submaniac Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 So I was thinking, the CBR150 is such an awesome bike, but on the looks of it didn't match up to the awesome power of its 7hp, 3ft/lb torque engine. So I went down to Chatachuk and bought me one of those body kits. It started off originally like this: Of course I had to remove the old fairings: I finally finished by putting the body kit on. There was alot of space between the CBR150 body and the new body kit, so I had to fabricate some parts by carving them from soap. In all, it turned out pretty good: Some more pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDAS Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engrin Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I think it looks good. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Strangely enuf the performance seems to have picked up somewhat too, right? Can you come fit one of them kits to my bike, PLEASE. (Hansum man) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nio Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 What happened to the front fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 What happened to the front fender? Waiting for brackets from Honda. Riding around on it as is. Strangely enuf the performance seems to have picked up somewhat too, right? Can you come fit one of them kits to my bike, PLEASE. (Hansum man) Anything for you, neverdie. I am a sucker for flattery. I must say that the body kit makes the bike feel more powerful. It feels like I'm getting at least 8 hp now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 LMAO! (Kinda like all the folks that put Lexus badges on their Toyotas ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 555 At first I was like, "that is nice". Had to look at the pic 3 times before I figured it out. The Prius hybrid carpool lane sticker had me thinking too. "Is he in California?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) 555 At first I was like, "that is nice". Had to look at the pic 3 times before I figured it out. The Prius hybrid carpool lane sticker had me thinking too. "Is he in California?" Ding. Ding. Ding. we have a winner. Please, no PM'S asking me where in Chatachuk that this particular body kit can be bought. Edited November 29, 2009 by submaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 That's the CBR you got as salvage, yeah? Good job cleaning it up! How does it run and handle? Ride On! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdream Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 It appears you changed the frame and engine too. The tires look a little big for a CBR 150 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzinged Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 What? Where'd the seat cowl go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) It appears you changed the frame and engine too. The tires look a little big for a CBR 150 ? Oh, yes. If your going to do a conversion, might as well go whole hog. Getting a bigger frame and bigger tires was kind of a hassle. In order to accommodate the rear tire I had to carve the entire swing arm out of soap. What? Where'd the seat cowl go?? Used it as the basis for the gas tank. I superglued the cowling to some soap, and carved down from there. That's the CBR you got as salvage, yeah? Good job cleaning it up! How does it run and handle? Ride On! T Ding. Ding. Ding. Another winner. If you are curious I documented the rebuild with photos on my facebook page. Here it is during the rebuild process: sub's facebook rebuild album These are the latest shots from this weekend (it was done a while ago but I just never bothered to take photos): Current photos of the bike How does it run and handle? Great. Like a new bike. When I first got the bike I checked the exhaust pipe and there was no carbon build up. Also the rear tire that is on the bike is the original one. Also, per the previous registration when I got the bike at auction, it looks like the owner did not register the bike from the end of 2007 until I bought it in 2008. Based on all these things, and the general condition of the bike, it looks like the bike did not have more than 3,000 miles on it before it went down. So it pretty much feels like a brand new bike. Edited November 29, 2009 by submaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Almost new project bikes for 30k.. We can but dream !! Looks like you have it well sorted.. I went the other way and fightered mine as I dont want the sport stance here but want to change the tail section to something more modern and aggressive similar to that still.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishenough Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... That's funny, but it's just that in America everything looks smaller. Look closer......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Strangely enuf the performance seems to have picked up somewhat too, right? Can you come fit one of them kits to my bike, PLEASE. (Hansum man) I bet it did! That engine doesn't look like it's carved from soap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppychugger Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... Mate - you don't have to be a motorbike anorak to see that its not an actual 150! nice job op Edited November 30, 2009 by choppychugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... The only thing funnier than the OP's original post, is this one Talk about some mothers do have em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... Mate - you don't have to be a motorbike anorak to see that its not an actual 150! nice job op And mate -you don't have to be a humour anorak to see I am joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Don't Brits wear anoraks and jumpers in cold weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ah, boys boys boys. Keep in mind we are all bikers here, and this post was supposed to be playful and in the spirit of jest. Relax. Submaniac loves you all. Go out, and have a good ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Body kit makes a CBR150 look like a liter bike? I don't think so. If anything it now looks smaller than an original CBR150. To me, that silly body makes those original tyres look bigger than they really are. It is all just a matter of perception and camera angle. Smoke and mirrors, some might say. I have seen photos of little 50cc choppers that make them look like they are Harleys... If you really want to work on a bike, why don't you just just restore a big bike instead of trying to make a 150 look like a 1000? c'mon ps - I wish I could find an exhaust like that for my 150... Mate - you don't have to be a motorbike anorak to see that its not an actual 150! nice job op And mate -you don't have to be a humour anorak to see I am joking! Huh? Now, Ive seen it all Perhaps you could point out to us what parts of your post were funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ah, boys boys boys. Keep in mind we are all bikers here, and this post was supposed to be playful and in the spirit of jest. Relax. Submaniac loves you all. Go out, and have a good ride!! Now look what you've done back to the ladies pin up boy poster forum >>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi sub, can you tell me what soap I need to carve myself a Hayabusa? Any colour would do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ah, boys boys boys. Keep in mind we are all bikers here, and this post was supposed to be playful and in the spirit of jest. Relax. Submaniac loves you all. Go out, and have a good ride!! Now look what you've done back to the ladies pin up boy poster forum >>>>>> Heading there myself. Hey! You said I was very hansum man!!! You can't take it back now! Hi sub, can you tell me what soap I need to carve myself a Hayabusa? Any colour would do! I prefer carving my motorcycle parts out of Lux soap. It bonds well with plastic and aluminum, and has such an ever sweet aroma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnTheRoad Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 This is Fantastic, how much is the total cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 very nice job! I may have been behind you the other day. It was raining and the bike ahead was blowing bubbles! The 150 repsol looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 hi Folks, this original thread was a joke. This is not a CBR150, it is an actual CBR1000RR that I have in the United States. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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