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  • #10906
    Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

    Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
    I guess Osram Night Breaker Unlimited is better.. Been using it for almost a year on 1 side ( left side ) and am pretty much satisfied with the output. Has better throw, better visibility and brighter than most of the bikes ( even better than old cars sometimes ) pair costs around 1200 i guess. Check it out in my bike,if you want before buying.. Tell me if you wanna meet somewhere.

    PS: Mine is Osram Night Breaker Plus.. Unlimited is better than plus
    hey do I need to upgrade the battery first or can the stock battery handle both of the 55 watts?

    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

    And which is more white 5000k or 4300k I don't want the blueish tint though!

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    • #10907
      Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

      Guys, my average daily running is really low, and so the 6 free services that are to be done in the first year all got over in less than 6k on the odo.

      Now, as per manual, one is supposed to change the engine oil every 3k Kms.

      However, that period would mean over 6 months to be honest. My last service was "5 months" ago, and had changed the oil then.

      **How long in terms of months can engine oil be good for use. Have I stretched it too long this time? Any precautions I should take for future?

      Also, if anybody with similar less frequent use follows a specific service schedule, that'd be very helpful.

      Thank you

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      • #10908
        Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

        I may add that I have been doing chain lubing myself around every 40 days, along with clutch free play adjustment.

        What worries me most is the air filter cleaning that hasn't been done in over 5 months. Does air filter need to be cleaned more often at around every 70 days or so?

        Thank You.

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        • #10909
          Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

          Originally posted by rishi1994 View Post
          I may add that I have been doing chain lubing myself around every 40 days, along with clutch free play adjustment.

          What worries me most is the air filter cleaning that hasn't been done in over 5 months. Does air filter need to be cleaned more often at around every 70 days or so?

          Thank You.
          I have similar usage pattern like urs, my service interval is about 6 months/ 1200 kms. I regularly lube chain myself and clean it with diesel once in 4 months. Its been more than 2 years of ownership and I haven't changed the coolant even and level hasn't dropped either. So experts here guide us for the same.

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          • #10910
            Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

            Originally posted by rishi1994 View Post
            Guys, my average daily running is really low, and so the 6 free services that are to be done in the first year all got over in less than 6k on the odo.

            Now, as per manual, one is supposed to change the engine oil every 3k Kms.

            However, that period would mean over 6 months to be honest. My last service was "5 months" ago, and had changed the oil then.

            **How long in terms of months can engine oil be good for use. Have I stretched it too long this time? Any precautions I should take for future?

            Also, if anybody with similar less frequent use follows a specific service schedule, that'd be very helpful.

            Thank you
            6 months is about right , oil staying relatively unused inside the engine for 6 months breaks it down and you do not get the optimal performance from the oil that is expected.

            Cheers
            Ride Safe
            Krishna
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            • #10911
              Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

              Originally posted by yammy View Post
              I have similar usage pattern like urs, my service interval is about 6 months/ 1200 kms. I regularly lube chain myself and clean it with diesel once in 4 months. Its been more than 2 years of ownership and I haven't changed the coolant even and level hasn't dropped either. So experts here guide us for the same.
              You have to change the coolant because of the time period(2year)

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              • #10912
                Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                Originally posted by PallavZ View Post
                hey do I need to upgrade the battery first or can the stock battery handle both of the 55 watts?

                ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                And which is more white 5000k or 4300k I don't want the blueish tint though!
                Stock battery cant withstand 55 + 55W.. I have 55 +35W and i turn high beam on only when the revs are above 5k. Else the horn will sound weak. Put 55W on low beam side ( left hand side when sitting in bike ) and it will light up both in low beam and high beam. I guess 5000k will be pure white, but may have a slight bluish tint. 4300k will be yellow mixed white.

                PS: You need battery + coil rewinding to support 55 + 55 W.
                Last edited by siddharthsure; 04-22-2015, 08:24 PM.
                Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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                • #10913
                  Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                  Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
                  Stock battery cant withstand 55 + 55W.. I have 55 +35W and i turn high beam on only when the revs are above 5k. Else the horn will sound weak. Put 55W on low beam side ( left hand side when sitting in bike ) and it will light up both in low beam and high beam. I guess 5000k will be pure white, but may have a slight bluish tint. 4300k will be yellow mixed white.

