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**christo** · 10-31-2016, 04:20 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by anishbora View Post

The headlight on the new lot of the R15 models switch on as soon as u turn the key on, unlike on the R3, where it lights up only after cranking the engine (activated by the ECU). Not a good idea IMHO, as the battery remains unchanged. We have too many stop lights in the city. Also, the ECU self check is not as fast as that on the CBR150R.

I agree. Though i like to keep the low beam on during day, i don't. Reason is our cops, if they see a bike with headlight ON, they will definitely stop it and we'll have to explain the whole thing about safety and new rules etc... etc.. which i don't like.

And what about the new V2? does it also come with this feature?

i love the way CBR150R self checks, turn the key and the speedo lights up instantly and the needle does a fast swing. I think the cbr's self check is 2 times faster than the r15, maybe even more

The engine and electronics are far superior in cbr, r15 has better chassis and suspensions.

**Rajarshi Mandal** · 10-31-2016, 06:13 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by vijaycool View Post

I complained during the service they fixed it. Not happy with the setting as i am not getting water droplets as byproduct which inwas getting earlier. Another reason for the mileage may be i didnt push my bike hard for the first 7k kms, infact i did runin less than 75kmph for first 2500 km and less than 100 till 7k kms. Some people commented its unnecessary but in the long run it helps. Replaced with motul 7100 10w40 today with engine flush with a different procedure. There will be lots of difference of opinion so i am not going to tell what i did. After the flush and new fs oil its just so smooth like feather. Crispy throttle response.

So I have to say to SVC guys that I'm getting low mileage?

Originally posted by Saif Karbelkar View Post

The lights stay on even when the engine is off. Just turn the key and voila!

This is bad if they didn't replace the current battery with a bigger one or that it'll recharge quickly. Don't know what was Yamaha thinking but at least they should have let the pilot lamps turn on when the keys are turned on and lights when engine is started. And don't know why the government prioritized AHO headlights than ABS.

**TheArcher84** · 10-31-2016, 07:47 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Today had a minor accident in my apartment complex. When I was about to leave from the compound, a kid on his cycle just came out of nowhere and I was taking a turn that time. Had to stand on my brakes to avoid hitting him, I was just starting, so was riding under 20kmph. Unfortunately, there was mud all over the place and bike skid.

The left side of the faring has scratches on it. Wanted to know, what would be the replacement cost for it, does it always come in pair for replacing or can the left side alone be replaced ?

**Chandan92** · 10-31-2016, 07:53 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post

Today had a minor accident in my apartment complex. When ?

I hope you are fine, can you post some pics. Only left side fairing can be ordered.

**anishbora** · 10-31-2016, 11:54 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by christo View Post

I agree. Though i like to keep the low beam on during day, i don't. Reason is our cops, if they see a bike with headlight ON, they will definitely stop it and we'll have to explain the whole thing about safety and new rules etc... etc.. which i don't like.

And what about the new V2? does it also come with this feature?

i love the way CBR150R self checks, turn the key and the speedo lights up instantly and the needle does a fast swing. I think the cbr's self check is 2 times faster than the r15, maybe even more

The engine and electronics are far superior in cbr, r15 has better chassis and suspensions.

Yes, the new V2 has it too.

I don't know if the electronics are far more superior on the CBR, but Honda's PGMFI is quite famous. The switch gear is a huge let down though.

R15 excels over the CBR in many ways:

1. Higher and more usable torque!
2. More accessible power.
3. Better tyres.
4. Sealed chain.
5. Better switch gear.

**TheArcher84** · 11-01-2016, 03:04 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post

I hope you are fine, can you post some pics. Only left side fairing can be ordered.

Thanks Bud. Yes I am all good. I will post them soon. What is the cost of the left side fairing alone ?

**vinay21987** · 11-02-2016, 01:18 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Has anyone got an aftermarket seat fixed on the stock seat. I believe stock seat is good only for city ride. On long rides my butt starts aching after 150 odd kms. Have been looking at two options that I came across. Ride on air and Redlineplus sofarider. Anyone got any feedback on them.

