CBR150 make a good bucket?

[DELLORTO]

hae just recently i brought the banana bucket and i raced it mt wellington ect

its a good bike but its not realy fast enough to keep up with bikes on the straight......i learnt a few cornering tactics and had a great day.

ive got a rm85 i want to sell because i fell bucket bike racing is me :eek: and motorcross isnt as natural to me,

ive got about $4500 to spend on a bucket...{im not trying to be one of those guys who jsut buys the most expensive thing} i jsut want a bike which i can keep for a while and dont have to keep ungrading.
ive thought about modifying my bucket but realy its jsut not worth it.

i like the cbr150 is that a good bucket?? can it be raced as a bucket?

[fi5hy]

:spanking:yes yes and yes they are great

[all4A50s]

Why don't you save your money and buy a good runner, which usually cost $400 - $800.

[quallman1234]

Id save up and buy a 125GP bike for that.

4500$ on a bucket is far too much your never get any where near that back.

Plus i believe you need to learn to ride first, the Banana aint a bad bucket. Much better than some B-grade buckets.

Learn to ride :).

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Mt Eden motorcyles has a 94 rs125 Aprilla that you could probley get for 4 or just under and use the change to sleeve it down to a 100 that will make a good bucket somthing like the number 1 bike on the weekend.

[Buckets4Me]

if you are spending that sorta money make sure you do a bit more time on that
banana you where riding so well
there is more speed to be had out of it yet as you learn to hang off and ride it properly

also you will only mash that aprilla up same with the cb150
keep the banana till you get fast enough to leave the b grade like the first 5 did on saturday

next meeting I would expect you to be well up the frount
dont worry about not being able to pas me in a straight line
I'm to scared of breaking something in the corners (thats what hapens with an expensive bike and a few broken boans):msn-wink:

keep the banana till you can find something better I say
also try a few of the other bikes out (some of the cb125 twins)

[DELLORTO]

if you are spending that sorta money make sure you do a bit more time on that
banana you where riding so well
there is more speed to be had out of it yet as you learn to hang off and ride it properly

also you will only mash that aprilla up same with the cb150
keep the banana till you get fast enough to leave the b grade like the first 5 did on saturday

next meeting I would expect you to be well up the frount
dont worry about not being able to pas me in a straight line
I'm to scared of breaking something in the corners (thats what hapens with an expensive bike and a few broken boans):msn-wink:

keep the banana till you can find something better I say
also try a few of the other bikes out (some of the cb125 twins)


Thanks, ive ridden a cb12t on mt wellington and i didnt like it that much, i found the bananna faster for my riding style.

waiting until im betting is abit annoying because im faster than some people but i cant catch them because the bananna just isnt fast enough.

if i had a cbr150 ect it wouldnt be the bike slowing me down it would be the rider{me]
.

[MsKABC]

Now I don't want you to think I'm attacking you Dellorto, but does anyone else think that the idea of spending $4k on a bucket kind of goes against the spirit of what bucket racing is all about? I mean, what appeals to us (hubby and I) about bucket racing is that it can be done on a small budget and it's all about doing it yourself.

I guess it is just the nature of any competitive sport though eh? People want to win, so they will do what they can within the rules to do it, and spend whatever money they are comfortable spending.

[Skunk]

The fastest Buckets in Welly are under $1000 spent. It's the rider that's fast - not the bucket.

[HenryDorsetCase]

the other issue is that if you have more money than DIY skill, it makes sense to buy something.... some of us are realistic about our ability to race port stuff on the kitchen table using only a jewellers loupe and a microplane grater....

but you could get a crashed FXR150 for around the $2k mark, surely?

[SHELRACING]

Having the fastest bike, is not necessarily going to make you the fastest rider on the track.

You rode exceptionally well last weekend, but it was your first meeting. The Banana was our old bike, it's a great 'B' grade bike and capable of winning 'B' grade races.

Take some time to learn your lines, ride smoothly and develop your skills.

If you really want another bike, look for an FXR, for a fraction of the cost of the CBR.

My 2 cents worth, hope it helps

[Buckets4Me]

hands up anyone who hase been racing for a few years and has only spent $1000 on there bucket

now add up the hours you have been working on it and multiply by the min wage

now howmany of you can say your bucket has cost less then $1000

:buggerd:

bet you f5dave wouldn't sell his 50 for $2000
bet those fxr's in christchurch wouldn't either

I know I would want at least $5k for mine + spares

I havent seen a decent bucket on trade me for under $500
and I dont mean an ax100 but a bored out cb125 twin with tzr rims and brakes forks etc

[Yow Ling]

Its a bit of an old chestnut, how dare you thinking of buying in a fast bike. We race against 4 CBR150s, they are are well up the sharp end, the real fast guys are under 60 kg. It just improves the breed really, we work hard on making FXRs that are fast to keep up, there has been some work with the hot 2 strokes, If you buy a good port job what cost is that 500? and a pipe 400, might as well put it in a rs frame 500-1000.

Dellorto , I personally think you would be better off spending way less on a fxr , get fast on , tune it as you get faster. Way more people know how to tune FXRs , repair blown upers, and all the parts are available

[DELLORTO]

Having the fastest bike, is not necessarily going to make you the fastest rider on the track.

