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Re: Superbike dream : 2016 CBR 650F
Congrats on your purchase. It's an awesome bike. I own a 650f myself and can tell you that it's a keeper. Although I'm not sure why you're having the middle two cylinders not firing problem. I suggest you get it checked immediately as that can mean problems with injectors and ignition system. To be honest this is the first time I've heard this problem happening to any Japanese four banger let alone a CBR 650f. Anyway, happy miles bro
Congrats on your purchase. It's an awesome bike. I own a 650f myself and can tell you that it's a keeper. Although I'm not sure why you're having the middle two cylinders not firing problem. I suggest you get it checked immediately as that can mean problems with injectors and ignition system. To be honest this is the first time I've heard this problem happening to any Japanese four banger let alone a CBR 650f. Anyway, happy miles bro
Originally posted by hgps
Chaper 1 : Hatred (2006-2011)
“I hate bikes, I hate people who ride them” – A young obese boy of 8th standard shouted at his friend. His friend had done a mistake of informing him about newly launched Apache 180. “I’d rather buy a second hand Maruti 800 for that price” he said, seeing the 70k or so on road price in the 2006 issue of “motoring” magazine. Little did he knew that he’ll be forever hooked to motorcycles just 5 years after…
Yes this is my story, and that fat guy happens to be me.
Chapter 2: Biker is born (2011-2015)
2011: “I don’t want a bike, Buy me a Honda Activa or I’m fine with my Bicycle” I yelled at my father who had just given me a brochure for Honda CB Shine and CB Twister. I was fresh out of School had just taken Admission in a college located 8KM from my house. Long story short, My father convinced me to get a bike instead of scooter and I managed to convince him that I’d (or rather, he would) buy a bike of my Choice instead of usual commuter 100-125cc bikes (yes I do feel guilty now). Visited Honda Showroom, nothing interesting except newly launched CBR250R. 1.64L for a bike seemed ridiculous (Who knew what would happen 4 years later). I finally shortlisted FZ16 and Apache 180 ABS. While FZ was love at first sight, Apache was shortlisted only for its ABS. My father made final decision to buy a FZ-S Black cyber green.
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Spent 4 years and 23000KMs (now over 33,000KMs) with FZ and what a time it was, Butter smooth engine, Oodles of torque from 2000RPM. It was (and still is) most fun to ride bike in city traffic. Helped me learn about DIY bike maintenance, riding techniques (engine braking, throttle blipping, counter steering, and proper use of front brakes).
It turned me into the biker I am now , Dani Pedrosa fan who doesn’t need a reason to ride. CBR1000RR repsol wall poster took the place of Ferrari 430 scuderia in my bedroom along with various scale models of repsol honda motogp and street bikes. FZ is now 8 years old, still lying at my parents house. Sitting idle most of the times. Waiting for me to ride (and admire its looks) once in every two months.
Chapter 3: Dreams do come true (2015-2019)
2015: “Should I buy a Duke 390?”
I asked my bike fanatic friend who I had met just a couple of days ago. I had just moved out of my hometown after completing graduation and was pursuing my MBA. Homesick, lonely, missing my dog, my bike. I was heartbroken. Parents had already denied my request to bring my FZ-S along with me. I decided to pour my savings into a bike. I had decided that my next bike must fulfill the following criteria –
ABS, Fuel injection, liquid cooling.
I always had a soft spot for KTM Duke Series and Duke 390 was obvious upgrade over FZ. on the other hand i wanted to finally add a 1:1 bike to my Repsol honda scale model collection. Unable to decide, A few questions were running in my mind.
How will you afford petrol, these bikes return poor efficiency – “I’ll ride on weekends only” my answer was.
How will you afford maintenance costs, it has bad reputation for reliability – “ummm..KTM spares are cheap right?”
Buy a CBR250R ABS? “Standard Black/Red is too plain and ugly. Will buy it only if I can find a Repsol Edition”
And So I did.
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Funny thing: Managed to stall it 7 times while taking out first time. I was so used to low end torque of my FZ.
I wish I could create a separate thread for ownership experience of my CBR 250R. It was beautiful, reliable and comfortable. Jack of all trades. It kept me happy during hardest phases of my life and became an identity of me. Apart from regular maintenance, It required rocker arm component replacement once (Rs.2800 including labor) to solve ticking noise from engine. Front tyre was changed at 32000 KMs (MRF FC1) and rear was changed at around 24000 KMs (MRF Masseter X), Battery was changed at 34000 KMs to Amaron. Stock excide worked fine for 3 years and 9 months. Brake pads were changed twice. Longest ride I ever did was Lucknow to patna 595 KMs. Loved every single moment with my CBR250R.
