Honda Cbr150

[red1green0]

Ever stop to consider that at first I didn't mention the 600 because be didn't tell me about it until a week or so later, and the fact that I wasn't interested in it.

The way you give essay like stories when your mechanic happens to fart, nope, I'm afraid not.

[T_Dog]

I had to get my 150i taken to the garage today.

It cut out just as I arrived home yesterday and won't start today.

By a process of elimination, I suspect it will probably be a fuel, fuel line, fuel system or spark plug problem. Only 23,000 kms on the clock.

Somebody has been having a lot of fun! That is a lot of road in one year.

[Briggsy]

I had to get my 150i taken to the garage today.

It cut out just as I arrived home yesterday and won't start today.

By a process of elimination, I suspect it will probably be a fuel, fuel line, fuel system or spark plug problem. Only 23,000 kms on the clock.

Somebody has been having a lot of fun! That is a lot of road in one year.

Indeed, although much of it to work and back.

The garage didn't go into great detail. Oil change (irrelevant 3000km), new air filter (irrelevant 3000km but mechanic quote "black"), new spark plug (as suspected).

Job done.

Had to laugh. The most expensive item on the bill was the pick-up charge of 200 Baht to pick up the bike on a light truck. (round trip 15 km). I don't know how these service centres can possibly make any profit at all.

[BigBikeBKK]

I had to get my 150i taken to the garage today.

It cut out just as I arrived home yesterday and won't start today.

By a process of elimination, I suspect it will probably be a fuel, fuel line, fuel system or spark plug problem. Only 23,000 kms on the clock.

Somebody has been having a lot of fun! That is a lot of road in one year.

Indeed, although much of it to work and back.

The garage didn't go into great detail. Oil change (irrelevant 3000km), new air filter (irrelevant 3000km but mechanic quote "black"), new spark plug (as suspected).

Job done.

Only ~23,000km and your brand new fuel injected bike suffered a fouled spark plug? That's really not normal... Wonder what was the cause?

Edited February 6, 2012 by BigBikeBKK

[T_Dog]

I had to get my 150i taken to the garage today.

It cut out just as I arrived home yesterday and won't start today.

By a process of elimination, I suspect it will probably be a fuel, fuel line, fuel system or spark plug problem. Only 23,000 kms on the clock.

Somebody has been having a lot of fun! That is a lot of road in one year.

Indeed, although much of it to work and back.

The garage didn't go into great detail. Oil change (irrelevant 3000km), new air filter (irrelevant 3000km but mechanic quote "black"), new spark plug (as suspected).

Job done.

Only ~23,000km and your brand new fuel injected bike suffered a fouled spark plug? That's really not normal... Wonder what was the cause?

Might have just been a bad spark plug as I have had them fail in the past as well. Sounds like the air filter was black, not the plug.

[red1green0]

My CBR250R needed a new sparkplug at either the 12,000km or 16,000km service.

No issues now after a total of 25,000km +.

Think it would have been about 700-800thb but got it free as part of the excellent Platinum Package that the first buyers of the bike got.

[red1green0]

My CBR250R needed a new sparkplug at either the 12,000km or 16,000km service.

No issues now after a total of 25,000km +.

Think it would have been about 700-800thb but got it free as part of the excellent Platinum Package that the first buyers of the bike got.

[red1green0]

Doubley Posty.

Edited February 7, 2012 by red1green0

[TehBen]

Might have just been a bad spark plug as I have had them fail in the past as well. Sounds like the air filter was black, not the plug.

I did some work on mine a few days ago and put the tank on and kinked the fuel line between the tank and the airbox, so it had about 1kms of fuel in it before it died on the bypass.

If the plug was fine when it was changed, then there is little chance it would be any different when it was dropped off.

[T_Dog]

Several years back I posted problems with an IRC front tire bulging out. Now I have the same problem with my front Pilot Sporty, except that I have about 4 smaller bulges. Granted, I probably kept the tire on a bit too long as I am into the wear bars, but one would not expect structural defects to occur in a year and half. Guess it is time for a tire hunt tomorrow.

[red1green0]

Saw the 2012 all white version as I passed a dealer yesterday, that is one hot looking paint scheme. The best yet I think. And I loved the 2011 red and black versions.

[Briggsy]

Saw the 2012 all white version as I passed a dealer yesterday, that is one hot looking paint scheme. The best yet I think. And I loved the 2011 red and black versions.

Really? Maybe I need to have another look. First glance made me think of a rather angular-looking yet-to-be-stickered police bike. I'll probably end up buying it.

[Just1Voice]

You talking about the new white (or mostly white) 150 or 250?

[Briggsy]

You talking about the new white (or mostly white) 150 or 250?

Ahhh! I'm in the wrong thread. I was on about the er6-n. Epic fail by me!

[T_Dog]

Finding tires for the carburated CBR-150 is tough in Chiang Mai these days. Went to five shops (starting with J1V's favorite warehouse across from Joe's bike shop) and no one had tires in the 100/80 size I was looking for. None of those five shops had any interest or capability in ordering them either. Sixth shop was the Piston Shop and they had the tires in and on the bike within 24 hours. Great service and the best attitude I've experienced at a motorcycle shop in a long time. Now running 110/80 in the back and 100/80 in the front and the handling is great. The old set up was 110 rear and 90 front which made the rake angle a bit on the steep side, although it was good in slow traffic.