You rode exceptionally well last weekend, but it was your first meeting. The Banana was our old bike, it's a great 'B' grade bike and capable of winning 'B' grade races.

Take some time to learn your lines, ride smoothly and develop your skills.

If you really want another bike, look for an FXR, for a fraction of the cost of the CBR.

My 2 cents worth, hope it helps

no fxr's arnt me.......they are just too heavy and big for someone small like myself....... of course the bannana can win races....i feel that i could have way more fun i i had a bike that scared me :laugh:

[DELLORTO]

Now I don't want you to think I'm attacking you Dellorto, but does anyone else think that the idea of spending $4k on a bucket kind of goes against the spirit of what bucket racing is all about? I mean, what appeals to us (hubby and I) about bucket racing is that it can be done on a small budget and it's all about doing it yourself.

I guess it is just the nature of any competitive sport though eh? People want to win, so they will do what they can within the rules to do it, and spend whatever money they are comfortable spending.

id love to make my own bucket but i just dont have a workshop big enough to do the job......

and there's heaps of people at mt wellington with flash derbi's ect.......its not against the sport.....the people winning at mt wellington are people with fxr's mainly......

[Buddha#81]

no fxr's arnt me.......they are just too heavy and big for someone small like myself....... of course the bannana can win races....i feel that i could have way more fun i i had a bike that scared me :laugh:

I think you will find there is little difference between the FXR's and CBR's in size and weight, power the CBR's would have an edge standard. Even a standard CBR will need modding with ground clearance (worse than a FXR). Buy A FXR and turn it into exactly what you want over time and have change.

[Korea]

I hear the CBR150 is DOHC - CBR125 only single overhead cam. How about the FXR?

[DELLORTO]

Thanks for all your help guys.....

ive decided to go for the cheaper fxr150 and keep the extra money for the future.

thanks max

[nudemetalz]

Just for some CBR150 info-

Engine 4 Stroke, DOHC 4 Valves, Water Cooled Single Cylinder
Cylinder Capacity 149.4 CC.
Bore x Stroke 63.5 x 47.2 MM.
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Power- 17.1PS@10500rpm
Torque- 13.06Nm@8500rpm
Engine Start Type Electric Start
Ignition CDI Direct
Sparking Plug CR8E (NGK) or U24ESR-N (DENSO)
Transmission 6 Speeds
Clutch Type Wet, Multiple Disk
Gear Ratio
1 3.038
2 1.941
3 1.500
4 1.227
5 1.041
6 0.923
Primary Gear Ratio / Last 3.260 / 2.933
Dimension (W x L x H) 652 x 1,910 x 1,065 MM.
Wheel Base 1,286 MM.
Ground Clearance 172 MM.
Seat Height 776 MM.
Caster / Trail Space 25 Degree / 88 MM.
Dry Weight 115 Kgs.
Suspension Front Telescopic
Rear Monoshock
Brake Type Front Disc Brake, Disc Plate Size 276 MM.
Rear Disc Brake, Disc Plate Size 220 MM.
Tyre Size
Front 80 / 90 - 17 M/C 44P (Tubeless)
Rear 100 / 80 - 17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Battery MF Size 12 V. - 5 Ah
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 Litres
Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline Octane 91 Up

[Bren_chch]

Thanks for all your help guys.....

ive decided to go for the cheaper fxr150 and keep the extra money for the future.

thanks max

For racing Run mobile1 4T as your oil, otherwise your big end will not enjoy the racing as much as you will... and that money you saved buying the FXR will be needed to rebuild your engine. :Police:

[richban]

Thanks for all your help guys.....

ive decided to go for the cheaper fxr150 and keep the extra money for the future.

thanks max

Good choice heres one I prepared earlier

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=1541&pictureid=20148

[DELLORTO]

Good choice heres one I prepared earlier

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=1541&pictureid=20148

nice bike!! you make me one?? :shit:

[richban]

nice bike!! you make me one?? :shit:

Sorry mate you are on your own. Honda RS rear end works well i think it's 2004. And clipons. Bit of gay paint and you are away. Dunlop tt900s will get you going until or if you do a wheel conversion for slicks.

Happy moding.

Oh and Quality oil.

[Buddha#81]

I finished mine tonight......all ready for the Enduros next weekend (29th)

[Bren_chch]

Good choice heres one I prepared earlier

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=1541&pictureid=20148


thats wicked!! :2thumbsup

[Bren_chch]

I finished mine tonight......all ready for the Enduros next weekend (29th)

next weekend!!! yay, bring it on!

[Spyke]

dude No shed is too small! I have a little leanto that I keep my bikes in and the grass out front of it is ma working area. Only problem is dead patches of grass and the case of loosing that very important nut, who knew grass liked to eat little bits of metal?

[Buckets4Me]

plenty of guy will help you out at Mt Wellington

the Fxr is a good choice
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-207896400.htm

[gav]

Sorry mate you are on your own. Honda RS rear end works well i think it's 2004. And clipons. Bit of gay paint and you are away. Dunlop tt900s will get you going until or if you do a wheel conversion for slicks.

Happy moding.

Oh and Quality oil.
Ohhh, I like the black frame, was considering that for mine, looks good.

[daviflew44]

The new 2021 Honda CBR150R has been launched it comes with a lot of updates