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**incipient** · 04-18-2017, 11:07 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by aditya_YZF-R15 View Post

you parted ways with the second one too ? what do you ride now ?

It was fun while it lasted.. sold it & moved up to a KTM RC390 :-) How about you?

**aditya_YZF-R15** · 04-19-2017, 10:40 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by incipient View Post

It was fun while it lasted.. sold it & moved up to a KTM RC390 :-) How about you?

i see, nice (about the RC390).

i am still riding my R15..

**Shoutingdynamo318** · 04-20-2017, 02:39 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by raj.pranay View Post

Hello everyone. My friend and i had a pretty bad accident a couple of days back on our r15. Luckily both of us were wearing helmets and both of us are fine but the bike's body is gone.

The front plastic is loose now with fractures and also the rear panels came out loose and they broke( they were like broken before as well and luckily we didn't get them changed before the accident)

So I'd like to know how much it might cost. Especially the plastic below the rear seat. It maybe fine if we don't change the front.

So somebody please tell me how much it might cost to get the whole body kit( almost) or the rear ones.

And also, please let me know the best place to get it fixed. I live in Hyderabad near tarnaka.

Thanks!

The cowl will cost you around 1500.

**yamahamann** · 04-20-2017, 04:08 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by black asp View Post

Sorry to say if there are no leaks and you lose 350ml in 900 kms then your engine is toast.
I would suggest re ringing the engine after checking the liner for scores.
If there are marks on the liner then the bore has gone "Hallelujah". In latter case change bore piston rings and all.
Redo the valve seals and put in new valves too.
If you had used the garbage motul 300V I would have said that it's oil but as I can make out you are using a decent oil .
Can be atmosphere too but again it won't be this much.
I stayed with R15 in Bhubaneswar for 3 years with summer temps reaching 44 46 degrees often and I use to commute to office in peak traffic. Never had this bad of an oil evaporation issue.
CHEERS

Wow, you sure have put a lot of mileage on the R15, thanks for your useful suggestions!

After a lot of consideration and diagnosis I have narrowed down the reason for drop in oil levels was due to improper tightening of the drain bolt (highly unlikely and probably because of a lazy mechanic), it somehow came loose on my last ride on the highway and should have dripped some oil on the road/underside of the bike, along with the SVC people taking me for a ride like [MENTION=84130]PrinceCruise[/MENTION] suggested and didn't change/refill the engine oil at time of last service.

I also stay away from the Motul products since I have read this thread many times and am aware of the bad experiences of fellow R15 owners on the Motul 300v, 7100 etc. At 450 Rs/litre the recommended Yamalube Sporty premuim FS holds pretty well till 2500-3000 Kms.

I agree with you that heat of up to 45 C does not affect the 150cc mill on the R15 and has sufficient cooling, radiator fan only kicks in after I ride in stop-go traffic for more than 15 minutes.

As of now everything seems in order, as I checked the oil before it hit the crititcally low level on the dipstick.

However, now I am habitually checking the exhaust for unusual fumes or roughness in gear shifts until I am sure the issue is solved for good.

Originally posted by raj.pranay View Post

Hello everyone. My friend and i had a pretty bad accident a couple of days back on our r15. Luckily both of us were wearing helmets and both of us are fine but the bike's body is gone.

The front plastic is loose now with fractures and also the rear panels came out loose and they broke( they were like broken before as well and luckily we didn't get them changed before the accident)

So I'd like to know how much it might cost. Especially the plastic below the rear seat. It maybe fine if we don't change the front.

So somebody please tell me how much it might cost to get the whole body kit( almost) or the rear ones.

And also, please let me know the best place to get it fixed. I live in Hyderabad near tarnaka.

Thanks!

Hi, Good to know you are safe. But from my own experience I recommend you invest in basic riding gear (Armored Jacket like Rynox Tornado Pro, Cramster Raptor, etc and some gloves, knee pads)

Form a habit of gearing up even for daily riding. It might seem overkill in the beginning; But it will save you a lot of bedrest and heartbreak of being unable to ride your bike for a long time.

