Honda CBRR 250 MC22 - advice

[MSTRS:Me]

Dumb question. Where is the headstock?

AKA the steering head. The part of the frame directly in front of the petrol tank. The part that the holds the forks etc to the frame and allow them to turn.
This bit, with the writing on. Honda stamp the model and frame number into the tube, generally on the right side. Sometimes, the VIN plate is affixed here too.

[SMOKEU]

Really appreciate the advise. A few questions.

#1 If it doesn't start immediately, what does this mean? What if I am testing it while it has been warmed up?

#2 If the gears do not change smoothly, fluctuates, hesitates or is not keen, what does that mean?

#3 What if the throttle snaps back or is slow to return? What does that mean?



So does that mean I either have the patience to do them myself or I need to get a mechanic to do them? Are they under the tank? What type of engine does the CBR have e.g. v twin?

Dumb question. Where is the headstock?

1. If it doesn't start easily it could mean many things. Low compression, worn spark plugs, bad ignition system, timing is out, maybe valve clearances, blocked fuel filter, blocked fuel tap, bad fuel pump, carby problem etc.

2. If the gears don't change smoothly then it could mean that the engine oil is old or of the wrong grade, or at a low level. It could also mean gearbox problems (very expensive to fix). The clutch could also be worn.

3. The throttle should always be very quick to return back to a neutral position, regardless of the throttle position. If it is slow to return or hesitates, then it could mean that it needs a good lube up. It could also mean a problem with the throttle body.

IT IS A STRAIGHT 4 ENGINE!!! Even a very amateur backyard mechanic can change the plugs on these, it's just tricky as there is very little room to put your hands in. Do it yourself, there is very little technical skill involved in it. We're not rebuilding an engine here.

No offence, but the OP seems like a complete noob. We all had to start somewhere, and I too remember the time when I would stall a bike almost every time I would try and take off. A CBR250 is not the bike to buy unless you are reasonably confident on a bike. This bike will pull hard all the way up to 160kmh before it starts to die down a bit, and you will find yourself in serious trouble on one of these. Buy a GN250 and ride that till you get your 6R.

[overworkedmonkey]

1. If it doesn't start easily it could mean many things. Low compression, worn spark plugs, bad ignition system, timing is out, maybe valve clearances, blocked fuel filter, blocked fuel tap, bad fuel pump, carby problem etc.

2. If the gears don't change smoothly then it could mean that the engine oil is old or of the wrong grade, or at a low level. It could also mean gearbox problems (very expensive to fix). The clutch could also be worn.

3. The throttle should always be very quick to return back to a neutral position, regardless of the throttle position. If it is slow to return or hesitates, then it could mean that it needs a good lube up. It could also mean a problem with the throttle body.

IT IS A STRAIGHT 4 ENGINE!!! Even a very amateur backyard mechanic can change the plugs on these, it's just tricky as there is very little room to put your hands in. Do it yourself, there is very little technical skill involved in it. We're not rebuilding an engine here.

No offence, but the OP seems like a complete noob. We all had to start somewhere, and I too remember the time when I would stall a bike almost every time I would try and take off. A CBR250 is not the bike to buy unless you are reasonably confident on a bike. This bike will pull hard all the way up to 160kmh before it starts to die down a bit, and you will find yourself in serious trouble on one of these. Buy a GN250 and ride that till you get your 6R.

Thanks SMOKEU. Don't consider myself a noob to riding however admit being a complete newbie to mechanics. Have tried looking the right person or maven to teach me or to impart their skills however very few are keen hence my complete noob questions. Appreciate the help. Gets me headed in the right direction.