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My Pocket Rocket � The Yamaha R16

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  • #61
    ^Awesome writeup as always. Keep it coming
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    • #62
      Riding Impression, pleeeeeeeeeeeeaase...! Can't wait..
      A good rider has balance, judgment, and good timing. So does a good lover!

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      • #63
        vow, very eagerly waiting for first ride impression
        Last edited by surendar; 05-02-2011, 11:46 PM.

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        • #64
          First Riding Impressions

          First Riding Impressions

          Running InSummary

          I have now reached the end of this build report. It has been an extremely rewarding experience and in many was a great learning experience also.

          To conclude the whole report:

          Was this whole thing worth it? In a nutshell, YES!

          Will I recommend the same to anyone seeking something more from his or her bike? ABSOLUTELY.

          All I say is that be clear as to what you are seeking and do your homework before embarking on the journey.
          Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

          Multum in Parvo - Much in Little

          "Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html

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          • #65
            Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post
            For the first few kilometers, the sound of the exhaust overwhelmed all my other senses. Its loud and brassy, a complete opposite of the stock exhaust which is anemic in comparison. The exhaust note gives the bike a completely new personality, which befits the silhouette of the bike. For the first few kilometers, I was riding on autopilot as the exhaust sound was overriding all other sensory inputs and my brain seemed fixated with the overload of this one sensory input.

            After covering a few kilometers, once I got use to the sound of the exhaust, my mind seemingly started to accept other sensory inputs.
            the sound will gradually subside.. the brassy sound you mentioned will die out leaving a deep note much silent than the initial sound..

            You are right.. It revs like a charm with the throttle shut too.. one of the key features that gets me the FE... just let the run in finish..

            Waiting for your post run in words..

            P.S
            It will take more than the run in time for the exhaust note to smoothen out..
            PM me for Daytona Racing ECU for the R15
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            • #66
              Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post
              I have a habit that I have carried over from my 2 stroke days, I tend to open the throttle and once I reach the desired position, say for example, 1/3 opening, I tend to close it by just a fraction when I have reached the desired speed. In these partial throttle conditions the ECU seems to be in two minds as to what the fueling should be. It seems to be struggling to find the right fueling parameters.
              Are you sure you never noticed this on your bike in the stock form? I find this behavior at 2k-3k rpms in lower gear esp. 2nd. It displays a certain jerkiness. I assumed this is Yamaha's way of reminding the rider that the rpm is too low!

              BTW, nice review. Waiting for you to complete run-in!
              Last edited by abhijeet080808; 05-03-2011, 11:21 PM.
              Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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              • #67
                Your write-ups are very neat buddy, please keep writing. Nice!

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by abhimanyu31
                  Now to illustrate what is happening:

                  When the throttle is opened in one smooth action to say 50% position, the fueling is good and the bike is smooth and vibration free. No problems so far.

                  In most cases most people will hold this throttle position without any change unless depending on road conditions they need to step off the gas. Now comes my habit, while most people will hold this throttle position, I have this habit of closing the throttle just a fraction. Thats when this phenomena crops up. I am not lugging the engine in any gear.
                  Maybe I could not put it across clearly, but this is the exact behavior I find on my stock bike at the 2k-3k window ONLY in lower gears ONLY - 1st, 2nd.

                  Like you said, I eventually just learned to modify my habit. BTW, I got this habit from my last bike - a P150.

                  The fact that I need to get rid of my habit to ensure that the engine runs smoothly is not a drawback or the fault of the current setup.
                  Of course not. IMO, this is a behavior which is intrinsic to the stock ECU.

                  BTW, I trust Joel's ECU does not display this eccentric trait.
                  Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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                  • #69
                    Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post
                    The Exhaust System

                    Before mounting the bodywork, the last thing to do was install the free flow exhaust and fire up the engine for the first time. The exhaust system is extremely lightweight and truly adheres to the words ‘bolt on’. The complete assembly was bolted on in just 4 to 5 minutes. No tinkering around and no adjustments required. I was really impressed by the hassle free simplicity of the whole bolt on process as I have seen and experienced plenty of the so-called ‘bolt on’ after market exhaust systems from reputed manufactures that require considerable adjustments, bending and improvisation.
                    Dint you have to replace the Exhaust Pipe Gasket?and does Joel's Exhaust come with new gaskets?

                    Thank you
                    Last edited by RanjithMN; 05-05-2011, 02:40 PM.
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                    • #70
                      I dont believe any of your claims!

                      :P
                      Super CommuTOURer� - Talk less, Ride more

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                      #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
                      #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                      #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
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                      #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                        I dont believe any of your claims!

                        :P
                        Ok ... what will it take to make a believer out of you???
                        Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

                        Multum in Parvo - Much in Little

                        "Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html

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                        • #72
                          Test Ride
                          Super CommuTOURer� - Talk less, Ride more

                          .: FB :.|.: TW :.|*IG*| Ex                           PowerDrift:.

                          #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
                          #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                          #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                          #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                          #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
                          � Satyen Poojary

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by abhimanyu31
                            : "Yes, it is FAST, NO, you cannot ride it!!!"

                            Jokes apart, you (only you!!!) are welcome to a test ride...
                            /heart broken...
                            My thoughts are subjected to personal experiences/internet articles. Please read my comment carefully before replying. :)

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by abhimanyu31
                              Yes, the Exhaust Pipe gasket was replaced. While I have not mentioned it during assembly stage, I have mentioned the same being bought in my previous posts.



                              The Exhaust does not come with any gaskets. I have mentioned somewhere in my previous post that it would be convenient for the end user if all the requisite gaskets are provided along with the parts.
                              thanks abhimanyu.
                              I have one more question.hope you dont mind.
                              While replacing the gasket,do we have to re apply the high temp sealant?or just remove the old gasket replace and bolt the exhaust?
                              Smoke rubber,not tobacco.

                              -Life Through-the-Lens
                              -For HELLA/VALEO [BMW/AUDI/FORD/LINCOLN/SKODA],P220,Aftermarket Projectors,pls contact me!

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post
                                thanks abhimanyu.
                                I have one more question.hope you dont mind.
                                While replacing the gasket,do we have to re apply the high temp sealant?or just remove the old gasket replace and bolt the exhaust?
                                No need for high temp sealant. Just replace the gasket and tighten the bolts to correct torque.
                                Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

                                Multum in Parvo - Much in Little

                                "Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html

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