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  • #5551
    Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
    Guys...Need some help. Got a bit of problem. Recently i feel that My bike is not That stable when i brake with clutch engaged.. But it is stable when i brake without engaging clutch ( Think so).. Is this normal?? i dint Run into any potholes tat hard.. i think i just ran over one medium sized stone which was buried just at 30kmph,which shouldn't have caused any problems..Checked the forks for damage but none. Dont know about alignment. Tyre pressure perfect. I dont know whats the problem..Anyone?? I feel like some kind of wobbly feeling when i brake with clutch engaged..

    Or is it my mistake of braking with clutch engaged? i know we lose traction but i thought its only for cornering... anyone help plz
    Is you bike stable while braking when you switch on the lights?

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    • #5552
      Originally posted by Sushrut View Post
      Is you bike stable while braking when you switch on the lights?
      Hmm..... Good joke. But i really need help. i lose confidence at high speeds because of this.. I just want to know is my driving style wrong or anything wrong with the bike?? Thats it... If u cant help at least dont reply
      Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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      • #5553
        Originally posted by Juris View Post
        Since you got 3rd servicing a few days ago, bad Engine oil cannot be the cause(assuming you changed the engine oil). Still check the engine oil for its color and level. If engine oil is not the culprit than the problem has to be with non-smooth circulation of coolant. I once had vapor lock and coolant wasn't circulated properly. If that's the case(which I doubt highly in ur low mileage bike), you ll have to replace head gasket and re-fill the coolant after draining the previous one or bleed and top-up.
        I also doubt the correct circulation of coolant. But how do i check that ? Is there any way i can check it by myself and be sure ?

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        • #5554
          Originally posted by himanshunegi1987 View Post
          I also doubt the correct circulation of coolant. But how do i check that ? Is there any way i can check it by myself and be sure ?
          I don't think anything is wrong with your cooling system. You say that the fan kicks in and I am assuming that the fan stops after some time. The coolant level in the reservoir has not changed. All these are indications that the system is working as it is suppose to. I suspect the only reason that the fan is kicking so frequently is due to change in ambient temp or riding conditions (stop and go traffic). Even a 2 - 3 degree change after a certain threshold can make the system trigger the fan.

          In Mumbai, for the past few days temp has shot up from 29 degrees to a high of 40 degrees. My bikes fan kicks almost instantaneously. On checking the coolant reservoir, I found the level has gone down. It's completely normal with such heat conditions.
          Last edited by abhimanyu31; 03-10-2013, 01:50 PM.
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          • #5555
            Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post
            I don't think anything is wrong with your cooling system. You say that the fan kicks in and I am assuming that the fan stops after some time. The coolant level in the reservoir has not changed. All these are indications that the system is working as it is suppose to. I suspect the only reason that the fan is kicking so frequently is due to change in ambient temp or riding conditions (stop and go traffic). Even a 2 - 3 degree change after a certain threshold can make the system trigger the fan.

            In Mumbai, for the past few days temp has shot up from 29 degrees to a high of 40 degrees. My bikes fan kicks almost instantaneously. On checking the coolant reservoir, I found the level has gone down. It's completely normal with such heat conditions.
            Yea I see the radiator fan kicking in almost on every ride! its hell hot in Mumbai and im just 80kms on the ODO..been 4 days...

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            • #5556
              Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post
              I don't think anything is wrong with your cooling system. You say that the fan kicks in and I am assuming that the fan stops after some time. The coolant level in the reservoir has not changed. All these are indications that the system is working as it is suppose to. I suspect the only reason that the fan is kicking so frequently is due to change in ambient temp or riding conditions (stop and go traffic). Even a 2 - 3 degree change after a certain threshold can make the system trigger the fan.

              In Mumbai, for the past few days temp has shot up from 29 degrees to a high of 40 degrees. My bikes fan kicks almost instantaneously. On checking the coolant reservoir, I found the level has gone down. It's completely normal with such heat conditions.
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              Thnnxx for the inputs.

              Originally posted by Harish Menon View Post
              Yea I see the radiator fan kicking in almost on every ride! its hell hot in Mumbai and im just 80kms on the ODO..been 4 days...
              For first 200-300 kms, its normal behaviour as engine is breakin in.

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              • #5557
                Originally posted by himanshunegi1987 View Post
                Back from Rishikesh on my R15. Had my 3rd service done yesterday. Now i have started noticing that engine has started heating up sooner, fan start kick in sooner. My coolant level has also not gone down since it was filled during the first service. Any suggestions ?
                And is it a nice idea to fit a mobile charger on r15 bike ? If yes, any particular choices ?
                Hi himanshunegi,
                I recently posted a review about phone charger in Xbhp thread. The following is the link.
                Hope it might be useful for you and others who are reading this post

                mobile charger on bikes - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/11734-mobile-charger-bikes-2.html
                Wanna know whats wrong with your bike or or looking for the best mechanic in your town? Ask here!