Below is the approximate cost of replacement parts in concern:

Headlight Cowl 950 Rs.
Outer Side Panel: 1200 Rs. for each side
Rear side panel under the seat: 550 Rs for each side
Clip on handle bars: 350 Rs for each side
Side turn indicator: 230 Rs
Mirror:350 Rs

The whole body kit along with new headlight assembly will set you back around 16-18K Rs

Not sure about where you can take it in Hyd, but if you are a DIY person then I suggest you get the parts from a dealer/distributor, put on some elbow-grease & fit them yourself which will save you a thousand or two in labour charges.

All the best!

**raj.pranay** · 04-20-2017, 05:19 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by yamahamann View Post

Wow, you sure have put a lot of mileage on the R15, thanks for your useful suggestions!

After a lot of consideration and diagnosis I have narrowed down the reason for drop in oil levels was due to improper tightening of the drain bolt (highly unlikely and probably because of a lazy mechanic), it somehow came loose on my last ride on the highway and should have dripped some oil on the road/underside of the bike, along with the SVC people taking me for a ride like [MENTION=84130]PrinceCruise[/MENTION] suggested and didn't change/refill the engine oil at time of last service.

I also stay away from the Motul products since I have read this thread many times and am aware of the bad experiences of fellow R15 owners on the Motul 300v, 7100 etc. At 450 Rs/litre the recommended Yamalube Sporty premuim FS holds pretty well till 2500-3000 Kms.

I agree with you that heat of up to 45 C does not affect the 150cc mill on the R15 and has sufficient cooling, radiator fan only kicks in after I ride in stop-go traffic for more than 15 minutes.

As of now everything seems in order, as I checked the oil before it hit the crititcally low level on the dipstick.

However, now I am habitually checking the exhaust for unusual fumes or roughness in gear shifts until I am sure the issue is solved for good.

Hi, Good to know you are safe. But from my own experience I recommend you invest in basic riding gear (Armored Jacket like Rynox Tornado Pro, Cramster Raptor, etc and some gloves, knee pads)

Form a habit of gearing up even for daily riding. It might seem overkill in the beginning; But it will save you a lot of bedrest and heartbreak of being unable to ride your bike for a long time.

Below is the approximate cost of replacement parts in concern:

Headlight Cowl 950 Rs.
Outer Side Panel: 1200 Rs. for each side
Rear side panel under the seat: 550 Rs for each side
Clip on handle bars: 350 Rs for each side
Side turn indicator: 230 Rs
Mirror:350 Rs

The whole body kit along with new headlight assembly will set you back around 16-18K Rs

Not sure about where you can take it in Hyd, but if you are a DIY person then I suggest you get the parts from a dealer/distributor, put on some elbow-grease & fit them yourself which will save you a thousand or two in labour charges.

All the best!

Thanks captain.

**black asp** · 04-20-2017, 05:34 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by yamahamann View Post

Wow, you sure have put a lot of mileage on the R15, thanks for your useful suggestions!

After a lot of consideration and diagnosis I have narrowed down the reason for drop in oil levels was due to improper tightening of the drain bolt (highly unlikely and probably because of a lazy mechanic), it somehow came loose on my last ride on the highway and should have dripped some oil on the road/underside of the bike, along with the SVC people taking me for a ride like [MENTION=84130]PrinceCruise[/MENTION] suggested and didn't change/refill the engine oil at time of last service.

I also stay away from the Motul products since I have read this thread many times and am aware of the bad experiences of fellow R15 owners on the Motul 300v, 7100 etc. At 450 Rs/litre the recommended Yamalube Sporty premuim FS holds pretty well till 2500-3000 Kms.

