Honda Cbr150

[LivinLOS]

Must resist.. temptation... Urge to spend rising..

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Edited May 16, 2008 by LivinLOS

[LivinLOS]

USA price a hair over 280k with seat cowl and fly screen extras included.

[PeaceBlondie]

I AM THINKING OF BUYING A NEW CBR150R.

Well that was fast. About 17 hours later, I rode out on a new, black/black/black new CBR150R. Yipee!

64,500 baht, less a trade-in at the dealer close enough to my initial asking price of 19,000

Rode it to the petrol station first, and it took a whopping nine liters of ethanol. Yes, it clearly states on the decal on the tank that you can put 91 octane 10% ethanol, so I did. Besides, at a four or five baht per liter discount from 91 benzene, why not? I know, the performance is less, but I should go slowly during the break-in period.

Later, I baptized or christened it in the rain. Billy Joel sang, "I even rode my motorcycle in the rain. You may be right, I may be crazy, but it may just be a lunatic you're looking for."

It is sooo black. The fork tubes, the paint job, the rear passenger grip, the frame, the center of the front rotor are all black, where on the 2003 models it was silver or aluminum. I want to call it a Black Phantom, but that sounds chopperish. Maybe Black Shadow, if Vincent doesn't care, but Vincent said they're not listening.

[dave_boo]

I AM THINKING OF BUYING A NEW CBR150R.

Well that was fast. About 17 hours later, I rode out on a new, black/black/black new CBR150R. Yipee!

64,500 baht, less a trade-in at the dealer close enough to my initial asking price of 19,000

Rode it to the petrol station first, and it took a whopping nine liters of ethanol. Yes, it clearly states on the decal on the tank that you can put 91 octane 10% ethanol, so I did. Besides, at a four or five baht per liter discount from 91 benzene, why not? I know, the performance is less, but I should go slowly during the break-in period.

Later, I baptized or christened it in the rain. Billy Joel sang, "I even rode my motorcycle in the rain. You may be right, I may be crazy, but it may just be a lunatic you're looking for."

It is sooo black. The fork tubes, the paint job, the rear passenger grip, the frame, the center of the front rotor are all black, where on the 2003 models it was silver or aluminum. I want to call it a Black Phantom, but that sounds chopperish. Maybe Black Shadow, if Vincent doesn't care, but Vincent said they're not listening.

Congratulations, and thanks for sticking with the CBR 150R. We need to make sure that the manufacturers don't think that it is a valid market segment. **edit** Interesting about the Gasahol being allowed now. I suppose it wouldn't have actually been a problem with the old carb/seals before, but hey whatever. After break in, give us a milage report please.

Also, a can of flat black paint, a set of tools to take off the rear sets and pillion pegs and you'll be ALL blacked out (I've actually thought about doing that myself).

I do have a question though; is the key cover any different than what is currently offered on Honda Waves?

Edited May 16, 2008 by dave_boo

[PeaceBlondie]

For the last year or two, CBR150 has had the same locking system as the Phantom 200. We don't do no stinkin' waves at our house, except for good-byes. I do not like it, because you have to insert the funky end of the key into the shallow hole in just the right fashion and angle, and it's not sexy. Maybe that's just me.

I wanted to wait for the naked 250 Honda sportbike, but I feared that, like the Ninja 250RRR and the Boxer 250-no R and the Yamaha 150 sportbike, we might have to wait until the end of the Mayan long count calendar.

We figure this should last another 50K km before it needs replacing. It still came out to depreciation of less than one baht per km. Maybe 84 satang per km.

[Singha Gold]

USA price a hair over 280k with seat cowl and fly screen extras included.

Ooo available in Thailand too.. I popped into the BMW garage today to have a look. Was very surprised to see they had the full range of BMW motorbikes in the showroom. Very tempted by the G650 XCountry - a much nicer looking machine in person, than in all the photographs. I certainly prefer it to the Yamaha FZ6, which I think at this stage (Short of a Harley) is my only other option.

A.

[dave_boo]

For the last year or two, CBR150 has had the same locking system as the Phantom 200. We don't do no stinkin' waves at our house, except for good-byes. I do not like it, because you have to insert the funky end of the key into the shallow hole in just the right fashion and angle, and it's not sexy. Maybe that's just me.

