karlos Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) It should be pretty easy for you to find out how much oil the bike requires. Once filled with the correct quantity of oil, check the oil level screwed in and the method i mentioned above to see what gives you the correct reading on your dipstick. Bob's your uncle! Edited May 29, 2012 by karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknife Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 So, reading about kawapower having problems with Honda not changing his oil filter on the 250, made me think. When I've serviced my 150 I don't recall them ever changing the oil filter. I checked the maintenance schedule for both models and while the 250 does have an oil filter it says nothing for the 150. So does the 150 have no oil filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13budgies Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 No, the 150 does not have an oil filter, at least not in the usual sense. I does have what Honda refer to as an oil screen that can be taken out and cleaned in kerosene or whatever. So far as I remember it's not refered to in the service schedule, but I could be wrong. As for the English service manual: www.hrrda.com/public/filelibrary/cbr150r.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13budgies Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The above mentioned manual is for the old (carburated) version, but I believe that mechanically the old and the new are pretty much identical, the main difference being carb/EFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 As for the English service manual: www.hrrda.com/public/filelibrary/cbr150r.pdf Shouldn't it be this URL? Yours not work for me. http://www.mrrda.com/public/filelibrary/cbr150r.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13budgies Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yes, I'm sorry about that,I was just about to post a correction when I saw your post, and also warn against downloading the 4shared.com, it,It's really dodgy, it has tried to take over everything on my machine and it's a real bitch to get rid of, in fact I haven't managed to yet. I couldn't get back in to that post to warn about it, the edit button was missing. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by my stupidity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yes, I'm sorry about that,I was just about to post a correction when I saw your post, and also warn against downloading the 4shared.com, it,It's really dodgy, it has tried to take over everything on my machine and it's a real bitch to get rid of, in fact I haven't managed to yet. I couldn't get back in to that post to warn about it, the edit button was missing. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by my stupidity! If you think your post contains a bad link with malware or such things than just reoprt the post to a moderator using the "Report" link. I am sure they will delete the post then or remove the "bad link". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13budgies Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks Wantan, I didn't think of that, I've never used the report function before. It's done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Is there anyone with a newer style CBR150 who has changed their muffler and has the stock one sitting around ? I want to install one on my Honda wave. I think they look cool. Happy to pay a fair price and postage PM me ifyou have one for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troehr Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I believe when you change the oil on the old CBR150, you never get the full amount out. About 40% stays in the engine. When I changed to synthetic, it took two changes to complete remove the regular oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 >>but on most motorcycles with a "screw-type" dipstick you are supposed to fully screw in the dipstick then remove to check oil level.<< Wrong !!! its exactly the opposite.....i would expect a newby to make that mistake but you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Has anyone decides to bored up the new CBR 150fi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I believe when you change the oil on the old CBR150, you never get the full amount out. About 40% stays in the engine. When I changed to synthetic, it took two changes to complete remove the regular oil. its helps to blow compressed air into the oil filler hole, quite an extra bit comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknife Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 How often should the chain be changed? and should you change the rear chain wheel (or whatever its called) at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 CBR 150fi with 250 Kawasaki exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 How often should the chain be changed? and should you change the rear chain wheel (or whatever its called) at the same time? It's call a sprocket and you should change your chain and sprockets (front and back) when ever you fully pull back the rear wheel and your chain is still loose. You can always just cut two or three teeth off the Chain and it should last you some time. When ever you change the chain you should also. Change the sprockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot1988 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 hi guys! any idea if a thai student would able to secure a loan for a new cbr150? down about 20k without guarantor is it possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumetCycle Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 hi guys! any idea if a thai student would able to secure a loan for a new cbr150? down about 20k without guarantor is it possible? Yes, but he or she would need to be over 18 with some sort of employment. We offer easy financing here at Sumet Cycle. Send me a PM if you have any other questions. Best of luck. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumetCycle Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 How often should the chain be changed? and should you change the rear chain wheel (or whatever its called) at the same time? It really depends on how well you maintain the the chain. I clean and lube mine every 500 km. When you put a new chain on, it's best to change the front and rear sprockets as well. Best of luck. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) So, I finally managed to change the stock windshield to a black-tinted one. Took me half a day. Installing it was easy, it was taking of the dam_n layered fairings that wasn't. I had to replace the allen screws that were holding the mirrors, they were really on too tight that I stripped two of them (the ones on the bottom). I actually mangled one of my hex keys (not the cheap one that came in the tool roll with the bike) trying to remove them and had to drill them off. Replacing the two stripped screws and keeping the other two would look weird, so i replaced all four (the replacements had cylindrical heads on them compared to the round mound heads of the original ones, this would make them easier to take off next time - not that I would want to do that any time soon). The service manual was quite helpful, even if I don't read "squiggles". A few more tips to remember when taking off the fairings: "Always remember which screw/bolt goes to which hole." "An extra set of hands is always useful." I took the bike out for a 70km ride to work after a late lunch and a short nap (dealing with those fairings was a bitch and it drained me). Although I had meant it to be a cosmetic mod, I actually noticed an improvement in the aerodynamics - especially during the windy parts of the route through the rice fields. I used to