[What Bike]: Planning to replace R15 to get ZMA - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

dreamz_mak · 04-27-2009, 03:14 AM

Hello guys

I currently own a fatastic Red Yamaha R15
no issues at all/still in stock contidion not even one strach on my bike
I use my machine both for touring and commuting done 10500kms till now

Thinking of changing R15 to ZMA
1.My Fiance/GF is unable to sit comfortably as pillion on R15 and complains of back pain all the time when doing more than 200km in a day
(i have added some more cushion at the back seat still the same)
2.Its difficult to carry bags/luggage with a pillion
3.off roading on R15 really is a pain.
4.i am not sure how the machine will perform in monsoons.
5.wrist do pain a lot when doing more than 300km in a day
6.i need bike which is more practical in indian conditions/roads.

All my friends have suggested not to go for this change as they just love my bike but i am confused what to do

Please provide me with some suggestions

Thank you

Sunny · 04-27-2009, 07:42 AM

Query Approved

+1 to all the reasons above for making the switch from my side!

Thunder · 04-27-2009, 08:24 AM

R-1-5 is practically a Track Tool.......

If u wanna drive 200km a days that too with ur GF as a pillion - OMG

If ur a tourer and like to do offroading a lot --- and u concern a lot of comfort level for ur pillion.... go for Cruisers....or RE's...

These bikes have a higher comfort level for the pillion - and yes ZMA is a good player of touring....but you see cruisers gives u and ur pillion a higher comfort level.....

krish · 04-27-2009, 08:50 AM

If you wanna tour more with your GF, I suggest you go for a RE product, Thunderbird or Electra.

ZMA is not so comfy for the pillion on long rides. My wife complained about it when we made a short 200 km ride (I own a ZMA). Its very comfy for me though

.

She was very comfortable in an Enfield though, when I had my friend's ride for a day. The newer RE products are quite reliable as well, if you take proper care of it.

Your cruising speed will certainly be lesser, but I can assure you that the journey will be more comfortable and possibly, eventful as well

Binoy · 04-27-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krish

If you wanna tour more with your GF, I suggest you go for a RE product, Thunderbird or Electra.

ZMA is not so comfy for the pillion on long rides. My wife complained about it when we made a short 200 km ride (I own a ZMA). Its very comfy for me though

.

She was very comfortable in an Enfield though, when I had my friend's ride for a day. The newer RE products are quite reliable as well, if you take proper care of it.

Your cruising speed will certainly be lesser, but I can assure you that the journey will be more comfortable and possibly, eventful as well

+1 for that... as my friend own's ZMA and we had done 150+ km with me as a pillion... i didn't find me so comfortable as a pillion... as others said smooth long rides a bullet with stick to ur bill... they are for that...

pulsar_flame · 04-27-2009, 11:52 AM

zma would be good for long rides, but i think u can have r15 and also a commuter like passion or gsx 150r...

Praful · 04-27-2009, 12:08 PM

@dreamz_mak: IMHO,

Like the biker matters more than the bike, same goes for the pillion.

Bikes are actually meant to carry only one person i.e. the Rider and thus bikes are usually designed keeping rider comfort in mind more than pillion comfort. Hence, for most bikes over longer distances the pillion will inherently be a lot more uncomfortable than the rider.

So actually the pillion must be strong enough to bear the strain of a long ride, thus what I am trying to say is that it depends more on your pillion's ability to take the strain of riding in the back seat for long distances.

That being said, I would also like to add that bikes like the Avenger/Thunderbird that come with a back rest would be a delight to pillions on longer journeys! I'd say the T'Bird being the most comfy of the lot!

darkknight · 04-27-2009, 12:11 PM

^^ Rightly said by praful.We at Mumbai xbhp have 4-5 R15s which we extensively use for tours and no issues as yet in terms of discomfort.

one of our riders always has his brother as a pillion and max. distance done by us was approx. 400 kms in a day.

But yes any RE model/Avenger is a delight for pillion rider.

rachitkohli · 04-27-2009, 12:16 PM

its same like. for a rider if he changes a bike, initially the discomfort but later the adoption...!
same goes for the pillion as well., its all about adopting the posture & getting used to.!
if thought this way, if u have a R1 by gods grace

, what would u think about the pillions comfort than..!

