May be this saterday or sunday.
Check your PM.

Please check the link at Eshan's signature.




Actually the rain cover is only for the upper part of the bag, so the lower part would be painted with splashing

For detailed review,you can refer Aargee's post: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...-review-2.html

I am going for a long ride in coming weekend, so can give a detailed review of how it behaves on R15(V2).

Yesterday night I went for small spin with the CLAW bag just to check whether it holds all things well. Stuffed in 3 denims, 8 T shirts, SLR with case, laptop with cahrger (now that takes a lotta space, tool kit,chain spray can, pair of extra shoes, one sack just in case,2*1.2L tupperware bottles. went from CC to Balewadi stadium. Strapped the bag fastened it safe and secure. and it didnt move an inch. it was right there spot on.

@Eshan: the straps are thin but they do solve the purpose and upto the mark.
With all that stuff. the bag must have been close to around 5 Kg.. Also It serves the dual purpose of back support at times..
tailor made for this bike.

Few things I'd like to mention. The sides which hang down, they tend to move near the tyre and away at times. Do not I repeat DO NOT forget to fasten it tightly.
You need to have serious skills to shove in clothes and stuff in that bag. As neat as you can and you can put in more than enough for a week long ride easily.

Lighter things on the sides like clothes. heavier and delicate stuff on the seat ( middle part) and you are good to go.

P.S. Did not try putting on the rain cover. Already it was 3 in the morning and I was tired after packing and repacking things

For the Bag. Totally worth it

Thanks. Will check it.

This looks great, good many v2 owners are trying this.
I already have a saddle and tank, will rather invest in further protection inside jacket.

and great work there by dpak89. That was much needed. Drop a PM to any of the mods to place it as the first post in the thread. You will have our support.

and one discussion to propose. v2 as a tourer ?
- Flat Tarmac.
- Ghats/Corners
- Offroad
- Rain infested roads
- Single Lane/traffic
- Driving comfort over long distances etc

Is there anybody who has done Leh-ladakh on V2?
I guess he/she would be the best person to testify whether V2 can be classified as a Tourer or not .

As per my opinion, except the 'Offroad' and 'heavy traffic', V2 is a champ on all other categories.

About touring, I've done max 703 kms in one day covering highways, ghats, rain infested roads and several kms of bad patches. No proper off roading though.
Except that bad patch, it was an awesome performer.

Have done many 500 kms a day ride and no complain whatsoever about the comfort and all.

Would 1200kms justify it in a tourer class? If yes then wait till May!!!

Leh-Ladakh is the benchmark
If you can cover 1200 kms in one day, then 'semi-tourer' can be tagged

Atleast Semi is worth it.

BTW anyone knows any Yamaha SVC in NAMAKKAL?

EDIT - I checked the website,

Does anyone have information on this SVC outlet? How are they in regards to service, repairs and overall exp.

Hey nice! Where did you get this from? I mean address and contact details would be great..

OT: I would like to join you guys. I have my exams and some family trips planned till 1st half of April. After that, I am in for trips as many as possible . Please let me know...

I have done ~ 850kms a day twice, ~650 kms a day on numerous occasions, 500 kms a day with pillion too.

On flat tarmac, it gets very boring and feels very underpowered.
Glats, corners - need I say anything? Blissss!
Offroad - Not the best maybe but definitely good
Rain infested roads - I never felt loss of grip due to rains
Single lane/ traffic - One of the easiest bikes to manouver around due to its lightweight and flickability.
Riding comfort over long distances - Well, once you get used to it, riding solo is never a problem. I reached Bangalore at 10 pm when I did the 850 kms ride and I went to office the next day at 8 30 am as usual, no pains at all (only the bum was hurting a little )

However, with a pillion, atleast to me anything beyond maybe 300 kms a day becomes extremely tiring and painful, both for the rider and pillion.

I remember one guy on this thread stating that he completed the Leh ride on his V2 and rode the bike all the way back till Bangalore

Theres one at Nellipalayam, enroute Salem. They provide decent service for R15. Dont know the condition now, but should be good. It could be the one you posted. I forgot the name of the svc though.

Had thought i will never reply here again. but just cant stay away from here first thing i do when i reach office is open facebook, gmail and xbhp thread :P admist heavy work and after delivering 4 projects back to back, i reply here not caring about my manager sitting few feet beside me lol


awesome write up! put this one in your signature

14. The tank lock might seem tight at times to open. SOLUTION: spray chain lube inside the lock if its tight in opening. (Teejayy had told me this)
15. If you have suffered punctures, then tyre is not to blame. ride it on the road you will face less punctures. (FYI i have never faced a puncture till date, and yes i have gone on many kinds roads n no roads too :P , lucky maybe)
16. do not wash the bike with soap water (Hair shampoo, Body soap, surf exel :P ) . USE normal water. and do not wash the bike every day or once in 2 days or very often, paint might take a beating. once in a week is more then enough only when its too dirty.
17. the frequent use of closing and opening the Rear view mirrors will loosen the nuts of theirs. keep a spanner handy.
18. VERY IMPORTANT. Read all the above again.

this is common with black colour. this is the main drawback. even my previous bike FZs suffered this. sadly not much can be done. get it polished in service. your solution seems to be good about the gloves. be careful, dont let them over do it ( holding the rear part of the bike) that might cause damage to the tail part in long term.

- Flat Tarmac - amazing if its straight for few kms but more then 30kms of highway it gets little boring as Tj said.
- Ghats/Corners- plz check what Tj said
- Offroad- i would rate KTM 4.5 and r15 3 out of 5. so you get the big picture?
- Rain infested roads- never pushed to the limit, but behaves good on wet roads. can trust my braking and the bikes braking. however as usual on any bike, the avg speed will decrease.
- Single Lane/traffic- i dont find problems in traffic only in heavy stop n go traffic i find it little pain. ( with pillion its pain in traffic)
- Driving comfort over long distances etc - have done 800kms max in a day til now, apart from that 700kms, 600kms and 500kms have been a norm in YRC long rides :P in a day. except my first 600kms ride to ooty i never felt exhausted in other rides. you have to be smart enough to adjust yourself to the comfortable riding positions .

PS: few guys from YRC are gonna attempt leh ladahk n saddlesore this year on V2 :P few of them are here in xbhp.
PPS: tj is not one of them lol. :P (TJ pun intended) (but the truth :P )

703 kms in one day! Wooooo
i think you have a good physic, i did 400kms in one day with all 350kms of pothholes and that was the max i can ride.
that too with one pillion and a huge bag!

To RonSyle-
Salute for you! i never imagined to go more than 500km in one day. I CANT"