Edit in response to a PM I got: Piston Shop is located on Assadathorn Road. Headed east on the north side of the moat, turn left at the end and go through one traffic light, then look for the shop on the left side. It is before JJ Market and the Lotus Tesco area going in that direction.

Edited February 14, 2012 by T_Dog

[rametindallas]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

[Duindam]

I found that Honda is also going to introduce the CBR150R with Repsol paint scheme

[taichiplanet]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

Nice matching pair of bikes!! Yes, the carb 150 is a great bike for weaving through heavy traffic though i find the Fi version has no problems either.

I imagine driving in Bkk is much the same as Pattaya; expect the unexpected and ride as if all the other road users don't see you. Anticipation is the main thing, keep looking ahead and be aware what is around and behind you. The main problem i see is the unpredictable behaviour, such as suddenly swerving across several lanes to make a turn or enter a shopping center or petrol station. Take it slow and build your confidence, and try not to get too upset when others do crazy things that endanger your life! But then what do i know; in 3 years riding here i have had 3 accidents!!

[wana]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

i would get rid of one of them ,you have a cbr 150 and 250 both ? both in black ,the differnce in traffic will not be much

[taichiplanet]

I found that Honda is also going to introduce the CBR150R with Repsol paint scheme

Hard to tell in that photo, but i suspect it could be the new colour scheme for the CBR125

[wana]

i like this colour they sell in india if i was getting a cbr 150r

[rametindallas]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

Nice matching pair of bikes!! Yes, the carb 150 is a great bike for weaving through heavy traffic though i find the Fi version has no problems either.

I imagine driving in Bkk is much the same as Pattaya; expect the unexpected and ride as if all the other road users don't see you. Anticipation is the main thing, keep looking ahead and be aware what is around and behind you. The main problem i see is the unpredictable behaviour, such as suddenly swerving across several lanes to make a turn or enter a shopping center or petrol station. Take it slow and build your confidence, and try not to get too upset when others do crazy things that endanger your life! But then what do i know; in 3 years riding here i have had 3 accidents!!

I'll ride paranoid, for sure, 'till I get the 'rhythm' of the city to be second nature. I've been imagining the different vehichles as different animals in the jungle; each with its own behavior patterns. Busses swerve to the curb to pick up passengers, taxis moving are fairly predictable, taxis stopped and farang can exit in the middle of traffic, etc. Thank you for the feedback.

[rametindallas]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

i would get rid of one of them ,you have a cbr 150 and 250 both ? both in black ,the differnce in traffic will not be much

The CBR150 is in Bangkok and the CBR250 is in Dallas. They don't sell the CBR150 in the US and I think, for my purposes, the CBR150 is better suited to heavy Sukumvit, Sri Nakarin, Rachada Pisek, and Ramkumhaeng traffic.

[taichiplanet]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

Nice matching pair of bikes!! Yes, the carb 150 is a great bike for weaving through heavy traffic though i find the Fi version has no problems either.

I imagine driving in Bkk is much the same as Pattaya; expect the unexpected and ride as if all the other road users don't see you. Anticipation is the main thing, keep looking ahead and be aware what is around and behind you. The main problem i see is the unpredictable behaviour, such as suddenly swerving across several lanes to make a turn or enter a shopping center or petrol station. Take it slow and build your confidence, and try not to get too upset when others do crazy things that endanger your life! But then what do i know; in 3 years riding here i have had 3 accidents!!

I'll ride paranoid, for sure, 'till I get the 'rhythm' of the city to be second nature. I've been imagining the different vehichles as different animals in the jungle; each with its own behavior patterns. Busses swerve to the curb to pick up passengers, taxis moving are fairly predictable, taxis stopped and farang can exit in the middle of traffic, etc. Thank you for the feedback.

Haha! Ride paranoid is a great way to put it! Here in Pats, the Baht-buses are fairly unpredictable and even though i don't like going past the left side of them, most times i don't have a choice. As i start to overtake, as well as seeing if pedestrians might hail it i also keep an eye on whether one of the passengers is reaching for the bell!

Are you gonna do any mods to the 150?

[rametindallas]

FINALLY! Just finished reading every post in this thread from the beginning. Great information (I have 22 pages of copy and paste tips) here and a few good travel stories. What I am not seeing is tips on how to drive in Bangkok traffic. I'm coming to Samut Prakan in October but most of my friends live in Bangkok so I will be using Sukumvit and Sri Nakarinda frequently. Anyone out there with driving tips of any kind please submit. I am happy I have the carbed 150 for the city traffic as it is skinny and quick and I have no intentions of driving faster than the local traffic. I rode pillion (on my recent purchase) with a taximocy driver as chauffeur to the Land and Transport office for the title change and It had plenty of power going over flyovers and bridges (I'm 98 kilo/ 181 cm and the pillion is too small for me). I did have to keep reminding the driver to keep the revs up around 6k so as not to foul the plug (I think he was trying to conserve gas). I've been riding pillion for 12 years on taximocys and observed many driving styles and methods for weaving to the front of traffic.

