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**RoyalIndian** · 03-26-2016, 01:22 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nandanlbhat View Post

Hi guys,

My most pressing issue is locating Neutral. I tend to shift down and reach 1st gear. I never seem to go 3-2-N, but instead go 3-2-1. Does anyone else have this issue, or you guys suggest getting it fixed at the service station (can it even be fixed?).

Another thing I noticed is that the front brake is more aggressive than the back. Is that another thing I need getting fixed, or it becomes part of the riding style eventually?

Its not an issue, it comes with practice. I hope you are wearing proper shoes while riding.

The front brake is supposed to be stronger and more aggressive than rear brakes. It provides 70% of the braking power.

**supratik** · 03-26-2016, 10:47 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nandanlbhat View Post

Hi guys,

My most pressing issue is locating Neutral. I tend to shift down and reach 1st gear. I never seem to go 3-2-N, but instead go 3-2-1. Does anyone else have this issue, or you guys suggest getting it fixed at the service station (can it even be fixed?).

Another thing I noticed is that the front brake is more aggressive than the back. Is that another thing I need getting fixed, or it becomes part of the riding style eventually?

Just to be recapping the posts I went through (again), the initial RPM to look out for is 5k upto 500 km and 7k upto 1000 km, right?

Nandan

The R15 has silky gearshifts, its a joy to use and hence am surprised you are not able to find neutral. Why would would you go 3-2-N? When you slow down you should go all the way down to 1st and then just a light tap up on the lever and voila! you have neutral. While slowing down in traffic go all the way down to 1st, come to a stop and then tap up to N, it would become 2nd nature with practice.

Refer to your manual for the running in, use it as a guide and rev cleanly through the gears. Simple rule of thumb is to take it easy while running it in.

**nandanlbhat** · 03-27-2016, 12:45 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks [MENTION=78079]RoyalIndian[/MENTION] and [MENTION=81049]supratik[/MENTION], valuable advice.

I guess I am a little conservative ; I haven't been able to get over 4k rpm much. Plus the city traffic in Thane doesn't allow much freedom.

**vijaycool** · 03-27-2016, 12:46 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Which coolant does yamaha use from factory?. Coolant was below low mark right from the factory and I have noticed from the day I bought. Though the coolant level hasnt dropped below that mark, I thought I will top up the later stage. So I bought Yamalube coolant under license from Motul. When i checked the coolant from the reservoir cap the color was bluish green. But the counter purchased coolant is Fluorescent green. I was worried with the mix up of non compatible coolant. Hence used 100 ml of deionized distil water to the tank.

Factory Filled coolant

Yamalube coolant

**ManjunathD0934** · 04-09-2016, 10:15 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi guys,
Does anyone know where I can get a rear paddock stand for R15 S in Bangalore??

Thanks

**bobisbacktorock** · 04-14-2016, 02:11 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Rajarshi Mandal View Post

Recently I noticed a really bad thing, scratch marks inside the headlight

, on the transparent part. Took it to SVC, at first they also seems to be concerned, but later checked with other motorcycles and they all seems to have this. Is it a quality issue? Do you guys have noticed it?

[ATTACH]199243[/ATTACH]
1/320 sec, f/8, ISO 200

Here is an picture for a better understanding. What can be done now?

These scratches are not from inside.

properly wash the headlamp glass with shampoo and water.
>then apply toothpaste on the glass and rub for sometime with your fingers or a piece of cloth
>wash thoroughly
> apply a wax polish like wax pol or any other
> polish it with a cloth
> Your issue would be reduced to a great extent.\

Hope that helps

**nagoo** · 04-14-2016, 04:18 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

After 1st service there still some vibrations After 6k rpm in any gear, some coming from Visor and other don't know from where.
asked SVC , they said , leave the bike for 2 days and will fix the issue , and even the mechanic said he has to adjust Tappet. So i silently come back with bike. no way i let them to touch the tappets

anyway Got new Helmet here is the bike + helmet pic

**vinay21987** · 04-14-2016, 06:14 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Some artistic person have put up a scratch mark on front of the bike including the headlights. Any thing to fix it up?

