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    Honda Cbr150

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted · Edited by RED21

    Doing the cleaning yourself isn't really a daunting task. It also ensures your chain gets taken cared of regularly (I lube the chain every week and clean it every month).

    You'll need the following:

    *some kerosene to clean the chain

    *an old small paint brush to apply the kerosene to the chain

    *lots of old newspapers to protect your bike and tires from the fluids used

    *gear oil in an oiler or a spray can of chain lube ( do not use WD-40 or similar products)

    *a rear stand or an extra set of hands to hold up the bike (this makes things easier but you can do it by yourself without either)

    *Some clean rags (an old cotton t-shirt or some micro fiber cloth will do) to wipe off any mess you make

    Honda Cbr150

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    Posted · Edited by RED21

    I actually have a pair of KOSO led blinkers lying around at home. The mechanic at Honda told me I had to get a blinker relay if I wanted to keep the original at the back and just use them for the front. I put them on myself with assistance from my father-in-law and they didn't flash (he told me it will work if I replaced both pairs, front and back). They are smaller and shorter than stock - my father-in-law told me he preferred the stock ones and suggested I just wait until they are available at Honda.

    Had some beers with an English friend who just came back from the UK. He had just brought a new Wave Fi at the dealer near Thapae Rd. He told me there where a lot of 2nd hand CBR150i on sale, with some even barely a month old. A salesperson told him some of the were bought on installment and then the buyers returned them back.

    On a red light at the first junction from Bo Sang, a kid on a white Fino pulls up beside me and asks me how much I paid for the bike. I told him I got it for around 73k but it was last year, and that last time I checked, they were selling them for around 83k. He asked me how much would the minimum down payment be if he paid installment, I told him probably 20k.

    From time to time during trip stops, I'm still approached by some random old Thai guy telling me how nice the bike looks :D.

    How Much Are Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi Fares?

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    Do you think some of the bikers on here actually do this for a living.:rolleyes:

    Absolutely no idea. Next stupid question. :blink:

    Do you think some of the bikers on here actually do this for a living.:rolleyes:

    There must be some demand for an express long distance service - by ER6n, Harley, Hayabusa etc. Some of the guys who regularly ride up north from Bangkok could take a passenger, the fare would probably pay for their gasoline.

    :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:

    Honda Cbr150

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    Posted · Edited by RED21

    I'll be changing the tyres on the CBR250 in a week or so.

    There are the Sport Demons 110/70 140/70 for about 5,500thb.

    Which is the plan, but those Battlax 45 might be a nice option. On the link given they've the same sizes available.

    I want to stay close to stock size.

    Anyone know a dealer for the BT-45 in Thailand or prices?

    Thanks.

    Googling around, I found a Thai Distributor:

    T Thaicharoen Rubber

    2832-6 Krungthep-Nonth Bang Sue

    Bang Sue, BKK, Bangkok, 10800

    Tel. 02-5870211 to 5

    If you manage to contact them, tell us how it went. I'm leaning towards getting Battlax's myself.:D

    Honda Cbr150

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    I replaced the IRC's with Pirelli Sport Demons and once the tyres were worn in there was quite a noticeable difference. A lot more grip in corners and no more off that sliding feeling when your overtake on the white lanes. The main reason for changing them was for wet weather riding and this is where they inspire a lot more confidence then the IRC's.

    How much and where did you get them?

    Anyone know how well a 100/80 fits in front?

    You mean for the slim version, right?

    100/80 is the normal front size for the fat one...

    Honda Cbr150

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted · Edited by RED21

    Has anyone replaced their stock IRC's already? Any good ones that fit?

    Original tire sizes:

    Front: 100/80-17

    Rear: 130/70-17

    Googling gave me these:

    Pirelli Sport Demons

    Bridgestone BATTLAX BT39

    Bridgestone BATTLAX BT45

    Metzler Lasertec

    Couldn't find Dunlop ones that were the exact same size...

    Dunlop GT501

    Michelin Pilot Sporty---highly recommended

    I've hear people say they are very good, but don't last long of you ride them hard, which is what I do on my trips around thailand

    The Michelin Pilot Sporty were fantastic on the older CBR150, they do wear fast (about 6k to 8k kms) but for people that don't do a lot of miles (like me) it is worth it for the great handling, grip and braking.

    I've ordered a set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II (110/70 and 140/70) but not available for a month or so. They are about 3k baht more than the Sports Demon and i am guessing they will wear faster too.

    http://www.competizi...bloRossoII.html

    140/70 is a little bit wider than stock, might go that way too. I hope there won't be any problems over - sizing a tiny bit. Have had no problems with the stock IRCs (I actually passed by a rented ER6n in the heavy rain one time-which felt stupid when I arrived home, "mea culpa, mea ultima culpa" ), but sometimes you feel they could be better.

    BTW, I don't know if any of you guys experienced this, but one time while I was on 3rd or 2nd the engine suddenly stalled ( I know I did not over -rev it). I was thinking it would be very dangerous when you're passing a big trailer or something similar and then it just did that. This was the first time. I was thinking it was the gas but I've never used gasohol on the bike before (I thought those new yellow stickers on the Pure pumps said something else but people in the office said that they still meant benzine).

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