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  • #151
    Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

    Originally posted by rachitkdogra View Post
    Hi Nikunj,

    Thank you for the write up. I am following the log for your ride and I must admit it has been pretty epic till now.
    Good to read your feedback on the bike. Gives me a lot more confidence in taking her places where I probably would have hesitated.

    Just one question, considering that you took her through some bad roads any sort of rattling creeping in the bike?

    Thank you for your report and wish you many happy miles with the fury.

    Rachit


    Rachit
    Yes the console is ratting a bit, just between 2k and 3k RPM tough. I cant figure out what or which bolt/nut is loose. I've taken the bike to extremely bad roads and apart from the rattling console everything else is as good as new and in its place
    Regards,
    Nikunj K

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    • #152
      Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

      Originally posted by Arsenic View Post
      Yes the console is ratting a bit, just between 2k and 3k RPM tough. I cant figure out what or which bolt/nut is loose. I've taken the bike to extremely bad roads and apart from the rattling console everything else is as good as new and in its place

      Thank you for all your honest feedback brother. Slight rattling would be expected in any case from any machine considering the roads it went through.

      I am getting more and more comfortable now taking her places.

      CHEERS!!

      Rachit
      Rachit K Dogra

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      • #153
        Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

        Originally posted by rachitkdogra View Post
        Thank you for all your honest feedback brother. Slight rattling would be expected in any case from any machine considering the roads it went through.

        I am getting more and more comfortable now taking her places.

        CHEERS!!

        Rachit
        How is the suspension set up on Indian roads? Is it coping well?

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        • #154
          Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

          Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
          How is the suspension set up on Indian roads? Is it coping well?
          Yes, I think so. For my weight (Around 72 Kgs) the bike feels pretty well setup.
          Its stiff enough to stay consistent during cornering but still pliant enough for our roads. It is on the stiffer side but not harsh in my opinion.

          Rachit
          Rachit K Dogra

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          • #155
            Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

            Originally posted by rachitkdogra View Post
            Yes, I think so. For my weight (Around 72 Kgs) the bike feels pretty well setup.
            Its stiff enough to stay consistent during cornering but still pliant enough for our roads. It is on the stiffer side but not harsh in my opinion.

            Rachit
            Kinda expect to have a plush suspension to go with the smooth gearbox n engine. I like to know how the power delivery is? I saw a review on power drift and they said for overtaking u always have to gear down... I like to know how a aftermarket exhaust system would work on the bike , I think that gearing down problem would go ,don't ya think?

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            • #156
              Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

              Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
              Kinda expect to have a plush suspension to go with the smooth gearbox n engine. I like to know how the power delivery is? I saw a review on power drift and they said for overtaking u always have to gear down... I like to know how a aftermarket exhaust system would work on the bike , I think that gearing down problem would go ,don't ya think?
              I wouldn't call it plush. But its not super sport stiff either in my opinion. I have not ridden many bikes from this segment but this feels like a very good balance for sporty riding.

              I disagree on downshifting while overtaking unless you are doing 50 and you want to leap forward.
              What I feel is that the bike has enough poke even in the 6th gear that it picks cleanly from 60 KMpH.
              Most of the times I still keep upshifting after 6th. There will be scenarios when you will need to downshift but its not like for any speedy overtake you will need it.

              When I took it to the highway, you are cruising around 90ish and are around 5K RPM on console. This is almost where the power starts building.You just twist the wrist and the bike catches speeds quite rapidly.

              Regards
              Rachit
              Rachit K Dogra

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              • #157
                Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

                Originally posted by Arsenic View Post
                Yes the console is ratting a bit, just between 2k and 3k RPM tough. I cant figure out what or which bolt/nut is loose. I've taken the bike to extremely bad roads and apart from the rattling console everything else is as good as new and in its place
                Console rattles can be easily fixed with some foam strips stuck between the console and its mount.
                Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.