                  PS: You need battery + coil rewinding to support 55 + 55 W.
                  will a 5 amp battery be enough??
                  and what is this coil rewinding??

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                  • #10914
                    Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                    Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                    6 months is about right , oil staying relatively unused inside the engine for 6 months breaks it down and you do not get the optimal performance from the oil that is expected.

                    Cheers
                    Ride Safe
                    Krishna
                    Thank you so much Sir. I believe it's time for another service.

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                    • #10915
                      Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                      Originally posted by PallavZ View Post
                      will a 5 amp battery be enough??
                      and what is this coil rewinding??
                      5amp will do i guess.. But battery will get discharged faster than R15's alternator can charge the battery. So stator coil of alternator needs mod to pump up the output, so that it can charge the battery faster. If you dont want all these, just use 55w on low beam side and use high beam only when revs are above 5k RPM.
                      Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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                      • #10916
                        Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                        Honestly fitting a bigger battery will do nothing for you, at least on the stock charging system, remember your battery's main use is to start the vehicle. I shoe horned in a 9 amp battery after running a 5 amp for 3 years, big waste of time, now I have an upgraded stator (fitted today) tomorrow will fit the ktm rectifier, will be using the bike every night whilst my car gets repainted. So will report after that time, hopefully will be giving a positive review then.... Watch this space...

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                        More than 98 percent of convicted criminals are bread eaters !
                        Statistics show that more than 75 % of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread !
                        Bread is known to be extremely addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water, actually begged for bread after just two days !
                        Bread has been proven to kill. Scientists have now uncovered alarming evidence that 100% of the people who eat bread will eventually die !

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                        • #10917
                          Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                          Originally posted by stefanm View Post
                          Honestly fitting a bigger battery will do nothing for you, at least on the stock charging system, remember your battery's main use is to start the vehicle. I shoe horned in a 9 amp battery after running a 5 amp for 3 years, big waste of time, now I have an upgraded stator (fitted today) tomorrow will fit the ktm rectifier, will be using the bike every night whilst my car gets repainted. So will report after that time, hopefully will be giving a positive review then.... Watch this space...

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                          Can other bike's or vehicles' RR unit ie KTM in your case be used on our bikes?
                          I have a Yamaha Fz with a 7 amp battery. Was planning to source a ape RR unit as the stator coil of my bike has very limited space to do a proper coil rewinding.
                          Regards
                          ride safe
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                          • #10918
                            Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                            ^^yes but I'm no expert with this.
                            Beware of Bread, don't say I didn't warn you!
                            More than 98 percent of convicted criminals are bread eaters !
                            Statistics show that more than 75 % of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread !
                            Bread is known to be extremely addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water, actually begged for bread after just two days !
                            Bread has been proven to kill. Scientists have now uncovered alarming evidence that 100% of the people who eat bread will eventually die !

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                            • #10919
                              Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                              Originally posted by rakshit rana View Post
                              Was desperately waiting for the review thanks for posting this.How's this R15 compared to Pulsar 220???.One of my friend gonna buy one soon so need a suggestion.His only priority is performance.I own a P220,but i wanna make sure that he gets the best one.Thanks
                              The bajaj Pulsar 220 is an incredible highway touring machine while the r15 is best for the track , because of this the comfort part is on the downside . R15's handling is amazing when it comes to conering and it has an incredible braking system .
                              but with a person on the back the r15 pick up is just poor , I owned an r15 (v2.0) . well the pulsar 220 has good performance, good mileage but the quality part yamaha always wins .
                              I would recomed r15 over the pulsar 220 .

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                              • #10920
                                Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

                                Originally posted by unnimon View Post
                                The bajaj Pulsar 220 is an incredible highway touring machine while the r15 is best for the track , because of this the comfort part is on the downside . R15's handling is amazing when it comes to conering and it has an incredible braking system .
                                but with a person on the back the r15 pick up is just poor , I owned an r15 (v2.0) . well the pulsar 220 has good performance, good mileage but the quality part yamaha always wins .
                                I would recomed r15 over the pulsar 220 .
                                Man you are quoting a post 3.5 years old[emoji46] [emoji46]
                                CHEERS

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