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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Here's a 1,000mi update on my 2019 Honda CB300R.
Bar End Mirrors:
www.amazon.com...
Gear Indicator:
www.amazon.com...
More videos to come soon, let me know what you guys want to see!
Thanks for watching, more videos to come!
Thanks for the review. I bought a cb300r this spring before riding one and I have enjoyed the agile, easygoing nature of the bike. Perfect for a commute and okay for a road trip when I put a rack on it. The need for speed, it has enough for me.
This is a good review and good information, but for the love of god please turn the camera sideways.
Sean FitzGerald lol yes I know! I didn't realize until after the fact :(
ahahahahhaha
I own a 3.5 months old CB300R and rode over 2000 miles. It's a sweet little thing!
My 600 mile service (at a dealer authorized shop) included changing the oil and filter along with a basic inspection. This is exactly what the maintenance schedule calls for (P. 52-53 in the owner's manual) and nothing more.
The brake fluid should be replaced every two years and valve clearance should only be inspected every 16,000 miles. I would think twice before going again to a dealer who charges me for unnecessary things.
I also installed an similar looking Chinese gear indicator I bought from Aliexpress but recently removed it for two reasons:
1. The bike lacks a proper gear location sensor so the indicator has to calculate the current gear by constantly polling the ECU for the speed and RPM. This makes the gear indicator useless whenever the clutch lever is not fully released, or in other word, useless in 80% of the cases where I need it most.
2. I had a rare but recurring issue where the bike would hiccup immediately after releasing the clutch and pulling the throttle. It made no sense and felt like a misfire. I can't say for sure that it's related to the gear indicator but given that it happened at the exact same time when the gear indicator was busy calculating the new gear ratio and the fact that it is attached to the diagnostics port and constantly keeping the ECU busy with external queries, I felt that it was simply not worth it.
My gas mileage is nearly identical to yours. It can do much better if you stay away from the highway but that's not an option...
Great comment and good info thank you for sharing! I find the gear indicator great to use just because I usually glance down real quick every once in a while & once I know what gear I'm in, I can do the rest since its all sequential gearing.
For that little hiccup/backfire lagging throttle issue, from my experience with cars (not sure how close it relates to bikes, I'm newer to bikes) check your spark plugs, air filters, vacuum lines or anything associated with fuel delivery. Also, fuel filters, vacuum lines, etc can cause stuff like that in a car. I don't think it's related to the gear indicator because it pulls suchhhh low voltage & under the front seat is an auxiliary port specifically for aftermarket attachments to be powered. If you're backfiring or getting jerky lagging throttle, that sounds like something with fuel ignition such as a spark plug or fuel delivery like fuel pumps or fuel filters clogged up. Hmmmmm, check it out at a shop let me know! What I personally think is either something related to a spark plug, or perhaps bad gas that is either running too lean or too rich. Either take it into a shop, or check your spark plug gaps, try to drain your gas tank and refill it with a different fuel, pour some fuel injector cleaner in, and check how dirty the air filter is. I suspect you have water contaminants in your fuel from a bad batch, or a spark ignition issue.
The gas mileage at first was insane, like 83mpg! But now it has settled around 62-66mpg
@@koofdome
Thanks!
I don't believe it's a mechanical problem since the bike's been running great all the time except for singular, rare events at a precise moment in time right after I shift gears and pull the throttle.
My concern is not with the power that the gear indicator is consuming (you're absolutely right, it's insignificant) but rather with the endless commands that it's been sending to the on board computer over the diagnostics port. This keeps the computer busy with things that it wasn't meant to do on a regular basis and this might cause it to misbehave in ways that Honda didn't account for.
Anyway, since I removed the gear indicator, I haven't experienced this hiccup but I'll update if it shows again.
Omer Kotlicki Hmmmm, that's odd! I haven't heard of the indicator causing issues. My thoughts were a mechanical issue. Happy riding and stay safe!!
I have the same bike! Can upu please link the mirrors and gear indicator? Thanks
Gear indicator:
www.amazon.com/IDEA-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Indicator-Display-x/dp/B01LW0A012
Mirrors:
www.amazon.com/Hawk-eye-Motorcycle-Davidsons-Kawasaki-Cruisers/dp/B002GTKAHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2V0QS54GS3DPD&keywords=motorcycle+bar+end+mirrors&qid=1554469934&s=gateway&sprefix=motorcycle+bar+end&sr=8-3
Is there a replacement fender
I'm really loving mine thanks for the gear indicator idea
I too have a 300 and have tried the 1000r too which was nuts! I've just subbed to your channel. Would you mind subbing to mine?