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                • #158
                  Re: FURY - my Honda CBR 650F

                  Originally posted by Nithesh View Post
                  Console rattles can be easily fixed with some foam strips stuck between the console and its mount.
                  Yes, it not very annoying really. I'll have the Honda guys fix it sometime soon
                  Regards,
                  Nikunj K

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                  • #159
                    re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                    I saw a cbr650 in the flesh for the first time in chetpet, chennai. 2 mechs were taking it for a ride, and I liked the vehicle. Not too sexy to attract attention, at the same time, had muscle at the right places. However the exhaust was so quiet, even my cbr250 was making more sound. Quite a practical bike. Can someone tell me where in Chennai is the Honda showroom where I can see one?

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                    • #160
                      re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                      Originally posted by leech View Post
                      I saw a cbr650 in the flesh for the first time in chetpet, chennai. 2 mechs were taking it for a ride, and I liked the vehicle. Not too sexy to attract attention, at the same time, had muscle at the right places. However the exhaust was so quiet, even my cbr250 was making more sound. Quite a practical bike. Can someone tell me where in Chennai is the Honda showroom where I can see one?
                      SVM Honda aynavaram but I don't trust that showroom cause I saw a few bad service centre reviews , i trust Didar Honda egmore, their service and they know what they are doing and make sure they do the job on the bike n give it to you. Also about the exhaust note on the CBR 650f its Loud past 5000rpm , u can hear the inline 4, but nothing an aftermarket slipon on full exhaust can't fix

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                      • #161
                        re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                        Amazing ownership review Rachit, right from the purchase decision to service intervals. Each word you type reminds me of my thoughts/feelings that i have each day.
                        Only difference is, i am still accumulating the funds.

                        Many Congratulations for the Bike and Many thanks for the motivation !
                        God Bless !

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                        • #162
                          re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                          Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                          SVM Honda aynavaram but I don't trust that showroom cause I saw a few bad service centre reviews , i trust Didar Honda egmore, their service and they know what they are doing and make sure they do the job on the bike n give it to you. Also about the exhaust note on the CBR 650f its Loud past 5000rpm , u can hear the inline 4, but nothing an aftermarket slipon on full exhaust can't fix
                          One -ve about the bike is that you cannot have slipon on the bike as the stock exhaust is one piece. Only full systems.

                          Originally posted by Kushal_Arora View Post
                          Amazing ownership review Rachit, right from the purchase decision to service intervals. Each word you type reminds me of my thoughts/feelings that i have each day.
                          Only difference is, i am still accumulating the funds.

                          Many Congratulations for the Bike and Many thanks for the motivation !
                          God Bless !
                          Thank you very much brother for the kind words.
                          My best wishes for your journey towards your dream bike.

                          I have went through the similar phase. When you are in it, you feel every day is very long but when you do get your bike all you remember is the positives.
                          So keep at it.

                          Rachit
                          Rachit K Dogra

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                          • #163
                            re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                            Thought of posting a small update. Covered around 4900 Kms till now. Everything working smoothly with the bike. Getting more and more comfortable with the power and handling. Overall no complaints with the bike.

                            Checked on the the extended warranty and Honda is offering an extended warranty on the bike. Don't know what will be covered and what will not, but it costs around 2700 bucks for extending it by 3 years which is nice. Will get it when I go for the 2nd service. Probably the only big bike in India with an extended warranty. Gives me confidence.

                            The itch for an exhaust is also increasing day by day. The thing is that with this bike being so quite, the sense of speed is less and hence sometimes less satisfying. I rode a friends bike with an aftermarket exhaust and similar speeds felt more satisfying. Maybe just mind games, but the itch is growing.

                            Initial discussions with the Honda guys and the Akra guys say that you don't need a PC5 and an air filter for the Akra exhaust on the bike. It might not give that much gain but will not harm the bike. I did not want an air filter or PC5 at this stage. So will get only the exhaust and maybe these 2 things later. Want to keep the bike as stock as possible as in my opinion nothing beats the stock ECU for reliability and handling of different kinds of weather or temperatures that the bike might experience.

