Good Morning,

So I went down to the Shell Pump for some V-Power near Margapatta (my first visit there) the attendant asks me to get off the bike as its a rule (not sure why silly rule).

Hi guys,

I recently changed the tyres. Same specs to Pirellis. Did balancing/alignment. Now the bike is swaying. Turning/leaning doesn't feel confidence inspiring. What could be the issue?? Wheels not installed properly by the mechanic?? Bike was straight as an arrow. When I leave my hands off the handle bar, bike doesn't stay straight. It used to.

Any inputs on this issue?

Regards!

Check the tire pressure. Usually the tire fitment guys overinflate the tyre while installing. Also the check the tyres for flat spots and shape. What is manufacturing week of the new tyre?

Thanks for the reply!

Yea... The tire pressure was not correct. I rectified it. Rear was at 41. Front was also way off. After this the sway reduced quite a lot. But it's still there.

Both tyres are xx19. I can't recall the exact week now. I checked this while buying. Shaped seemed ok when I purchased it. Maybe I should remove the wheels and re-install?

Tyres are setting in. Same happened when I got my Michelin Pilot Street radials too.
It should settle down in about 500 kms.

Ok, thanks for your reply Sarvajit. I've done about 50 kms on new tyres. Let me break them in and see if the sway goes away fully.

Cheers!

I hope there was no damage in coneset. Do give it a thought and check for the same if required.
As suggested by others let the tyre break-in.

Pirellis have more rounder profile than other tyres in same segment and gives an impression of ready to corner.
So newer tyres and that too Pirellis will give that impression.

This usually happens because SVC mechanic tries to hammer the drain bold in order to loosen it. Thsi damages the oil sump as it is bit brittle and cracks near the shoulder of drain bolt.
Happened with @ashwin Napster here in Bengaluru also.

Do confirm from your SVC that they are paying for it(which I doubt). They may make an excuse that you may have gone over the hump or offroad which would have cracked the oil sump. But actually it is mistake of SVC.

Proper torque wrench and better practice can only avoid it.

Bro!! I can't believe this happened with me too!
I found a pool of oil under my bike a few hours after I got home from service .
I initially thought it was a loose bolt or filter or something, but then I checked the oil was leaking from the joint above the bolt!
(mini heart attack)
Dealer says they have ordered the replacement parts, and my bike is grounded since 2 weeks now and still no update.

Can you send me the details of parts that were replaced in your case? I hope all is well now.

One Year With R3

As promised, writing my one year ownership experience, it would be honest so some could like it & some would not agree.

Completed approx 15,000 kms and experience is mixed, first would like to list all positives of this bike.

Positive:

1. Engine, its a gem. Good low end torque you can ride all day 110-120kmph comfortably. Surprisingly, good to ride in traffic too, I use R3 everyday, it never disappoints.

2. Braking, its precised at least for me, I didn't feel any need to upgrade it to aftermarket pads or brake lines.

3. Seating posture is another positive, seats are comfy too. I have done 720 kms in single day which includes 4 lane highway to state highway.

4. Headlights are bright, throw is good and helpful at night.

5. Most important part service, maintenance cost is low for a CKD bike. Comes with three free service, have done three service total and never spend anything more than Rs. 1500/-. Spare parts price is cheap too. I will be sharing some parts cost at last.

6. Quality of most of the parts are good.

7. Exhaust note is good especially on higher rpms, it has a bassy note.

8. Bike is quite flickable in the traffic too.

Negative:

1. FIrst and foremost tyres, stock tyre were not at all satisfactory, I changed at around 2000 kms to michelin pilot street radials.

2. Service quality, quality of service is a thing which I am not impressed, svc which does a good service is good 120 kms from my place. At 10k service i gave my bike for oil change at raipur svc but mechanic broke oil chamber which he tried to cover it up with m-seal. Yamaha service manager didn't helped and at last showroom owner borned all the costs.

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3. Vibes used to creep up above 7000 rpm but it has vanished after using Motul 7100/Shell Advance ultra.

4. Yamalube FS oil is not good, becomes rough at 2500 kms.

5. ABS should have come as an option.

6. Air filter gets useless after 3k kms whereas yamaha has scheduled to change it every 10k kms.

Parts Changed

I crashed once because a splendor rider came into my lane out of nowhere and had to change following parts:

1. LHS Fairing

2. Side Stand

3. Gear Lever.

4, Headlight Cowl (Black Part) - replaced after some months had some scratches.

5. LHS Tail cover.

Spare Parts Cost

Although we have shared this list with fellow R3 owners in our whatsapp group and we update it regularly but still posting here:

1. Yamalube Engine Oil (1 litre) ₹450
2. Air Filter ₹545
3. Spark Plug ₹85
4. Fork Oil (487 ml required in each fork) ₹185 per 500 ml
5. Clutch Lever ₹320
6. Brake Lever ₹260
7. Front Alloy Rim ₹5,400
8. Front Indicator ₹650
9. Rear Indicator ₹690
10. Rider Foot Rest ₹180
11. Pillion Foot Rest ₹190
12. Rear View Mirror ₹1,280
13. Bar End Grip ₹120
14. Handle Bar (One Side) ₹1,330
15. Brake Pedal ₹700
16. Exhaust ₹26,310
17. Tail Light Assembly ₹4,570
18. Front Brake Pads ₹3260
19. Rear Brake Pads ₹850
20. Oil Filter ₹360
21. Chain Sprocket kit ₹5850
22. Oil chamber ₹4000
23. Fairing (one side) ₹5950
24. Rear panel ₹575
25. Headlight assembly ₹8000(approx)
26. Indicator Stay ₹150
27. Front Fairing (Body cowling) ₹1365
28. Headlight stay ₹900
29. RHS rear footrest 2 ₹880
30. Radiator ₹3800⁠⁠⁠⁠

Now some pics, I have tried my best to keep all the points although other members are free to ask any queries and can correct me if i have made any mistake.

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I hope there was no damage in coneset. Do give it a thought and check for the same if required.
As suggested by others let the tyre break-in.

Pirellis have more rounder profile than other tyres in same segment and gives an impression of ready to corner.
So newer tyres and that too Pirellis will give that impression.

Hi everyone

Has anyone tried using Speed or Shell V-Power on their R3's? any difference in performance, vibrations?
Would love to know your thoughts on this. I am planning to try Shell V-Power.

Thanks.

Hi guys,

I recently changed the tyres. Same specs to Pirellis. Did balancing/alignment. Now the bike is swaying. Turning/leaning doesn't feel confidence inspiring. What could be the issue?? Wheels not installed properly by the mechanic?? Bike was straight as an arrow. When I leave my hands off the handle bar, bike doesn't stay straight. It used to.

Any inputs on this issue?

Regards!

Tyres are setting in. Same happened when I got my Michelin Pilot Street radials too.
It should settle down in about 500 kms.

Check the tire pressure. Usually the tire fitment guys overinflate the tyre while installing. Also the check the tyres for flat spots and shape. What is manufacturing week of the new tyre?