Ok, than it's like my '06 model. Have the same 'feature'.

I wanted to wait for the naked 250 Honda sportbike, but I feared that, like the Ninja 250RRR and the Boxer 250-no R and the Yamaha 150 sportbike, we might have to wait until the end of the Mayan long count calendar.

Supposedly it ends/resets on 21 December 2012...that's not that far out!

We figure this should last another 50K km before it needs replacing. It still came out to depreciation of less than one baht per km. Maybe 84 satang per km.

[LivinLOS]

At a difference of double the price I would find it hard not to visa run the bike and run it on overseas plates..

At a 100k or so ok I will take the local option.. but double ???

[Singha Gold]

At a difference of double the price I would find it hard not to visa run the bike and run it on overseas plates..

At a 100k or so ok I will take the local option.. but double ???

With overseas plates doesn't the bike need to do a 'Visa Run' every 6 months?

And the same as every other luxury good for sale here now - stupidly overpriced <sigh>

Edited May 16, 2008 by Singha Gold

[LivinLOS]

Yes it does.. But when you look at the cost on some of the bigger bikes (over a mil for a hyper motard) v going on holiday, I would take the holidays..

Also it gives you a legal easy time in country to try to sort a legal plate, without any pressure or worry.. And you havent paid a cent import duty yet. Once you did sort a 100% legal book.. Ride out on the imported plate.. Change to the new Thai reg in the (huge) no mans land duty free at sadao and ride back in.. Job done all without that pesky import duty hassle.

Go have a scout on ebay.. Bike shipping is not so cheap and the prices of nice bikes is enough to make you weep.

Of course it depends where you are in the country, the nearer you are to a land border the easier the above is.

[dave_boo]

I'm not sure if the CB 600 has anti-lock brakes (it looks like it in the picture), but it is a pretty sweet looking bike. Wonder what the price is being projected at? Considering that in the States the CBR 600RR has creeped up to the $10 000 mark, I'm hoping that the CB 600 isn't going to be in the 480 000 Baht range (although that is solely based on the assumption that it is 80% of the State's costs doubled).

[oMega69]

i just read other thread that there will be no 2009 CBR 150 R . . so they are cancel this model then. . . And for sure ther will not be any FI version.

Hopefully there is coming some new options then. . .

[LivinLOS]

Well an FZ6 is 447k list here.. And is also a stunning looking bike (I prefer it without the mini fairing) too...

Its also a hassle that test rides, even getting to sit on one and feel the layout and size is soo difficult.

I also question the need for that much speed on Thai roads, tho I am in Phuket which is very traffic dense, some much better roads up north. I also really like the looks of the sport / tourers like the Versys etc.. Very good reviews and I cant help thinking it would be more suited to Thai roads.

[Singha Gold]

Well an FZ6 is 447k list here.. And is also a stunning looking bike (I prefer it without the mini fairing) too...

Its also a hassle that test rides, even getting to sit on one and feel the layout and size is soo difficult.

I also question the need for that much speed on Thai roads, tho I am in Phuket which is very traffic dense, some much better roads up north. I also really like the looks of the sport / tourers like the Versys etc.. Very good reviews and I cant help thinking it would be more suited to Thai roads.

You have me intrigued now. So... Where would be your country of choice for an across the border bike purchase? Malaysia seems to have the same Honda shortage as we do.

[LivinLOS]

Stateside is low MSRPs on most stuff new.. And second hand stuff in the states seems to be almost disposed off..

Ship it to KL.. ride up..

I would personally use UK as I have people there who would put it in my name and assist. Would be nice to have it arrive legally already titled in your name.

[dave_boo]

i just read other thread that there will be no 2009 CBR 150 R . . so they are cancel this model then. . . And for sure ther will not be any FI version.

Hopefully there is coming some new options then. . .

That predicition was by only a certain member who didn't see any at the Bangkok Show, read somewhere that Honda was attempting to have only a "green" lineup, and that people were have problems adapting the Wave-i's FI to it. I've called him out on several other things that they have posted, and am generally leery of what he has to say due to that.