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**manub** · 04-14-2016, 10:53 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Try using a rubbing compound, should get rid of the scratch on the fibre part if it's not too deep, as far as the headlight is concerned I don't think you have an option

**Rajarshi Mandal** · 04-15-2016, 10:03 AM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

After 1st service there still some vibrations After 6k rpm in any gear, some coming from Visor and other don't know from where.
asked SVC , they said , leave the bike for 2 days and will fix the issue , and even the mechanic said he has to adjust Tappet. So i silently come back with bike. no way i let them to touch the tappets

anyway Got new Helmet here is the bike + helmet pic

Is the sound coming from left or the right side? In my case it was from the left side and I was also thinking that it may be the visor. After careful inspection I found out that it was actually the clutch free play adjuster which was loose, the vibration sound went away after tightening it.

**Amith K S** · 04-18-2016, 03:50 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Rajarshi Mandal View Post

Is the sound coming from left or the right side? In my case it was from the left side and I was also thinking that it may be the visor. After careful inspection I found out that it was actually the clutch free play adjuster which was loose, the vibration sound went away after tightening it.

Guys,

My bike is ready for second service now, Could someone pls tell me what all things needs to be checked and done in the 2nd service ?

In the 1st service, they just changed the oil filter and engine oil and chain lubrication and tightening of the screws.

Thanks in advance
Amit

**zikzak** · 04-21-2016, 10:33 AM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yamaha doesn't give bike for test ride in Bangalore? I visited Orion Motors Koramangala twice. Once they said the bikers are gone for some event and another time thought they had the bike they refused to give. Yesterday visited Orion Motors Belandur, when i asked for test ride of r15s or r15v2 they said they don't have any test ride bike and Yamaha it self doesn't provide test bikes it seems. I really wanted to test ride this bike.

**nagoo** · 04-21-2016, 12:17 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by zikzak View Post

Yamaha doesn't give bike for test ride in Bangalore? I visited Orion Motors Koramangala twice. Once they said the bikers are gone for some event and another time thought they had the bike they refused to give. Yesterday visited Orion Motors Belandur, when i asked for test ride of r15s or r15v2 they said they don't have any test ride bike and Yamaha it self doesn't provide test bikes it seems. I really wanted to test ride this bike.

that's not true, i even had R3 for test ride , check BangaloreWheels or Pacer yamaha open even on sunday , you will get the test ride

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Originally posted by Rajarshi Mandal View Post

Is the sound coming from left or the right side? In my case it was from the left side and I was also thinking that it may be the visor. After careful inspection I found out that it was actually the clutch free play adjuster which was loose, the vibration sound went away after tightening it.

not sure, but visor making some vibration sound that's for sure. rest not able to figure out

**nandanlbhat** · 04-24-2016, 07:19 PM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi guys,

Got the first service done near 30 day period. Only 380+ km on the odometer.

Before service, I am of the opinion that the gear shifts are very smooth.

Haven't ridden much to comment about after service.

Anyway, first service costed 951 (Yamaha lube 550, oil filter 201, chain lube 150, consumables 50). Nothing out of the ordinary.

I must admit, limiting to 5k rpm is quite a task!

Cheers,

Nandan

**Anunay** · 04-27-2016, 12:04 AM

re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

After 1st service there still some vibrations After 6k rpm in any gear, some coming from Visor and other don't know from where.
asked SVC , they said , leave the bike for 2 days and will fix the issue , and even the mechanic said he has to adjust Tappet. So i silently come back with bike. no way i let them to touch the tappets

anyway Got new Helmet here is the bike + helmet pic

The sound is coming from visor, i am too having , (left corner of visor attachment) just hold visor and rev the engine you can feel the vibes going off. Regarding ttappet go for the adjustment, its not that dangerous you think , i did it at my 2nd service. Its ok. If you dont do, you may lose the top end power.

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