Honda CB650R | A REALLY COOL feature you probably didn't know

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

Mate I finally made some time to set this up. There is a MASSIVE FLAW that you did not mention in this video. You see, the high rev warning light comes up exactly as you demonstrated. The flaw bit is: everytime I stop at a red light now, when the lights turn green I need to get these warning lights flashing before I can change gear. And then in the next gear the same. In other words I am unable to change gears unless the lights are flashing. Just so no one gets me wrong. The motorcycle will comply, there is nothing wrong with the gear box. The massive flaw is to do with the rider. I want to see this warning light flashing, everytime, or no gear change, rev higher, not enough, make it blink faster, rev even higher.. People have been warned, you will get the 'blink addiction' (TM). hahahahahaha .. lol man.. 😆

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I woke up with blurry eyes reading this wondering what’s I missed out or what misinformation I have given out. Haha nice one! yes I feel you shifting gears feels better when there’s a flickering light compare to without.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Btw your comment is being pinned to the top! Really made my day hahaha

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Come to think of it, what the light was meant to do, it is achieving the exact opposite for me. hahah lol man.. Before it was sure I'll change gear and ride like like a gentleman. Now, ------- show me the lights. lol.. funny..

[@madingahmar4420]

@@CyberCatTechnologies The light is just for the rider. When at high speeds, trying to shift at peak power and looking down at the tachometer could be a little bit too much for a rider. So, the light uses peripheral vision to tell the rider when to shift (which you can adjust on the CB), so that the rider does not need to glance down at the tachometer.

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

@@madingahmar4420 no, No, NO.. The blinking lights. I stare at them, make them blink, rev higher, blink faster, my heart beats faster. I stare at the blinking lights with my two eyes.. blink led.. BLINK...👀

[@soulrebelno1]

The video should be called: "LCD dash functions you didn't know about because you're too lazy to read the manual!"

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Lol no fun in that title. Anyways I find the manual confusing hence I made this video which many owners find useful.

[@robbiedunnett4911]

Remember me. You answered me yesterday in regards to the 650r and the 500f. What you told me yesterday and this video today has made up my mind. Definitely the 650. Hope it all comes back to me quickly since it's been 25 year's. Thanks and great video.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for the compliment! Of course I remember you 😎 that’s a great choice you can’t go wrong with the 650. it’s a much more grown up bike I feel. Better sounding too. Just the seat is a little too hard for long rides, that can be sorted with a gel seat mod if you feel it’s a big problem.

[@Zed7]

All 650R have this function. My dealership showed me how to use it when I bought my bike 2 years ago. I used it a lot for the breaking in period (6000 rpm max for 1000km) and now I have set it up to blink when approaching redline. But you can set it up for mileage too ! Really useful feature and thanks for the video ;)

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

No problem I’m glad you enjoyed it, it is an awesome feature. It would have been good if I knew this feature during the break in period. I tried to keep it below 8,000rpm but it’s tough to be honest hehe. Btw what do you mean by setting it up for mileage tho? That’s an interesting idea.

[@Zed7]

​@@RUBBERNMETAL What I was meaning was that you can set it at a certain rpm to remind you to change a gear up to minimize your fuel consumption by example :)

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@Zed7 ahhh i get what you mean. Great idea thanks for the suggestion! I still have my limit set on 7k rpm, I haven’t changed it from making the video. Rode the bike today and I found it really annoying and I shift up to get rid of the flashing 😂😂

[@Cunningline]

thank you for this video, very informative. got mine tuned to my liking right after watching this.

[@sundipchakraborty9180]

Just bought a CBR 650R (2022) and your video has been really helpful.. Thanks.. Love from India.. Ride Hard, Ride Safe...

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Awesome glad it’s of some use hope you enjoy your bike :)

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

This is fantastic.. I was thinking to do a review of the tech in my CB650R, I'll credit you for talking about this..

