Hi there,
Long time reader and first time post but great site to everyone!
My cbr 250RR was knocked over recently at work and because of the damage vs age of bike the insurance company wrote it off.
I purchased the bike back because it was only fairing damage
(cowl,windscreen,H-frame, and some scuffs on the ducktail)
It was about 6 weeks before i could pick it back up and now i have it at home i started it and eventually it fired up (i assume 6 weeks stationary did this), took it for a little ride up and down the road to see how it was.
It doesnt pick up very well and seems to 'bog down' if I apply revs, almost like its the rev limiter, but then if you hold the throttle in the right place it does pick up a little better
Is there a procedure for after a bike has been knocked over, things i should check or do before any more riding?
A friend said it could be oil on the spark plug but i thought it would have burnt off during starting?
I dont know how long the bike was on it side for, security at my work found it like that and then stood it back up.
But something to note is the bike was absolutely fantastic prior to this, no flat spots and mechanically excellent, it also had just come back from the mechanics a week earlier where the carbs were cleaned and balanced, hence performing so well.
Any help/info on what to do or look for would be appreciated.
Long time reader and first time post but great site to everyone!
My cbr 250RR was knocked over recently at work and because of the damage vs age of bike the insurance company wrote it off.
I purchased the bike back because it was only fairing damage
(cowl,windscreen,H-frame, and some scuffs on the ducktail)
It was about 6 weeks before i could pick it back up and now i have it at home i started it and eventually it fired up (i assume 6 weeks stationary did this), took it for a little ride up and down the road to see how it was.
It doesnt pick up very well and seems to 'bog down' if I apply revs, almost like its the rev limiter, but then if you hold the throttle in the right place it does pick up a little better
Is there a procedure for after a bike has been knocked over, things i should check or do before any more riding?
A friend said it could be oil on the spark plug but i thought it would have burnt off during starting?
I dont know how long the bike was on it side for, security at my work found it like that and then stood it back up.
But something to note is the bike was absolutely fantastic prior to this, no flat spots and mechanically excellent, it also had just come back from the mechanics a week earlier where the carbs were cleaned and balanced, hence performing so well.
Any help/info on what to do or look for would be appreciated.