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Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

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  • nadz11.ns
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    Re: DIRTSACK Forester Magnetic Neo Tankbag

    Originally posted by Saravanan Murdlock View Post
    Im beginner in Tank bag usage, Neither used one nor seen one in R15 before. i dont know whether the DIRTSACKS will be that big that you wont be able to properly lean on handle bar? Please advise me. Cheers!!
    Viaterra Fly is a good fit and doesn't hinder handling of tye bike. I have used one in varied conditions and satisfied with it..

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  • PrinceCruise
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    Re: DIRTSACK Forester Magnetic Neo Tankbag

    Originally posted by Saravanan Murdlock View Post
    Im beginner in Tank bag usage, Neither used one nor seen one in R15 before. i dont know whether the DIRTSACKS will be that big that you wont be able to properly lean on handle bar? Please advise me. Cheers!!
    From the Google images, it seems like a large enough bag to hinder your leaning, TBH. But don't take my words on it.

    I was in the same situation as you, I tried a few tank bags in local moto shops and found all to be a hindrance in riding and specially turning. It was a risk so I had to compromise and get a smaller bag which is only useful for a very little use case.

    Do a test before ordering - Just fill a normal backpack(college/ 15' laptop bag) fully and keep on your tank. Now sit at idle and check the posture, comfort and turning etc. If you think it's good, then go for it. For me, it wasn't so I didn't.

    Or go check any local moto shops for a demo.

    Regards.

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  • Saravanan Murdlock
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    Re: DIRTSACK Forester Magnetic Neo Tankbag

    Originally posted by PrinceCruise View Post
    You can. The magnets work fine.

    I've been using Gods Zeon R1 tank bag since a few months. This one is a small tank bag and it moves around due to light weight. I bought it mainly to keep the mobile visible for GPS navigation, as it's kinda tricky to use a mobile holder with R15's clip-ons.

    If your tank bag is large, how will you comfortably lean on to handlebars?

    Regards.
    Im beginner in Tank bag usage, Neither used one nor seen one in R15 before. i dont know whether the DIRTSACKS will be that big that you wont be able to properly lean on handle bar? Please advise me. Cheers!!

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  • PrinceCruise
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    Re: DIRTSACK Forester Magnetic Neo Tankbag

    Originally posted by Saravanan Murdlock View Post
    Hi guys,

    Im looking to buy Dirtsack Forester Magnetic tankbag for my R15S. Our gas tank made up of steel material and not plastic or fibre i guess. Can we use Magnetic tank bag in our motorcycle? is it compatible? I just want to clear things up before making an order. Cheers!!
    You can. The magnets work fine.

    I've been using Gods Zeon R1 tank bag since a few months. This one is a small tank bag and it moves around due to light weight. I bought it mainly to keep the mobile visible for GPS navigation, as it's kinda tricky to use a mobile holder with R15's clip-ons.

    If your tank bag is large, how will you comfortably lean on to handlebars?

    Regards.

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  • Saravanan Murdlock
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    DIRTSACK Forester Magnetic Neo Tankbag

    Hi guys,

    Im looking to buy Dirtsack Forester Magnetic tankbag for my R15S. Our gas tank made up of steel material and not plastic or fibre i guess. Can we use Magnetic tank bag in our motorcycle? is it compatible? I just want to clear things up before making an order. Cheers!!

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  • neonvibez
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    Re: Turning Radius and Dashed Dreams

    Originally posted by PrinceCruise View Post
    This amuses me...! You had to take the test on an R15...?
    Was that your R15 or provided by the RTO?

    I mean I can totally understand that for any first time rider, riding a fully faired sports bike like this for the first time has be difficult. More so when it's a test.

    Regards.
    HaHa I totally understand the jibe. In hindsight, I feel idiotic. That was my own bike
    I have been driving around on it and thought I could thread the test track. Well, bugger !!

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  • PrinceCruise
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    Re: Turning Radius and Dashed Dreams

    Originally posted by neonvibez View Post
    So..
    I didn't know that R15's have quite a turning radius. Today was my driving test and I failed. Although most of it was due to my novice level driving skills.
    Word of advice for new guys like me, RTO Panvel has a tough driving track.
    Any suggestions for me? Someone been through this?
    Cheers.
    This amuses me...! You had to take the test on an R15...?
    Was that your R15 or provided by the RTO?

    I mean I can totally understand that for any first time rider, riding a fully faired sports bike like this for the first time has be difficult. More so when it's a test.

    Regards.

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  • neonvibez
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    Turning Radius and Dashed Dreams

    So..
    I didn't know that R15's have quite a turning radius. Today was my driving test and I failed. Although most of it was due to my novice level driving skills.
    Word of advice for new guys like me, RTO Panvel has a tough driving track.
    Any suggestions for me? Someone been through this?
    Cheers.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: Yamaha R15-s Valve Sound

    Originally posted by aaronjacob View Post
    Exactly, the valve clearance (tick tick) sound. See when i go for long drive the sound is increasing, at that time I use to stop the vehicle and let the engine to get cool for 1/2 hour. During cold start time the sound is less, but when its get heated the sound increases. What should I do?

