[ManasN95]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Got the pic of the oil from service centre and doesnt look all that bad. I can safely conclude that there is not much gunk ad I initially worried.

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Great! I'd still suggest either run the current oil till you complete 1000 KMs and again check the condition of the oil.

What all did you carry out in this service?

[swiftnfurious]

Had left the bike with Motodynamics for the oil spillage issue, which was diagnosed as the oil filter gasket issue. That was replaced and I have ridden a little, yet to check for any leakages.

The bike has become rather smooth after the initial rough feel, accelerates well but gear shift is a lit clunky.

Invoice attached. Labor has been a bit high as I had asked them to dismantle the panels and also replace as many rusted bolts.

Originally Posted by ManasN95

Great! I'd still suggest either run the current oil till you complete 1000 KMs and again check the condition of the oil.

What all did you carry out in this service?

PS:: Part procurement is a serious pain point with Honda but Motodynamics has been supportive in fetching as much as they can. I was really thinking of CB500x whenever they launch but have stricken that off my list with the service experience with CBR.

[PrasannaDhana]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

PS:: Part procurement is a serious pain point with Honda but Motodynamics has been supportive in fetching as much as they can. I was really thinking of CB500x whenever they launch but have stricken that off my list with the service experience with CBR.

Hey brother,

This was the exact reason I had to part with my CBR 250R.
I really did not imagine you would have issues with the CBR. I hope everything is fine and you clock thousands of peaceful km in the coming days.

[swiftnfurious]

No major news. Had a fall from the bike few months back, few panels chipped, and one of the rear view mirror broke as it was a low speed fall. Had left it for service at Motodynamics but somehow I felt it wasn't right when I received the bike back. It was straining too much beyond 80 kmph and hence looked for a CBR specialist and was pointed to 'Kingston' who is a Honda specialist and owns a CBR 250 himself. Left the bike with him and most things were sorted.

I still feel it's not as tight as I'd like and some noise from the chain area but the bike is eager till 100 kmph and goes a little more. I haven't had a chance to push it in free highways yet but happy with the power on tap.

Likes about Kingston

• Honest & down to earth
• Takes only one bike at a time
• He works on the bike himself, no assistants
• Only bare minimum replacements as required, keeps upfront about the changes
• Very reasonable labour rates

What can be better

• Too far for me (he is near Maduravoyal)
• Takes a little time and no same day delivery in most cases
• No hi-fi gadgets / equipments (adds to the effort / time)

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Current ODO : 49,451 kms

The bike hasn't seen any major miles in the last year as a big brother joined the garage for highway trips. I didn't sell the CBR for few reasons

• Still a soft spot in my heart
• The thing is FUN-TO-RIDE !!
• Size (engine & bike) is a beautiful compromise for city & highway
• Poor re-sale which means, I have to spend more money if I have to purchase a scooter for city runs, with actually no benefits over the CBR

I'll still hold on to it till I am in TN - might change my mind to sell it only if it's too much of a pain in case of a transfer to another city.

Got a puncture and got it fixed at home by a mobile puncture mechanic. Was done in flat 10 mins and Rs. 150/-








PS : The best mechanic for CBR from my experience is still Karthik (Highlander, Bangalore, ex Tansi Honda). He's expensive, goes a little overboard with replacements, but the bike comes back as a beauty the way it runs !! I might ride to Bangalore for a service at his place to sort out everything and bring back the bike only for regular service / replacements that can be done in Chennai after that.