I have a few cb300r adventres on there too.
Thankyou
Nice review, I have the CB125R and have done a couple of reviews too. Here in the UK we are restricted to 125cc bikes until we pass 3 separate training/exams. When I get my full license I might upgrade to the cb650r
OrionBikerUK that strict of a licensing system!? Wow
@@koofdome in israel its allowedonly 500cc from 18 to 21 years of age
And 500 and above its
21 age butttt
You need to have at least a year on a bike
Btw how is the bike holding on 3 years later
Why would anyone worry about taking that on the highway? Ample power. I did 120 miles on mine yesterday.
I know! I drove this on the highway every weekend. It's not a 50cc scooter or a little grom. This is an actual 300cc engine on a multi hundred pound bike.
It was a PERFECT commute bike and did perfectly fine on highways for hours at a time.
"Deez nuts" hehehehheh
Hey, thanks for linking the gear indicator and the mirrors - they're such perfect additions to this bike. Are you able to make a video with step by step installation instructions for them? And other modifications you make on this bike?
The bike is very popular here in Sydney, but at the moment there's next to no info on mods and installation. Thank you very much!
Aldous Massie Well, they're both installed now so :( I'll try to make a video kind of talking about how I installed the gear indicator though.
As for the mirrors, I'll talk about it in that video too stay tuned, I'll do my best
koofdome I want to see that too, also from SYDNEY Australia. 😊
Beautiful, gorgeous bike!
4:33 Turn it up.
GOT EM! HA!
How you done a 1000 miles with that tail still attached I'll never know.. That'll be replaced on day 1 for me. Sweet mirrors though 👍🏼
James Hazell unfortunately this bike got me about 3500 miles before I traded it in. Now the owner of a 2018 CB650F. Nothing beats that inline 4
@@koofdome You had problems at 3500? or you just traded it in at 3500 miles?
Great review! Thanks
What your phone shot this video??
This video so sharp i love it HD
小周 iphone xs max
Hey man I just purchased the bike and my chain does seem noisy like it rattles you think that’s normal ?
Javi Bali yeah it's the most common sound everyone talks about with the bike. Next time you hear a bike go past you on the streets, listen to it's chain. They all make noise.
Join the Facebook group Honda CB300R it has almost 2,000 members and tons of info!!!
I can hear the chain too. Glad it's not just mine : )
Re gas milage,at rated 31 miles per liter should be 80 miles per imperial gal if not ridden hard.my burgman 400 scooter gers 80 imp per gal
Good One... You can bring down the chain noise using a Motul Road Lube every 500 Kms and clean it before the application ! You're done and ready to roll 💨
Just bought mine the other day, loving it!
That tanknpad grip is nice would you happen to have a link for that.. currently doing my fender delete kit 👌
Nice bike I have the exact same bike. Just ordered a slip on exhaust and tonight going to try and install the gear indicator. Can you send the link for the mirrors? The link on there goes to some led lights. Are the mirrors holding up pretty good? How is the buzz on them? Thanks
I no longer own this bike I traded it in for my newest one (see new video) and so I don't know the link anymore. They were just some amazon bar end mirrors
Hey can you send me the link of the gear indicator that you used
Here you go my man!
www.amazon.com/IDEA-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Indicator-Display-x/dp/B01LW0A012
I’m considering this bike or the Honda rebel 500. I’m wondering if 70-85 mph feels good on the highway for 2 hours or so.
Does it?
I have the cb300r with a few miles, like my first bike, and I couldn't find how many RPMs to pass the gears, could you tell me how much you do it, please.
Locate de atar you just need to feel the engine and have experience with shifting engines whether it's a bike or car. I haven't paid attention, I'll look next time I ride
Did the going up to the max preload setting make a big difference in riding? I'm 6ft and 230 lbs, so close. Mine was at 2 and adjusted to 4. Have you left it at 7 or adjusted it?
I forgot what setting I had it at honestly, and I just saw this comment now I am sorry! I upgraded to the 650F so I forgot what setting I put on this preload. I do remember it being much better though.
Hi. Can you tell me if you strugle a lot with wind in the highway since it has no windshield? Tks
Ricardo A L Mendes yes I still do, but there's
no way to avoid that fully on a naked bike.
It just helps but once you get around 60-70 you feel it
Glad I decided to watch this video. A prime worry is how to see behind yourself without completely turning your head to the side (Dangerous at high speed!). The stock mirrors on the bike, most bikes for that matter, only display a nice view of your arms. The foldable bar-end mirrors are just the ticket to see behind while keeping your eyes on the road. And I also agree that they look rocket!
