Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

In not saying anything about the tyre size here. But there is always scope of improvement. No exceptions here..always means always...nothing's perfect.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

yes i know i know, i was just playing around man.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

There is always a scope of improvement but if you are altering one parameters u need to make corresponding changes in other so as to get it perfect.

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Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Why do you think it shouldnt work ? Express your view other than one word questions.

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I don't know if it will work or not. Anyway, good luck with your experiment, do let us know how it turns out.

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yea. Sure. Maybe tomorrow.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

As a fact wider tyre will increase the contact surface which will increase the leaning angle and grip level.So yes there's always scope for improvement

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Guys , just installed steel braided lines . Will post pics plus updates including pics after I reach home. Will be a little late though.

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wrong theory. fatter tyre has noting to do with the "improving cornering". dont forget that lot of RnD is gone through making the stock things for a bike and even more RnD is gone through to make it better then the stock one if one has modded it. even that 2 cm will screw up things. "only" fatter tyre has nothing to do with leaning angle.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

+1

i expect handling (not to forget fuel consumption) in general to deteriorate if only a fatter rear tyre has been the only change made.

the only thing that a mere addition of fatter tyre (and no other changes) can maybe improve is straight line stability, but R15 is already extremely stable in straight line (or otherwise), so i dont know how a rider will be able to tell the improvement if at all there is any.

i suppose the only situation where riders like us can maybe see a little improvement in straight line stability (at least in principle) is perhaps under very hard braking from a really high speed, but again, it's already too damn stable in even such a situation, so i dont know how one could surely feel an improvement.

also, a 2cm fatter tyre, on account of its appreciably higher weight (unless the density of the compound of the duke's tyre's rubber is quite less than that of R15 v2, but someone said it's basically the same rubber so for now i am assuming that), will also i believe disturb the weight distribution (49-51 % front-rear in the stock v2) quite a bit and i expect that to be a major contributor to handling deterioration .

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

At last , got a good Sunday and installed the steel braided lines.

Verdict: When we press the brake lever, suddenly we can notice that the brake comes into affect much faster than how it was using stock cables. Personally I felt that the stopping distance is reduced, we get a very nice feedback on the hand itself, and it takes away the spongy feeling that many R15 owners are facing. Its simply superb guys. Worth the try.
I waited so long for someone to try the P220 lines, but as no one showed up, hence I decided to take a chance and do it myself .
In the pic you can see the difference between the cable lengths of both the bikes, yes its minute but remember that the stock rubber hose is easily flexible while the steel braided ones are not . It doesn't make your job tough either, one can do it as a DIY and I highly recommend this for riders who has the spongy feeling and who cannot purchase HEL lines at 2.6k.


















One can do it yourself if you have the knowledge of bleeding , the patience, the right tools and DOT 4 brake fluid

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It would be great if you explain the procedure. I know how to bleed and got the tools. Should I drain the brake fluid ???

Btw my right faring is heating up. Not too much though. Havent noticed this till now. Is it normal??

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No. No need to drain it fully . Just play with it gently until it loads up. Could take quite some time since its a completely new cable.
Fairing slightly heats up I think . Not much of an issue .

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Ya!! Please explain the procedure,if you got time I have few doubts like how to stop fluid from spilling when brake line is removed from reservoir. So it would be helpfull if you can give us the procedure

Thanks

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Just plug and play mate(along with pumping ofcourse). Remove old line , put the new one , load the fluid , you are ready to go . Dont think too much which may cause confusion :P
Whatever you do, little spilling is unavoidable. Remove the stock one , put the new one , pump it until it loads .