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warning: Things will get boring from here
Chapter 4: Dream vs Responsibility (2017-19)
Being a grown up isn't fun. I realized it in this period. While i was adding KMs to my CBR250R, Many things happened, I graduated out of college, got a job in a different city, got married and suddenly owning a superbike seemed like a distant dream. Being a fresher out of college I had barely saved a couple of lakhs before I got married. Things change after you marry someone. You no longer live for yourself. Expenses dramatically increased, combined with family pressure of buying a house. I knew it’s the time I have to make a decision, It was now or never moment. I took money from every source I could get, All of my savings, my bonus, my company’s leave allowances, personal loan, loan from employer. Even sold off my beloved CBR250R. I had to sell it off after friends and better half convinced me that I won’t be able to maintain 5 vehicles in my garage. Moreover I was eyeing on a preowned ninja 1000 so every penny I could save counted. I got a descent deal on my CBR250R and I had to let it go. It was a decision I regret everyday, still miss my 250R. Wish I hadn’t sold it.
Posing for the one last time
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This is the last ever photo i took. During ownership transfer at local RTO
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Chapter 5: Superbike hunt
With a budget of 6.5L I started my pre-owned Superbike hunt. I wasn’t interested in parallel twins so Kawasaki 650 series was out. I had no faith in benelli (although loved its exhaust note). I liked street triple 675 which I still believe is most suited for my usage. Drooled over Daytona. But there is no triumph showroom in my city and Spare parts availability (more so, affordability) will be a huge question mark. Taking all these points I finalized 3 bikes, CBR 650F, Z900 and Ninja 1000. Visited some dealers in Delhi NCR area only to realize that there is one more requirement.
The bike must be UP registered.
Some photos taken during my sbk hunt:
Dream bike, hope to own it someday
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However I believe this will be the one when i finally (if i ever) intend to upgrade
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Look at those beauties
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As i intended to get full transfer of ownership done. I wasn't comfortable getting an out of state bike from the dealers i had visited. Meanwhile my friend from chapter 3, suggested me to visit honda showroom and ask for used bike deals there. I found 3 used CBR 650F on offer there, 2 of them were ridiculously priced. Other one was having a relatively high mileage on its odo (still on lower 5 digit number below 15,000 KM). The bike was bone stock except for tank pad and aftermarket windshield. I casually made an offer and left. Negotiation continued over the phone and finally a descent deal was set. The guy who was selling happened to be a fellow xbhpian. A genuine chap who showed all the service history, scratches with the bike. Was very patient and friendly. Finally the day came. And I made biggest wire transfer in my life. The xbhpian who sold me his 650F picked his 650R on the very same day.
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Coming straight from CBR250R to CBR650F, The power was intimidating, Bike revs so quickly and picks speed at such pace that I was all shaking for 5 minutes after taking my first TD. Signed all the papers with shaky hands. 4 month down the line with over 2000 KMs under my belt. Power no longer feels intimidating. Power delivery is linear. No power wheelies or drama even if you twist the throttle aggressively (although rear wheel may spin in first gear). Bike is very silent under 5000rpm. Even active/splendor riding beside you make much more noise. However post 7000rpm it’s a completely different story. While you’re holding on for your life, people will turn around to see what is making all that screaming noise. The bike is more comfortable than CBR250R. Engine although is vibey at high rpm. Its not much of an issue considering my usage that requires going to high rpm only under hard acceleration.
The bike required the following problems sorted:
Front brake required work: the brake lever used to sink on initial application. Changed master cylinder and bled the brakes twice. Still problem persisted. (details will be posted later how this was rectified).
Minor oil leak from clutch case (near CKP sensor wire).
Problems faced later during ownership: (details will be posted later)
Middle two cylinders occasionally dying
Clutch plates replacement DIY
Upgrades planned/done so far (details will be posted later)
1. Tank grip: done
2. Radiator guard: done
3. Exhaust: done
4. Touring windshield: pending
5. Tail tidy: Confused, considering i carry my wife as pillion most of the times.
Current riding gear:
Helmet : SPG Kranos hornet
Jacket: Scala Marvel
Gloves: Aspida phaeton
Boots: Orazo Picus
Riding gear uprade will be done in phased manner
Fuel efficiency: getting 14.5kpl in my casual ride inside the city. Dealing with traffic and accelerating like maniac on open stretches.
