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mini_thumper · 03-04-2008, 04:14 PM

I just purchased a brand new (left over) 2006 CRF150F for my wife. I had never ridden one before but thought this would be a great bike for her to ride along with myself and our three boys.

I heard a lot about this bikes and how much fun they are to ride. I got it home and took off down the street with it and was terribly disappointed. It was very mellow, it ran like a pooch and had no hit at all.

I search the web and found how they are delivered very lean in stock form and that the air filter snorkel needs to go. I pulled the filter cover and re-jetted the bike. I also pulled the silencer out but didn't like it loud so I put it back in.

Well, that helped but this thing still won't pull the front tire up (without dumping the clutch) no matter how hard I tried.

Is this normal? The boys and I had raced MX for years and are used to hard hitting 2-strokes so maybe I am just expecting too much??

I thought the kids would like to ride this but I think they will be happier on their CR85's??

I realize that this is just a play bike but I thought the 150 would have enough grunt to throw a decent roost or climb a decent hill but I don't see this thing doing it??

Pal · 03-04-2008, 04:17 PM

nope it is nothing close to an 85, its a trail bike that doesn't have any hit at all. the reason it has no hit is that it weighs as much as a 450 and only has 10hp

aj191 · 03-04-2008, 04:18 PM

only has 10 hp!? wow i expected more

Pal · 03-04-2008, 04:19 PM

well maybe but like how much did you think

cyclerider57 · 03-04-2008, 04:20 PM

The CRF150R is the fast bike.

KI6HNB · 03-04-2008, 04:22 PM

There is plenty of stuff you can do to the motor but stock they are slow.

aj191 · 03-04-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclerider57

The CRF150R is the fast bike.

ohhh, misread

my bad haha

rjpracing · 03-04-2008, 04:32 PM

ENGINES ONLY The Performance Specialists since 1990 has kinds of kits for that bike!

mini_thumper · 03-04-2008, 04:37 PM

I guess I should have rode one before laying down the cash.....Oh well, it is for my wife and as long as she is happy with it all is good.

I was hoping the kids and I would get to do some "pit bike" racing with it but I just don't see that happening much.

I don't want to put money into anytime soon but what other mods could be done to it once she starts getting bored with the stock power?

Thanks

BigMini's13 · 03-04-2008, 04:40 PM

Sell it, trade it in, pawn it off on an unsuspecting neighbor then get her the 150 "R" version, she will love it!

Pal · 03-04-2008, 04:42 PM

ill be surprised if she can pick it up when it gets stuck in the mud and besides the 150r will be too fast for her if she doesnt have some experience before the 150f.

aj191 · 03-04-2008, 04:42 PM

agree ^^^

MiniMoto004 · 03-04-2008, 08:01 PM

its a heavy bike for sure.

NCC · 03-04-2008, 08:06 PM

The 150R cost twice as much too!

hpiguy · 03-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCC

The 150R cost twice as much too!

And require twice as much maintenance from what I've heard. The 150 F is more like a CRF 50 for adults who want to learn who to ride. There are a lot of aftermarket options for them though as she learns the ropes.

Pal · 03-04-2008, 08:17 PM

i dont know what the 150f is for i really dont see its place in the world...

mini_thumper · 03-04-2008, 10:52 PM

I talked to the wife and she just confessed that she thought it was too wimpy for her too.... She grew up riding an old KE175 so she has some experience.

She rode it before I rejetted it so maybe that will help?? We have only rode it up and down the street I am scared how bad this thing will be in the dirt, or mud!!

Does the '06 have more power than the older motor styles that were in the '04 & '05 bikes? What about the 125TTR, is it even worse??

KSKENE247 · 03-04-2008, 10:54 PM

the 150F was made to compete with the ttr 125 and such...
the 150R was everything u expected

KSKENE247 · 03-04-2008, 10:58 PM

the bike isnt bad on trails...
it was my first bike and it was good to learn on, got me in shape, but i out grew it really fast...
i went from that to a kx125...
if she is an experienced rider then that bike is too wimpy for her...
i would suggest moving up to somthing like a 250f or x if she can fit it, or a 150R if she fits that.

mini_thumper · 03-04-2008, 11:05 PM

So, let see how this might work out. If this bike has 10 hP (for the sake of arguement let's say it has 12HP) THEN.....

CRF150F = 12 HP
CRF100F = 10 HP
CRF80F = 8 HP
CRF70F = 7 HP
CRF50F = 6 HP
My power washer = 5 HP

Where is the best place to start with mods? I don't want to make it loud but there has to be a decent exhaust out there. I can lose the O-ring chain - what else can I do??

