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Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion Yesterday, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By Island Rick
For out on the road where a clean wet towel in...

For out on the road where a clean wet towel in not practical a little spray bottle filled with windshield wash / bug cleaner (that blue stuff for cars) works well. This way you can clean them while...
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion Yesterday, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 872
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: CBR250 Parts and Accessories 05-21-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 368
Posted By Island Rick
I think you need a friend in the US to purchase...

I think you need a friend in the US to purchase parts for you, then send them to you as packages containing gifts!

IR
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-21-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Island Rick
Click and Clack the car guys who do / did a show...

Click and Clack the car guys who do / did a show on public radio just answered such a question from a fan. They said to forget it and to "just take big piles of money and throw it away, save yourself...
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-21-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By Island Rick
Thanks for sharing. We have lots of bugs also. I...

Thanks for sharing. We have lots of bugs also. I carry a small spray of auto windshield
wash / bug remover along with paper towels and a microfiber cloth to clean my shield often. I can't imagine...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-21-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,077
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: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-20-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 872
Posted By Island Rick
Question - Has anyone noticed a difference in...

Question -
Has anyone noticed a difference in power or MPG when using hi-test (91pon) gas verses regular (87pon) ? Or, any other differences like less pinging, etc?

IR
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-19-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 401
Posted By Island Rick
Last summer I built a special shed for the bikes....

Last summer I built a special shed for the bikes. It is off the ground in front about two feet and allowed me to build an attached deck (8' x 12') with a ramp. Now I can work on the bike from the...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-19-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,077
Posted By Island Rick
But you still have us, and we are big fun NSA ! ...

But you still have us, and we are big fun NSA !

Don't worry - Be happy

Rick
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-19-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,614
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 New Member Introductions 05-19-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 91
Posted By Island Rick
Jitty c, Wicked welcome to the forum, and...

Jitty c,
Wicked welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new bike.
It wasn't too wicked hard to guess that you are from New England.
And yes there are lots of "girl riders" on this site, one...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-19-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By Island Rick
jitty, I agree, it is likely your battery. Not...

jitty,
I agree, it is likely your battery. Not sure why it started initially and then did not re-start, unless you didn't run it long enough to charge it back up. It needs to be ridden!
Good luck....
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-19-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 872
Posted By Island Rick
How far can you go is not exactly the question to...

How far can you go is not exactly the question to ask until you factor in the actual mileage. Those who have altered the bike, and I speak primarily of an aftermarket exhaust system, are getting less...
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-19-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,066
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: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-19-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,009
Posted By Island Rick
It is understandable that one of every 10,000...

It is understandable that one of every 10,000 CBR250Rs will conceivably have issues
related to quality and perhaps defects. It is also a fact that this bike is selling in droves to people who don't...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-19-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,077
Posted By Island Rick
LS, Please, be careful with alcohol, it will...

LS,
Please, be careful with alcohol, it will make you wild and free!!lol!
Like years ago people would say "like", like all the time! Now it's "lol"
OMG, like what's happening? Like what's wrong...
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-18-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,486
Posted By Island Rick
So I went riding today, all day, with my overly...

So I went riding today, all day, with my overly burdened thick oil engine rip-roaring through the mountains like a raped ape! She has never run better.
Here is my deal, Real or Perceived??
I...
Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues 05-18-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 670
Posted By Island Rick
Some things in life are simply frustrating. Be...

Some things in life are simply frustrating. Be glad that you have other references
(if your error is linear) just factor that into the equation to get true speed.
GPS also has its quirks as it...
Forum: CBR250 Parts and Accessories 05-16-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 552
Posted By Island Rick
I purchased a new HJC helmet with the internal...

I purchased a new HJC helmet with the internal sun shield and an optically correct clear face shield, and I really like the face protection from bugs, road junk, bird turds, etc.
In fact I can't...
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-16-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By Island Rick
I have had good service and prices from; ...

I have had good service and prices from;
partspitstop.com (1-866-601-3827) and partzilla.com
partzilla will ship a small order for very reasonable $1.75 I believe

IR
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-16-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,486
Posted By Island Rick
My hunch is that if Texas 250 lost power after...

My hunch is that if Texas 250 lost power after the 600 mile service they miss-adjusted the valves, or otherwise did something to his engine, and that it is not the oil.

Rick
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-16-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 675
Posted By Island Rick
Extended Warranty - Honda Protection Plan - USA ...

Extended Warranty - Honda Protection Plan - USA

12 mo. $286
24 mo. $350
36 mo. $440
48 mo. $550

IR
Forum: CBR250 Service and Maintenance 05-16-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,486
Posted By Island Rick
Moto Mike, where are you when we need you. I find...

Moto Mike, where are you when we need you. I find this very hard to believe.
What have I done to my baby? I use Rotella T 15-40. Does this mean I'm feeling less power. Please, I'm being serious....
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-16-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 675
Posted By Island Rick
The extended warranty covers "manufacturing...

The extended warranty covers "manufacturing defects" only. Try and prove that your problem is a defect, and you will butt heads with a giant.
That $550 that you didn't spend for the extended...
Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion 05-16-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,503
Posted By Island Rick
Rusty, Thank you. I couldn't have said it...

Rusty,
Thank you. I couldn't have said it better myself. After one year and 3000 miles
the thrill is still there, in fact it has grown over time.
All things being relative, the power / speed...
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