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                • #5558
                  Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                  Hmm..... Good joke. But i really need help. i lose confidence at high speeds because of this.. I just want to know is my driving style wrong or anything wrong with the bike?? Thats it... If u cant help at least dont reply
                  Why would you dis-engage/pull in the clutch (lever) while braking? Pls avoid this habit.
                  Clutch must be pulled in only to change gears. Your riding style is wrong. Riding this way, you're robbing the bike of engine braking as well as you face reduced traction because the power doesn't reach the wheel from crank due to the fact that the clutch is dis-engaged from transmission. (as good as neutral)

                  I suggest you download a copy of keith code's twist of the wrist 2 video from any torrent site.
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                  • #5559
                    Originally posted by ShyamSasindran View Post
                    Very excited .. Just booked R15 also got an LS2 Helmet & Spartan PHAETON Gloves I hope I can post the pics here






                    Hey, bro. Nice pics and good choice. R15 V2 is the best decision you have made in your life. Do post some more pics. Wanna see what raring red looks like from all angles.

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                    • #5560
                      Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                      Why would you dis-engage/pull in the clutch (lever) while braking? Pls avoid this habit.
                      Clutch must be pulled in only to change gears. Your riding style is wrong. Riding this way, you're robbing the bike of engine braking as well as you face reduced traction because the power doesn't reach the wheel from crank due to the fact that the clutch is dis-engaged from transmission. (as good as neutral)

                      I suggest you download a copy of keith code's twist of the wrist 2 video from any torrent site.
                      Thanks man.. i used to drive like that from the very beginning i learnt.. Now i know its wrong and yea i watched that video..Its all about cornering though
                      Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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                      • #5561
                        Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                        Hmm..... Good joke. But i really need help. i lose confidence at high speeds because of this.. I just want to know is my driving style wrong or anything wrong with the bike?? Thats it... If u cant help at least dont reply
                        Braking should not preferably be done while the clutch is engaged, that said engine braking is supplementary.
                        BTW, stop worrying about the bike too much man! We know we love our rides too much but the worry should be kept under a check. There are posers who barely service their bikes still they run fine. Bikes are bikes , not some delicate art pieces..
                        Last edited by Sushrut; 03-10-2013, 09:19 PM.

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                        • #5562
                          Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                          Thanks man.. i used to drive like that from the very beginning i learnt.. Now i know its wrong and yea i watched that video..Its all about cornering though
                          If you have the full version of the video, it talks about throttle control as well. Braking with the clutch pulled in reduces the amount of torque getting passed on to the rear wheel and hence reduces traction.
                          This may result is tire skids in places like hills.
                          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                          Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                          Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                          Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                          ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                          P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                          • #5563
                            Originally posted by Sushrut View Post
                            Is you bike stable while braking when you switch on the lights?
                            lol

                            Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                            Guys...Need some help. Got a bit of problem. Recently i feel that My bike is not That stable when i brake with clutch engaged.. But it is stable when i brake without engaging clutch ( Think so).. Is this normal?? i dint Run into any potholes tat hard.. i think i just ran over one medium sized stone which was buried just at 30kmph,which shouldn't have caused any problems..Checked the forks for damage but none. Dont know about alignment. Tyre pressure perfect. I dont know whats the problem..Anyone?? I feel like some kind of wobbly feeling when i brake with clutch engaged..

                            Or is it my mistake of braking with clutch engaged? i know we lose traction but i thought its only for cornering... anyone help plz
                            nowadays, if i brake with the clutch disengaged i get this vauge feeling something like when you are riding a bicycle and the chain comes off.

                            braking with the clutch engaged gives better control: when done correctly you will be in the appropriate gear and rpm range when braking is complete.

                            tips:
                            - make sure the throttle is completely closed before you start braking.
                            - to do this right you also gonna have to learn how to downshift while braking (not easy).
                            Last edited by incipient; 03-10-2013, 09:37 PM.

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                            • #5564
                              Originally posted by Roystandbz View Post


                              On the other hand, guys 1900 kms done,
                              1.i feel the smoothness of gear shifting has gone down! last changed the oil at 1000 kms maybe time for a engine oil change??
                              2. plus the gear shifter lever is wobbling a lot any suggestions? (i dont even shift hard like a maniac )
                              some help please
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                              • #5565
                                Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                                Guys...Need some help. Got a bit of problem. Recently i feel that My bike is not That stable when i brake with clutch engaged.. But it is stable when i brake without engaging clutch ( Think so).. Is this normal?? i dint Run into any potholes tat hard.. i think i just ran over one medium sized stone which was buried just at 30kmph,which shouldn't have caused any problems..Checked the forks for damage but none. Dont know about alignment. Tyre pressure perfect. I dont know whats the problem..Anyone?? I feel like some kind of wobbly feeling when i brake with clutch engaged..

                                Or is it my mistake of braking with clutch engaged? i know we lose traction but i thought its only for cornering... anyone help plz
                                i think divya is pretty much correct. you are giving too much speed to the bike while you pull the clutch. avoid that. braking is very important thing. if done correctly then its good. one mistake and its the end of the story. build up your confidence level too. i see lack of it here.

                                Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                                Why would you dis-engage/pull in the clutch (lever) while braking? Pls avoid this habit.
                                Clutch must be pulled in only to change gears. Your riding style is wrong. Riding this way, you're robbing the bike of engine braking as well as you face reduced traction because the power doesn't reach the wheel from crank due to the fact that the clutch is dis-engaged from transmission. (as good as neutral)

                                I suggest you download a copy of keith code's twist of the wrist 2 video from any torrent site.
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