[dave_boo]

Well an FZ6 is 447k list here.. And is also a stunning looking bike (I prefer it without the mini fairing) too...

Its also a hassle that test rides, even getting to sit on one and feel the layout and size is soo difficult.

I also question the need for that much speed on Thai roads, tho I am in Phuket which is very traffic dense, some much better roads up north. I also really like the looks of the sport / tourers like the Versys etc.. Very good reviews and I cant help thinking it would be more suited to Thai roads.

Great part about living up north--the open roads! Of course the downside is that not only do we have the same hazards you have in Phuket (soi dogs, etc.), but also buffalo meandering out on the road or being driven to/from pastureland.

I don't want an ungodly amount of power, but I do want to crusie at 120 and still be able to open her up now and again; my CBR 150 doesn't respond when I'm cruising at that speed that well.

[Singha Gold]

Well an FZ6 is 447k list here.. And is also a stunning looking bike (I prefer it without the mini fairing) too...

Its also a hassle that test rides, even getting to sit on one and feel the layout and size is soo difficult.

I also question the need for that much speed on Thai roads, tho I am in Phuket which is very traffic dense, some much better roads up north. I also really like the looks of the sport / tourers like the Versys etc.. Very good reviews and I cant help thinking it would be more suited to Thai roads.

Great part about living up north--the open roads! Of course the downside is that not only do we have the same hazards you have in Phuket (soi dogs, etc.), but also buffalo meandering out on the road or being driven to/from pastureland.

I don't want an ungodly amount of power, but I do want to crusie at 120 and still be able to open her up now and again; my CBR 150 doesn't respond when I'm cruising at that speed that well.

Don't worry, we still get the Buffalo here too... One area I can think of right away is straight on from the Caltec station at the bottom of Patong hill. They seem to forever be wondering from one side of the road to the other. At least you don't get Kamikaze tourists throwing themselves onto the 'Pedestrian Crossings', thinking the same rules apply here as back home lol.

[dave_boo]

Well an FZ6 is 447k list here.. And is also a stunning looking bike (I prefer it without the mini fairing) too...

Its also a hassle that test rides, even getting to sit on one and feel the layout and size is soo difficult.

I also question the need for that much speed on Thai roads, tho I am in Phuket which is very traffic dense, some much better roads up north. I also really like the looks of the sport / tourers like the Versys etc.. Very good reviews and I cant help thinking it would be more suited to Thai roads.

Great part about living up north--the open roads! Of course the downside is that not only do we have the same hazards you have in Phuket (soi dogs, etc.), but also buffalo meandering out on the road or being driven to/from pastureland.

I don't want an ungodly amount of power, but I do want to crusie at 120 and still be able to open her up now and again; my CBR 150 doesn't respond when I'm cruising at that speed that well.

Don't worry, we still get the Buffalo here too... One area I can think of right away is straight on from the Caltec station at the bottom of Patong hill. They seem to forever be wondering from one side of the road to the other. At least you don't get Kamikaze tourists throwing themselves onto the 'Pedestrian Crossings', thinking the same rules apply here as back home lol.

What is this 'Pedestrian Crossings' you speak of? I have yet to see them in Nakhon Sawan. Are they a like those duck galleries at the fair where you try to get as many as possible?

[Crow Boy]

I believe that the esteemed Peace Blondie has purchased a brand new CBR150 to replace his old one.

congrats

CB

[PeaceBlondie]

I believe that the esteemed Peace Blondie has purchased a brand new CBR150 to replace his old one.

congrats

CB

He is not so esteemed, but thanks Crow Boy. Post #363, the Black Night. You and T Dog and others will have to keep those 2003 models rolling. And thanks to Crow Boy for starting one of the longest and most popular general-interest threads on ThaiVisa that has gone on and on.

It is strange to look down at a set of clocks (tach and speedo) with yellow faces, and an odometer reading that starts out 000--. New is so clean and unscratched! And while I had never before jumped from owning one bike and a nearly identical model, I had to make no adjustments at all in my riding habits. Other than staying below 8000 rpm for a whilst.

