Re: Honda CBR 150 R

Promised some more pics of the new ceeber, here are some more pics of my new baby blade....

Re: Honda CBR 150 R

Someone broke my bikes indicator [MENTION=6010]Night[/MENTION] :banghead:

Re: Honda CBR 150 R

Finally bought the new CBR150r 2016 edition. Looks way better than the old one. I thought that the new stickers look ugly when i saw it first in the internet. But i was surprised to see it with my eyes...Ohh...what a beauty. Got it for a few days.
Got a lot of help from xbhp... Thank you everyone...
Wish me luck....
Will upload more photos soon....

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Here's a picture of my darling with her new rear tyre!



Before the upgrade, this is what she looked like.

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Hahaha, I just changed (upgraded, actually) the rear to a Michelin PSR 140/70-17 yesterday. As I have already mentioned in my earlier posts, I have been running a Ceat Zoom XL of the same size before the change. I've clocked about 17k kilometres on it and it feels like half it's life is still left, from the depth of the treads still left. But then, I'm sick of the lack of confidence that the Zoom provides, especially under hard braking and in corners. Plus, the rains are approaching, and I'm headed from Mumbai to Nashik tomorrow (my 2nd tour, yaay!). So that's my excuse for the upgrade.

Here's my initial feedback after an approx. 50kms ride :-

1) Comfort : Being a radial, it's cushioning is really good. From the moment I got on the saddle after the change, I felt a slight reduction in stiffness at the rear. It might be just because the tyre is brand new, but yes, it was noticeable.

2) Cornering Performance : Today, for the first time in my life, I realised how people actually manage to gather the balls to attack corners on a motorcycle. Cornering stability is really, really amazing, compared to the Zoom. The tyres provide you with a decent level of feedback, and are shaped perfectly for a corner, as I noticed how comfy and stable the bike was even when I leaned it in. After I got off the bike, I realised I had only around 1 inch of the popular "chicken stripes" on each side! If only I had been wearing a riding pant equipped with knee sliders, I guess those stripes wouldn't have been visible today. :P

3) Other Comments : Well, if you're fitting this on the 150R, acceleration does suffer, slightly. It is noticeable, but possibly I feel so because of the reduced vibrations transmitted to the seat and the increase in smoothness. However, there is no denying that the feeling does persist that the bike is suddenly underpowered by a little bit. The tyre does absorb minor undulations in the road surface pretty impressively, something my Ceat Zoom pretty much never did.

All I can say at this point is, I'd highly recommend this tyre. It is worth the buck, at least as of now!

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I don't think anyone on this forum has done that, at the max, I have seen michelin PSR on the cbr150r.

Its not worth the moolah IMHO unless you plan to do track days. For day to day usage MRFs are worthy and if you want to up the bike's handling Michelin PSR are there to help you.

You can check the fb page of CBR250R international group where you may updates on the mods you ate looking for.

Cheers,
Sanjay

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If its a newly brought bike, follow the user manual as its the bible for all the motors.

Since the torque is higher in the rev band you can always shift near 5-6k rpm, BUT KEEP IT GRADUAL and do not hurry. If you keep things gradual you will have engine which has been through proper run-in process.

And rest, carry out timely/periodic service amd she will accompany you in the long run.

Cheers,
Sanjay

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Can anyone help me with the perfect shift pattern for the ceeber??
I'm riding it below 50kmph since it is a new bike....
Have any advices for me to mainrain the bike in top notch condition??

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Has anyone here had the guts to try installing the Metzeler Sportec M5 (150/60-17) on their 150R?
If yes, feedback please! :P
P.S. I know this question is in connection with something highly irrational!

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You could look it up on the Honda website : www.honda2wheelersindia.com

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Does anyone has an image of the cbr150r with crash guard???
Could you please post on???

Re: Crash guard for CBR???

Crash guards look really crappy, but you never know when they can save you from a fracture.
From what I'm aware of, frame sliders help to protect the fairings and have slightly better looking options.
But in both cases, the impact may damage the frame of the bike as well, which affects stability, ride quality etc. and can line you up for some heavy expenditure in the long run.
That is why a lot of people, including me, would abstain from using any such protectors for the bike. It's better to change damaged fairings and cowls rather than to have to deal with a damaged chassis.
For your own protection, use proper riding gear wherever possible. Once you get used to riding with gear, it'll be difficult to ride without it!

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Fully faired bike's look ugly with crash guards.

Crash guard for CBR???

I have a CBR150r with me. My parents forced me and a crash guard was installed on it. Looks pretty lame(Its like teasing the bike). But the fact is that it wasn't of much help.
I was riding in the city(40-50kmph) and a dog was crossing(idioit dog)...... CRASH... The front guard was bent and my leg got caught up in it(The dog was OK- Only scratched it).
I was surprised to see that my fairing was damaged alot too. I think these crash guards are more to protect the bike rather than the rider. Are these necessary in fully faired bikes??? Or are frame sliders better??

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Ok
I'm gonna get one soon..