Arvind, I appreciate your prompt reply. As in case with #1 the sound is not exactly like hiss, it something tik-tik which increase its frequency with speed and slowly vanishes.

I just got my Special Edition just a month back! Really baby'd it till 1000kms and then started going in for the beast in it! Regarding yours.... The manual says that especially during running in period, Do not go for continuous long rides and if done so, give a 15 minute break for every 45 minutes travelled!

1. Does the noise sound more like a hiss? If yes, It might be from the chain which might be lubed well... Happens in mine and guess its just normal.

2. When going on a speed breaker/pot holes and when the front suspension retracts back to its normal state, It does make some noise like compressed air being let out... Make sure that it doesn't squeak.

3. Try this, Go for a 2km ride without using the rear brake. Park the bike and try touching the disc. It will feel really hot (sure in your case, the same in mine too) Don't know why, but this is common with most of the R15's out there! Guess the caliper is always in touch. The front break is perfect! The rear does make squeaking sounds for me too!

4. This is also very common. I bet that you get those vibes at 3.5k to 4k rpm. And when those buzzing vibes come, try pulling the windshield a little towards yourself. Those vibe's disappear. Got the same issue, Managed to live with it because this ain't a problem!

Regarding my First service, They told that they didnt have an oil filter element in stock but would do all the other works etc etc... bla bla... They wouldn't co-operate properly and answer my questions. So, went to another Spares dealer, Got an oil filter element. Went to a Shell petrol bunk and purchased a Shell Advance Ultra. Came home, did all the cleaning, replacing, lubing work by myself. And riding in peace till date!

Cheers!

Til tik noise is very common ... This was discussed by our senior members long back... Oil gets dripping down from the cylinder head once the piston gets settled down. Try to search for these thread for details... No worries

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Thanks man.. Now I can sleep with peace of mind...

Wait, when you say tik tik, is it like a sound of some sort of compression of a metallic part? or is it a different sort of noise? You could try and lift the bike with a jack and rotate the back wheel with your hand and see if the sound comes, to narrow down the location. Confirm if its the front or back wheel. It could also be that sometimes there's grime stuck between your brake pads which cause that. You could clean that with a well angled water spray between the pads.

Who's got the highest odo reading over here? Just want to know about how far and how long you guys have been with your rides!

done 39k kms on meter no 2 and 5-6k on 1st meter cant remember exactly

Are you talking about the Trip Meters or did you change up the entire Speedo Console around 5-6k?

i meant the entire meter was changed around 5-6k kms under warranty. BTW a trip meter counts only upto 1k kms and resets itself after it

Yes i know about the Trip meter limit Just got a bit confused after your reply! So, Its 45k kms totally... phew!

yup had been a good journey with her but now unable to ride her much as my other bikes have cropped up severe issues will be completing 3 years this october with her

Guys, any suggestions for good mechanics for R15 in Pune.