    Need Valuable Suggestions
    First, start off with valve clearance and make sure the valve clearances are carried out to spec. Valve clearances are meant to be carried out when the engine is cold, not when the engine is hot. I'd suggest you take your bike to the SVC and get the clearances adjusted.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • aaronjacob
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    Re: Yamaha R15-s Valve Sound

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    My guess is that he's probably referring to the infamous valve clearance (tick tick) sound. Many new R15s have this right from the factory, even the FZ 250s are plagued by this issue. Some R15s even have had ECU faults, brand new bikes.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Exactly, the valve clearance (tick tick) sound. See when i go for long drive the sound is increasing, at that time I use to stop the vehicle and let the engine to get cool for 1/2 hour. During cold start time the sound is less, but when its get heated the sound increases. What should I do?

    Need Valuable Suggestions

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: Yamaha R15-s Valve Sound

    Originally posted by aaronjacob View Post
    Hello Guys. I have purchased Yamaha R15-s on October 2017. I heard a sound from the engine. I thought the sound will go after 1st service being done. After the service, the same situation has faced and i have consulted with the mechanic in showroom and he said for new vehicles the same problem is there. Only after 20000 kilometers the valve has to get changed, then this sound will go, he said. If it is a common factor or anyone facing the same issue, please let me know about this.


    Thanks in Advance.
    Originally posted by nagoo View Post
    Engine will make sound as its combustion process, there are many sounds coming from engine , from your query its not clear what kind of sound you were referring .
    try to make video or give some description of the sound your referring.
    My guess is that he's probably referring to the infamous valve clearance (tick tick) sound. Many new R15s have this right from the factory, even the FZ 250s are plagued by this issue. Some R15s even have had ECU faults, brand new bikes.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • nagoo
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    Re: Yamaha R15-s Valve Sound

    Originally posted by aaronjacob View Post
    Hello Guys. I have purchased Yamaha R15-s on October 2017. I heard a sound from the engine. I thought the sound will go after 1st service being done. After the service, the same situation has faced and i have consulted with the mechanic in showroom and he said for new vehicles the same problem is there. Only after 20000 kilometers the valve has to get changed, then this sound will go, he said. If it is a common factor or anyone facing the same issue, please let me know about this.


    Thanks in Advance.
    Engine will make sound as its combustion process, there are many sounds coming from engine , from your query its not clear what kind of sound you were referring .
    try to make video or give some description of the sound your referring.

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  • aaronjacob
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    Yamaha R15-s Valve Sound

    Hello Guys. I have purchased Yamaha R15-s on October 2017. I heard a sound from the engine. I thought the sound will go after 1st service being done. After the service, the same situation has faced and i have consulted with the mechanic in showroom and he said for new vehicles the same problem is there. Only after 20000 kilometers the valve has to get changed, then this sound will go, he said. If it is a common factor or anyone facing the same issue, please let me know about this.


    Thanks in Advance.

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  • vjxm
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Guys I have engine stalling issue . Even after fuel pump and injector cleaning. Idle is 1100 rpm . Tried to increase idle but it didn't go beyond 1100 in hot engine.
    In morning when I start my bike engine gets off after 1 or 2 seconds bike start.

    Tappets gap was adjusted last week. Its toward somewhat loose (as there is minor noise post 5k rpm).
    Inlet tappet - 0.127 mm
    Exuast tappet - 0.207 mm

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  • Joel Ashirwadam
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Rajarshi Mandal View Post
    Congrats Anunay.
    It's my second week and I'm still struggling to get past 100Km, no, I didn't got my number plate installed yet . But coming from Pulsar 150 UG2, which I rode almost 10 years+, I felt, or still feeling uncomfortable with this motorcycle because of the riding posture and for somewhat stiff suspension. Howerver, the power, torque and the handling is very good, even with a pillion.

    Quoting from your pros and cons here are some of my thoughts.

    My only big problem is the riding posture, I was really sad , for the first 2 days I got wrist pain, then it goes away and comes the back pain, then comes the neck pain. And yes, I'm still trying to adjust myself. Now I feel somewhat adjusted, but I really cannot comment on this as I didn't got any opportunity to go for at least 10KM drive at a stretch.

    The small problems are:
    1. With 12V 4A battery, they could have given LED parking, indicator and/or tail lights.
    2. There's no foot rest with the saree guard.

    Can anyone comment on how is Osram Silverstar HS1?
    I'm using Osram silverstar HS1 on my FZ-S. It is definitely better than the stock halogen, but not enough on certain occasions. I could see my own shadow in the path of the beam, you can check out my vlog on it... https://youtu.be/2XwDZiWxgl0

    I've already placed an order for led headlight on aliexpress!

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