                            Average fuel consumption has gone up and I think that is largely because I am becoming more and more liberal with the throttle. But still stays in the range of 20-23 KMPL within city.

                            Also got the Rjays pedal type Paddock stand for the bike for washing, cleaning and general chain maintenance.

                            Some pics attached:

                            Ride to Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary
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                            CHEERS!!

                            Rachit
                            Rachit K Dogra

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                            • #164
                              re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                              Originally posted by rachitkdogra View Post
                              Thought of posting a small update. Covered around 4900 Kms till now. Everything working smoothly with the bike. Getting more and more comfortable with the power and handling. Overall no complaints with the bike.

                              Checked on the the extended warranty and Honda is offering an extended warranty on the bike. Don't know what will be covered and what will not, but it costs around 2700 bucks for extending it by 3 years which is nice. Will get it when I go for the 2nd service. Probably the only big bike in India with an extended warranty. Gives me confidence.

                              The itch for an exhaust is also increasing day by day. The thing is that with this bike being so quite, the sense of speed is less and hence sometimes less satisfying. I rode a friends bike with an aftermarket exhaust and similar speeds felt more satisfying. Maybe just mind games, but the itch is growing.

                              Initial discussions with the Honda guys and the Akra guys say that you don't need a PC5 and an air filter for the Akra exhaust on the bike. It might not give that much gain but will not harm the bike. I did not want an air filter or PC5 at this stage. So will get only the exhaust and maybe these 2 things later. Want to keep the bike as stock as possible as in my opinion nothing beats the stock ECU for reliability and handling of different kinds of weather or temperatures that the bike might experience.

                              Average fuel consumption has gone up and I think that is largely because I am becoming more and more liberal with the throttle. But still stays in the range of 20-23 KMPL within city.

                              Rachit
                              Haha I feel about ur itch of a exhaust, the main pro about a louder exhaust is that people know ur coming behind them, and they will give way, the stock exhaust is super silent. I can give u a simple example on my CBR 250, I used a temporary exhaust pipe, I noticed a big difference in traffic, people knew I was behind em, on the other hand the stock sound is nonexistent, I have honk behind a slow vehicle on the right side.If u just want sound, slip on is a good option, performance obv a full system, I have seen akrapovic n scorpion exhaust systems for the 650f not sure if there are anymore, but do keep me updated if u happen to change the exhaust

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                              • #165
                                re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                                Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                                Haha I feel about ur itch of a exhaust, the main pro about a louder exhaust is that people know ur coming behind them, and they will give way, the stock exhaust is super silent. I can give u a simple example on my CBR 250, I used a temporary exhaust pipe, I noticed a big difference in traffic, people knew I was behind em, on the other hand the stock sound is nonexistent, I have honk behind a slow vehicle on the right side.If u just want sound, slip on is a good option, performance obv a full system, I have seen akrapovic n scorpion exhaust systems for the 650f not sure if there are anymore, but do keep me updated if u happen to change the exhaust
                                Yeah, I agree on your point of people giving way as well. Many people have told me about this advantage of louder exhaust as well.

                                Actually the issue is that CBR650F will not take slip on as the stock exhaust is one piece unless you want to cut the stock exhaust and put a generic end can.
                                So only full systems can be used. As of now there is 1 from Akra, Scorpion, Arrow, Two brothers and Yoshimura as well.

                                I will only get the Akra of I decide to get one. The reason mainly is I have seen it, heard it and rode a bike fitted with it as well.
                                It looks nice, and sounds musical. With the baffles, its not very loud and add just the right amount of bass which I really liked.
                                Plus from an availability point of view as well, it is quite easily available at a lot of places in Delhi.

                                Will keep the thread posted once I get it, Although it is still atleast 6 months away. Want to clock more KMs on the bike before deciding it its favor.
                                Lets see till when I can resist.

                                CHEERS!!
                                Rachit K Dogra

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