Why I travelled 180 km to get my Honda CB300R serviced

The tight handlebar was due to a bad ball racer and they replaced it. The misaligned handlebar was promptly dealt with.

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Just completed my 6th service. So far, I have covered a little over 18k KM.

Below are the issues I was facing:

• Hard accelerator: Makes it tough in stop-and-go traffic.
• Clutch adjustment: Gear shifts not smooth since changing chain and sprockets.
• Tight handlebar: Affected flickability in the city.
• Chain noise: Still there with the Honda OEM sprockets.
• Misaligned handlebar: Causing left shoulder pain after long rides.

I supplied the following for the service:

• Engine oil: Went with Amsoil 10w-30.
• Brake pad: Opted for Crank1 - CB976 sintered pads.

Also, decided to defer fluids change to next service after discussion.

Initially, the service personnel at Honda Bigwing Chinar Park dismissed the tight handlebar issue as normal. Not happy with the service there or at the other bigwings in Kolkata.

This week I went to Bigwing Tamluk, about 90KM from Kolkata. They addressed all my issues meticulously. The tight handlebar was due to a bad ball racer and they replaced it. The misaligned handlebar was promptly dealt with. I was amazed to see it was mis-aligned by a bare 3-4mm. Proactively tried to fix the chain noise but I feel there is a limitation with the light weight sprockets and the infamous noise is back again. The technician worked on the my bike non-stop for almost 4 years and fixed all the issues I had.
I personally feel it is worth the 180km trip twice a year for their exceptional service. If any Honda Bigwing members from Kolkata or WB reading this, I would suggest giving them a go if time permits. I'm impressed with their professionalism and work ethic and rate them 11 out of 10 for this service.

Here is a list of changes I have made this year:

• Tyres: Apollo Alpha H1, 11k including installation and alignment.
• Air filter: Now using a K&N filter, cost 7k
• Chain and Sprocket kit: Honda OEM, 3.1k
• Engine oil: 1.5L, 1.5k
• Brake pads - 2.8k
• Battery - Amaron, 1.5k
• 5th and 6th service: 3k and 4.1k respectively

Spent around 30k this year on all these changes, including service. Except the air filter, I feel the money is well spent. Once the fluids are changed in the next service, should be good to go for another 3 years/20K without any major expenses.

I changed my chain and sprockets after 17.7k KM. As mentioned above, the cost was 3.1K. This was in Bigwing North, Kolkata. Attaching the invoice here, please check

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