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[limbat]

I am game if there an outing, but hv to check the date first horr...

[love_ivy]

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[noti_8_boi]

Originally posted by Axxis@Aug 18 2005, 09:15 AM

I certainly wouldn't call myself an expert by any means but I have been riding for a while and the CBR150 took my interest as a daily rider. I had originally seen it in Thailand and after looking at the specs I advised a friend who was about to get his license that it would make a good 1st bike. At the time I was riding a sonic and after seeing a 2nd hand one for sale I went to take a look/see test ride just for fun and ended up buying it. =p

 

I think the specs, weight, engine design, ergonomics etc make it an almost perfect daily rider for a place like Singapore. And having owned the following list of bikes and ridden many more I feel that I am reasonably qualified to say that. I loved the sonic but the extra fuel and engine capacity and the DOHC engine design make this a much sweeter ride.

 

My previous rides:

Yamaha Virago 250cc (Aust)

Yamaha FZR600 (old old one, Aust)

Kawasaki ZXR400 (Singapore)

Suzuki SV650 (2000 model)

Honda CBR600F3 (1998 model)

Honda XR600 (1997 model, Motard wheels)

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003 model)

Honda Sonic (owned 2)

Aprilia RS125 (Y2k model)

KTM EXC 200 (Y2k model)

Honda CBR150R

(I think that's all =p)

 

Anyway, for me I take joy in owning a bike for a while, trying it out and moving on. Sure I regret selling some (esp my CBR600F3) but it's all a learning experience and much more fun than wasting my money on cars.

 

=)

when i get my 2a i was planning to upgrade..i hav frens riding nsr pgm4, s4 vtec2, cbr400 L model.. hope u can help me on the pros n cons of some of the bikes.. the unknown kawasaki zx4r..u rode it ride..

 

zx4r --> fuel consumption,handling,price,maintenance and more.. pls help me..

 

cbr600f3 --> i like the cbr600..the cbr150 has about the same outlook as the cbr600..but the r so mane models..dunno which one gd or bad.. there is the rr,f3,f4,f4i.. i dunno correct me if im wrong..is the bike worth it compared to r6 or the zx6r..

 

lets say im upgrading ---> gsx400, cbr400, zx4r, rvf400, pgm4, rs250

which one would u recommend?? in terms of machine price n cheapest maintenance n parts price n availability.. i noe tat parts availabitity the cbr400 n rvf400 is easy to get..am i rite??

 

:help: thans alot..

[noti_8_boi]

Originally posted by Jilleen@Aug 19 2005, 04:43 PM

Dear CBR riders,

AnyOne would like to organise a outing trip?

outing..ok..juz tell me venue n date n time.. btw about the manual ting sory i havent contacted u yet..been bz lately..

[noti_8_boi]

Originally posted by paiseh@Aug 18 2005, 08:07 PM

Pls do not worry. this bike is one good reliable bike that wont give up on you.

 

u can do 130km/hr on msia high way/expressway. its comfortable.

 

in fact, i have been traveling on 120km/hr in msia only on other bikes.

 

dun let the speed pull u away from msia.

 

your fren told u not to bring her in is because he/she simply thinks that the speed is slow.

 

while some will tell u that the sudden wind blowing from certain direction will blow u away. well, tat isnt true, it might swerve u a little but definately wont blow u away

 

u forgot one thing..u can squeeze even in between 2 lorries..i did dat n my gf who was my pillion hug me till i cant breathe properly..

hahah..but lost some of my guts after my accident..so currently regaining my confidence n guts..

[paiseh]

Originally posted by noti_8_boi@Aug 20 2005, 01:39 AM

u forgot one thing..u can squeeze even in between 2 lorries..i did dat n my gf who was my pillion hug me till i cant breathe properly..

hahah..but lost some of my guts after my accident..so currently regaining my confidence n guts..

pls dun do that again. esp with ur gf.

[paiseh]

Originally posted by noti_8_boi@Aug 20 2005, 01:31 AM

when i get my 2a i was planning to upgrade..i hav frens riding nsr pgm4, s4 vtec2, cbr400 L model.. hope u can help me on the pros n cons of some of the bikes.. the unknown kawasaki zx4r..u rode it ride..

 

zx4r --> fuel consumption,handling,price,maintenance and more.. pls help me..

 

cbr600f3 --> i like the cbr600..the cbr150 has about the same outlook as the cbr600..but the r so mane models..dunno which one gd or bad.. there is the rr,f3,f4,f4i.. i dunno correct me if im wrong..is the bike worth it compared to r6 or the zx6r..

 

lets say im upgrading ---> gsx400, cbr400, zx4r, rvf400, pgm4, rs250

which one would u recommend?? in terms of machine price n cheapest maintenance n parts price n availability.. i noe tat parts availabitity the cbr400 n rvf400 is easy to get..am i rite??

 

:help: thans alot..

get gsx400. i explain to u y during our first meeting

[noti_8_boi]

Originally posted by paiseh@Aug 20 2005, 10:58 AM

get gsx400. i explain to u y during our first meeting

ok..sure..this i gotta hear..coz always been getting bad reviews about gsx400.. but hav been getting praises only from the honda bikes namely the s4,rvf400 n the cbr400..

