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  • #301
    re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

    Originally posted by forcooler View Post
    Hey, I believe you may have spotted me, I was on my way back from a Pondi-Valparai-Kochi trip? There was an R3 and a couple more bikes as well.
    Yeah I heard a couple more bikes but didn't see them. I was on a red and silver CBR 250 with a jacket. Did you have a helmet on? I have a faint memory of a tired looking face. [emoji6]

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    • #302
      re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

      Originally posted by leech View Post
      Yeah I heard a couple more bikes but didn't see them. I was on a red and silver CBR 250 with a jacket. Did you have a helmet on? I have a faint memory of a tired looking face. [emoji6]

      Hahaha.. shame I didn't spot you though.

      I probably did have my helmet on unless i was off the bike ..it was the 2nd last day of the trip and we'd been battling Kerala highway traffic from Cherai since morning riding to Mysore/Blr, Conversely, it could've just been my new helmet which has been squeezing my face into a melon :P. The route was worth it though.
      Last edited by forcooler; 12-19-2016, 09:43 PM.

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      • #303
        re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

        Originally posted by FZERIDER View Post
        Hey,
        Thank you for your response.
        I went ahead and bought a CBR650F . Its been a week. I just had to lower the clutch lever and brake lever positions little down and it worked , no wrist pains. And also the cat con doesn't scrape if i go over speedbreakers slowly. Rest the bike is amazing. I enjoy the smoothness but the inline 4 symphony seems subdued so a full system exhaust is on the list. Apart from that i hear a little buzz from engine on slow speeds , dont know what it is . Have to show it to the service centre guys. Brakes are amazing. Feedback from the suspension is amazing. I used to ride a Ninja 300, compared to that its a very comfortable bike. Tyres give more than decent grip.
        Overall feels i made a good decision. All thanks to this thread and members, it contributed a lot.
        Cheers
        Hey Congratulations!! Will await your ownership thread.
        If you do plan for an exhaust upgrade, my recommendation is go for Akra only.
        I also have nothing much to complain on the Dry grip of OEM tyres. I have not seen anything better maybe because of that.

        Wishing you many happy miles with her brother!!

        CHEERS!!

        Originally posted by forcooler View Post
        Hahaha.. shame I didn't spot you though.

        I probably did have my helmet on unless i was off the bike ..it was the 2nd last day of the trip and we'd been battling Kerala highway traffic from Cherai since morning riding to Mysore/Blr, Conversely, it could've just been my new helmet which has been squeezing my face into a melon :P. The route was worth it though.

        Ha Ha Ha.

        Rachit
        Rachit K Dogra

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        • #304
          re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

          Hi Rachit,

          Thanks for sharing all of this useful information. It has definitely helped me come to a decision. I am going to book the bike in the coming few weeks, and although I am stretching my budget for this, I hope its worth it.

          Could you also please respond to the PM i sent to you?

          Thanks a lot again, for sharing your ownership experience.

          -Abhishek
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          I am responsible !
          I am trying !

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          • #305
            re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

            Went ahead and changed the tyres to Metzeler M7 RR. Also changed the Air filter and Front brake pads. Rear brake pads will last for another 3-4K kms.
            Although Air filter change is recommended at 18K kms, I don't think it can hold that long due to dusty conditions. The condition of filter was very bad.

            Going for 1000+ kms ride this weekend (Kodaikanal and Aliyar dam) and I should be able to comment on tires after that.

            Total bill was INR 8727, the highest I paid till now by some margin.


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            • #306
              re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

              Originally posted by cgrakesh View Post
              Went ahead and changed the tyres to Metzeler M7 RR. Also changed the Air filter and Front brake pads. Rear brake pads will last for another 3-4K kms.
              Although Air filter change is recommended at 18K kms, I don't think it can hold that long due to dusty conditions. The condition of filter was very bad.

              Going for 1000+ kms ride this weekend (Kodaikanal and Aliyar dam) and I should be able to comment on tires after that.

