Honda Cbr 150r Service Schedule

[Princesex Voskamp]

Iam meticulous about keeping my bikes maintained and serviced. Oil changes and basic stuff I usually do myself, anything involving opening up the engine casing - it goes to the dealership or a buddy's race shop.

I've had the '07 CRF150RB for about 2 weeks now. Ridden it maybe 1.5 hours total. This morning I finally sat down and cracked open the service manual to see what the maintenance schedule is since I'm planning a full day of riding (trails+lite MX) on Monday...

Nope, the 150RB is what I wanted. It's the largest size allowed in the WERA mini-motard class for racing... And I'm not some MX freak doing 50ft long/high doubles... I freak out just going over a hill fast in 1st and getting the front end off the ground!

It doesn't use that much oil, so changing it frequently is good insurance. You don't necessarily need to change the piston as often as they say either. But, a top end isn't that hard to do or that expensive, so more than once a season shouldn't break the bank.

If you motard setup won't see the dirt, you won't have some of the other regular maintenance to worry about so much either. Just use common sense, ask other guys at the track how they are maintaining their bikes, etc.

I am very meticulous when it comes to servicing as well, however I think the recommended service routine as suggested in the manuals of any bikes I have owned are over the top! Just hange the oil and oil filter often, always run a clean air filter, create a "before and after each ride" check routine and enjoy that bike.

Pretend you own Honda Motors inc. When you suggest a maintenace routine wouldn't you suggest a routine that would be so comprehensive that the owner will never have any mechanical failure and at the same time create huge revenue for the parts department?

Very well stated--and I couldn't agree more! The dealerships and manufacturers can also use these strict maintenance schedules against the consumer if the bike fails prematurely due to poor engineering and manufacturing practices. Instead of admitting to their own mistakes, they can weasel out of any accountability by saying things like:

Okay, so a couple of those are exaggerations; but you get the point. Some of the suggested maintenance intervals are just plain ridiculous and they would cost the consumer an absolute fortune if they were adhered to on a regular basis. Very few amatuer riders/bike owners can afford to perform 100% of the suggested maintenance procedures as often as they are recommended to be done. When would you have time to ride the bike???

I'm debating with my dad over a new dirtbike for me that im going to buy myself, i started with a klx 110. My dad says in his opinion that he wants me to get a crf 150f not an 150r. He also says that he wants me to be happy with what i get and i told him i want a 150r and he said no because they require more maintence (wich i regret telling him) then a 150f. TO get to the point, does a crf 150r require alot of maintence and are there more problems with it then the 150f?

P.S. I know that the 150f is a trail and 150r is a mx, i want an mx for the power and speed and suspension system and i dont feel like upgrading the 150f parts. I also will be taking the 150r on trails too

The 150r is built for performance. It'll be alot more power than the 150f for sure. What comes with the 150r is the need to maintain it more. It is pretty much just like the 250f and 450f platform, only smaller.

Basic maintenance like oil changes, air filter cleaning, etc is all you need to do to any of these bikes unless you race. I have an 08 CRF250R and change the oil every other ride and the oil filter every other oil change along with cleaning the air filter every ride and that bike still runs flawless with no issues. Valves are still in spec as well.

There is really no comparison between the F and the R. The F is for someone who doesn't know what a real performance bike is all about. It's a bike you can flog and mistreat shamelessly, and it will still keep running. The R is not like that. It needs to be understood for what it is. It has so much power that it can use itself up pretty quickly. If ridden sensibly, so as not to stress the valves, piston and rings, and maintained reasonably, so as to keep it in excellent condition, it can make a superb trail bike. Note: I said trail bike.

When I read that you want the R for the power and speed it sets off an alarm. I think that may be what your dad is hearing. You say you will ride it on trails too. What does that mean? Do you want to go racing? If you plan to race the bike it will require substantial maintenance. The more you stress an engine, the more maintenance it is going to require. High revs, bouncing off the rev limiter, whether on the track or on the trail, will use up an engine quickly, hence the need for more frequent (and often more costly) maintenance. You don't want to be paying a shop to replace the piston, wrist pin and rings every 15 hours (which is Honda's scheduled maintenance for racers). It's not exactly cheap, even if you do the work yourself, and it isn't a task you would want to do without some expert help.

On the other hand, if you ride with restraint, trails only, using the excellent midrange power of the R, keeping the revs under 10 grand peak, you will have few problems extending the major service intervals to 60 hours or more. It's all in how mature you are, and how well you treat your bike. It should be clear in your mind that buying the R to go racing is an expensive proposition, and one that your dad is correct in resisting, unless you can afford the maintenance it will require.

FaintReality speaks profound reality here. His minor maintenance schedule will keep his bikes in good shape for a very long time. If you get an R, you should ride it with maturity and restraint, and maintain it the way he does. Get an hour meter (they are pretty cheap) and check the valve clearance at least every 15 hours. Learn to do it yourself, and learn how to swap shims to adjust the clearance when it needs it. You don't need to add any expensive parts to make more power. Invest the money in a Honda shop manual instead, and study all the maintenance procedures. Find a friend who can help you understand and practice them. Get a few extra air filters and cleaning solvent and oil so you always have a spare, clean and ready to swap out after every ride. Clean, oil and adjust your chain every 10 hours or so and you're good to go.

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