[facepalm]

Hi all!

This is my first post in this community.
Im from Bangalore, India.
I have been reading so much about this bike from this forum and actually have been planning to buy it for a long time now.

And finally, I have booked it and its ready for delivery!!
I wanted to see it before i take it for delivery and i noticed a few things (especially the radiator fins)
So I was wondering if i could get any advice from u guys...
Thanks!

1> Stitching was off in the front seat so i asked for it to be replaced.
2> A small scratch near the rear handrails.
3> Finally, i saw some fins bent in the radiator. (2 to be precise) one near the top right corner and one near the bottom left. I was wondering if this is a big concern and i should ask for them to replace the whole thing.

Thanks!

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Welcome aboard Facepalm.

 

[facepalm]

hi!

 

[remusrm]

facepalm welcome, love your handle

 

[facepalm]

haha!! thanks!,

remusrm, do u have any suggestions regarding the radiator fins

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

I really wouldn't worry about the bent radiator fins. If it annoys you, you could just bend them back again, but there really is no need.

 

[facepalm]

I really wouldn't worry about the bent radiator fins. If it annoys you, you could just bend them back again, but there really is no need.

Thanks! Was jus worried unnecessarily i guess

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Thanks! Was jus worried unnecessarily i guess

No worries. You'll love it when you get it, it's a cracking little bike. I bet you can't wait for it to be delivered.

 

[remusrm]

if it does not leak forget it, my bike is like the gorge forman grill, just set it and then forget it

 

[facepalm]

No worries. You'll love it when you get it, it's a cracking little bike. I bet you can't wait for it to be delivered.

Can't wait!

 

[facepalm]

hey!!

Finally got it! drove it all the way to office. Black ABS.

Was surprised how it handles so well in traffic!!

Thanks for ur advice on the radiator guys!

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Congratulations. The more miles I put on mine, the more I love it. I'm sure you'll be the same.

 

[duca]

Hello guys,
This is my first post in this forum and sorry facepalm if this is not the right place to post my questions
I'm from Bangalore, and I have been into biking ,since 10 years.
Recently got my cbr std , the red crotch rocket on 6th of this month .
I have don 160 on the odo already .
Just have few queries, just want your opinions on the same

1. What should be the max rpm that I should be doin during my run in ?
(currently maintaining below 4500 rpm ).

2. Since I'm in Bangalore and the traffic is as usual all time high , have observed ,the
Eng temp shoot up to max twice , but the fan doesn't come on . Is this normal ?

3. Since yesterday, I have sometimes felt false shifting from 1 st to 2nd gear , is this normal ?
( to be frank, I'm takin it too smooth ) .

Pls give me your review guys .....

 

[Wynne G Oldman]

Hi Duca. It just says in the user guide not to thrash it and brake harshly, you should be fine revving the engine up to 6 - 7k for the first 300 miles. I'd definitely take it back to the dealer regarding the temp getting up to max. I've had no problems changing between first and second. Hope this helps.

 

[duca]

Thanks Wayne ......
How ever , the temperature goes high only when I'm in stop go traffic or at idling .
Had read the same reveiw once , but dint expect it to happen this soon.....

 

[facepalm]

hi duca

no problem man!
jus got the delivery today...

the salesman said that the temperature bars should stay 3 or below.
4 is a warning.

rpm below 8k

and.....
speeds below 80kmph

thats it i guess!!

happy riding!

 

[arn]

Thanks Wayne ......
How ever , the temperature goes high only when I'm in stop go traffic or at idling .
Had read the same reveiw once , but dint expect it to happen this soon.....

There is some problem which needs to be seen to, the temp should NOT cross 3 bars ever.

 

[duca]

Thanks guys .
Will see the dealer today in the evening.

 

[duca]

Hi guys , had been to honda ASS , but they were not able to check it .
They hav asked me to come tomorrow. I have posted my comments in another thread
"Radiator fan not working thread "