              Total bill was INR 8727, the highest I paid till now by some margin.
              Awesome Update sir.
              The tyres do look good and they have moved to the top of my list now.

              So from what I got, brake pads were 6200 and Air Filter was 300?
              I think a wise decision to get the Air Filter changed considering its not very expensive.

              Eagerly awaiting your feedback on the tyres. I checked and the M7 has some really good reviews.

              CHEERS!!

              Rachit
              Rachit K Dogra

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              • #307
                re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                Originally posted by rachitkdogra View Post
                Awesome Update sir.
                The tyres do look good and they have moved to the top of my list now.

                So from what I got, brake pads were 6200 and Air Filter was 300?
                I think a wise decision to get the Air Filter changed considering its not very expensive.

                Eagerly awaiting your feedback on the tyres. I checked and the M7 has some really good reviews.

                CHEERS!!

                Rachit
                Thank you, but please don't call me sir :-).

                Yup, brake pads were 6200 for 2 sets (Front has 2 sets and rear 1) and Air filter is 650 (First item in the bill). 300 is for labour charge.
                Will let you know the feedback as soon as I am back.

                Take care and have fun.

                Regards,
                Rakesh

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                • #308
                  re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                  Originally posted by cgrakesh View Post
                  Thank you, but please don't call me sir :-).

                  Yup, brake pads were 6200 for 2 sets (Front has 2 sets and rear 1) and Air filter is 650 (First item in the bill). 300 is for labour charge.
                  Will let you know the feedback as soon as I am back.

                  Take care and have fun.

                  Regards,
                  Rakesh

                  Cool. Best of luck for the ride!!

                  CHEERS!!

                  Rachit
                  Rachit K Dogra

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                  • #309
                    re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                    Came back from 900+ kms weekend ride to Kodai after changing my tyres to Metzeler Sportec M7 RR. ODO stands at 15K.

                    It's an amazing tyre for sport riding style. Drove on curvy roads, bad roads, roads with full gravel etc and never had any oops moment. These tyres are a great confidence booster. My confidence on leaning has never been this high. They stick to the tarmac like crazy. I am very happy that I went with M7. They grip very well. But never had opportunity to test in wet conditions.

                    On the negative side, people say this might not last long when compared to Pirelli GT, but who cares when you are getting this much fun in cornering . I am expecting a life of around 12-13K kms on M7 on a regular highway rides.

                    Folks who are looking for upgrade, just buy this piece of tyre. Amazing.

                    Thanjs,
                    Rakesh

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                    • #310
                      re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                      Prices of Honda CBR650F has been reduced by almost 90K (Bangalore on-road price). Please check Price | CBR 650F
                      This makes it very attractive package.

                      Thanks,
                      Rakesh
                      Last edited by cgrakesh; 01-05-2017, 11:51 AM.

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                      • #311
                        re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                        This might have been done to clear out the stocks as the 2017 model is expected very soon

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                        • #312
                          re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                          None the less, it's a killer deal!

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                          • #313
                            re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                            Originally posted by nits2507 View Post
                            This might have been done to clear out the stocks as the 2017 model is expected very soon
                            Yes you are right. This offer is only to clear the old stock. 2017 manufactured bikes will have the same original price tag. Got the confirmation from dealer here in Bangalore.

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                            • #314
                              re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                              Prices back to normal. It's evident that it was to clear out the 2016 make models.
                              CBR 650F <02/2017>
                              Honda Aviator<2017>
                              CBR250r :) <11/2011 to 2017> Sold
                              Hero Honda Karizma <2009 to 2011 september> Sold
                              Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG3 <2007 to 09> Sold
                              Honda Unicorn <2005 to 2007> scrap yard

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                              • #315
                                re: My Honda CBR650F. EDIT: Track Day at BIC on PG-53

                                So Honda hasn't increased the price for their 2017 650f?

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