Kindly excuse inconsistent flow of narration and poor quality photos. This is my first ever ownership thread. Written in different moods over a span of 4 months. Special thanks to @rachit.K.Dogra @BoltThrower for their informative threads and youtube videos. Thanks to everyone who helped me in my WTB thread
Enjoy some photos:
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Posing for a photo:
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Apartment parking, Always covered up to avoid unnecessary attention and dust
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Photo taken last week with all upgrades installed (details will be posted soon)
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“I hate bikes, I hate people who ride them” – A young obese boy of 8th standard shouted at his friend. His friend had done a mistake of informing him about newly launched Apache 180. “I’d rather buy a second hand Maruti 800 for that price” he said, seeing the 70k or so on road price in the 2006 issue of “motoring” magazine. Little did he knew that he’ll be forever hooked to motorcycles just 5 years after…
Yes this is my story, and that fat guy happens to be me.
Chapter 2: Biker is born (2011-2015)
2011: “I don’t want a bike, Buy me a Honda Activa or I’m fine with my Bicycle” I yelled at my father who had just given me a brochure for Honda CB Shine and CB Twister. I was fresh out of School had just taken Admission in a college located 8KM from my house. Long story short, My father convinced me to get a bike instead of scooter and I managed to convince him that I’d (or rather, he would) buy a bike of my Choice instead of usual commuter 100-125cc bikes (yes I do feel guilty now). Visited Honda Showroom, nothing interesting except newly launched CBR250R. 1.64L for a bike seemed ridiculous (Who knew what would happen 4 years later). I finally shortlisted FZ16 and Apache 180 ABS. While FZ was love at first sight, Apache was shortlisted only for its ABS. My father made final decision to buy a FZ-S Black cyber green.
[ATTACH]252106[/ATTACH]
Spent 4 years and 23000KMs (now over 33,000KMs) with FZ and what a time it was, Butter smooth engine, Oodles of torque from 2000RPM. It was (and still is) most fun to ride bike in city traffic. Helped me learn about DIY bike maintenance, riding techniques (engine braking, throttle blipping, counter steering, and proper use of front brakes).
It turned me into the biker I am now , Dani Pedrosa fan who doesn’t need a reason to ride. CBR1000RR repsol wall poster took the place of Ferrari 430 scuderia in my bedroom along with various scale models of repsol honda motogp and street bikes. FZ is now 8 years old, still lying at my parents house. Sitting idle most of the times. Waiting for me to ride (and admire its looks) once in every two months.
Chapter 3: Dreams do come true (2015-2019)
2015: “Should I buy a Duke 390?”
I asked my bike fanatic friend who I had met just a couple of days ago. I had just moved out of my hometown after completing graduation and was pursuing my MBA. Homesick, lonely, missing my dog, my bike. I was heartbroken. Parents had already denied my request to bring my FZ-S along with me. I decided to pour my savings into a bike. I had decided that my next bike must fulfill the following criteria –
ABS, Fuel injection, liquid cooling.
I always had a soft spot for KTM Duke Series and Duke 390 was obvious upgrade over FZ. on the other hand i wanted to finally add a 1:1 bike to my Repsol honda scale model collection. Unable to decide, A few questions were running in my mind.
How will you afford petrol, these bikes return poor efficiency – “I’ll ride on weekends only” my answer was.
How will you afford maintenance costs, it has bad reputation for reliability – “ummm..KTM spares are cheap right?”
Buy a CBR250R ABS? “Standard Black/Red is too plain and ugly. Will buy it only if I can find a Repsol Edition”
And So I did.
[ATTACH]252107[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]252108[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]252109[/ATTACH]
Funny thing: Managed to stall it 7 times while taking out first time. I was so used to low end torque of my FZ.
I wish I could create a separate thread for ownership experience of my CBR 250R. It was beautiful, reliable and comfortable. Jack of all trades. It kept me happy during hardest phases of my life and became an identity of me. Apart from regular maintenance, It required rocker arm component replacement once (Rs.2800 including labor) to solve ticking noise from engine. Front tyre was changed at 32000 KMs (MRF FC1) and rear was changed at around 24000 KMs (MRF Masseter X), Battery was changed at 34000 KMs to Amaron. Stock excide worked fine for 3 years and 9 months. Brake pads were changed twice. Longest ride I ever did was Lucknow to patna 595 KMs. Loved every single moment with my CBR250R.
