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Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion Yesterday, 02:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 942
Posted By Island Rick
You guys are bad! MM The dealership said...

You guys are bad!
MM
The dealership said that she had "pretty good kick for a 250" when I picked her up.
Do you think she really has been violated??? OMG!
This is a sad day...

IR
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-22-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 912
Posted By Island Rick
jme, I said the same thing about high octane,...

jme,
I said the same thing about high octane, until I tried using it.
Now I am having exactly the same experience as 1wisw1, way less
pinging, more power (?), better mileage by about 8%, and a...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-21-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 2,405
Posted By Island Rick
When you get home you'll realize what a good life...

When you get home you'll realize what a good life you actually have.
That makes the trip worth it! Plus, you can always rely on yourself in life, and lucky you, you still have us!
Hope it all works...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-19-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,627
Posted By Island Rick
You are indeed correct about keeping the battery...

You are indeed correct about keeping the battery charged. You do not have to be
a fanatic about it , it can sit idle for some time if there is no outside drain, but starting batteries especially...
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-19-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,133
Posted By Island Rick
All good advice. It is better to plan ahead and...

All good advice. It is better to plan ahead and lube the chain when you have time
to let it dry 30 min before riding.
I use Dupont Teflon spray and really like it.

Cheers,

IR
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-14-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 445
Posted By Island Rick
You may have reverse polarity, and check your...

You may have reverse polarity, and check your battery voltage. When done properly it will kick in at about 88 -90 mph, just hold on at that point because you have never felt anything like this. Liter...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-14-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By Island Rick
Sounds like a battery voltage issue to me. My...

Sounds like a battery voltage issue to me. My first hunch was also the battery, but if you have a known good one check for corrosion or poor connections, and take voltage checks at various points....
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-13-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,539
Posted By Island Rick
OTD price is not the same in all US states due to...

OTD price is not the same in all US states due to differences in Reg. / License policies.
For example, here in Maine you pay only the negotiated price plus sales tax to the dealer. Mine was list...
Forum: CBR250 New Member Introductions 05-09-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 301
Posted By Island Rick
Welcome, and nice bike for sure. $4 will get...

Welcome, and nice bike for sure.
$4 will get you a pair of 2" round blind spot mirrors at your local auto store,
and they work like magic to cancel that blind spot on the cbr250r mirrors.
Cheers,...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-08-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 2,405
Posted By Island Rick
Llama, You have quite the fan club here on this...

Llama,
You have quite the fan club here on this forum!
Relax, you will have fun. Maybe good luck is yours and money will flow
toward you for summer gas and lots of riding.
What about Kitty??
...
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-08-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 909
Posted By Island Rick
I realize that in a panic situation you will...

I realize that in a panic situation you will resort to instinct.
That's why I suggested practicing fast stops without and wheel lockup in a secluded area repeatedly. In time this will become what...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-06-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 496
Posted By Island Rick
I think the OP is referring to the (foot...

I think the OP is referring to the (foot operated) shift lever as the clutch, hence the confusion.
Therefore it's not clear to me what is happening.
So, let's call the thing you operate with your...
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-04-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 441
Posted By Island Rick
I just added a pair of 2" round adjustable stick...

I just added a pair of 2" round adjustable stick on blind spot mirrors last weekend, and I am very pleased with what happened to my awareness factor.
They fit perfectly in the area (toward the...
Forum: CBR250 Performance 05-03-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,693
Posted By Island Rick
Melo, I added friction to the twist grip by...

Melo,
I added friction to the twist grip by winding cotton twine between the raised collar of the twist grip, and the fixed metal bracket that attaches it to the handlebar. It takes a few turns...
Forum: Other Honda Motorcycles 05-03-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 171,313
Posted By Island Rick
Nice bike! Chloe is cute. It's interesting to...

Nice bike! Chloe is cute.
It's interesting to me that Jibbs9 finds the seat on a 250 to be "a slab of concrete", and for me it is very "sit on it all day" comfortable.
I would seriously consider a...
Forum: CBR250 New Member Introductions 04-25-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By Island Rick
Welcome Enrico. IR

Welcome Enrico.

IR
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 04-24-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 2,481
Posted By Island Rick
Llama, One way or another you will make it work...

Llama,
One way or another you will make it work because you have the passion for riding.
Hope today goes well for you.
Cheers,

Rick
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 04-21-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 498
Posted By Island Rick
I used ordinary household paint thinner (mineral...

I used ordinary household paint thinner (mineral spirits) for my tank glue residue with good and easy results. A quick waxing after it dried and all was well.
Sometimes glue goo is more complicated...
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 04-17-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By Island Rick
1st service is at 600 miles, and includes a...

1st service is at 600 miles, and includes a complete check of systems and an oil / filter change, plus usually they do a valve clearance check.
Beyond that you really need to get / order an owners...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 04-16-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By Island Rick
Falling isn't leaning, it's falling! And I didn't...

Falling isn't leaning, it's falling! And I didn't tell you about scraping the heat shield in a turn to challenge you, just making a point about the tires and how well they corner.
Sounds like you...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 04-16-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By Island Rick
My speedo is right on the money. I like the OEM...

My speedo is right on the money. I like the OEM tires just fine for everyday use. They grip well enough to allow leaning the bike to the point of scraping the heat shield and foot pegs, and that's...
Forum: CBR250 Parts and Accessories 04-14-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By Island Rick
Those damned senior members, they're all grouchy...

Those damned senior members, they're all grouchy and fight a lot!!!

IR


Just kidding!
Forum: CBR250 New Member Introductions 04-13-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Island Rick
Tensai, Welcome, and enjoy your bike and this...

Tensai,
Welcome, and enjoy your bike and this forum.
I would definitely want lights that have visibility. It could make all the difference.
When you have the stock units back on you will be able...
Forum: CBR250 Performance 04-13-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,247
Posted By Island Rick
The bike is fine, including the seat (for most...

The bike is fine, including the seat (for most people). The question is are you thinking of this as a fun filled two week adventure into all kinds of new territory, or a cheap, easy way to cross the...
Forum: CBR250 Performance 04-13-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,789
Posted By Island Rick
Romz, Sounds like you let them get to you. ...

Romz,
Sounds like you let them get to you.
The CBR250R is what it is, and that's a lot.
However, you don't have to like it or buy one, and if you prefer a Kawa, buy one!
But don't whine to me...
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