[wjmark]

It is strange to look down at a set of clocks (tach and speedo) with yellow faces, and an odometer reading that starts out 000--. New is so clean and unscratched! And while I had never before jumped from owning one bike and a nearly identical model, I had to make no adjustments at all in my riding habits. Other than staying below 8000 rpm for a whilst.

To break in my new CBR150 I followed this website:

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/NewBike.html

For break in - lots of speeding up and slowing down. Taking it close to red-line within only 50 km, and using engine-breaking to slow down all the way.

I changed my oil at 40 km, 400km, and 1100km - riding it hard all the time - and always trying to cover the entire rpm range - right up to red-line. And I looked at the old oil for sparkles (metal bits), and saw nothing but beautiful clean oil - seemed a shame to even change it!!!!

I have almost 6,000k on it, and it runs like a dream (not a Dream, but a dream!). I get a solid 40km/litre and I only use 95 petrol. It also feels very peppy and strong.

Next week I will spend 9-10,000 baht on exhaust, air filter, cdi, ignition wire, new spark plug, and carb jetting. Should add 4-5 hp.

In Canada they have the CBR125, and I have been chatting on their forum. Identical bike, but only 125 cc, sohc - about 150,000bt after taxes and dealer prep!!! And it sounds like much less fun than our 150. Not really useful on the highway, while ours is certainly ok on fast highways.

p.s. - black is great - I took almost all the decals off, and am going to paint the rear foot peg brackets and my new exhaust flat black

[dave_boo]

I followed the exact opposite of what wjmark is recommending(i.e. PeaceBlondie's method of babying it), and am at just over 10 000 Km. My bike still starts at the first little blip of the ignition, and am still getting the same milage as wjmark. After that agonisingly long break in period, I've rode it like I've stolen it since.

I think that at one time machining tolerances were so loose for general motor manufacturing that the whole rev through out the RPM range was valid. Metallurgy has advanced quite a bit from that point also. Basically, I believe that break in periods simply aren't necessary any more, as attested to wjmark's post where it said "And I looked at the old oil for sparkles (metal bits), and saw nothing but beautiful clean oil" I didn't notice any in mine either when I changed it at 100Km, so I really doubt that we're 'honing' the bores on engines any more.

[wjmark]

I followed the exact opposite of what wjmark is recommending(i.e. PeaceBlondie's method of babying it), and am at just over 10 000 Km. My bike still starts at the first little blip of the ignition, and am still getting the same milage as wjmark. After that agonisingly long break in period, I've rode it like I've stolen it since.

I think that at one time machining tolerances were so loose for general motor manufacturing that the whole rev through out the RPM range was valid. Metallurgy has advanced quite a bit from that point also. Basically, I believe that break in periods simply aren't necessary any more, as attested to wjmark's post where it said "And I looked at the old oil for sparkles (metal bits), and saw nothing but beautiful clean oil" I didn't notice any in mine either when I changed it at 100Km, so I really doubt that we're 'honing' the bores on engines any more.

Agreed about the minimal break-in required! (So did I have more fun in my first 1,000km than you?)

It's too late now, but it would have been fun for PeaceBlondie to pick up his brand new .2km CBR at the shop, and red-line it out of the parking lot with tire smoke everywhere!

And he could have said, "It's ok. I know what I am doing. I've driven these bikes before!!!"

[PeaceBlondie]

Okay, a confession: the 2003 model I had from new was never babied, and after 54,200 km was still hitting indicated 140 kph. I do not baby new motorcycles. This is my seventh new one, and I will not change the oil until about 1000 km. My boyfriend who is old school thinks you should stay below 80 kph (forever!) but I had it to 125 today. I said, how would anybody else know their rpm since they have no tach? Besides, bigger bikes have redlines near 16,000 and the CBR150R has a 11,500 redline. When I had my stroke, boyfriend drove me to the hospital at 80 kph....on a chopper 200.

[Marvo]

Hi guys. Well, would you Adam and Eve it, I've only gone and done it!

I needed to get a bike 'cause the "Mrs" was begining to moan a little about her Wave 100 being "borrowed" a little to often. Apparently my priority, of needing a steed to get me to the golf course, over her needing to get to work every day needed reconciling.