As for the lack of a OEM gear indictor...why Honda, why?
The mirrors are an awesome mod to do! Much much better field of view and great blind spot coverage. It's like looking into a fish lense with such large FOV. Just be careful, the rounded mirrors make cars look MUCH furth away than they actually are. So always still take a quick glance behind you.
As for gear indicator, ughhhhh i know! But eh, for $45 it's an easy and fun project to install:)
What are its advantages over the KTM Duke 390 ?
Duke is a bit more power, but less comfort and premium. Also, Honda would be a bit more reliable than the 390 motor. A lot was refined on this bike.
I personally love the Duke, and would get it if you plan to beat it around and not keep it for more than a year or two. Would just be a fun toy. The Cb300r is a very great commuter bike that will last many many tens of thousands of miles.
Thank you :)
Hey, great review! Can you please let me know what's the maximum allowed weight on this bike? Trying to find this info online but no success. Just want to determine if it can carry both me and a light passenger.
Radu Pintilie 330lb
Gear position indicator in the console???
Not related to the video but what advice do you give to someone who is thinking of buying CB 300R living in an apartment complex with roadside parking? Is it going to be easily stolen? Hot item? I live in a safe neighborhood but should I just wait until I live in an independent house?
Many people own bikes and still live in apartments! You can definitely do it. Anything worth a dollar these days can be worth stealing so take your steps to prevent it.
1) always lock the handlebars to the left when parked. This prevents it being towed away or driven away.
2) cover it! It sounds so dumb, but statistics show when bikes are under a cover they're wayyyyy less likely to be stolen for some odd reason, even though it gives no actual security, it's a cover..
3) buy brake locks to go on the rotors with a very loud annoying alarm if moved.
If you take those 3 steps, you are golden my man.
So I just purchased one on the 2nd of this month.. I live in an apartment complex as well and stay on the 2nd story my security is parking the bike below the stairs covered with a plain black cover and a u lock for the front wheel, I have a 22mm pragmasis chain that loops from the back tire to and through the frame of the staircase the chain is suspended as well not making contact with the ground needless to say I feel safe with it there out of sight if I ever here a grinder going off it would wake up all my neighbors I'm sure and well then I have to decide which firearm of mine to come out with lol in my neighborhood being DTLA I would not leave it overnight parked out on the street without it being chained since they are light bikes and can be picked up easily by 2 and thrown into a truck or van.. my others neighbors also park their bike on their properties overnight
Mind going into detail on how short geared it is? Thanks for the vid.
Where did you get the gear indicater from?
Do these mirrors fit or do we need adaptors
Why is it a R but looks like F?
I also have this bike, only 30 miles but I'm practicing as a first time rider.
Link me those bar-end mirrors from Amazon! Def interested in those bad boys. Sick of my elbows in the mirrors plus those look nice on the bike!
Tyler V Definitely check em out! They're a bit of a pain to install but I'll explain how once you get them. Taking off the factory bar ends and weights inside the handlebars is a PAIN IN THE ASS on all bikes too as a heads up.
Here is the link
www.amazon.com/Hawk-eye-Motorcycle-Davidsons-Kawasaki-Cruisers/dp/B002GTKAHQ
@@koofdome I sure will appreciate it! I'll be in touch here! Thanks a bunch!
Good review. What's the longest ride in one day you have done and how did it ( and you) do? It's disappointing that you aren't getting Honda's claimed 71 mpg especially since you are taking such good care of it.
Vance Smith longest CONTINUOUS ride was maybe 3 hours before stopping. But I've had dozens of days where I rode from lunch time through the late hours of the night, on and off all day with groups and buddies for 8-10 hours! You're sore the next day haha and your ass is hurting a bit.
I think my mpg is because my weight, I'm a taller rider at 6'5 230lb and I beat this Honda around. A 300cc honda motor is nearly invincible so I ride it rough
I did over 500kms one day and my butt didn't even hurt by the end. Idk how many miles that is u can convert it?.. it's alot I do know that!
What s the mileage u get on highways
This bike looks perfect. Time to visit the dealer.
Kevin Barlage Go check one out, see how it feels!
I just put a deposit down on one today!
leatherwings007 woooo! Let me know how you like it man
@@koofdome Totally! I've got a Honda 919 and love it, but it's a bit heavy for city riding, so the super light weight of the CB300R should prove to be super fun around town! Will be a blast in the tight canyons as well!
leatherwings007 I'm still a new rider so I haven't taken it through very twisty roads, however going through the woods has some great curvy roads and twisty turns every so often. Even at 40-60mph it cruisesssss through the corners. At 313lb wet, the bike is such a fun little toy.
