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Hey from Melbourne, Australia
hi everyone, my name is Ashleigh-Jayne and i have just bought a 1989 CBR250R (MC19). Its currently got Repsol fairings along with the orange wheels to match. i have never ridden before so i've bought this as my first bike with the plan of upgrading to a later model 1000cc Repsol in the future.
my bike currently does not run as the valves need adjusting and i have been told these use shims. my boyfriend is very mechanical but rides a yamaha and ktm - is this something he could do to teach me about the bike?
thanks
AJ
my bike currently does not run as the valves need adjusting and i have been told these use shims. my boyfriend is very mechanical but rides a yamaha and ktm - is this something he could do to teach me about the bike?
thanks
AJ
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Congrats A-J welcome to the Forum and enjoy your new first bike. We all start somewhere I'm sure you'll progress real good. Lot of good riding tips and info'
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Giday Ashleigh.... wooohoo !! an Aussie , a CBR owner and a chick ... way to go !!! 
Those 250 R'S are sweet .... we do have a few guy here with them here from all around the globe ...
Om sure with a little help from a manual , your BF could handle the shim job with ease ...
Since your new to riding I must give you the std lecture ...take it easy !!!! those CBR250's are evil if used to extreme !! and we do not allow crashing by our members
anyways ...ask all the questions you want .... even if the other 250 guys are not around immediately to reply , I know they do drop in every now and then , so be patient ...
Remember you can ask general questions in many parts of our forum , so do post up ....this place is pretty darn friendly
Take care and say hi to yu BF ...
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with our compliments ..
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://motorbikemanuals.blogspot.com/
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
How to use some of the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
If you are going to try to sell stuff here (READ THE THREAD BELOW)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=24&a=8
Those 250 R'S are sweet .... we do have a few guy here with them here from all around the globe ...
Om sure with a little help from a manual , your BF could handle the shim job with ease ...
Since your new to riding I must give you the std lecture ...take it easy !!!! those CBR250's are evil if used to extreme !! and we do not allow crashing by our members
anyways ...ask all the questions you want .... even if the other 250 guys are not around immediately to reply , I know they do drop in every now and then , so be patient ...
Remember you can ask general questions in many parts of our forum , so do post up ....this place is pretty darn friendly
Take care and say hi to yu BF ...
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with our compliments ..
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://motorbikemanuals.blogspot.com/
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
How to use some of the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
If you are going to try to sell stuff here (READ THE THREAD BELOW)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=24&a=8
Welcome, AJ!
You and your boyfriend shouldn't have any trouble doing a valve shim job. Just make sure and read the manual, take your time, and TAKE NOTES!
It's more difficult than standard adjustable tappets, but not something you should have to pay big bucks to a shop for.
BTW, I see you've met our good friend CBRClassic...
If you ever see some guy hauling azz on a sweet red, white, and blue 1000F, you'll know you've caught a glimpse of the Classic in action.
But seriously, he's a great dude and if you ever have a question and don't know who to ask.....let him know!
You and your boyfriend shouldn't have any trouble doing a valve shim job. Just make sure and read the manual, take your time, and TAKE NOTES!
It's more difficult than standard adjustable tappets, but not something you should have to pay big bucks to a shop for.
BTW, I see you've met our good friend CBRClassic...
If you ever see some guy hauling azz on a sweet red, white, and blue 1000F, you'll know you've caught a glimpse of the Classic in action.
But seriously, he's a great dude and if you ever have a question and don't know who to ask.....let him know!
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Welcom Ashleigh-Jayne from the land of the Zulus !
The 250 is a great starter bike, lightweight and friendly.
Classic's given you the "tour" so just enjoy what we have to offer.
And there are no dumb questions here - so ask away.
The 250 is a great starter bike, lightweight and friendly.
Classic's given you the "tour" so just enjoy what we have to offer.
And there are no dumb questions here - so ask away.
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hey ash!
nice to see another mc19 owner, great little bike.. this is my second one and with the right rider theyre just as fast through the twisty stuff as a 600 or litre bike.
where in melb are you, im just out in cranbourne- sth east subs
cheers,
chris
nice to see another mc19 owner, great little bike.. this is my second one and with the right rider theyre just as fast through the twisty stuff as a 600 or litre bike.
where in melb are you, im just out in cranbourne- sth east subs
cheers,
chris
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