[paiseh]

Originally posted by noti_8_boi@Aug 20 2005, 01:22 PM

ok..sure..this i gotta hear..coz always been getting bad reviews about gsx400.. but hav been getting praises only from the honda bikes namely the s4,rvf400 n the cbr400..

lol, trust me, GSX is worth the money

 

i will explain to u soon.

[NightPhantom]

Originally posted by paiseh@Aug 20 2005, 04:30 PM

lol, trust me, GSX is worth the money

 

i will explain to u soon.

eh say here leh.. i also want to noe y u review e suzuki as so good...

[love_ivy]

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[paiseh]

Originally posted by NightPhantom@Aug 20 2005, 04:57 PM

eh say here leh.. i also want to noe y u review e suzuki as so good...

Y so interested to know? i cant explain it totally in here.

 

when i find the time i will explain

[limbat]

Originally posted by love_ivy@Aug 20 2005, 11:04 PM

today i get a news from Boon siew honda motoshop

 

CBR150R stop production

 

now in Thailand produce CBR125 olny

Thks for the infor !! but will it affect us ?? Hmmmmmmm, I think not as parts will still be made in Thailand.. I also like your helmet....sooo cute ....

[paiseh]

take care all riders.. these few days keep raining

[NightPhantom]

Originally posted by paiseh@Aug 20 2005, 11:35 PM

Y so interested to know? i cant explain it totally in here.

 

when i find the time i will explain

coz i want to noe more abt bikes? hmmz.. ya.. nowadays rain alot... take bus safer...

[Axxis]

Saw a Honda Sonic at the cub races on Sat with a CBR150 head fitted to the engine. AWESOME!

[Axxis]

[Axxis]

Originally posted by noti_8_boi@Aug 20 2005, 01:31 AM

when i get my 2a i was planning to upgrade..i hav frens riding nsr pgm4, s4 vtec2, cbr400 L model.. hope u can help me on the pros n cons of some of the bikes.. the unknown kawasaki zx4r..u rode it ride..

 

zx4r --> fuel consumption,handling,price,maintenance and more.. pls help me..

 

cbr600f3 --> i like the cbr600..the cbr150 has about the same outlook as the cbr600..but the r so mane models..dunno which one gd or bad.. there is the rr,f3,f4,f4i.. i dunno correct me if im wrong..is the bike worth it compared to r6 or the zx6r..

 

lets say im upgrading ---> gsx400, cbr400, zx4r, rvf400, pgm4, rs250

which one would u recommend?? in terms of machine price n cheapest maintenance n parts price n availability.. i noe tat parts availabitity the cbr400 n rvf400 is easy to get..am i rite??

 

:help: thans alot..

If you can I would advise waiting an extra year, saving as much as possible and going straight to the CBR600. Most of the 400's are outdated and overpriced as the don't really make them any more. This is Singapore fault for not upgrading the class system.

 

in my opinion it should be something like...

2b > 250cc (with power to weight restriction)

2a > 650cc

2 above 650cc...

or maybe throw in a 6-12 months probationary period for 125cc

 

If you want a CBR600 for pure track then the 600RR is the bike to buy. If you want something a little more compromising and good for all things then the F4 or f4i is the bike to get. This is a great bike on the road or track and is comfortable enough for touring. The f3 and below are a bit dated now. I sold my CBR600F3 for about 4k last year. I've seen some f4's (non-EFI) going for around 6k and F4i's from 8k up. 600RR's seem to be above 12k still.

 

The ZXR400 is great but you need to find a source for parts outside of Singapore. This is only because Evershine (local Kawa importers) are Muthafarkers! The only good thing is you ccn get the bike pretty cheap in sg because it's not very popular. Great little track bike and lots of mod parts avail from Japan. I know a guy who owns two and races in the 400cc class in Malaysia at Pg/Sepang etc.

 

RS250> Aprilia have stopped making parts. these bikes have LOADS of power and require skill to control but they handle like a dream. Power to weight is almost equivalent to a 600. Old ones are CHEAp now but they could cost you a fortune in repairs. Better not to risk it in my opinion. My RS125 has cost me too much already. The only thing I can say is it corners like a dream though and instills ALOT of confidence. Great brakes also for a 125.

 

CBR400/RVF400/NSRPGM4 Way overpriced in Singapore for their age in my opinion. Again due to the stupid class system and the fact that most bikes have stoppped making 400's and 250 2 strokes (250 commuter bikes still common)

 

GXR400... Good cheap bike but a bit on the old side and hard to find a good model. Pay $1000 or less and keep another 1k or more for replacing worn bits and this bike could serve you well and still run sub 2min times at PG with a little practise. Best value for money 2a bike. Kinda looking out for one myself.

 

The other 600 to consider is an R6. Awesome bike but still holding their value well in Singapore. Cheapest I've seen 2nd hand is about 8k for a y2k model.

 

Hope this helps a little,

Cheers,

Chris

[Gimmie]

Hi Love_ivy,

Wish you all the best on your today therory test ....if not you can't join us for the outing buffet lunch...hahaaaa

[Gimmie]

Originally posted by limbat@Aug 19 2005, 08:20 PM

I am game if there an outing, but hv to check the date first horr...

Well, I come out the date Sep-28 Sunday, is this date fine with you all guys?