If someone wants a cheap, fun toy then they can get a grom or a used duke for a grand on the internet. But if you want a genuinely sexy bike that not many people have seen, badass modern LED lighting, Honda's reliability, and super great comfort then this bike is the way to go. I'm excited to try out the 1000cc version some day in the future.
Just need to swap out a nice Akrapovic slip on exhaust to really hear her go.
The seat looks hard. Is it comfortable?
It was pretty dam comfortable compared to other 300s I rode. everyone that sat on mine and test rode it said dam this thing is comfy! Maybe it's the ergonomics of everything, it doesn't feel too bad.
After a long long trip though, ya your ass gets sore but what bike doesn't.
You can probably find a Corbin custom seat for these, or visit an upholstery shop to add gel to yours
Booked and waiting for mine..
That mirror looks cool, can you share the link??
ishulove001 link is in description
I can not find a battery location to recharge. Can u make a video how to charge or replace battery. Thanks
If you look into the owner manual, you have to pivot the gas tank and access the battery I believe. I will look into it. How did your battery die already?
They’re not died yet. I’m just back up for the winter. I know battery on the top near the fuel tank but idk how to open that. Please share if you figure out. Thanks
@@randyortai1993 As koofdome said, the manual gives full instructions.
You basically have to remove the gas tank cover/fairing thingy and then partially lift the gas tank to gain access to the battery. I did it to connect an SAE adapter and it's a pain...
Im having a hell of an issue taking the bar ends off to put my end mirrors on. Did yours come off easy, im already stripping the screw.
MightyPacifist was VERY hard to get off. Not even an impact hammer drill got it.
I had to take it to the deaer
Once the dealer got mine off, then i just had to use pliers to take out the little metal retaining clip in there, and screw a bolt on half way and yank the weight out.
Might need to heat up with a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen.
Planning on getting one next month for my Bday if you dont mind sharing how much was it OTD.. got my license already gonna buy some gear tomorrow 😁
So in the US (not sure where you are) this was $5,631 out the door after all taxes, plates, title, registration for me.
Awesome I'm in Cali, LA to be exact and thanks for the feedback cant wait to get mine!
visceral _66 I think you'll love it my man. I get daily conversations about the bike while I'm out and about, nobody has seem em. It's a dope little bike that definitely gets you around. Just need to swap out that ugly exhaust;) lol
Man, do you have to get that maintenance every 1000 miles?
200 dollars each time?
That doesn't sound like low maintenance
nahn111 you only do the 600 mile "break in" maintenance once in the bikes life. To ensure a healthy long life on that engine.
Then after that, you just do oil changes and normal chain cleaning lube, throttle cable adjustment etc.
Probably $100 per year spent on maintenance lol. Bikes are extremely cheap to maintain. It's only that first hit on the wallet at 600-1000 mile mark
@@koofdome thanks for the info. I never had a motorcycle but I'm thinking of getting one, for fun rides around town.
100 a year sounds more reasonable. :)
What about insurance? It probably depends on the state, but is it reasonable?
nahn111 Yeah honestly bikes are extremely easy to own. Really all you do on them is oil changes for like $30 twice a year, and lube your chain with a $7 can of spray wax when needed lol. Or adjusting your throttle by turning a nut once in a while. Bikes are cheap to own.
Insurance depends on state, age, credit history, accident history, etc.
I was paying $57/month for full coverage on that 2019 300R.
I now own a 650F and pay $152/m lol. All depends on the power of the engine, age, location.
nahn111 honestly just find a cheap 300cc bike locally that's used, have fun with it! Don't buy a brand new bike as your first bike. Trust me lol.
@@koofdome I was thinking anything too powerful would not be good, especially in the beginning. I might be tempted to do something stupid. :)
Going up to 80mph on the highway is sufficient.
Where did you buy the gear indicator? Thanks
mike .freville link is in the description above
This version has a gear indicator right? The 2019 version.
michael sitko no but one can easily be installed, as I've done
Can a Quickshifter be installed on this?
TheTonik i suppose you can, but i don't see it necessary or worth it on a small displacement commuting bike.
@@koofdome Carpal tunnel in my wrists make clutch work painful after ~30 minutes. :/
TheTonik oh boy, well yes I'm sure it's possible but it's beyond my mechanical skill
Someone who has this motorcycle for more than 3 months, there appeared some strange sound that the bike emits, in the chain, transmission?
Martin Monasterio Gomez No transmission noises or anything else of worry. Just a noisy kind of "raspy" sound in the chain/sprocket since even day 1. This bike as well as a lot of other 300's get that chain sound. Small displacement bikes are prone to this.