I agree with you that heat of up to 45 C does not affect the 150cc mill on the R15 and has sufficient cooling, radiator fan only kicks in after I ride in stop-go traffic for more than 15 minutes.

As of now everything seems in order, as I checked the oil before it hit the crititcally low level on the dipstick.

However, now I am habitually checking the exhaust for unusual fumes or roughness in gear shifts until I am sure the issue is solved for good.

Hi, Good to know you are safe. But from my own experience I recommend you invest in basic riding gear (Armored Jacket like Rynox Tornado Pro, Cramster Raptor, etc and some gloves, knee pads)

Form a habit of gearing up even for daily riding. It might seem overkill in the beginning; But it will save you a lot of bedrest and heartbreak of being unable to ride your bike for a long time.

Below is the approximate cost of replacement parts in concern:

Headlight Cowl 950 Rs.
Outer Side Panel: 1200 Rs. for each side
Rear side panel under the seat: 550 Rs for each side
Clip on handle bars: 350 Rs for each side
Side turn indicator: 230 Rs
Mirror:350 Rs

The whole body kit along with new headlight assembly will set you back around 16-18K Rs

Not sure about where you can take it in Hyd, but if you are a DIY person then I suggest you get the parts from a dealer/distributor, put on some elbow-grease & fit them yourself which will save you a thousand or two in labour charges.

All the best!

Now a days until and unless your engine is really screwed up badly you won't see smoke or unusual fumes from the exhaust.
So go by dipstick method. That's the best. I don't think losely tightened oil cap will result in this bad an evaporation. If it does then you would have seen small oil puddles in the morning .
Still wait for sometime and see if it's really rectified

**Santhu Shyam** · 04-21-2017, 02:23 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by yamahamann View Post

Below is the approximate cost of replacement parts in concern:

Headlight Cowl 950 Rs.
Outer Side Panel: 1200 Rs. for each side
Rear side panel under the seat: 550 Rs for each side
Clip on handle bars: 350 Rs for each side
Side turn indicator: 230 Rs
Mirror:350 Rs

Side turn indicator costs only ₹140 per piece.

**nitr0X1811** · 04-22-2017, 03:35 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

hello guys, can someone tell me if installing the center stand on the R15 causes any problem while riding like scrapping on the speed breakers(there are really huge ones in bangalore)?
also do we need to do any kind of welding to fix the center stand spring? the guys at the svc says we have to do a weld hence this question
also if someone could tell me where in blr they fix the center stand

**yamahamann** · 04-22-2017, 06:44 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by Santhu Shyam View Post

Side turn indicator costs only ₹140 per piece.

Thanks for correcting!

Originally posted by nitr0X1811 View Post

hello guys, can someone tell me if installing the center stand on the R15 causes any problem while riding like scrapping on the speed breakers(there are really huge ones in bangalore)?
also do we need to do any kind of welding to fix the center stand spring? the guys at the svc says we have to do a weld hence this question
also if someone could tell me where in blr they fix the center stand

The Center stand does not scrape on most speed humps, But for extremely tall (more than 12-14 cms) speed breakers might scrape it.

I had the center stand installed for a month or two and did not face any problems with the it. But now I only use it for service/maintenance as it adds unnecessary weight to the bike. (Not much I know but less weight is always better)

I am sure no welding is needed to fix the center stand, (Yamaha has made provision for fixing it from the factory so)

The original R15 center stand should cost you about 850 Rs. from SVC & It is held in place by a bolt that goes through a clamp at the bottom of bike, you can see it clearly if you look at the underside of your bike.

If you are only looking for a stand to service your bike then you can also go for the RX100 center stand which is much cheaper at about 200 Rs. and comes without a spring mechanism. Fixing it is a simple matter of aligning it and sliding the center pin through the clamp I mentioned earlier, doesn't take more than 30 seconds.

Safe & Happy Riding!

**nitr0X1811** · 04-23-2017, 10:13 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by yamahamann View Post

Thanks for correcting!

