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abhijeet080808 · 03-28-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kedar3223

been thinking of changing my bikes lamps for quite sometime now. kept postponing it.Now i desperately need them as i commute a lot at night.Dont have the bucks to go for projectors. i have two alternatives.

1.go for a H4 60/55W bulb in the left pod. from what i know, on low beam the bulb will consume 60W+10W (10W of the pilot lamp). on high beam it will consume 10W+55W+35W=100W (35W of my right pod bulb) .so my question is whether the battery will support this setup.

If this is the setup i should go for, which one is better Osram night breaker OSRAM|Consumer|Automotive Lighting|Products|Headlights|NIGHT BREAKER|NIGHT BREAKER Family|index or philips blue vision Philips Lighting India - BlueVision .

2. alternatively go for some replacement bulb of stock configuration. is any one of this better than the stock lamps Philips Lighting India - Premium .

Guys please help me. Thanks in advance

Option 1 - No, you can not use the Hi beam.

Option 2 - Not of much use.

What I suggest is to get HID for the low beam. Approx cost 1.5k.

stefanm · 03-28-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kedar3223

been thinking of changing my bikes lamps for quite sometime now. kept postponing it.Now i desperately need them as i commute a lot at night.Dont have the bucks to go for projectors. i have two alternatives.

1.go for a H4 60/55W bulb in the left pod. from what i know, on low beam the bulb will consume 60W+10W (10W of the pilot lamp). on high beam it will consume 10W+55W+35W=100W (35W of my right pod bulb) .so my question is whether the battery will support this setup.

If this is the setup i should go for, which one is better Osram night breaker OSRAM|Consumer|Automotive Lighting|Products|Headlights|NIGHT BREAKER|NIGHT BREAKER Family|index or philips blue vision Philips Lighting India - BlueVision .

2. alternatively go for some replacement bulb of stock configuration. is any one of this better than the stock lamps Philips Lighting India - Premium .

Guys please help me. Thanks in advance

AFIK, you will need to save the extra 25 watts or so, pilot lights would need to change to LED's and the lamp that illuminates the rear number plate, this would give around 12 watts saving, next would be your tail lamp and brake light! and keep your revs up, alternatavely you could go for a bixenon in your low beam.

stefanm · 03-28-2011, 09:43 PM

What engine oil is recomended for the R15? Mine has just completed 3000km, due for a service, the oil looks new at the moment now, but will get the servicing done next week. Please don't ask me to use the search function, R15 and oil are not forum search engine friendly!

Please advise,

Cheers,

Stefan

aditaya.chopra · 03-28-2011, 10:36 PM

got my fairing changed but charged 450 for labour have anyone charged for labour plz tell updates are form yamaha

tibby · 03-28-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aditaya.chopra

got my fairing changed but charged 450 for labour have anyone charged for labour plz tell updates are form yamaha

If you use punctuations, it will be easier for us to understand.

You should not be charged for labour, as it is a replacement carried out under warranty as per instructions from Yamaha. I wasn't charged a dime for the change, & if I was, I wouldn't have paid.
Check with your area office, & I hope you have a receipt for the labour charge. You should get a refund.

EDIT

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefanm

What engine oil is recomended for the R15? Mine has just completed 3000km, due for a service, the oil looks new at the moment now, but will get the servicing done next week. Please don't ask me to use the search function, R15 and oil are not forum search engine friendly!

If you are still on mineral oil & are happy, you can stick to it.
Else go for Semi-synthetic (SS) oil. I'd recommend Motul 5100 15W50, over the Yamalube SS.
If you are chaging between oil types (mineral, SS or FS), get the oil filter changed as well.

sheelpriye · 03-28-2011, 10:57 PM

Got my 2nd year service done.

Accelerator/clutch cable changed.
Few accessories added again. Now except for front wheel shaft remover, I have got myself all the accessories including few new ones.
Posting pics

The best oil as per me is, Yamalaube semi synthetic. (haven't used Motul's semi, but have used fully synthetic)

veyron999 · 03-28-2011, 11:35 PM

Sorry for the incomplete last post.. as I was saying, I recently noticed a bent link on the chain..AFAIK it is mainly due to improper/irregular lubrication of the chain..which ain't so in my case..I have been taking care of the chain..have done ~7k till now..what could be the reason then?? Also, the bike has become really rough even after having it serviced and having switched to motul ss..roughness not only in terms of vibrations but also the engine sounds harsh... what could it be...?? Would appreciate any inputs....

saikrishna0506 · 03-28-2011, 11:36 PM

guys, had a 340kms long trip a week back....the ride was just awesome except for a little back pain at the end of the day but the bike din't show any signs of tiring....i was very happy with it.....now the problem...

was riding behind a car at about 70kmph and i was blinded of the road ahead(MY MISTAKE) i shouldn't have been doing that....happened to hit a couple of pot holes at a time and the bike shook heavily...there was a pillion too...immediately i stopped the bike and checked for any damages...din't find any with the naked eye but while riding, i can feel the front bouncing a little bit....could it be with the wheel????? i find it even worse when applying brakes...i could feel it heavily... when asked, the SVC mechs told that wheel isnt their problem...gotta get it checked near a local puncture wala....what can i do?

will i be able to change the tyre under warranty? my bike will be 1year old on april 5th...

and also the handle seems to have moved out of its position...seems like its bent a little to the right...the mech told that it can be repaired but he asked for 350bucks...or he asked me to get the left handle bar changed which is about 350bucks....
what should i do? im busy with exams so unable to get it sorted...my hands are paining terribly due to this....

please pay a little bit of attention to my problem and do post a reply.....and BTW i got my fairings changed....total of seven pieces...looks more flexible and durable...happy with it....

regards
sai

stefanm · 03-28-2011, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibby

EDIT

If you are still on mineral oil & are happy, you can stick to it.
Else go for Semi-synthetic (SS) oil. I'd recommend Motul 5100 15W50, over the Yamalube SS.
If you are chaging between oil types (mineral, SS or FS), get the oil filter changed as well.