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks sure go ahead you can use bits from the video. Appreciate the credits 🙂

[@BrosefRides]

@@RUBBERNMETAL This is a great video with excellent presentation! Well done! I've got some things to learn.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@BrosefRides thanks for the comment I just saw this. Ride safe brother

[@The.JZA.]

I imagine the default setting is good for the run in period so you dont rev the engine too hard while it's still tight and then once you have finished the run in, you can change it to flash at peak power so you know the optimum time to shift. Handy.

[@manueljojo6538]

Just found a CB650R of year 2019, getting it after transfer next week. Will play with that. Thanks for the video. ☺️

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Congrats that’s Amazing! Hope you enjoy the bike. I’m 3 years into it and loving it still.

[@francisho3056]

my CB250R has this features too and i set it corresponding to peak torque and peak hp. Set the initial blinking when i hit peak torque and the fast blinking when i reaches max hp.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thats a good tip thanks for suggesting it. I may set it up this way soon! Ride safe cafe racer buddy.

[@francisho3056]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Just search around in internet on the stock exhaust dyno chart and set accordingly.

[@vintagerealityvr]

Perfect video. I knew about this feature I just never played around with it. This video inspired me to set it up

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for the compliment friend! It’s quite an interesting feature you should set it up soon.

[@aposematic8063]

I got my bike 2 years now and i didnt know about that light on the right, lol. thanks!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

My pleasure! It’s always nice to discover new things on the bike.

[@martynsmith5374]

I didn't know about this, but will have a play when we can ride again :-)

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yea can’t wait to be able to ride beyond my local vicinity. Grocery ride to the shops is getting old. You should set it up it’s quite a fun little feature.

[@remyche8768]

My honda grom has to functions. Pretty cool. I'm wanting cb650r now

[@connormcguire6887]

Thanks for this video the manual did not explain that functionality very well!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

No problem. Hope you get to enjoy this little feature on your bike.

[@visco4916]

getting this bike soon, thanks for this bro

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Awesome purchase bro! Hope you get the 2021 it has cool colours and better suspension.

[@suckanegg6691]

Awsome video, I knew how to do everything but I never knew about the Rev counter settings, thanks for the information lol

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for the comment! Glad its helpful.

[@Jegsalva]

Thank you for a very helpful video!

[@josephodonnell6994]

very cool features. Thanks for the video - will make some of these changes on my bike

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

No problem. Glad you enjoyed it. Ride safe!

[@scottcallaghan2890]

Hi thanks for the video. I have just been into garage and reconfigured my dash. Well happy cheers mate !!!!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for the comment, glad the video is helpful. Ride safe!

[@mickleblade]

'read the instructions' is something I'd tell a younger me!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Fair enough 🤣. The instruction for this part is kind of boring and hard to visualise. I thought a video would be better.

[@mickleblade]

@@RUBBERNMETAL you're right too 👍

[@benfuller2407]

Thanks for the information bro! I heard theres a brightness setting for the entire display but never found it aha. Ride safe.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

No problem bro! Yea there’s a brightness setting for the screen. even on max you won’t see much against the sun during the day. Stay safe and ride safe!

[@benfuller2407]

@@RUBBERNMETAL ahh I'll have to turn it up, never bothered haha! But in England it's always cloudy so not too and for me

[@Extremegaz25]

Cool adjustability, I want that bike.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

You should get it. It’s awesome!

[@Extremegaz25]

@@RUBBERNMETAL it's on order in January and I will now know what to adjust, cheers!

[@johntheaccountant5594]

This feature is also on the Honda CB300R. I set the rev limit low for running it in for the first 500 kms.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Wow that’s good to know. I like how Honda develops something and it trickles down to all the bikes.

