[Ownership Thread]: Yamaha YZF-R15 - Page 896 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

jd666 · 03-10-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarvajit

Thanks for the update! What about the bell&housing, the major sources of irritation in our bikes?
Also, how long do you think the R15 clutch plates will last, under normal usage? While changing clutch plates would it be good to change the complete clutch assembly so as to eliminate the vibes?

I think to eliminate that only they have switched over to the FZ clutch plates and assy ( which means the bell and housing has also been changed ). The R15 clutch plates have lasted till 40,000 + kms easily. The FZ clutch is equally good, and cheaper, but i dont know how well will it last under the high revving R15 engine.

This is a modification done by yamaha, so accordingly you will have to see if old R15 engines can be modded the same way. though i would advise not to.

Sarvajit · 03-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd666

I think to eliminate that only they have switched over to the FZ clutch plates and assy ( which means the bell and housing has also been changed ). The R15 clutch plates have lasted till 40,000 + kms easily. The FZ clutch is equally good, and cheaper, but i dont know how well will it last under the high revving R15 engine.

This is a modification done by yamaha, so accordingly you will have to see if old R15 engines can be modded the same way. though i would advise not to.

Exactly my doubt!
Anyway, will look into this when I require clutch plate replacement. Do you think the older plates would be available later?

karthik_R · 03-10-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Aparajith

Hey guys,

I had asked about the fork assembly price details on my R15. Am now unable to pin-point the exact source of the problem. Any help appreciated. Following is my problem:

1. The bike veers towards the left strongly once I take both my hands off the handlebar
2. Braking tugs the bike to the left
3. Turning to the left feels like the bike wants to keep turning and never come back to original position. Feels very eager
4. There is resistance turning to the right. Mid corner the bike feels like its straightening before tilting towards right again.
5. Left handle bar feels out of sync with right. Thats is, I feel am keeping my left hand lower or in a position not proper with my right hand
6. When the front wheel is straight, the handlebar assembly (ie) the ignition lock, Tstem etc appear slightly tilted to the left.
7. Riding with only the right hand feels like the bike wanting to swerve right, then left, then right and so on.

Is this issue a sure shot case of fork bend or could it just be a T-stem bend? Cud the alloy also have taken the brunt or worse, the chassis near the neck have a bend?

How can each of these be inspected and as am prepared to replace, what might require replacement?

Whoa..Looks like you have to strip the entire front end and inspect, One piece at a time

Which pothole/s you hit machi?

jd666 · 03-10-2010, 04:46 PM

@sarvajit - dunno about that.. but i am stocking up for sure.. atleast 2 sets each of clutch and pressure plates.

Aparajith · 03-10-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik_R

Whoa..Looks like you have to strip the entire front end and inspect, One piece at a time

Which pothole/s you hit machi?

Was out of station for 3 months and the bike was under the care of my brother da.

R-series · 03-10-2010, 06:15 PM

can anyone give me the price of the complete set of tyres..both front and rear. im loosing confidence with the rear..and now the front has started acting strange..

killerkp · 03-10-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sahajsharma

HEYY xBHPians... Wanted to ask that can I fit the rear fender of the RTR180 or ninja on my r15?
Also, my bike has clocked 3900 kms...what engine oil is preferred semi synthetic or fully synthetic? and brand and cost?
Also, is the IRC 130 section on the ninja good or the p220 dts-i soft compound tyre good for my r15's rear, the tyre should be light so that the performance does not detoriate and a direct fit....
Any more modifications for the performance?
I heard about two brothers exhaust for r15...anybody tried or any info on that?

Please, answer my queries.

Thanks.
Sahaj,

Guys checked out Ninja250 @ Vijayawada for some spares. Got the quote today:

Rear Alloy - Rs. 26,500

Rear Tire - IRC 130 - Rs. 8,800

Front Alloy - Rs. 22,000

Front Tire - IRC 110 - Rs. 6,200

Guess its not the best of the deals around, rather would get it custom built.

abhichotu.abhi · 03-10-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killerkp

Guys checked out Ninja250 @ Vijayawada for some spares. Got the quote today:

Rear Alloy - Rs. 26,500

Rear Tire - IRC 130 - Rs. 8,800

Front Alloy - Rs. 22,000

Front Tire - IRC 110 - Rs. 6,200

Guess its not the best of the deals around, rather would get it custom built.

Baap re..

mein tau sun kar hi behosh hone wala tha, but some how i managed to be in conscious state.

jd666 · 03-10-2010, 08:32 PM

^^ then i guess ill be fitting the 140 rear from the FZ on my ninja soon!!! and preserve this tyre!!! lol!!

svjhonda · 03-10-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aparajith

Hey guys,

I had asked about the fork assembly price details on my R15. Am now unable to pin-point the exact source of the problem. Any help appreciated. Following is my problem:

1. The bike veers towards the left strongly once I take both my hands off the handlebar
2. Braking tugs the bike to the left
3. Turning to the left feels like the bike wants to keep turning and never come back to original position. Feels very eager
4. There is resistance turning to the right. Mid corner the bike feels like its straightening before tilting towards right again.
5. Left handle bar feels out of sync with right. Thats is, I feel am keeping my left hand lower or in a position not proper with my right hand
6. When the front wheel is straight, the handlebar assembly (ie) the ignition lock, Tstem etc appear slightly tilted to the left.
7. Riding with only the right hand feels like the bike wanting to swerve right, then left, then right and so on.

Is this issue a sure shot case of fork bend or could it just be a T-stem bend? Cud the alloy also have taken the brunt or worse, the chassis near the neck have a bend?

How can each of these be inspected and as am prepared to replace, what might require replacement?

You'll not believe I have the exact same problem on my bike, except the intensity is less, and its bent to the right instead of left.

I had taken off the entire steering and checked everything. Even you'll need to do the same.

View Poll Results: What mileage are you getting on your R15?
30-34	8	13.33%
35-39	14	23.33%
40-44	29	48.33%
45-49	3	5.00%
50+ (You will qualify for The Slowest R15 Owner award if you pick this)	6	10.00%
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03-10-2010, 04:46 PM	#8954 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	@sarvajit - dunno about that.. but i am stocking up for sure.. atleast 2 sets each of clutch and pressure plates. __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

03-10-2010, 06:15 PM	#8956 (permalink)
R-series Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Capital,New Delhi Posts: 694	can anyone give me the price of the complete set of tyres..both front and rear. im loosing confidence with the rear..and now the front has started acting strange.. __________________ Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

03-10-2010, 08:32 PM	#8959 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	^^ then i guess ill be fitting the 140 rear from the FZ on my ninja soon!!! and preserve this tyre!!! lol!! __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

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