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  • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Pulsar220F

    Here is the tank pad Yamaha is providing for R3.
    Looks nice but for me best tank pad yamaha introduced was with R15 V2 limited edition.

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    • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Deathmate.Zed View Post
      Will take it to the svc on this weekend to get it checked. But if the radiator stopped working or there was an overheating issue, shouldn't the temperature bar have shown it? It was showing 3 bars only.
      Yes!Sometimes the electricals of the bike doesn't work the way it should.If the coolant reservior stops working,the notification on the console doesn't show up sometimes.Go have a check at the SVC and do lets us know.

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      Originally posted by Pulsar220F

      Here is the tank pad Yamaha is providing for R3.
      The OEM Tank Pad looks "Mehhh" to me.There are much more cooler Tank Pads on ebay and other websites.Aren't the adhesive of the tank pad is bad for the tank as they tend to leave a mark when it is taken off?
      There's a light at each end of this tunnel you shout cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out.

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      • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Got the bike to the SVC to check for the shut off issue. The SVC guy rode it and after considerable heating of the engine he noticed that the fan was kicking in late. Also when the fan did kick in the bike did not start. It started after the fan stopped. So yeah this is related to the heating up of the engine.

        Have given them the bike to run the diagnostics in their system and get it rectified. Will update more after getting the machine back.
        The way you ride is the way you are..

        My Harley baraat!! |
        Ooty through a bike's perspective | KTM Duke 200 : A 20000 km experience

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        • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Good progress. How many bars was the fuel gauge at when this was checked?
          Also, check the battery and RR voltage when off the bike (overnight no use) and on it (when engine is running). This way all doubts will be eliminated.
          Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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          • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Finalised on R3 over ninja 300. Here is why IMO.
            1. 44k cheaper. Cheaper to maintain. N300 spares are ridiculously overpriced.
            2. R3 makes power early compared to N300 whose real potential comes in at higher revs. This makes it fun to ride in city as well as highway.
            3. The 'new' factor!
            4. Better braking.
            5. More power and torque. Although marginal still evident.
            6. Yamaha fanboy.

            Monday marked for booking. Delivery in 10-12 days.
            Choosing blue over black because blue stands out. Black is lost in the crowd. Although it's a blessing in disguise. No offense black R3 owners.

            What are the must have accessories apart from helmet. Guys please suggest.

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            • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by themachinehead View Post
              Finalised on R3 over ninja 300. Here is why IMO.
              1. 44k cheaper. Cheaper to maintain. N300 spares are ridiculously overpriced.
              2. R3 makes power early compared to N300 whose real potential comes in at higher revs. This makes it fun to ride in city as well as highway.
              3. The 'new' factor!
              4. Better braking.
              5. More power and torque. Although marginal still evident.
              6. Yamaha fanboy.

              Monday marked for booking. Delivery in 10-12 days.
              Choosing blue over black because blue stands out. Black is lost in the crowd. Although it's a blessing in disguise. No offense black R3 owners.

              What are the must have accessories apart from helmet. Guys please suggest.
              Great decision mate! Wishing you have a great delivery and ride experience Do keep us posted with lot of pics.

              Update on the engine shut off issue :
              Got the relay unit replaced with a new one. The bike is not exhibiting the previous behavior now. Will keep observing and go back if required. This was done under warranty so no charges were paid.
              The way you ride is the way you are..

              My Harley baraat!! |
              Ooty through a bike's perspective | KTM Duke 200 : A 20000 km experience

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              • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Good news! Is it the starter relay that was changed?
                Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Taking the R3 through snow, ice and slush..
                  To Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh!

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                  • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Amazing pics bro. Blue is amazing!

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                    • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      [QUOTE=vickks;1202375]Taking the R3 through snow, ice and slush..
                      To Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh!


                      Hi vickks..

                      Can u email me your complete arunachal Pradesh route plan.

                      I think of doing it and planning it for august or sept 2016.

                      Regards

                      Ashish

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                      • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Ashish Hegde View Post

                        Hi vickks..

                        Can u email me your complete arunachal Pradesh route plan.

                        I think of doing it and planning it for august or sept 2016.

                        Regards

                        Ashish
                        Tawang is 2 days journey from Guwahati..

                        Guwahati to Dirang (350kms, 100 kms of hills, around 12 hours)
                        Dirang to Tawang (150kms, 8 hours)
                        Same is the return. August Sept will be a good time, but you may face some rains. Ping me if you need any help.. am from Guwahati.
                        Only Tawang can be covered from this route, as there are separate entry points to other parts of Arunachal.

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                        • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by vickks View Post
                          Tawang is 2 days journey from Guwahati..

                          Guwahati to Dirang (350kms, 100 kms of hills, around 12 hours)
                          Dirang to Tawang (150kms, 8 hours)
                          Same is the return. August Sept will be a good time, but you may face some rains. Ping me if you need any help.. am from Guwahati.
                          Only Tawang can be covered from this route, as there are separate entry points to other parts of Arunachal.
                          Great vickks

                          I will ping u once I need help..

                          Can u pass me your email ID and FB I'd. I will keep in touch

                          My email ID is hegde(dot)[email protected]

                          U can find me as ashish Hegde OK n FB

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                          • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            [MENTION=77664]Vick[/MENTION]s.. what luggage carriers are you using? The tank is non magnetic right? And what about the tail bag? Viaterra leh?

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                            • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                              Good news! Is it the starter relay that was changed?
                              Yes Sarvajit the starter relay was changed. Did not face any such issue till now.

                              Completed running-in. Now it's time to let the 42 horses loose
                              The way you ride is the way you are..

                              My Harley baraat!! |
                              Ooty through a bike's perspective | KTM Duke 200 : A 20000 km experience

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                              • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Good news! So it was not overheating after all!
                                Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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