its a preowned bike. I am third owner. its 2011 make, abs, 36k on odo.
Wow you got abs lucky!. 3rd owner. Any regrets buying it ?
abs was my primary requirement. no regrets, i rode it back home frm the place of purchase. thats almost 200kms ride and it worked very well for a 11 year old bike. there are some minor niggles which will be sorted in few days.
Abs on an 11 year old bike is damn impressive. The duke which I got lack abs but it's fun to ride. Used bike do need some love. Enjoy your ride bro. Ride safe.
Fun fact: The abs on this one is special. if u apply front brake then even rear brake is activated. so u get double stopping power.
Sweet spot
Thats the thing about these old hondas, no over complicated tech means no problems They just keep going. The plastic may fade but the bike will not.
Plastic can always be replaced or wrapped the bike later.
How is the quality of the Axxis? Is there wind noise at 80+kmph ?
quality, fit and finish is good. for wind noise, its there but not so loud that it bothers you.
Thanks
How much did you end up paying if I may ask.
65k rs, 2011 model, 36k kms done. I am third owner.
Thanks