**PrinceCruise** · 11-02-2016, 07:49 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Rajarshi Mandal View Post

This is bad if they didn't replace the current battery with a bigger one or that it'll recharge quickly. Don't know what was Yamaha thinking but at least they should have let the pilot lamps turn on when the keys are turned on and lights when engine is started. And don't know why the government prioritized AHO headlights than ABS.

While I agree that the battery is on the smaller side but this is not Royal Enfield who are putting a mammoth battery in all their bikes but still most of users complain of battery dying within first few months even by using regular self start. That's not the logic here.

I've bought my R15-S in May and for first 3 months I'd been constantly running the 35W low beam bulb as my DRL (in day riding of course-duh) as well as my main light in night riding. I didn't notice any problem with my self start or any battery drain.

Since a month and a half, I'm running my low beam with upgraded 55W bulb all the times after 5-6PM or so, still no battery issues yet to appear. Of course I replaced my parking bulbs to small 1W LEDs to reduce load on battery because now I'm using 20W more all the times.

I don't think there's a need to worry here, Just my 2 cents.

Regards.

**Saif Karbelkar** · 12-03-2016, 12:02 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys wanted to know if the monoshock on our bikes is adjustable or not? I read somewhere that its not, mine seems too hard, like there is almost no sagging even when I sit on it and I weigh 70kg.

Is it just another thing I'll have to get used to? Or is it adjustable?

**nadz11.ns** · 12-03-2016, 12:21 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saif Karbelkar View Post

Guys wanted to know if the monoshock on our bikes is adjustable or not? I read somewhere that its not, mine seems too hard, like there is almost no sagging even when I sit on it and I weigh 70kg.

Is it just another thing I'll have to get used to? Or is it adjustable?

It can be turned slightly to make it softer/harder.

**Ivin** · 12-03-2016, 12:52 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post

It can be turned slightly to make it softer/harder.

But R15's rear shock is non adjustable. Factory fitted position .

**nadz11.ns** · 12-03-2016, 12:53 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ivin View Post

But R15's rear shock is non adjustable. Factory fitted position .

Is it? I will have to check.
But it is slightly adjustable in fz, right?

**B7ACKTHORN** · 12-03-2016, 04:51 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saif Karbelkar View Post

//// road though who always remind you that your lights are on

First off congrats. Secondly, one little eenie meenie question from my side.

Did you care to ask your dealer why the right side of your fork bolt cap, is black in color and the left is silverish?

Cheers!
VJ

**Rajarshi Mandal** · 12-03-2016, 07:58 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saif Karbelkar View Post

Guys wanted to know if the monoshock on our bikes is adjustable or not? I read somewhere that its not, mine seems too hard, like there is almost no sagging even when I sit on it and I weigh 70kg.

Is it just another thing I'll have to get used to? Or is it adjustable?

I used to have the same problem as you but you will get used to it very quickly if the road is not too bad.

**fullmoon** · 12-03-2016, 11:14 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by PrinceCruise View Post

While I agree that the battery is on the smaller side but this is not Royal Enfield who are putting a mammoth battery in all their bikes but still most of users complain of battery dying within first few months even by using regular self start. That's not the logic here.

I've bought my R15-S in May and for first 3 months I'd been constantly running the 35W low beam bulb as my DRL (in day riding of course-duh) as well as my main light in night riding. I didn't notice any problem with my self start or any battery drain.

Since a month and a half, I'm running my low beam with upgraded 55W bulb all the times after 5-6PM or so, still no battery issues yet to appear. Of course I replaced my parking bulbs to small 1W LEDs to reduce load on battery because now I'm using 20W more all the times.

I don't think there's a need to worry here, Just my 2 cents.

Regards.

If the rectifier & alternator setup to charge the battery works properly and reliable, any bike won't have problem. As you said, battery size doesn't matters.

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