I was all set to just go out and pick up a 2nd hand Wave 125 and be happy but GF and people here in Thailand were telling me "2nd hand no good!" (of course). So, maybe a NEW Wave I thought. I know what I'll do, I thought, go have a good look at the bike section on TV. All the great guys 'n' gals there will surely steer me in the right direction...

And the rest is history, as they say.

A brand spanking new CBR150 in red and black. I love the black one too but figured anything that could get me seen a little better in the twighlight on the way back from the golf course couldn't be a bad thing (coupled with the "boss" telling me I should have a red one!).

Decided to go the "BREAK" it in route, leaving the showroom behind in a clud of dust

Just changed the oil after 80 Km (can't do any harm for 90 Baht). I pulled in asking for an oil AND filter change but got "educated" to the fact that the CBR150 doen't in fact have an oil filter! (must ask Bobbin if he can stand me a copy of the manual in English so as not to embarrass myself too much further) .

Anyway, so far so good. Having a great time with the new sitting position, feeling like I'm in the middle of a "press-up". I've been promising myself to get down the gym for some time, now I just need to go for a spin on the bike to get a workout .

Next thing is a trip down to the sofa shop for cushion that will fit on the CBR seat .

Nice to find that I can fit the new (red and black, of course) wind cheater AND the old rain cape under the seat.

Only locked up the rear once so far with the brain still in "Wave" mode, forgetting to go "up" for third gear and without thinking, going back gown to first at about 30 km/hr .

I AM THINKING OF BUYING A NEW CBR150R.

Well that was fast. About 17 hours later, I rode out on a new, black/black/black new CBR150R. Yipee!

64,500 baht, less a trade-in at the dealer close enough to my initial asking price of 19,000

Hi PB, wondered how long you'd be able to hold out after you decided to sell the old rocket. Well done.

Noticed you picked up the new shiney black one on Friday, same day as me! What time did you roll it out of the showroom out of interest?

Picked mine up in Hua Hin for 63,690 Baht inc reg & gov't insrance (I didn't bother to haggle as the price seemed good and so was the service). (Free jacket and "run-around-town" lid).

Well, that's my story so far. I look forward to reading all you "seasoned" CBR ownwer's continuing stories and this "newbie" will post back with any more noteworthy adventures I have on my new pride and joy - it looks like you're stuck with me I'm afraid.

[dave_boo]

Marvo, welcome to the club. Perhaps it would be a good idea to stick some 3m style reflective tape on the back of your golf bag-not stylish but probably much safer than not having it when you're returning from the course. I actually have the opposite problem you do; my wife's Wave-i gets the abuse because I'm shifting it wrong. You can also slide forward on the seat, probably crushing your family jewels in the process , but get a much more relaxed setting than the boy racer mode. I've also thought about getting a new cushion made; find an upholstery show and perhaps get some nice thick leather stitched up with Honda's Wing emblem.

PM me an email address and I will send you an english version of the manual.

[PeaceBlondie]

Welcome to the club, marvo. I rolled out about 2pm, grinning fiendishly. I am going to look for reflective thingies to put around the back and sides to improve visibility. Being a 2008 model, the headlight stays on when running, and you choose between high and low beams (but I always ran with the lights on, here and in Texas).

Glad to see you saw the light. I sat on the Sonic 125 which was quite sporty, but it has that funky upside-down shifter, no tach, no big tank, etc.

[Singha Gold]

Bah! My thread has been taken over by the Honda hairdryer crew... lol

[Marvo]

Welcome to the club, marvo. I rolled out about 2pm, grinning fiendishly. I am going to look for reflective thingies to put around the back and sides to improve visibility. Being a 2008 model, the headlight stays on when running, and you choose between high and low beams (but I always ran with the lights on, here and in Texas).

Glad to see you saw the light. I sat on the Sonic 125 which was quite sporty, but it has that funky upside-down shifter, no tach, no big tank, etc.

Ahhhhhh, beat you to it PB, rolled out at 1:00pm - and promptly drove it 1km as I had to meet the GF for lunch . At least, eating out here on the street in Thailand you get to sit next to the love of your life . Now let me remember, what did we talk about?