CBR 500

[bramds]

just did my 1000 KM check today (got my bike 10 days ago)

they said Valve Check only at 24,000 KM now.

btw. I saw a few CBF650 tri-color inside the shop getting ready for pick-up... I wonder who are they luck ones

Talked the other day to a friend of a friend who works at the honda factory, he told me they can make up to 200 CB650F per day, but only a few are for thai market... and they have over 1200 bookings for CB650 !!! holy sh1t.

I thought they would only be ready at the end of March.

Isn't there one forum member who will have the first in the world?

yes, delivery will be at that time, end of March.

and does it bother you if i get one of the first bikes?

Doesn't bother me at all. Just the fact that brfsa2 writes they are getting ready for pick up already.

That's not end of March, it is still January.

[biker Bob]

^

I m getting a red cbr650f.

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The fast colour 55555

[H1w4yR1da]

^

I m getting a red cbr650f.

Not interested in The CBR1000 rr?

[ll2]

^

I m getting a red cbr650f.

Not interested in The CBR1000 rr?

Love to but too much for my needs also not convinced on derestriction process for it.

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[ll2]

just did my 1000 KM check today (got my bike 10 days ago)

they said Valve Check only at 24,000 KM now.

btw. I saw a few CBF650 tri-color inside the shop getting ready for pick-up... I wonder who are they luck ones

Talked the other day to a friend of a friend who works at the honda factory, he told me they can make up to 200 CB650F per day, but only a few are for thai market... and they have over 1200 bookings for CB650 !!! holy sh1t.

I thought they would only be ready at the end of March.

Isn't there one forum member who will have the first in the world?

yes, delivery will be at that time, end of March.

and does it bother you if i get one of the first bikes?

Doesn't bother me at all. Just the fact that brfsa2 writes they are getting ready for pick up already.

That's not end of March, it is still January.

Dont think so. God knows why they were preparing it for. Maybe test ride?

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[H1w4yR1da]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

[ll2]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

i am a one bike guy and i need flexibility in my life. i need to commute, tour and have track days. cbr650f is offering all these with less compromise than a cbr1000rr with less pain and petrol and for half the price. and as i stated, not convinced on derestriction of cbr1000rr too.

[H1w4yR1da]

We'll soon change your mind, 55!

BTW when you picking it up?

[ll2]

We'll soon change your mind, 55!

BTW when you picking it up?

i had a cbr600rr before not a liter bike but i know what a supersport is.

it does not work for me in bangkok.

i ll get it at the end of march.

it ll be nice!

[taninthai]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

but ll2 can keep up with litre bikes on his 500,so he may be even quicker than litre bikes on his 650......555

PS. Only joking with you LL

[H1w4yR1da]

Actually he is a very good rider. Roll on the 650!

[yankee99]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

i am a one bike guy and i need flexibility in my life. i need to commute, tour and have track days. cbr650f is offering all these with less compromise than a cbr1000rr with less pain and petrol and for half the price. and as i stated, not convinced on derestriction of cbr1000rr too.

De-restriction is not a major ordeal.

[ll2]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

but ll2 can keep up with litre bikes on his 500,so he may be even quicker than litre bikes on his 650......555

PS. Only joking with you LL

you bet Tanin! once i reach 180 kph, i can keep up with any bike

honda cbr650f is enough for all my needs here in Thailand as one bike - and a honda wave!

dont want more weight in my life like a 650 k thb cbr1000r.

[ll2]

Actually he is a very good rider. Roll on the 650!

we are all good riders!

[ll2]

too much

That's what I thought before I started riding with guys on litre in-line 4's.

i am a one bike guy and i need flexibility in my life. i need to commute, tour and have track days. cbr650f is offering all these with less compromise than a cbr1000rr with less pain and petrol and for half the price. and as i stated, not convinced on derestriction of cbr1000rr too.

De-restriction is not a major ordeal.

i am sure, it can be resolved but you are experienced on working on your bikes but for me i dont have much xp plus i dont have time.

besides, shelling out another 60 k thb for this on top plus lots of hassle and you know Thai mechanics.