[@bryanh5103]

You think is worth to buy this model (Old model 2023 not e-clutch) brand new? Here in colombia is 14.300 USD

[@nightwishpower]

Is there a way to turn that off? Because my bike never flashed that led lol

[@filipwullems752]

I have done this on my motorcycle, is there a way to put it back how it was, because i go to the dealer 4 a check up he wont be happy, i wil set it back later but i cant find to reset it thanks

[@Carlos75_]

Beautiful

[@ziontwoeight]

I've read about it in the manual but never really understood what it was for. Thanks for this!🙂 Btw, what's your regular peak rpm?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

No problem. I agree that the manual is confusing. If in town I tend to upshift around 6-7k rpm but if there’s an empty stretch of road or for spirited riding probably 10-11k rpm.

[@ziontwoeight]

@@RUBBERNMETAL thanks man. Yeah i kinda do the same.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@ziontwoeight no problem man this bike has a lot of torque low end enough for town riding. You can ride around on 3-4K rpm haha

[@amirheberdabdullah8168]

Seat cowl dapat kat mana bro

[@XYZ-ru9wh]

I think that rev indicator is only useful during the first hundreds of kilometers of the break-in period, and especially for those who want to abide strictly to the instructions and want to avoid having the engine running above 5000 rpm in the first 500 km.

[@jamesjensen4696]

I didn’t touch mine it blinks when your bouncing off redline. It’s a Honda 12800 is just recommended! Now that I can hammer on mine it’s time to upgrade I’m eyeing up the cb1000r now!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Ahh... please get the 2021 model, it looks so cool! I love the CB1000R but its just too expensive in my country and I don't have discipline for that amount of power haha

[@dragneelmotovlog0528]

Please help me what is the 1st step for changing the tachometer display hehe because I can't change my tachometer display even though I followed your instructions which is press the SELECT button, It only toggles the Avg. Fuel consumption in trip A &B and more. Thanks in advance

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey buddy. I hope you got it by now. I think you just follow my video and it’ll most likely work. If not try checking with your dealer on how to get it done.

[@dmitryc760]

This could be very cool feature for newer riders, set it lower so you know to shift up before bike shoots up. It could help for newer rider to get used to bike.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That is a great idea! Didn’t think of that earlier.

[@Mathewzz-00]

Very good video ❤️

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for the compliment! Much appreciated! Stay safe

[@gsxraiders]

I love the face mask on your headlight 😆

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

😉 it suits the time of filming

[@nugget6644]

That light would be useful only at the highest RPM for people who... cannot hear the bike? RPM light is more for cars i believe, because the driver might not be able to hear the engine? But a bike... dude, they're loud. How can anybody not hear, that the bike is hitting the rev limiter? Or maybe if the biker has pro-grade ear plugs? Or listening to music, maybe?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s maybe to indicate in your peripherals that it’s hitting the right rpm for shifting while you’re focusing on riding. Sometimes other bikes around you are way louder you don’t hear your own, I’ve been in this situation. Actually it’s not really necessary and I get your point but it’s nice that the feature comes with the bike.

[@makaalpasmotovlog4622]

Mate, off topic: what vlogging set up you using?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey buddy. I use a Sony HDR AS300 Camera with a mic taken from a Bluetooth device. For B Rolls just an iPhone.

[@ryanbrown3538]

Nice one, just changed mine 👍

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Glad its helpful! Quite a nifty feature right.

[@ivancapua8823]

What's that device om the left of your handle bar beside the control panel?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That is the live screen for my action camera

[@warrenwills8524]

Cool but wish it flashed red or have multi colours

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Now that’s an idea! something for the 2022/2023 model. Honda if you’re reading this take note!

[@hegnermuri]

Can you put link to side mirrors, please?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey bro. I bought it from a Malaysian website but I found this one on Ali express looks exactly the same from the photos. Here you go. a.aliexpress.com/_mM3PNrF

[@fanyeros123]

Great info bro . What can do you use and that is tha display on the bike

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks bro! I’m using a standard exhaust still (I know right) and the little screen display thing is a real time viewer for my Sony action camera. Very handy for telling me when the camera is dirty or not at the correct viewing angle.

