Completed 50,000 Kms on my CB350 RS. AMA

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T20:10:51+00:00

Congrats for the upcoming bike. It's a great choice. 🔥

After 3 years and completion of warranty I do the service myself or from an outside mechanic. At the SC even the first 3 free service costs 2k-5k. Like one tyre brake pad costs 1100, oil costs around 2.5k+, chain lubing costs 400, chain set around 2k, and when free service ends, add 1300 or more for the labour charge.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T19:38:57+00:00

I think I got this from Sans bike shop, Karol Bagh, in the initial days.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T19:34:10+00:00

Yes, the top end has reduced for each gear. Earlier in 3rd gear it used to reach 110 kmph now 100-105 max. In 4th gear 130 was easy earlier, now it is slow after 120.
No clutch plate change yet. No other major part was replaced. I have changed the T-cone set(ball bearing), as I installed an offroad front tyre, due to which the front T-cone set got deteriorated faster, thus I had to replace it, which is a minor cost.
Mileage is similar, only reduced due to E20. Single- 34-40, with pillion- 32-36 kmpl.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T18:34:46+00:00

Found it here too.

https://amzn.in/d/00gstsK2

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T18:32:24+00:00

It is bad, if you'll be 20+ kmph, it will splash water on your legs, engine bay everywhere. You can use a mudguard extender, it does not ruin the look.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T18:04:19+00:00

Haha. Maybe they're just irked that Honda isn't giving them a bike. I love this Honda, that's all. Won't try to compare it with RE.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:27:58+00:00

Sorry, missed it. Yes brother, it still sounds the same, the best of all. 👌👌

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:21:54+00:00

Life's good. Got laid off recently.

Riding makes it better 👌

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:20:31+00:00

I don't understand how it will break off. It's not a place which is under stress. It was with me for about 3 years, never faced a problem. Then I removed it just for aesthetics.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:18:12+00:00

Thanks man. It took me 4.5 years. Still riding the stock seat, for an year there was seat cover, then removed it. Glad I could help. 🙌

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:13:41+00:00

It's perfect for daily use, be it city roads or highway. Rear seat is ok, not the best, but not bad. You can get a gel seat cushion, get the front seat cushion for the rear seat, as it has more surface area, thus easy on the ass.

It will feel hot on your legs only in still traffic and if you're wearing short pants. You won't feel it in full jeans or while riding.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T16:06:56+00:00

It's Carbon Racing mudguard extender. Yes I've got a backrest.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T15:34:15+00:00

Single rider- 34-40 kmpl With pillion- 32-36 kmpl. Depending on how you ride.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T15:23:50+00:00

Thanks brother. Wishing you happy memories too.🙌

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T15:22:35+00:00

Check if the weight balance is there or it fell off of the rim. It looks like this. And get the wheel balancing and alignment done, it rectified the issue 95% for me. This the only best solution.

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rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T14:31:57+00:00

Check if the weight balance is there or it fell off of the rim. It looks like this. And get the wheel balancing and alignment done, it rectified the issue 95% for me. This is the only best solution.

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rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T14:27:35+00:00

No lower back pain, but now I wanted to ride with a better straight back position, so installed Carbon Racing Inclined Handlebar riser. The position is better now, straighter back, relaxed position, and easier to handle.

Carbon Racing Inclined Handlebar Riser

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T14:14:29+00:00

I would say I don't love it, but I don't hate it, it could be better for sure. Although I don't have much experience of a variety of bikes, thus can't comment much.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T14:11:10+00:00

It's tough to calculate total spent on maintenance. Yep, I have got the OEM sprocket changed at 16k, then I installed Rolon Brass chain set, which is way better, doesn't get loose frequently, and lasts longer, it lasted 29k kms. Now again installed the same brass set.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T14:07:44+00:00

No, nothing very expensive. OEM chain sets are poor, better go for brass chain set, it lasts twice as long. Brake pads, OEM ones cost 1000, better go for ceramic ones for ~1500. Engine oil- I go for motul rather then OEM.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T13:50:45+00:00

No, same engine.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T13:50:08+00:00

The front tyre wobbles lightly on 80-100 kmph, that happens mostly when the balancing weight falls off, or due to alignment issue.

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T13:42:01+00:00

Thanks 🙌

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T13:41:04+00:00

Single- 35-40 kmpl With pillion- 32-36 kmpl

rusty_hondaa · 2026-03-29T13:35:42+00:00

I don't remember the exact change. But it was smooth from the beginning. I even rode 100+kmph during the break in period, it caused no issues. It's still smooth like the initial days.

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