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**AntiqueBlue** · 03-06-2012, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by nastrofaction View Post

:P, was sitting idle yesterday.
where are rest of the pictures.

wait boys wait !!!

time is what I am not getting

**jairaman12** · 03-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Guys
Pardon me if this has been already discussed.
I have heard/read a lot that the rear seat is not comfortable for the pillion and on braking the pillion tends to fall on the rider thereby transferring the body weight to the rider.

What I observed when I sat as a pillion on the V2 is:
If you try to grab the rider's hip sides by your thighs tightly, the tendency to fall ahead on braking reduces significantly.The thighs being one of the strongest part of the human body helps in achieving this with rather ease.

So anyone who sits pillion on bikes like the R15 V2 can actually try grabbing the rider's hip sides by their thighs.
It takes a little practice but believe me, it works wonders.

So guys,please try out this funda and let us know if it works for other R15 V2 owners.
Happy Riding!

**rajesh7** · 03-06-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post

Guys
Pardon me if this has been already discussed.
I have heard/read a lot that the rear seat is not comfortable for the pillion and on braking the pillion tends to fall on the rider thereby transferring the body weight to the the rider.

What I observed when I sat as a pillion on the V2 is:
If you try to grab the rider's hip sides by your thighs tightly, the tendency to fall ahead on braking reduces significantly.The thighs being one of the strongest part of the human body helps in achieving this with rather ease.

So anyone who sits pillion on bikes like the R15 V2 can actually try grabbing the rider's hip sides by their thighs.
It takes a little practice but believe me, it works wonders.

So guys,please try out this funda and let us know if it works for other R15 V2 owners.
Happy Riding!

Good point.:-)
A Pillion can also grip the tank,instead of sitting upright (usual practice)when on the V2. That's the usual rule when ridding pillion on a superbike. This helps during hard braking

Pillion-aires, do have a go at this also:-)

**nastrofaction** · 03-06-2012, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by rajesh7 View Post

Good point.:-)
A Pillion can also grip the tank

That is the recommended way.

**shreyassave** · 03-06-2012, 08:52 PM

Worried!

Originally posted by HarishK View Post

The sound while turning on the ignition happens because the Fuel Pump Compresses a little amount of fuel through the Injector and prepares the bike for a start.

There wont be any cold start issues on an R15 no matter how many days its left unused.

The sound comes only from the Fuel Pump and no where else, if your engine switch is off then it means you are not going to operate the vehicle and the Fuel Pump will not function. If you always Turn off the Engine switch and start the ignition to avoid this sound, you may encounter cold start issues.

Thanks a lot Boss! So, its advisable to do it every morning!
I usually, turn the engine switch ON, before turning the key ON! The FI will take care of the rest of the fueling!

Originally posted by Ivin View Post

Got to 500kms in 5 days , changed the oil and oil filter myself and took her to 7.5rpm(remained at 7.5rpm for about 3 mins) , but a little after that, the radiator fan started and remained for a long time..(Engine 'off', I put the key in 'on' position).. That is ok, right..??

Same worries brother!
Currently using Mineral oil. While riding under 5K for about 25- 30 mins, I took a break for 5- 10 mins.
In the last leg, while riding in traffic for 2-3 kms, the radiator fan kicked in and stayed ON for a very long time. Thats what worried me! Even I'm trying to find an answer to that!

Originally posted by Horror View Post

How many of you guys are over 6 feet tall and find the bike comfortable?

I'm 6' + and it feels totally comfortable. May be the excitement. Wearing gloves, so no wrist pain. Back pain is almost negligible. If its not for the Engine heating, I can ride on!

Also,
Yesterday while riding at 4- 4.5 K RPMs on 4th, 5th & 6th gears on the highway, the engine makes weird sound, as if it was taking load.
Didn't sound good.

Or is just that, the top 3 gears should be at even higher RPMs?

Currently using Mineral oil.
The Engine heats up, and doesn't cool down even after 3 hrs or so..
Is it Ok? I'm seriously worried!

**rossifumi46** · 03-07-2012, 12:32 AM

@shreyassave Check your coolant level. If coolant is not the culprit, then try changing the oil to yamalube semi-synthetic 15-w-50 as our bike is designed to run with SS oil. AFAIK the bike is filled with SS oil when it comes from the factory itself because, IMO unlike other air/oil cooled bikes, the heat generated in our bikes is much higher in stop and go traffic also the bike needs to be in motion for the radiator to work effectively as more cool air pushed into it. So, in order to cope up for the extra heat generated I guess mineral oil won't sustain that much load and disintegrate at high temps. Just my 2 cents

. I have finished my run-in and i can tell you that my radiator fan kicked in only a couple of times that too only when i was stuck in long traffic jams.
My view is open for corrections/suggestions.