The Center stand does not scrape on most speed humps, But for extremely tall (more than 12-14 cms) speed breakers might scrape it.

I had the center stand installed for a month or two and did not face any problems with the it. But now I only use it for service/maintenance as it adds unnecessary weight to the bike. (Not much I know but less weight is always better)

I am sure no welding is needed to fix the center stand, (Yamaha has made provision for fixing it from the factory so)

The original R15 center stand should cost you about 850 Rs. from SVC & It is held in place by a bolt that goes through a clamp at the bottom of bike, you can see it clearly if you look at the underside of your bike.

If you are only looking for a stand to service your bike then you can also go for the RX100 center stand which is much cheaper at about 200 Rs. and comes without a spring mechanism. Fixing it is a simple matter of aligning it and sliding the center pin through the clamp I mentioned earlier, doesn't take more than 30 seconds.

Safe & Happy Riding!

thanks for the detailed reply.
also one more thing, when u had installed the center stand you had done it with the spring as well right? does the yamaha r15 center stand come with the spring or do we have to purchase the spring seperately?

**vinay21987** · 04-23-2017, 09:09 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by black asp View Post

Any updates on your issues??

Update:
Went to Svc for the usual servicing. First thing I got checked was the oil level. It was down by around 200 ml in 1400 km of run. Replaced the clutch plates and cable. The bike was facing the same issue of power loss till yesterday. The owner of svc mentioned to me again that it might be an issue with block piston. He himself was surprised that block piston issue arising in my bike as it is just one year old. He did inform me that all of the previous V1, V2 had very few block piston issue as they were imported ones. Now Yamaha has started manufacturing piston rings in India due to which there might be difference in quality. He suggested me to run the bike for another 1000 km and then get it checked at another Svc (mostly Kamla Yamaha Service Mumbai) for the same issue. I will provide an update again soon.

**black asp** · 04-23-2017, 10:32 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by vinay21987 View Post

Update:
Went to Svc for the usual servicing. First thing I got checked was the oil level. It was down by around 200 ml in 1400 km of run. Replaced the clutch plates and cable. The bike was facing the same issue of power loss till yesterday. The owner of svc mentioned to me again that it might be an issue with block piston. He himself was surprised that block piston issue arising in my bike as it is just one year old. He did inform me that all of the previous V1, V2 had very few block piston issue as they were imported ones. Now Yamaha has started manufacturing piston rings in India due to which there might be difference in quality. He suggested me to run the bike for another 1000 km and then get it checked at another Svc (mostly Kamla Yamaha Service Mumbai) for the same issue. I will provide an update again soon.

Thats what happened post 2014 . The parts quality went bajaj way and so called bullet proof reliability went out the window.
Btw what is the odo reading??

**Abhi599** · 04-23-2017, 11:35 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Hi guys,
Has anyone brought spares from indiaspares.in. I am planning to buy the front and rear brake pads. Do they provide genuine Yamaha parts.

**black asp** · 04-23-2017, 11:55 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by Abhi599 View Post

Hi guys,
Has anyone brought spares from indiaspares.in. I am planning to buy the front and rear brake pads. Do they provide genuine Yamaha parts.

Yes they are genuine and original ones.
They are genuine Yamaha spares stockists . Have been shopping with them for 3 years

**vijaycool** · 04-25-2017, 09:37 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Originally posted by black asp View Post

Thats what happened post 2014 . The parts quality went bajaj way and so called bullet proof reliability went out the window.
Btw what is the odo reading??

I am feeling nervous after reading those line. When I drained the oil at 25.5k kms it was around 600ml oil. This was the second oil change with Motul 7100 but the oil has run close to 5500 kms. Prior to that I have collected 900 ml for 4500 km ran Motul oil. Replaced with Yamaha FS oil now need to keep an eye on oil level. If its fine then Motul is thrown away from my oil list for good and forever.

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