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**Samarth 619** · 06-21-2012, 07:32 PM

Topic Approved.

Kindly discuss Riding Gear in this thread only: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...rs-thread.html

And discuss modifications in the relevant ownership thread after you own the vehicle, or see the Desi bikes section for already done mods. Thanks.

**kr1sh** · 06-22-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post

Topic Approved.

Kindly discuss Riding Gear in this thread only: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...rs-thread.html
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Will keep that in mind

Thank you for approving the topic

Waiting for inputs from you all...

**Eshan-P180** · 06-22-2012, 11:57 AM

I got a black one two weeks back

Here is why i wanted the LE so much
1) Looks cool
2) The Anniversary edition so part of GP
3) Eye candy

Here is why i went for black instead of LE
1) Panels are costly of the LE. Same stuff costs 45% more.
2) There is a huge waiting because they are not manufactured on regular basis, if you crash keep it in your garage for atleast a month.
3) Engine and other parts are freaking costly just because you got a LE, Confirmed this by Workshop Manager - Nitin -YFS PUNE. Even the clutch plates which are same for the normal colors cost more if you have a LE.
4) They promised 50 would be created per state or territory, browse Xbhp carefully and you will find more than 50 here itself from one state. Its not LE anymore.
5) Chuck the waiting period of 6months, thats bullshit, just a gimmick to sell it to you, thats straight from the lot.

In all i just sorted out that LE is just for the color and a costly maintenance bike, though it incorporates the same power plant. This is not a view point either its a fact. Dont believe, call up your city SVC center, tell them you own a LE and you need to change Chain sprocket, or clutch plates or even the brake pads for that matter, see the price, note it down. Call again and ask the same but tell em that you got a blue or black one (make sure its from a different number and there is a huge time difference).

They have messed up quite a bit for the LE one. So i suggest you that go for regular colors and tension free.

Rest about the crash bobbins - it cost more than the panels. You are risking the chassis too, bobbins are bolted on the chassis, so during a fall expect that to take a direct hit which I think your pocket wont be happy about.

Decals and all its a personal choice, find a good decal shop and get it done. You can even paint a 36,24 body with no inners on it if you want. :P
Hope this helps.

**kr1sh** · 06-23-2012, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

I got a black one two weeks back

Cool. Wrote an ownership thread? Will love to read it.

So i suggest you that go for regular colors and tension free.

They say Yamaha is stopping the regular red r15 !
Does anyone know if this is true

Rest about the crash bobbins - it cost more than the panels. You are risking the chassis too, bobbins are bolted on the chassis, so during a fall expect that to take a direct hit which I think your pocket wont be happy about.

Oh crap. same as bull guards for cars I guess.
Wondering how it works out for r6 or r1... They do have provisions for bobbins to fit in easy right?

You can even paint a 36,24 body with no inners on it if you want. :P

RIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHT

**Eshan-P180** · 06-23-2012, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by kr1sh View Post

Cool. Wrote an ownership thread? Will love to read it.

Not exactly as this is not my first motor cycle. Its pretty much the same but yes there is a power up which i can feel down my nerve.

They say Yamaha is stopping the regular red r15 !
Does anyone know if this is true

Flame red and LE were going to be stopped anyways, these are not permanent colors buddy. Regular ones will continue to shine.

Oh crap. same as bull guards for cars I guess.
Wondering how it works out for r6 or r1... They do have provisions for bobbins to fit in easy right?

Yes they do, but their bobbins are cheap compared to the panel cost. An R1 side panel costs around 18k (please recheck), Bobbins cost - 5,000-8,000. Same design is used for our R15's now you do the math.

RIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHT

hmmmm

Replied in bold.

**Satyamzma** · 06-23-2012, 11:30 AM

If you have money & you love R15 then you should go for it...pay slightly more & you could get more powerful Bike..

**Eshan-P180** · 06-23-2012, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post

If you have money & you love R15 then you should go for it...pay slightly more & you could get more powerful Bike..

Could you please enlighten on the bold part.

To my knowledge the components are same but highly priced.

**somen1984** · 06-23-2012, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by kr1sh View Post

Hia all,

Test rode it. Loved it. (Best part - braking)
Not-so best part - Above 100 mark it felt as if "Hey, shouldnt I have been another 1/4 km ahead of where I am right now" ... guess thats effect of recent driving of friends P220 fi.

Sales and service for any Limited edition are always at higher side for any brands!!

Because as limited edition are released few, so sales are few numbers, spares parts are also produced as per demand ratios only!!

I am riding R15 and i have seen my bike always reaching 122kmph in few secs!!

And you felt the slag in just crossing 100kmph, very strange my friend!!

And if you are planning for GT250r in next 18-24 months then it doesn't make sense buying a R15 for just that period!!

**zakisback** · 06-23-2012, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Sales and service for any Limited edition are always at higher side for any brands!!

Because as limited edition are released few, so sales are few numbers, spares parts are also produced as per demand ratios only!!

I am riding R15 and i have seen my bike always reaching 122kmph in few secs!!

And you felt the slag in just crossing 100kmph, very strange my friend!!

And if you are planning for GT250r in next 18-24 months then it doesn't make sense buying a R15 for just that period!!

well said bro.

but limited edition of R15 dont cost more anything in SVC.

**kr1sh** · 06-26-2012, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Sales and service for any Limited edition are always at higher side for any brands!!

Because as limited edition are released few, so sales are few numbers, spares parts are also produced as per demand ratios only!!

I called service center today and they say its same cost. Wondering how?? or are they just misleading.

And if you are planning for GT250r in next 18-24 months then it doesn't make sense buying a R15 for just that period!!

Another 24 months without a bike! .....how long do you want me to see the screen and drool

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I've even stopped going for long rides on my car because it doesnt seem fun behind windscreen and I can't keep sticking my head out while driving

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**kr1sh** · 06-26-2012, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

hmmmm

Flame red and LE were going to be stopped anyways, these are not permanent colors buddy. Regular ones will continue to shine.

Not flaming red.. the showroom guys say that the "regular" red is going to phase out & one of them said its not available already.. or just 1 or 2 pieces left.

Wonder why

**somen1984** · 06-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by kr1sh View Post

I called service center today and they say its same cost. Wondering how?? or are they just misleading.

Another 24 months without a bike! .....how long do you want me to see the screen and drool .

The only answer is CBR 250 ABS!!

and as SVC for LE parts(all looks parts which makes it a LE version) will be on higher side than normal ones!! pads, oil, coolant are same !!

Originally posted by kr1sh View Post

I've even stopped going for long rides on my car because it doesnt seem fun behind windscreen and I can't keep sticking my head out while driving

...

See, this wait is your patience test!! If you were planning for 250cc GT then as a replacment and better performance go with CBR 250, this will satiisfy you and your drool your need!!

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**kr1sh** · 07-04-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

The only answer is CBR 250 ABS!!

See, this wait is your patience test!!

.

I prayed God to give me more patience and give it to me quick!

But guess that didn't work

I'm too weak

... got my LE r15 version 2.0 yesterday.

Currently overloaded on work front, as well as I have to get gear shifting on the bike checked. (some other initial teething issues too).

Will post an ownership thread soon

**somen1984** · 07-04-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by kr1sh View Post

I prayed God to give me more patience and give it to me quick!

But guess that didn't work

I'm too weak

... got my LE r15 version 2.0 yesterday.

Currently overloaded on work front, as well as I have to get gear shifting on the bike checked. (some other initial teething issues too).

Will post an ownership thread soon

Congrats for R15..

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