[@87kmel]

I pressed and hold sel button for 30 seconds and it doesn't start blinks the tachometer and the Rev light, anyone can tell me how to fix it

[@n25992]

What is that tiny screen on your left bar handle ?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That would be the display screen for my action camera. Sony HDR AS300 if you were wondering.

[@n25992]

@@RUBBERNMETAL thanks

[@XYZ-ru9wh]

Nice vid! What is the brand of your "tail tidy"?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks bro. It’s a generic Ali express order haha doesn’t have any specific brand to it.

[@kguygo]

Led headlight spread too poor? ( Can see Only a horizontal line in videos)

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yea it’s not great. I don’t ride much at night to bother me fortunately.

[@spideymoto]

Bro what is that screen in your left handlebar, it shows your camera POV?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey bro that’s a viewing screen for my action camera. Like the screen at the back of a gopro but instead it’s connected via Bluetooth.

[@spideymoto]

@@RUBBERNMETAL what’s it called bro?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@spideymoto it’s a Sony HDR AS300. Olddd camera. But reliable.

[@kennethlaganzon6242]

How to set time? Thanks

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Ooofff this is something you need to look up in the manual. Probably easier than me explaining here in the comments section bro.

[@srinikyanam]

Thanks for your reviews.... I am planning to to upgrade (I am 5.5 )from KTM 390 (I have spent lowering the the height of the bike) to CBR650R...what is your height (are you comfortable to reach the ground) or do I need spend on lower kit ... appreciate if could let me know

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks for your comment and support! I'm around 173cm or 5'8" and I flatfoot both feet comfortably with the stock ride height. I'm only 3 inches taller, so I think for your height it should be ok for you as well, you might have to tip toe but not that much.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@RUBBERNMETAL It is not height that counts, but inside leg measurement.

[@magmafist]

These features are all explained at the delivery of the bike from Honda sales

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Lucky you. This specific feature wasn’t explained to me and many people who happened to not know about it too.

[@jackfitzgerald8838]

What rear cowl do you have?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Just a normal original Honda design kind.

[@marlojueco8571]

Hey man, Can you please give me the link to your seat cowl ? That looks really nice and the silver on it matches nicely

[@marlojueco8571]

Oh and that silver side panel too please !!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@marlojueco8571 hey man thanks for the comment. The seat cowl is not an original I bought it online you can find it on Ali express. The silver on the seat cowl and side panels are self wrapped using aluminium lookalike vinyl sticker. The sticker costed me around USD3/per roll and I have plenty left. Not a perfect job it has a few creases 😂 but it’s much cheaper than getting the actual metal side panel covers. My cowl link: s.lazada.com.my/s.csbN5

[@rolandrieser2828]

That is the REV Limiter, Honda want not Customers know it. A brandnew Bike is limited and by the Guarantee Service, they give the Limiter free to 12'500 rpm

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s not limited like some other manufacturers but the rider will just need to be mindful in pushing the bike whilst doing the first 1000km.

[@zlatomirzlatanov6508]

Hey did you have an OEM seat cowl?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hi. Yes it’s an OEM inspired rear seat cowl. Beware that 2019-20 and 2021-onwards models fit differently for rear seat cowls.

[@zlatomirzlatanov6508]

@@RUBBERNMETAL I’m waiting my CB650R to be delivered anyway now in Candy red, is the rear cowl matching colour? Let me know from where did you order yours?

[@zlatomirzlatanov6508]

@@RUBBERNMETAL I’m trying to buy a OEm inspired rear cowl for year 2023 but so far failed … the ones delivered are failing in fitting. Do you have any idea from where to get one ?

[@petewalter7462]

Moral of the Story, Read the Manuel

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s a bit boring how they explained it in the manual IMO so you wouldn’t think it’s anything interesting.

[@EnPaq]

like cb650

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Me too! Still loving it.

[@2wheelsPL]

I've ordered same bike today. What are these crash pads? Some particular brand?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Congratulations on your purchase! What are crash pads? maybe I call it something else.

