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  • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
    OK I'm confused, are mrf tyres that bad? I thought conti was the worst, since I couldn't afford Michelin I'm on mrf and honestly its totally fine. Cornering, grip not faced any issues on my 250 yet.
    Stock MRFs are ok but according to me it's doesn't justice the overall bike's potential. Michelins are good but not best, if you want best performance switch to metz or pirelli rosso 2. Set of michelins costs 9k.

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    • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
      Stock MRFs are ok but according to me it's doesn't justice the overall bike's potential. Michelins are good but not best, if you want best performance switch to metz or pirelli rosso 2. Set of michelins costs 9k.
      The issue with pirelli they are soft compound and have a higher chance to puncture,but fantastic tyres , with the best grip

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      • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
        The issue with pirelli they are soft compound and have a higher chance to puncture,but fantastic tyres , with the best grip
        I have used Perelli angels GT they are the best tyres i have come across for dry and wet conditions. Its good for cornering too.
        As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, "never have I seen an angel fly so low".

        Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, Yamaha FZ16, Suzuki Gs150r, Honda Dazzler, Suzuki Gixxer, Benelli TNT 300, Yamaha R3

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        • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by fusioncoast View Post
          Its while stand still only
          If my bike is off even I get the same. On almost all the gears. There is nothing wrong with the Bike.
          If the engine is running, release the clutch a little to get the gear to change.
          If the engine is off, move a bit forward or back and then the gear will change.

          I've noticed that gear changes are really good at higher RPM's or when the wheels are moving fast enough.

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          Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
          Stock MRFs are ok but according to me it's doesn't justice the overall bike's potential. Michelins are good but not best, if you want best performance switch to metz or pirelli rosso 2. Set of michelins costs 9k.
          So my bike is around 1600Kms old on the tyres, will the dealer take the old tyres or do I keep them as show piece?
          Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
          Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
          TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
          TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
          KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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          • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Gollum View Post
            So my bike is around 1600Kms old on the tyres, will the dealer take the old tyres or do I keep them as show piece?
            I sold on olx, most tyre dealers do no exchange but you can try your luck btw my bike is 3.5 months old and 4600 kms on odo.

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            • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              My black R3 reads 1000+ on the ODO. I have been facing the infamous left side pulling issue in my motorcycle. There is also quite a bit of vibration at 6000 RPM.
              The service center couldn't fix the left side drifting issue. Planning to raise the issue with the people at Yamaha as this issue has been there from day 1.

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              • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by rufussingh View Post
                My black R3 reads 1000+ on the ODO. I have been facing the infamous left side pulling issue in my motorcycle. There is also quite a bit of vibration at 6000 RPM.
                The service center couldn't fix the left side drifting issue. Planning to raise the issue with the people at Yamaha as this issue has been there from day 1.
                Hi i want to understand what is the left side drifting issue, can you explain how and when it happens with you?
                As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, "never have I seen an angel fly so low".

                Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, Yamaha FZ16, Suzuki Gs150r, Honda Dazzler, Suzuki Gixxer, Benelli TNT 300, Yamaha R3

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                • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  While driving for a long period > 30 mins in a highway I started developing pain in my right arm and shoulder. So I tried taking my hands off the handle bar. The vehicle immediately started going towards the left. I tried this at multiple speeds 50 , 90, 120 etc on the highway in smooth tarmac the vehicle moves towards the left.

                  Update: I have raised the concern at the Yamaha customer care.
                  Last edited by rufussingh; 06-02-2016, 04:51 PM.

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                    • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Almost half of my radiator fins are gone
                      Here are some photos of my radiator after first service at Vinayak Yamaha.
                      I gave it for second service yesterday and I'm gonna compare if there are more bent fins.
                      Originally posted by Gollum has quoted these images for saving the moderator from going mad lol



                      Last edited by Gollum; 06-03-2016, 02:06 PM.
                      Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
                      Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
                      TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
                      TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
                      KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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                      • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                        Almost half of my radiator fins are gone
                        Did you highlight it to the service center? Is the service center taking responsibility for it? Try calling the customer care of Yamaha (1800-420-1600), it really helps a lot.
                        After I raised my concerns, The people at Yamaha were calling me the whole of yesterday evening to get my issues sorted out. Today I have a meeting with the engineers from Yamaha.

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                        • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                          Almost half of my radiator fins are ]
                          You should have told them not to pressure wash near radiator area and mention this point in job card. Normally all SVCs neglect this but it's the owner who have to take these things off. You should have told them there only after seeing the bend radiator fins.

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                          • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                            Almost half of my radiator fins are gone
                            Here are some photos of my radiator after first service at Vinayak Yamaha.
                            I gave it for second service yesterday and I'm gonna compare if there are more bent fins.
                            This is the result of pressure wash jet directly hitting the radiator. Sorry mate noting can be done now other than not making it further worse.

                            P.S. DO NOT quote the entire picture set while quoting, edit them accordingly.
                            Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 06-03-2016, 12:16 PM.
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                            • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Just curious here, What could be price of radiator?

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                              • Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by rufussingh View Post
                                Did you highlight it to the service center? Is the service center taking responsibility for it? Try calling the customer care of Yamaha (1800-420-1600), it really helps a lot.
                                After I raised my concerns, The people at Yamaha were calling me the whole of yesterday evening to get my issues sorted out. Today I have a meeting with the engineers from Yamaha.
                                Do you have any links or hints where to post?
                                Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                                You should have told them not to pressure wash near radiator area and mention this point in job card. Normally all SVCs neglect this but it's the owner who have to take these things off. You should have told them there only after seeing the bend radiator fins.
                                i had no idea that they were going to do this.
                                Originally posted by somenath1061 View Post
                                This is the result of pressure wash jet directly hitting the radiator. Sorry mate noting can be done now other than not making it further worse.

                                P.S. DO NOT quote the entire picture set while quoting, edit them accordingly.
                                If worst comes to worst its only gonna be replaced.
                                Originally posted by nilesh9777 View Post
                                Just curious here, What could be price of radiator?
                                My question exactly. I might just get a new radiator and get it covered with a radiator guard from day 1.
                                This one is pretty much toast.
                                Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
                                Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
                                TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
                                TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
                                KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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