[ATTACH]252110[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH]252111[/ATTACH]
warning: Things will get boring from here
Chapter 4: Dream vs Responsibility (2017-19)
Being a grown up isn't fun. I realized it in this period. While i was adding KMs to my CBR250R, Many things happened, I graduated out of college, got a job in a different city, got married and suddenly owning a superbike seemed like a distant dream. Being a fresher out of college I had barely saved a couple of lakhs before I got married. Things change after you marry someone. You no longer live for yourself. Expenses dramatically increased, combined with family pressure of buying a house. I knew it’s the time I have to make a decision, It was now or never moment. I took money from every source I could get, All of my savings, my bonus, my company’s leave allowances, personal loan, loan from employer. Even sold off my beloved CBR250R. I had to sell it off after friends and better half convinced me that I won’t be able to maintain 5 vehicles in my garage. Moreover I was eyeing on a preowned ninja 1000 so every penny I could save counted. I got a descent deal on my CBR250R and I had to let it go. It was a decision I regret everyday, still miss my 250R. Wish I hadn’t sold it.
Posing for the one last time
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This is the last ever photo i took. During ownership transfer at local RTO
[ATTACH]252113[/ATTACH]
Chapter 5: Superbike hunt
With a budget of 6.5L I started my pre-owned Superbike hunt. I wasn’t interested in parallel twins so Kawasaki 650 series was out. I had no faith in benelli (although loved its exhaust note). I liked street triple 675 which I still believe is most suited for my usage. Drooled over Daytona. But there is no triumph showroom in my city and Spare parts availability (more so, affordability) will be a huge question mark. Taking all these points I finalized 3 bikes, CBR 650F, Z900 and Ninja 1000. Visited some dealers in Delhi NCR area only to realize that there is one more requirement.
The bike must be UP registered.
Some photos taken during my sbk hunt:
Dream bike, hope to own it someday
[ATTACH]252114[/ATTACH]
However I believe this will be the one when i finally (if i ever) intend to upgrade
[ATTACH]252115[/ATTACH]
Look at those beauties
[ATTACH]252116[/ATTACH]
As i intended to get full transfer of ownership done. I wasn't comfortable getting an out of state bike from the dealers i had visited. Meanwhile my friend from chapter 3, suggested me to visit honda showroom and ask for used bike deals there. I found 3 used CBR 650F on offer there, 2 of them were ridiculously priced. Other one was having a relatively high mileage on its odo (still on lower 5 digit number below 15,000 KM). The bike was bone stock except for tank pad and aftermarket windshield. I casually made an offer and left. Negotiation continued over the phone and finally a descent deal was set. The guy who was selling happened to be a fellow xbhpian. A genuine chap who showed all the service history, scratches with the bike. Was very patient and friendly. Finally the day came. And I made biggest wire transfer in my life. The xbhpian who sold me his 650F picked his 650R on the very same day.
[ATTACH]252117[/ATTACH]
Coming straight from CBR250R to CBR650F, The power was intimidating, Bike revs so quickly and picks speed at such pace that I was all shaking for 5 minutes after taking my first TD. Signed all the papers with shaky hands. 4 month down the line with over 2000 KMs under my belt. Power no longer feels intimidating. Power delivery is linear. No power wheelies or drama even if you twist the throttle aggressively (although rear wheel may spin in first gear). Bike is very silent under 5000rpm. Even active/splendor riding beside you make much more noise. However post 7000rpm it’s a completely different story. While you’re holding on for your life, people will turn around to see what is making all that screaming noise. The bike is more comfortable than CBR250R. Engine although is vibey at high rpm. Its not much of an issue considering my usage that requires going to high rpm only under hard acceleration.
The bike required the following problems sorted:
Front brake required work: the brake lever used to sink on initial application. Changed master cylinder and bled the brakes twice. Still problem persisted. (details will be posted later how this was rectified).
Minor oil leak from clutch case (near CKP sensor wire).
Problems faced later during ownership: (details will be posted later)
Middle two cylinders occasionally dying
Clutch plates replacement DIY
Upgrades planned/done so far (details will be posted later)
1. Tank grip: done
2. Radiator guard: done
3. Exhaust: done
4. Touring windshield: pending
5. Tail tidy: Confused, considering i carry my wife as pillion most of the times.
Current riding gear:
Helmet : SPG Kranos hornet
Jacket: Scala Marvel
Gloves: Aspida phaeton
Boots: Orazo Picus
Riding gear uprade will be done in phased manner
Fuel efficiency: getting 14.5kpl in my casual ride inside the city. Dealing with traffic and accelerating like maniac on open stretches.
Kindly excuse inconsistent flow of narration and poor quality photos. This is my first ever ownership thread. Written in different moods over a span of 4 months. Special thanks to @rachit.K.Dogra @BoltThrower for their informative threads and youtube videos. Thanks to everyone who helped me in my WTB thread
Enjoy some photos:
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Posing for a photo:
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Apartment parking, Always covered up to avoid unnecessary attention and dust
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Photo taken last week with all upgrades installed (details will be posted soon)
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