I have a 1, 000 miles on my new CBR250 and it feel like part of me now. The chain has not loosened and performance has only gotten better with break-in. I am getting 75 mpg (31.7 kpl?) I just look for any excuse to go for a ride, lol.

To recap I'm looking for tips on driving in Bangkok traffic.

Nice matching pair of bikes!! Yes, the carb 150 is a great bike for weaving through heavy traffic though i find the Fi version has no problems either.

I imagine driving in Bkk is much the same as Pattaya; expect the unexpected and ride as if all the other road users don't see you. Anticipation is the main thing, keep looking ahead and be aware what is around and behind you. The main problem i see is the unpredictable behaviour, such as suddenly swerving across several lanes to make a turn or enter a shopping center or petrol station. Take it slow and build your confidence, and try not to get too upset when others do crazy things that endanger your life! But then what do i know; in 3 years riding here i have had 3 accidents!!

I'll ride paranoid, for sure, 'till I get the 'rhythm' of the city to be second nature. I've been imagining the different vehichles as different animals in the jungle; each with its own behavior patterns. Busses swerve to the curb to pick up passengers, taxis moving are fairly predictable, taxis stopped and farang can exit in the middle of traffic, etc. Thank you for the feedback.

Haha! Ride paranoid is a great way to put it! Here in Pats, the Baht-buses are fairly unpredictable and even though i don't like going past the left side of them, most times i don't have a choice. As i start to overtake, as well as seeing if pedestrians might hail it i also keep an eye on whether one of the passengers is reaching for the bell!

Are you gonna do any mods to the 150?

KRS1 suggested changing the fuel valve and carb needle as preventive maintenance, and I want to get a better than stock headlight bulb, clean the inside of the fuel tank, rebuild the carbuerator, get a new and better chain, better spark plug, better battery; so, mostly upgrades. I still haven't looked at the bike with a knowledgeable mechanic to see what the previous owner did. I'm an older guy who has lost his 'need for speed' and also I want a low profile with the BIB, so won't be doing exhaust, carb, or air filter upgrades. My police friends had the used-bike dealer replace the brake pads and put on new tires. I think, since I will drive only in the 'dry' season, that, from what I've read on this forum, I will be OK with the 'stock' tires for now. Back in the late '80s Cycle Magazine had an article on matching tires to bike and riding style and I had a Continental Touring tire on the front and a Pirelli 'V' rated racing tire on the back of my Yamaha XZ550RJ 'Vision' and I rode fearlessly on that set-up. I don't think I have so many options for the CBR150, though. I'll see how I like the IRCs first before I think about changing perfectly new tires. i have IRCs on my Dallas CBR250 but, because of what I've read on this forum, have been hesitant to use them on wet streets though they seem to be sticky enough on dry streets. Of course, I don't try to double the suggested speed on curves anymore, lol.

I do have a question on how to tell if a station has 'straight' gasoline or gasohol and what is 'benzine'? The one time I filled up, I put the highest octane possible but in future will use 91. BTW my bike is a 2005 model.

Another question is: should I get an electronic ignition module or do I have one already as 'stock'?

Still looking for more 'city traffic' stories. Thanks

[wana]

irc tires are passable for dry roads ,its just in the wet they feel like ice skating

benzine 91 is almost always in a red pump

gasohol is usually green or yellow/orange

shell and some other stations dont have benzine anymore

[rametindallas]

irc tires are passable for dry roads ,its just in the wet they feel like ice skating

benzine 91 is almost always in a red pump

gasohol is usually green or yellow/orange

shell and some other stations dont have benzine anymore

Thank you. I put that info on my Thai phone for future reference. Is benzine 91 the same as what we call gasoline (no alchohol) here in the US?

[taichiplanet]

irc tires are passable for dry roads ,its just in the wet they feel like ice skating

benzine 91 is almost always in a red pump

gasohol is usually green or yellow/orange

shell and some other stations dont have benzine anymore

Thank you. I put that info on my Thai phone for future reference. Is benzine 91 the same as what we call gasoline (no alchohol) here in the US?

Yes, as you probably know some earleir carb bikes don't like the gasohol.

If the IRC tyres you have are the same as fitted as from the factory then they are more like plastic. The IRCs fitted to the Fi version are better but for the old CBR the best tyre is the Michelin Pilot Sporty; it transforms the ride and handling and much grippier for emergency stops. For around THB 3000 they are worth it. Probably the only other thing is change the header pipe, it won't attract attention from the BiB and seems to give a little HP increase.

If you want more advice on Bkk driving/riding, then maybe start a new topic (if there isn't one already) to get all the Bkk guys who don't read this topic.

[WhalerJoe]

CBR 150r For Sale:

http://bangkok.craig...2903152395.html

Thanks

[krabicriminal]

Hi all, I am in the process of deciding between the 150 or 250. I want the 250 but don't know if I can justify the extra cash. Is there that big a difference between the 2? What is the 0-100 km/h on the 150?

Many thanks