**Ivin** · 03-07-2012, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by shreyassave View Post

Thanks a lot Boss! So, its advisable to do it every morning!
I usually, turn the engine switch ON, before turning the key ON! The FI will take care of the rest of the fueling!

Same worries brother!
Currently using Mineral oil. While riding under 5K for about 25- 30 mins, I took a break for 5- 10 mins.
In the last leg, while riding in traffic for 2-3 kms, the radiator fan kicked in and stayed ON for a very long time. Thats what worried me! Even I'm trying to find an answer to that!

I'm 6' + and it feels totally comfortable. May be the excitement. Wearing gloves, so no wrist pain. Back pain is almost negligible. If its not for the Engine heating, I can ride on!

Also,
Yesterday while riding at 4- 4.5 K RPMs on 4th, 5th & 6th gears on the highway, the engine makes weird sound, as if it was taking load.
Didn't sound good.

Or is just that, the top 3 gears should be at even higher RPMs?

Currently using Mineral oil.
The Engine heats up, and doesn't cool down even after 3 hrs or so..
Is it Ok? I'm seriously worried!

Use yamalube semi synthetic oil.. It should cool down after 1 or 2 oil changes... After 2 oil changes and 1st service done, my radiator fan didnt kick in even in my continuos 300km ride that I often redlined..
what I'm concerned now is, an unsual tear in my sprocket has been found and it makes a kree..kree boring sound when riding. I cannot ask for a new chain and sprocket kit since such parts are marked by the company as wear and tear parts... damn..
another problem is the screeching sound from the rear disc while it is engaged...
my bike is 15 days and 1.5k old..

**ABikerAtHeart** · 03-07-2012, 01:09 AM

^How the tear? Its juz 15 days old..

**nastrofaction** · 03-07-2012, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by shreyassave View Post

Is it Ok? I'm seriously worried!

Originally posted by rossifumi46 View Post

My view is open for corrections/suggestions.

Well, i'll say, not to panic. Let the first service be done.
Then let us get back to it.

Engine heats up more during initial days.
Do not ride continuously at a stretch. Give it breaks in between.
You can take the bike till 5-6 rpm during < 500 Km but i guess 4-4.5 rpm for 5th and 6th is a bit of overkill. Avoid.

Originally posted by Ivin View Post

what I'm concerned now is, an unsual tear in my sprocket has been found and it makes a kree..kree boring sound when riding. I cannot ask for a new chain and sprocket kit since such parts are marked by the company as wear and tear parts... damn..
another problem is the screeching sound from the rear disc while it is engaged...
my bike is 15 days and 1.5k old..

You got a second opinion on the sprocket problem you say ?
Check once with SC guys. It might just be a chain requiring cleanup.

Do you wash your bike occasionally ?
If water is there in disc pads, it at times makes such noises.
Anyway, bring it to notice of SC guys during next service.

**Ivin** · 03-07-2012, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

^How the tear? Its juz 15 days old..

I dont know how bro, one side of the rear sprocket is wearing fastly than the other. This was failed to be recognized by the svc guys. Experts mechanics here said that. This problem had happened with me on my p220 2 years ago, But those were after 12k or 13k kms. This is too early.

@nastrofaction.
No man, Just tightened the chain just before a short trip and just after a 100kms the problem started. If we switch off the engine on a slope, we can feel kree kree kree on the legs... After the trip and 1st service done(cleaned and lubed), I thought the sound would be history, but naa, it still remains..
And about disk pads, there were a lot of mud accumulation on the pads, and when cleaned the sound is drastically reduced, but not fully gone, but that doesnt matter. I am going to the svc today. Lets hear what they say. Chain and sprockets are worrying me..

**shreyassave** · 03-07-2012, 03:21 PM

Thanks!

Originally posted by rossifumi46 View Post

@shreyassave Check your coolant level. If coolant is not the culprit, then try changing the oil to yamalube semi-synthetic 15-w-50 as our bike is designed to run with SS oil. AFAIK the bike is filled with SS oil when it comes from the factory itself because, IMO unlike other air/oil cooled bikes, the heat generated in our bikes is much higher in stop and go traffic also the bike needs to be in motion for the radiator to work effectively as more cool air pushed into it. So, in order to cope up for the extra heat generated I guess mineral oil won't sustain that much load and disintegrate at high temps. Just my 2 cents

. I have finished my run-in and i can tell you that my radiator fan kicked in only a couple of times that too only when i was stuck in long traffic jams.
My view is open for corrections/suggestions.