[@2wheelsPL]

@@RUBBERNMETAL i mean those side massive, long sticks with rubber at the end which prevent from scratching your bike in case of the fall.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@2wheelsPL oh those. I call that the slider. I had some generic massive ones before. Got rid of those and installed some stealthier looking Evotech ones. If you have the cb mount it on the radiator bolt not the engine (middle) bolt as there’s less risk of frame damage if anything happens.

[@2wheelsPL]

@@RUBBERNMETAL thanks a lot :)

[@Extremegaz25]

Hi got my brand new cb650r, same colour and just set to 6000, as I need to run in, great information, cheers, check my video, new one coming tomorrow with extras fitted. Happy new year!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Happy new year and congrats on the new bike and hope you’ve run into the first 1000km so you can pull all the way to the redline. I’ll check out your video please share your bike too.

[@reinevangelista4553]

bro what brand of camera did you use?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

my action camera is a Sony HDR AS300 with an external mic attachment

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

BTW.. did you wanna do a collab? I think that may be a cool idea...

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey buddy. Where are you based? It’s a great idea but not sure how to do it remotely tho.

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

@@RUBBERNMETAL in Sydney.. how we can do it.. well when there is a will there is a way

[@CyberCatTechnologies]

@@RUBBERNMETAL forgot to mention, my email is listed in my channel.. i have a few ideas.

[@soberr8]

only for the facelift?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I beleive the older models being the F doesn’t have this feature because the cluster is different.

[@soberr8]

@@RUBBERNMETAL i owned the cb650r 2019, and i dont see any blinking indicators before shifting, even reached up to 11k rpm prior. hm..

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@soberr8 you have to set it up it’s not turned on by default. Follow the video or check the manual if you prefer. The manual is a bit confusing IMO. Let me know if it’s there.

[@soberr8]

@@RUBBERNMETAL i see.. haha. things to ponder over this weekend. thanks

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@soberr8 no problem. Enjoy. In the meantime I haven’t changed mine from 6-7k back to my usual 11k so it keeps flashing when I took it out earlier very annoying haha

[@jamesharold4983]

I feel that any type of flashing light is a distraction.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

You can have it turned to the lowest brightness and highest rpm so you’ll hardly notice it.

[@mright3412]

Boss gaji minimum 3k sesuai tak angkat moto ni?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

tengok komitment dgn payment moto mcm mana tuan, tapi kalau pada saya ada komitment lain dgn family semua tak recommend kot. Moto ni mcm 'toy' je pon dan ia tak patut menambah beban kehidupan kita.

[@wilsonadans]

Cb650r 2019 doesnt have this function 😢

[@ziontwoeight]

Mine's a 2019 and it has it

[@wilsonadans]

@@ziontwoeight found it 😅

[@ziontwoeight]

@@wilsonadans haha good on ya mate! 🤝

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Ahh I see you found it. Wonderful! Have fun!

[@krumdidov9395]

Lol apparently I'm early

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Early to the party?

[@drew2399999]

Still seaching my cb650r...

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Where did it go man?

[@desmondloh6856]

do not have this bike, also cant afford to have it, just for watching pleasure

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Maybe one day my friend you never know... thanks for the support.

[@themrjerry1995]

read the manual and you would know lol most honda bikes could be customised

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

For me the bike has fulfilled everything I expected it to do hence was never motivated to open the manual and find new things.

[@kimmyrask7368]

This function is annoying af😂

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

You can always set it at the highest available rpm so it barely kicks in. Not sure but I think it’s possible to deactivate it

[@samsammy8586]

You make so many gross noises in the mic between words

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Probably a combination of my sinus acting up to the humid weather and having a mic next to my mouth 🤷‍♂️

[@JB-nj4cp]

Heavy indian accent, mouth breather... Thumbs down.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Ah! Thanks for sticking around for you to notice my heavy ‘Indian’ accent. You must be from the nose breathing clan I presume.

[@JB-nj4cp]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Yes, i am. Ride safe anyway.