feel like I was about to be blown over during these parts of the trip. The bike felt nippier than usual (but probably because it just had a change oil yesterday and the chain had just been lubed). Here's the picture of the bike with the new shield on (sorry if the image quality isn't that great I just took it with my mobile phone). BTW, anyone from Chiang Mai interested in the stock windshield/front cowl? Edited August 5, 2012 by RED21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknife Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 The front fairing is from the 250 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 The front fairing is from the 250 right? Looks like it. I got the whole thing online. It was a perfect fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 So, I finally managed to change the stock windshield to a black-tinted one. Took me half a day. Installing it was easy, it was taking of the dam_n layered fairings that wasn't. I had to replace the allen screws that were holding the mirrors, they were really on too tight that I stripped two of them (the ones on the bottom). I actually mangled one of my hex keys (not the cheap one that came in the tool roll with the bike) trying to remove them and had to drill them off. Replacing the two stripped screws and keeping the other two would look weird, so i replaced all four (the replacements had cylindrical heads on them compared to the round mound heads of the original ones, this would make them easier to take off next time - not that I would want to do that any time soon). The service manual was quite helpful, even if I don't read "squiggles". A few more tips to remember when taking off the fairings: "Always remember which screw/bolt goes to which hole." "An extra set of hands is always useful." I took the bike out for a 70km ride to work after a late lunch and a short nap (dealing with those fairings was a bitch and it drained me). Although I had meant it to be a cosmetic mod, I actually noticed an improvement in the aerodynamics - especially during the windy parts of the route through the rice fields. I used to feel like I was about to be blown over during these parts of the trip. The bike felt nippier than usual (but probably because it just had a change oil yesterday and the chain had just been lubed). Here's the picture of the bike with the new shield on (sorry if the image quality isn't that great I just took it with my mobile phone). BTW, anyone from Chiang Mai interested in the stock windshield/front cowl? Red... That looks rather good! Could you post the website where you are getting the parts? Might be make-over time here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED21 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) So, I finally managed to change the stock windshield to a black-tinted one. Took me half a day. Installing it was easy, it was taking of the dam_n layered fairings that wasn't. I had to replace the allen screws that were holding the mirrors, they were really on too tight that I stripped two of them (the ones on the bottom). I actually mangled one of my hex keys (not the cheap one that came in the tool roll with the bike) trying to remove them and had to drill them off. Replacing the two stripped screws and keeping the other two would look weird, so i replaced all four (the replacements had cylindrical heads on them compared to the round mound heads of the original ones, this would make them easier to take off next time - not that I would want to do that any time soon). The service manual was quite helpful, even if I don't read "squiggles". A few more tips to remember when taking off the fairings: "Always remember which screw/bolt goes to which hole." "An extra set of hands is always useful." I took the bike out for a 70km ride to work after a late lunch and a short nap (dealing with those fairings was a bitch and it drained me). Although I had meant it to be a cosmetic mod, I actually noticed an improvement in the aerodynamics - especially during the windy parts of the route through the rice fields. I used to feel like I was about to be blown over during these parts of the trip. The bike felt nippier than usual (but probably because it just had a change oil yesterday and the chain had just been lubed). Here's the picture of the bike with the new shield on (sorry if the image quality isn't that great I just took it with my mobile phone). BTW, anyone from Chiang Mai interested in the stock windshield/front cowl? Red... That looks rather good! Could you post the website where you are getting the parts? Might be make-over time here as well. Got it from Yos at Faddybike - through Facebook. Not sure if I can post links here so I'll PM them to you. This is probably the only cosmetic mod I'll do on the bike, but I'm planning to change the exhaust and the rear mono shock soon. Edited August 12, 2012 by RED21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The front fairing is from the 250 right? Yea it's just the stock 250 front cowl. If you really want it your probably better off just having your local Honda dealer order it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I bought an xspeed engine guard yesterday evening so I really didn't have a chance to feel the difference but today on my way to work I notice the bike seems to run smoother now. It feel very smooth at around 10k-11k Has anyone spent the money on an engine guard? And how did you feel with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I bought an xspeed engine guard yesterday evening so I really didn't have a chance to feel the difference but today on my way to work I notice the bike seems to run smoother now. It feel very smooth at around 10k-11k Has anyone spent the money on an engine guard? And how did you feel with it? You mean something like this? Sorry for this stupid question, i know nothing about such parts. But isn't such engine guard just for styling and protection of the casing? Why should it make my engine run smoother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I bought an xspeed engine guard yesterday evening so I really didn't have a chance to feel the difference but today on my way to work I notice the bike seems to run smoother now. It feel very smooth at around 10k-11k Has anyone spent the money on an engine guard? And how did you feel with it? You mean something like this? Sorry for this stupid question, i know nothing about such parts. But isn't such engine guard just for styling and protection of the casing? Why should it make my engine run smoother? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpanda Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Well the bike just feels like it doesn't vibrate so much. Giving the engine response a better feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) I bought an xspeed engine guard yesterday evening so I really didn't have a chance to feel the difference but today on my way to work I notice the bike seems to run smoother now. It feel very smooth at around 10k-11k Has anyone spent the money on an engine guard? And how did you feel with it? You mean something like this? Sorry for this stupid question, i know nothing about such parts. But isn't such engine guard just for styling and protection of the casing? Why should it make my engine run smoother? +1 Technically it should not. However, if there are some harmonics resulting from the engine casing vibrating, the added weight and stiffness of the case saver can theoretically, just like lead in bar ends, absorb it or change the resonant frequency enough to make the bike appear to run more smoothly. **edit** Proper technical term. Edited September 13, 2012 by dave_boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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