Thanks a lot Rossifumi!
I checked the coolant level, its fine!
I'll be getting it serviced soon at 600-650 kms as it would lapse. Couldn't ride much..

Will be switching to Semi-synth, but still will be sticking to lower RPMs till 1000-1200 kms! I take a break after every 20 kms/30 mins.

Would be taking her on a 160 kms roundtrip today(mostly highway). Frequent breaks! Lets see how she does..

Originally posted by Ivin View Post

Use yamalube semi synthetic oil.. It should cool down after 1 or 2 oil changes... After 2 oil changes and 1st service done, my radiator fan didnt kick in even in my continuos 300km ride that I often redlined..
what I'm concerned now is, an unsual tear in my sprocket has been found and it makes a kree..kree boring sound when riding. I cannot ask for a new chain and sprocket kit since such parts are marked by the company as wear and tear parts... damn..
another problem is the screeching sound from the rear disc while it is engaged...
my bike is 15 days and 1.5k old..

Wow! You've ridden a lot..

Lets see after the Oil change. Also I'll change the oil again at 1500 kms, and switch from Ghazals to Trance..

Originally posted by nastrofaction View Post

Well, i'll say, not to panic. Let the first service be done.
Then let us get back to it.

Engine heats up more during initial days.
Do not ride continuously at a stretch. Give it breaks in between.
You can take the bike till 5-6 rpm during < 500 Km but i guess 4-4.5 rpm for 5th and 6th is a bit of overkill. Avoid.

Yup, it does heat up!
I'll be taking 10 mins break after every 20 kms/30 mins or so.
Now the question is I'll be riding on the highways so 5th & 6th have to be used, in order to gain higher speeds within the RPM limits!

**nastrofaction** · 03-07-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Ivin View Post

@nastrofaction.
No man, Just tightened the chain just before a short trip and just after a 100kms the problem started. If we switch off the engine on a slope, we can feel kree kree kree on the legs... After the trip and 1st service done(cleaned and lubed), I thought the sound would be history, but naa, it still remains..
And about disk pads, there were a lot of mud accumulation on the pads, and when cleaned the sound is drastically reduced, but not fully gone, but that doesnt matter. I am going to the svc today. Lets hear what they say. Chain and sprockets are worrying me..

You tightened the chain yourself ?
I mean you must be aware for R15 it is a little tricky affair unlike our regular bikes and should not be done unless fully educated.

Tell the SC guys that as well.

Ohk, keep us posted on the progress. I guess they should change it as it seems to me, a manufacturing defect if not a side effect of chain tuning gone wrong.

Hope the best.

**rcazador** · 03-07-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by shreyassave View Post

Yup, it does heat up!
I'll be taking 10 mins break after every 20 kms/30 mins or so.
Now the question is I'll be riding on the highways so 5th & 6th have to be used, in order to gain higher speeds within the RPM limits!

I drove on the highway for about 40 minutes, no real traffic 4-4.5k rpm fifth and sixth and it didnt heat up, rather it became really smooth and fun to drive. I don't think you have to worry that much.

Btw, I checked the manual but couldnt find an easy way to check coolant, do I have to remove a panel to check it?

**nastrofaction** · 03-07-2012, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by shreyassave View Post

Now the question is I'll be riding on the highways so 5th & 6th have to be used, in order to gain higher speeds within the RPM limits!

The SC guys would use SS oil in the first service, Motul 5100 packed in YamaLube package.

. and they would be using that forever untill one day you feel like now it is time for FS oil which is not the oil for first service or second as well i'll say.

Just give it for servicing and you would have a different machine altogether waiting for you to rip it off.

After > 500. you can go upto 8 on rpm meter without getting scared and infact that is necessary to fully open up your bike to its capability.

For < 500,

, well, you can go upto 5th and 6th, around 5.5 rpm should suffice. but do not ride continuously on same gear and in between give short acceleration bursts.

**rcazador** · 03-07-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by nastrofaction View Post

For < 500,

, well, you can go upto 5th and 6th, around 5.5 rpm should suffice. but do not ride continuously on same gear and in between give short acceleration bursts.

Ok this maybe a very stupid question, in normal city driving I shift up to sixth around 3.5k to 4 k is that a bad thing to do? The engine doesn't knock or anything so I thought that was fine?

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