No idea what oil is there (only had the bike for 4 weeks and it's my first bike) but from experience with cars, I am assuming it's SS, the engine and gear changes are both very smooth and the oil looks great, trouble is the previous owner has shifted abroad, so I can't ask him.

I think i'll go for semi synthetic when I change the oil and filter, it appears the best option right now.

Thanks

stefanm · 03-29-2011, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saikrishna0506

guys, had a 340kms long trip a week back....the ride was just awesome except for a little back pain at the end of the day but the bike din't show any signs of tiring....i was very happy with it.....now the problem...

was riding behind a car at about 70kmph and i was blinded of the road ahead(MY MISTAKE) i shouldn't have been doing that....happened to hit a couple of pot holes at a time and the bike shook heavily...there was a pillion too...immediately i stopped the bike and checked for any damages...din't find any with the naked eye but while riding, i can feel the front bouncing a little bit....could it be with the wheel????? i find it even worse when applying brakes...i could feel it heavily... when asked, the SVC mechs told that wheel isnt their problem...gotta get it checked near a local puncture wala....what can i do?

will i be able to change the tyre under warranty? my bike will be 1year old on april 5th...

Simple get it checked, you may have damaged/warped your rim, get it changed asap if needed, it could be something else though, bottom line get it checked properly. You can try under warranty, don't fancy your chances, as it would be considered accident damage, worth a try though. You need 100% confirmation.

and also the handle seems to have moved out of its position...seems like its bent a little to the right...the mech told that it can be repaired but he asked for 350bucks...or he asked me to get the left handle bar changed which is about 350bucks....
what should i do? im busy with exams so unable to get it sorted...my hands are paining terribly due to this....

The repair and new piece are priced the same, obviously some labour charge will be there for replacement, no brainer really get it replaced for piece of mind.

please pay a little bit of attention to my problem and do post a reply.....and BTW i got my fairings changed....total of seven pieces...looks more flexible and durable...happy with it....

Your lucky, they've not started the replacement here as yet and Yamaha have failed to reply to my enquiry, will be phoning them tomorrow, hopefully will get an answer.

regards
sai

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03-28-2011, 10:36 PM	#14794 (permalink)
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sheelpriye L8 Braker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,945	Got my 2nd year service done. Accelerator/clutch cable changed. Few accessories added again. Now except for front wheel shaft remover, I have got myself all the accessories including few new ones. Posting pics The best oil as per me is, Yamalaube semi synthetic. (haven't used Motul's semi, but have used fully synthetic) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Wear your gear!!! #58 Forever

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veyron999 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nagpur/delhi Posts: 265	Sorry for the incomplete last post.. as I was saying, I recently noticed a bent link on the chain..AFAIK it is mainly due to improper/irregular lubrication of the chain..which ain't so in my case..I have been taking care of the chain..have done ~7k till now..what could be the reason then?? Also, the bike has become really rough even after having it serviced and having switched to motul ss..roughness not only in terms of vibrations but also the engine sounds harsh... what could it be...?? Would appreciate any inputs.... __________________ after monday and tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!!

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03-28-2011, 09:43 PM	#14793 (permalink)
stefanm Smoking Dukes Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 417	What engine oil is recomended for the R15? Mine has just completed 3000km, due for a service, the oil looks new at the moment now, but will get the servicing done next week. Please don't ask me to use the search function, R15 and oil are not forum search engine friendly! Please advise, Cheers, Stefan

03-28-2011, 11:36 PM	#14798 (permalink)
saikrishna0506 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 21	guys, had a 340kms long trip a week back....the ride was just awesome except for a little back pain at the end of the day but the bike din't show any signs of tiring....i was very happy with it.....now the problem... was riding behind a car at about 70kmph and i was blinded of the road ahead(MY MISTAKE) i shouldn't have been doing that....happened to hit a couple of pot holes at a time and the bike shook heavily...there was a pillion too...immediately i stopped the bike and checked for any damages...din't find any with the naked eye but while riding, i can feel the front bouncing a little bit....could it be with the wheel????? i find it even worse when applying brakes...i could feel it heavily... when asked, the SVC mechs told that wheel isnt their problem...gotta get it checked near a local puncture wala....what can i do? will i be able to change the tyre under warranty? my bike will be 1year old on april 5th... and also the handle seems to have moved out of its position...seems like its bent a little to the right...the mech told that it can be repaired but he asked for 350bucks...or he asked me to get the left handle bar changed which is about 350bucks.... what should i do? im busy with exams so unable to get it sorted...my hands are paining terribly due to this.... please pay a little bit of attention to my problem and do post a reply.....and BTW i got my fairings changed....total of seven pieces...looks more flexible and durable...happy with it.... regards sai

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