Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Already have steel braided pipes front and rear...still want more stopping power [emoji1]

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Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Apart from the information provided by fellow bhpians, I'd also recommend using sintered pads for your motorcycle if you require better stopping power, combined with steel braided hoses. If you still prefer even better braking power, you can get Brembo radial master cylinders, if your budget allows.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

ok, fair enough. How hard are you riding brother?? just curious.

I never felt braking to be inadequate in past 4.5 years, but then again I'm a sedated rider.

Please research well and get someone experienced to do the job. We don't want you getting hurt due to some crappy mod job that might make the brakes unreliable.

Ride safe brother.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Well everything except the engine work I do myself.


Riding style depends on the road conditions [emoji16]



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Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

You fabricate stuffs too yourself?

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Never had any need to fabricate

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Ok. You were looking for a bigger disc that requires different mounting bracket for the calipers which needs to fabricated. Hence the question

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

The discs come with the caliper mounts I think so...

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

just noticed earlier today, while checking for something, that there is some lateral play/movement in the front sprocket (like it's not fitted properly with the shaft)..is that normal ? I never checked this before, so I don't know if this has been the case from the beginning...it doesn't seem to be something normal, but google search shows it's apparently normal in many bikes..true ?

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Yep, it's normal. Some lateral play will be present.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

oh, really !

thanks for the info.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

Hi fellow R15 lovers ,

Let you clarify me few doubts !!

1. Is R15 good for tall riders ? Any user experience ..

2.Many are saying that wrist or back will pain in long rides, is it true ? Anyone share your touring experience or share it !!

And how about buying a second hand (used) R15 is it advisable??... Coz I have a budget for buying motorbike is only Rs. 1 lakh . Am in great dilemma !!

[Not interested in buying Pulsar 150, Gixxer] But Apache ,Hornet are ok while on road prices are about 1.10 Lakh and increasing faster !

*Am 184cm tall , 6.1 ft

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

No problems will be faced at your height. I am 5feet11 but never faced any issues.
Regarding wrist pain, you might face that in the begining of your ownership, but it disappers after the first week or two. And regarding long distance touring, wrist pain will not be an issue, but you might get back pain after some 500kms of continuous riding. I faced that but again I am on the heavier side. Your body weight and fitness also plays a part.
And if you get a well maintained used bike from a trusted source. You can definitely go for it.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

I am 5'6 ft tall and weigh about 50 kgs. I have heard that The V2 can be a little bit cramped for a rider above 6 feet. Different riders different experiences.

As an owner of a 4.5 year old V2, I would say - give it time and spend more time on saddle. The pains will become less and less and in a few months, on an open road you will totally forget about the pains and aches.

However in Jams and stop and go traffic, and no matter how much you get used to the R15, you will have aches in an hour long traffic jam. I once travelled a distance of about 30 kms in a traffic jam on first gear with radiator fan buzzing for the whole 3 hours. At the end my left hand was transformed into a claw and I had back ache for next 3 days.

The popular advice is to relax your hands and grip the tank with your thighs to ease the wrist and shoulder pain. But as you spend more time on the saddle, you will realize that gripping the tank with thighs and letting hands loose with light grip on the handle bars don't really work as advertised. You see, thighs are also muscles, just like your arms and shoulders. And just like your arms and shoulders, they get tired soon and start to ache. So you will have to keep switching between putting the load on your hands and shoulders while resting the thighs and vice versa. I do weekend rides of about 400 kms very occasionally and this cycle of distributing the load every few minutes have served me well for the past 4.5 years.

Of course it goes without saying that being physically fit and active helps lot. I'm a skinny guy weighing about 50kgs, but I'm really fit. You don't have to join the gym or do anything special, but a few minutes of core strengthening exercises will help a great deal. Search youtube for 10 minute abs workout and do at least 1 set once a day. I started a while back and now I do two sets 2 times a day.


Regarding getting a second hand R15. Its sad to state but the truth is bikes like R15 and Duke are mostly bought by roadside Romeos who rev the nuts off it right from the first day, do stunts on them and after a year of abusing, realize that the spares, maintenance and even regular servicing is really costly (as compared to their commuter bikes) and then they decide to sell it off. Such bikes are nothing more than a headache for the second owner. I would advice you to save a bit more and go for a brand new one. If you insist on getting a second hand one, try to find out as much as you can about the bike, check the service records. A good and responsible owner will never miss a service. Take it to authorized service center and get it checked. Find out the condition of internals. Then, and only then go for the second hand one.

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Yeah ok [MENTION=69523]Ankey[/MENTION] , a good brief on your experience !!

What's about your odo reading and did you faced any major issues / parts changed ?