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  • #1681
    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by s1d View Post
    the basic mechanicals are the same across most of the bikes. pressing the brake lever when a wheel is removed is a big no on almost every disc brake equipped vehicle. it causes the pistons to come out and they are a pain to push back in if you dont have the right tool/technique.
    so watch a mechanic do it first(be it any kind of service) and you will understand the nuances involved. I always make it a point to hang around and watch the servicing of not only my bike, but also other bikes that come in for various other repairs.
    Unfortunately, my work does not allow me to do anything like that anymore.
    For the brake i might as well tie it with something lol( the lever)
    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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    • #1682
      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Ashish7733 View Post
      Anyone done any Teflon coating or some other protection from scratches and fading of colour ?
      I got teflon coating done from the dealer I got my bike from. It was Rs.350 for one or Rs.750 for three, valid for one year.

      I have also used Turtle wax before (on a car though, haven't tried it on a bike with plastic fairings yet). You can find a can of that for about Rs.400, which in my opinion would be a better option to go for as you can get a lot more uses out of it. You will have to wash your bike clean first, then clay it, dry it and then finally wax and polish; which sounds like a bit of a chore but so worth it after seeing the final result.

      I didn't notice a difference between teflon coating and waxing and as far as I know they serve the exact same purpose; keep your vehicle paint and clear coat safe from the elements.

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      • #1683
        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Hammerhead02 View Post
        I got teflon coating done from the dealer I got my bike from. It was Rs.350 for one or Rs.750 for three, valid for one year.

        I have also used Turtle wax before (on a car though, haven't tried it on a bike with plastic fairings yet). You can find a can of that for about Rs.400, which in my opinion would be a better option to go for as you can get a lot more uses out of it. You will have to wash your bike clean first, then clay it, dry it and then finally wax and polish; which sounds like a bit of a chore but so worth it after seeing the final result.

        I didn't notice a difference between teflon coating and waxing and as far as I know they serve the exact same purpose; keep your vehicle paint and clear coat safe from the elements.
        In chennai, car cares at omr do some real nice work in regard to waxing, polishing even details, definitely worth a check from r3 owners from Chennai .

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        • #1684
          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Gollum View Post
          For the brake i might as well tie it with something lol( the lever)
          that is exactly what you shouldn't be doing! the lever must not be operated when the wheel and/or pads are removed, it must be disengaged. once you squeeze the lever, you are in for trouble especially if you are an inexperienced mech.

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          • #1685
            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by s1d View Post
            that is exactly what you shouldn't be doing! the lever must not be operated when the wheel and/or pads are removed, it must be disengaged. once you squeeze the lever, you are in for trouble especially if you are an inexperienced mech.
            I might as well tie the lever so that it does not get pushed down even by accident.
            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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            • #1686
              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post
              I check this thread very frequently as I owned a R15 for several years and came very close to buying the R3 but got put off by the attitude of the dealerships. Plus many old friends of mine are now R3 owners and I look forward to reading their updates on the bike.
              Please clean up your PM Inbox and PM me your number. It's been long since we talked.
              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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              • #1687
                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by joelgreen View Post
                Could you please share updates as regards servicing cost including any AMC expenditure, spares replaced etc.
                Sorry for late response as I'm not much active now. Please PM me with what details you need and I'll reply at the earliest.
                Yamaha YZF R15 V 2.0 (Oct, 2012 - Present)
                Yamaha YZF R3 (Sep, 2015 - Present)

                My Review of Yamaha R3 at 100K ODO

                Ride a motorcycle if you want to live free, but above all ride it safe and make others' lives safe.

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                • #1688
                  Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by ArnabC View Post
                  Sorry for late response as I'm not much active now. Please PM me with what details you need and I'll reply at the earliest.
                  Your inbox is already full! :P

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                  • #1689
                    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by joelgreen View Post
                    Your inbox is already full! :P
                    Done the clearing work.
                    Yamaha YZF R15 V 2.0 (Oct, 2012 - Present)
                    Yamaha YZF R3 (Sep, 2015 - Present)

                    My Review of Yamaha R3 at 100K ODO

                    Ride a motorcycle if you want to live free, but above all ride it safe and make others' lives safe.

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                    • #1690
                      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Here is the video of my R3 recall screw up. The Heat level went full and then started Blinking.
                      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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                      • #1691
                        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Got my recall done about a week back - Neat work by the mechanic at Arjun motors,Mysore. Couple of photos from the recall.
                        Attached Files
                        Yamaha RX 135 5 Speed - 2000 -(current)
                        Yamaha R15 v1 - 2009 - 2016 ( Sold )
                        Yamaha R3 - 2015 - (current)

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                        • #1692
                          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                          Here is the video of my R3 recall screw up. The Heat level went full and then started Blinking.
                          Happened to watch this vid few days back, never knew it is yours


                          <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< START WIDE AND FINISH TIGHT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

                          TVS Apache RR 310 : 2018
                          Hero Honda HUNK : 2011-2018

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                          • #1693
                            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by ArnabC View Post
                            Done the clearing work.
                            Messaged you!

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                            • #1694
                              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              We all know Arnab has done the maximum kilometres on his R3. But we will also like to chip in with our inputs 😀
                              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                              • #1695
                                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by dineshaugustin View Post
                                Happened to watch this vid few days back, never knew it is yours
                                Cool, don't forget to like and subscribe


                                Also, I got My Paddock stand Yesterday.





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                                KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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