03-04-2008, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
mini_thumper PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 27	CRF150F - Disappointment?? I just purchased a brand new (left over) 2006 CRF150F for my wife. I had never ridden one before but thought this would be a great bike for her to ride along with myself and our three boys. I heard a lot about this bikes and how much fun they are to ride. I got it home and took off down the street with it and was terribly disappointed. It was very mellow, it ran like a pooch and had no hit at all. I search the web and found how they are delivered very lean in stock form and that the air filter snorkel needs to go. I pulled the filter cover and re-jetted the bike. I also pulled the silencer out but didn't like it loud so I put it back in. Well, that helped but this thing still won't pull the front tire up (without dumping the clutch) no matter how hard I tried. Is this normal? The boys and I had raced MX for years and are used to hard hitting 2-strokes so maybe I am just expecting too much?? I thought the kids would like to ride this but I think they will be happier on their CR85's?? I realize that this is just a play bike but I thought the 150 would have enough grunt to throw a decent roost or climb a decent hill but I don't see this thing doing it??

03-04-2008, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? nope it is nothing close to an 85, its a trail bike that doesn't have any hit at all. the reason it has no hit is that it weighs as much as a 450 and only has 10hp

03-04-2008, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
aj191 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san angelo, TX Posts: 404	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? only has 10 hp!? wow i expected more

03-04-2008, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? well maybe but like how much did you think

03-04-2008, 04:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
cyclerider57 No Longer Helps Others Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,417	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? The CRF150R is the fast bike. __________________ The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others. Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts. -Tibetan Proverb

03-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
KI6HNB 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 682	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? There is plenty of stuff you can do to the motor but stock they are slow.

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rjpracing Aussie-Aussie-Aussie Oi Oi Oi! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: sunnyvale ca usa,five dock nsw ,australia Posts: 763	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? ENGINES ONLY The Performance Specialists since 1990 has kinds of kits for that bike!

03-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
mini_thumper PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 27	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? I guess I should have rode one before laying down the cash.....Oh well, it is for my wife and as long as she is happy with it all is good. I was hoping the kids and I would get to do some "pit bike" racing with it but I just don't see that happening much. I don't want to put money into anytime soon but what other mods could be done to it once she starts getting bored with the stock power? Thanks

03-04-2008, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigMini's13 PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 88	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? Sell it, trade it in, pawn it off on an unsuspecting neighbor then get her the 150 "R" version, she will love it!

03-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? ill be surprised if she can pick it up when it gets stuck in the mud and besides the 150r will be too fast for her if she doesnt have some experience before the 150f.

03-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
aj191 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san angelo, TX Posts: 404	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? agree ^^^

03-04-2008, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
MiniMoto004 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 144	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? its a heavy bike for sure.

03-04-2008, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
NCC Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north platte nebraska Posts: 965	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? The 150R cost twice as much too!

03-04-2008, 08:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? i dont know what the 150f is for i really dont see its place in the world...

03-04-2008, 10:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
mini_thumper PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 27	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? I talked to the wife and she just confessed that she thought it was too wimpy for her too.... She grew up riding an old KE175 so she has some experience. She rode it before I rejetted it so maybe that will help?? We have only rode it up and down the street I am scared how bad this thing will be in the dirt, or mud!! Does the '06 have more power than the older motor styles that were in the '04 & '05 bikes? What about the 125TTR, is it even worse??

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03-04-2008, 10:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
KSKENE247 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Agoura Posts: 1,784	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? the 150F was made to compete with the ttr 125 and such... the 150R was everything u expected

03-04-2008, 10:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
KSKENE247 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Agoura Posts: 1,784	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? the bike isnt bad on trails... it was my first bike and it was good to learn on, got me in shape, but i out grew it really fast... i went from that to a kx125... if she is an experienced rider then that bike is too wimpy for her... i would suggest moving up to somthing like a 250f or x if she can fit it, or a 150R if she fits that.

03-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
mini_thumper PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 27	Re: CRF150F - Disappointment?? So, let see how this might work out. If this bike has 10 hP (for the sake of arguement let's say it has 12HP) THEN..... CRF150F = 12 HP CRF100F = 10 HP CRF80F = 8 HP CRF70F = 7 HP CRF50F = 6 HP My power washer = 5 HP Where is the best place to start with mods? I don't want to make it loud but there has to be a decent exhaust out there. I can lose the O-ring chain - what else can I do??