Devilpulsarian · 04-27-2009, 12:34 PM

Go for RE's....if et all....

04-27-2009, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
dreamz_mak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 146	Planning to replace R15 to get ZMA Hello guys I currently own a fatastic Red Yamaha R15 no issues at all/still in stock contidion not even one strach on my bike I use my machine both for touring and commuting done 10500kms till now Thinking of changing R15 to ZMA 1.My Fiance/GF is unable to sit comfortably as pillion on R15 and complains of back pain all the time when doing more than 200km in a day (i have added some more cushion at the back seat still the same) 2.Its difficult to carry bags/luggage with a pillion 3.off roading on R15 really is a pain. 4.i am not sure how the machine will perform in monsoons. 5.wrist do pain a lot when doing more than 300km in a day 6.i need bike which is more practical in indian conditions/roads. All my friends have suggested not to go for this change as they just love my bike but i am confused what to do Please provide me with some suggestions Thank you

04-27-2009, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 7,292	Query Approved +1 to all the reasons above for making the switch from my side! __________________ Join xBhp On

04-27-2009, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thunder Everywhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 842	R-1-5 is practically a Track Tool....... If u wanna drive 200km a days that too with ur GF as a pillion - OMG If ur a tourer and like to do offroading a lot --- and u concern a lot of comfort level for ur pillion.... go for Cruisers....or RE's... These bikes have a higher comfort level for the pillion - and yes ZMA is a good player of touring....but you see cruisers gives u and ur pillion a higher comfort level..... __________________ .......Just a Biker.......

04-27-2009, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
krish Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cochin-> Mumbai->Chennai->Bangalore Posts: 70	If you wanna tour more with your GF, I suggest you go for a RE product, Thunderbird or Electra. ZMA is not so comfy for the pillion on long rides. My wife complained about it when we made a short 200 km ride (I own a ZMA). Its very comfy for me though. She was very comfortable in an Enfield though, when I had my friend's ride for a day. The newer RE products are quite reliable as well, if you take proper care of it. Your cruising speed will certainly be lesser, but I can assure you that the journey will be more comfortable and possibly, eventful as well __________________ *Ride Safe. Respect others on the road.* *Safety never hurts*

04-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
pulsar_flame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: chennai, tamilnadu, India. Posts: 630	zma would be good for long rides, but i think u can have r15 and also a commuter like passion or gsx 150r... __________________ pulsar 150 - 02 unicorn150 - 04 apache150 - 06 cbz ext - 08 Yzf R15 - 09 ninja 250 - 10 Twister - 11

04-27-2009, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Praful Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,136	@dreamz_mak: IMHO, Like the biker matters more than the bike, same goes for the pillion. Bikes are actually meant to carry only one person i.e. the Rider and thus bikes are usually designed keeping rider comfort in mind more than pillion comfort. Hence, for most bikes over longer distances the pillion will inherently be a lot more uncomfortable than the rider. So actually the pillion must be strong enough to bear the strain of a long ride, thus what I am trying to say is that it depends more on your pillion's ability to take the strain of riding in the back seat for long distances. That being said, I would also like to add that bikes like the Avenger/Thunderbird that come with a back rest would be a delight to pillions on longer journeys! I'd say the T'Bird being the most comfy of the lot! __________________ LoneWolfRides®

04-27-2009, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
darkknight RAJE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panvel , Navi Mumbai Posts: 3,352	^^ Rightly said by praful.We at Mumbai xbhp have 4-5 R15s which we extensively use for tours and no issues as yet in terms of discomfort. one of our riders always has his brother as a pillion and max. distance done by us was approx. 400 kms in a day. But yes any RE model/Avenger is a delight for pillion rider. __________________

04-27-2009, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
rachitkohli HardRider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 2,010	its same like. for a rider if he changes a bike, initially the discomfort but later the adoption...! same goes for the pillion as well., its all about adopting the posture & getting used to.! if thought this way, if u have a R1 by gods grace , what would u think about the pillions comfort than..! __________________ ..»».. I will rather ride my Bike thinking about God, then sitting in a Temple thinking about my Bike.. »».. Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai June '09 :On xBHP: Ride With me to Leh Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09 GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month 2nd, Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai : July'11 (blog coming soon)

04-27-2009, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
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