Martin Monasterio Gomez me too
Widezt Land It's your chain also yes? I believe it's just due to being a smaller displacement bike, they tend to have noisy sprockets/chains.
Dealer said everything is absolutely perfect during 600 mile check up maintenance. Lubed, cleaned, tension and alignment were perfect sprocket teeth and chain were great condition no issues seen.
Let me know any other info if you find out!
koofdome I think so, the dealer said everything it’s normal, what I did was recorded a video, I sent the the video to to the service department and they sent it to Honda, Honda replace my chain for a new one for free, the sound still but now sound more “normal”. What I read was also the CB250R have the same sound, but when Honda saw the video say it’s not normal
Widezt Land Mine only does the chainy sound when riding. I'll hear it especially when I drive past parked cars or a wall or something and the sound bounces back to my ears. Sounds annoying lol
How does it hold up to potholes?
Azharul Chowdhury I hit a pothole deeper than an ocean this spring here in Chicago. Bent both rims and warranty covered the replacement.
It's a small bike, potholes should be avoided on any motorcycle. General holes and bumps no problem. But those ones that make you go eeeek when you're in the car, probably will bend a rim
@@koofdome damn. glad you had warranty.
Very interesting! How do you install gear indicator?
Thangkirbuaia Buaia The gear indicator just sticks on with adhesive tape anywhere you would like to put it. Then it plugs into the red accessory port right under the front seat. Honda put an accessory port there from the factory for this purpose most likely lol.
You just need to hide the wires which takes some time and small hands to reach in the little spots through out the frame as you feed the wire to keep it hidden.
Do you think we can fit gear indicator on other motorcycle like yamaha fz25( 250Cc)? Can we get it online from india? Can you help?
Thangkirbuaia Buaia Hmm, I am not sure where the accessory plug is in that bike since I never have owned a Yamaha. It seems like you can stick it with the double sided tape on the right side of the display. Seems to be a big black area right there. That bike looks like it has a really tight, compact dash with not a lot of room.
I got my indicator off Amazon. Search "yamaha fz25 gear indicator" and on Amazon it is $45.99 (for yamaha)
So did you said you had to take the gas tank off to install the gear indicator?
Rex Larios I didn't remove the actual gas tank, just the gas tank cover. If you have the little owner manual that came with the bike, it shows you exactly how to remove the front seat, and plastic gas tank cover. Everything is only maybe 6-10 screws, not very hard!
The only hard part was angling the cover on just right to put it back on. And also figuring out how you want to feed the wire through the tight frame.
@@koofdome awesome! Looking forward on more vids about this bike. Maybe some installations too. 😁 have fun ride safe !
Rex Larios When I do a fender eliminator or exhaust I plan to do install videos. Just not sure how to go about doing it
@@koofdome do a bar end mirror install too 😁
Rex Larios wel, mine are already installed so i kinda missed my opportunity! I just purchased a new Arrow gp2 exhaust with midpipe yesterday for $600 and I'll be doing an install plus before/after on that! So stay tuned
This has a gear indicator?!
Anthony no, I installed it
@@koofdome I weigh 300lb and 5'8. Would you think this bike is too small physically for me?
Anthony I'm 6'5 230lb and it's comfortable for a few hours until I need to stretch. Hips and knees start to hurt
@@koofdome thanks man. I'm decided. This will be my first bike. I was thinking versys 300 but I liked the styling better on the cb300r
I have booked this bike. Am a fairly new rider, so will need the gear indicator . Will this gear indicator create any problem in warranty claim during service ?
Can you make a video or at least provide some pics of how you installed it and the wire management ? That will help a lot .
Bought a CB300R new in July 2020. I must have the only engine of it's type with a faulty water pump seal leaking from new in Australia and not 1 single seal in the country for a reasonably timed warranty replacement. I have been promised a minimum of 6 weeks from the time the fault was discovered until maybe a ship will get a new seal into the country. Oh and for the 1st week nothing was done; no job card made up; no seal ordered. And if for some reason the seal is not on that ship or the ship does not arrive on time no idea what is supposed to happen. So bike sitting unrideable {safely} and nothing will get done like say putting a 10 cent sized seal on a plane to get one into the country. I cannot get over the fact there is not one single seal after who knows how many bikes with this engine type must have been sold here on anything from various 250's to CBR300R & CB300F with an engine reportedly designed to be a multi use engine world wide to aid in such things as easy parts supply due to wide use. For me the bike went from being a welcome addition to something I am sorry I bought in one week leaving me wishing I had bought any one of the several other bikes I had shortlisted for my purposes.