Honda bigwing do not modify bikes so they do nothing about it but while selling the bikes, they swear it is easy to derestrict which is strange for me.

[H1w4yR1da]

Maybe because if warranty concerns.

[RubberSideDown]

Last week Red Baron had a new 2012 full-power US-spec CBR-1000RR on their FB page for 658K- no derestriction necessary, and a really good deal.

[ll2]

Last week Red Baron had a new 2012 full-power US-spec CBR-1000RR on their FB page for 658K- no derestriction necessary, and a really good deal.

good price. now new cbr1000rr price is 830 k thb

half the price of a bmw hp4!

[mania]

Last week Red Baron had a new 2012 full-power US-spec CBR-1000RR on their FB page for 658K- no derestriction necessary, and a really good deal.

good price. now new cbr1000rr price is 830 k thb

half the price of a bmw hp4!

& @ 830k about double the US retail of a new CBR1000RR

we have become Thai-a-fied for prices

PS: I thought the CBR1000RR was like 635k new now?

Was that just a special price from the motor show?

Edited January 29, 2014 by mania

[ll2]

Last week Red Baron had a new 2012 full-power US-spec CBR-1000RR on their FB page for 658K- no derestriction necessary, and a really good deal.

good price. now new cbr1000rr price is 830 k thb

half the price of a bmw hp4!

& @ 830k about double the US retail of a new CBR1000RR

we have become Thai-a-fied for prices

PS: I thought the CBR1000RR was like 635k new now?

Was that just a special price from the motor show?

taxes and death mania. but here they come together as killer tax!

yep, they were clearing the show bikes and old stock. actually it was a very good deal.

[mania]

Honda recalls CB500 motorcycles over oil leak

• — 15 Feb, 2014

The recall notice says that due to “an incorrect procedure during manufacture” of the rocker arm shaft sealing bolt, it may come loose

causing oil to leak from the CB500’s engine. “If the oil leak is undetected or unrepaired, loss of engine oil could cause engine failure or seizure,” the recall notice says.

Owners of all Thai-made CB500 models are being asked to contact their Honda dealer to

arrange for a bike inspection and the bolt replaced “as soon as possible”

.

This was Australia but states "all Thai made"

Have Thailand owners been told to check?

Edited February 15, 2014 by mania

[Wong!]

Have Thailand owners been told to check?

No. It's Australia only. It's not an official Honda recall.

Probably due to them being upside-down.

* edit: I should add that this is a know issue among the CB500 community and all owners should check the rocker arm bolts to see if they are still tight.

Edited February 15, 2014 by Wong!

[CBR250]

Which ones are the rocker arm bolts? Easy access?

[ll2]

^

This nut one on the left of the engine. Just check it out but if it was fine until some thousand kms, i think no probs still just check and make it tighter.

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[mania]

Deleted post as I was confused

Edited February 16, 2014 by mania

[cgphuket]

No it's not my first experience, I guess it's just easier to pump away rather than look at the gauge, bless them!!

Maybe because over inflated tires wear out twice (if not more) as fast? Requiring purchase of new tires more often. But then, I doubt thats the reason.....

[bramds]

no oil loss after 20K kms.

[H1w4yR1da]

we have become Thai-a-fied for prices

Too true! I remember back in 2008, I bought a Ducati Superbike from Thonglor. A little later, I accidentally found my way on to a Ducati UK website. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the prices.

[Lucky33]

I just picked up my CB500F two days ago and I couldn't be happier with it. Perfect for commuting and short trips touring. I also opted for the hard panniers which are easily removable and don't look that bad. I think that it is just about the perfect ride for around town.

[yankee99]

I just picked up my CB500F two days ago and I couldn't be happier with it. Perfect for commuting and short trips touring. I also opted for the hard panniers which are easily removable and don't look that bad. I think that it is just about the perfect ride for around town.

Where is the ducati?