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  • #706
    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences



    1. Anyone tried anything to get rid of this . Its raining in kerala and the bike is getting dirty day by day, all the mud and water flows directly to the suspension area and sideways results the pillion riders legs looks like shit just after some kilometers. !


    2. Skidding backweel is the 2nd issue.. may be because of my braking style. Just want to hear something about the same !

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    • #707
      Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by nandu41 View Post
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      1. Anyone tried anything to get rid of this . Its raining in kerala and the bike is getting dirty day by day, all the mud and water flows directly to the suspension area and sideways results the pillion riders legs looks like shit just after some kilometers. !


      2. Skidding backweel is the 2nd issue.. may be because of my braking style. Just want to hear something about the same !
      1. Try to fit the v2.0's rear tyre hugger in here, that should help. Someone has done that already and posted in this thread's initial pages.

      2. Mostly your braking style needs to be modified. I've been riding in rain too, without any rear slip so far. Use 70:30 or 80:20 ratio of front and rear braking.
      But if rear tyre has worn out much and lost most treads, will need replacement.

      Regards.

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      • #708
        Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by yamahamann View Post
        Basic Chain Cleaning as performed on R15s:

        Step 1: Lift the rear wheel of the ground using temporary center stand/paddock stand. (If you don't have either of these then it is advisable to have someone help you rotate the wheel while lifting the rear slightly)
        Which method you use for lifting the rear wheel of the ground, Do you have a paddock. If temp center stand, Can i use a car jockey to lift the rear wheel or which vehicle center stand does fit in the tiny hole underneath.
        R15S - Current
        Honda Dio - Current
        TNT 600i - Sold
        Classic 500 - Sold
        Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
        Yamaha YBX125 - Sold

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        • #709
          Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Hi Riders

          Need help my R15s tyre getting puncture regularly. Checked few tyre vala they say tyre It worn out and need to replace. Anyone change his tyre ?
          Total KM my bike done is 14600 km in 1.5 yr.

          thanks... in Advance

          Puneet

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          • #710
            Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post
            Which method you use for lifting the rear wheel of the ground, Do you have a paddock. If temp center stand, Can i use a car jockey to lift the rear wheel or which vehicle center stand does fit in the tiny hole underneath.
            I use the temporary center stand method to lift the rear wheel. It's the same stand which they use at SVC to perform servicing.

            The temporary center stand has a pin that you must slide into two matching holes at bottom of bike. Which lets the stand stay in place. You can find these two holes right next to the rear suspension linkage.

            I will advise against using a car jack because it has no place to grip/hold the bike and might slip away with slightest push causing damage to your health as well as the bike.

            But I am also thinking of buying a proper swingarm paddock stand (because it looks cool)😁. There is a guy from Delhi on the Bajaj Dominar thread who has custom made a swingarm paddock stand, it's looking quite decent. Might order one off him.

            As most aftermarket paddock stands cost a bomb (4K-6K Rs) its not worth it and for the price of one of those, you can buy 2 chain-sprocket sets for R15


            Temporary centre stand cost Rs 875/- btw. You can buy it from any Yamaha authorised SVC.

            Cheers!
            Yamaha YZF R15-S 2016 (Current- Daily Driver)
            Bajaj Avenger 220 DTSi 2008 (Sold)
            Tvs Scooty Zest 2014 (Current)
            Suzuki Access 2013 (Sold)
            Bajaj Pulsar UG3 2007 (Sold)
            Honda Activa 1st Gen 2006 (Current)

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            • #711
              Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by joshipuneet9 View Post
              Hi Riders

              Need help my R15s tyre getting puncture regularly. Checked few tyre vala they say tyre It worn out and need to replace. Anyone change his tyre ?
              Total KM my bike done is 14600 km in 1.5 yr.

              thanks... in Advance

              Puneet
              Your Tyre lasted approx 15 thousand KMS which is good lifetime for a soft compund Tyre. Better listen to the tyrewala and get it changed.

              Why risk more punctures? As all repaired punctures leak slight amounts of air gradually so you will be losing air faster than normal.

              If you are going for a Tyre change why don't you try the Massetter range by MRF? They are priced well and the Tyre looks good too IMO.

              You can upgrade the rear to 140/70/17 profile (Masseter) or the stick to the stock 130/70/17 RevzS both are good Tyres. But if it's the front Tyre then stick to stock Nylogrip-F​ it's the best.

              Do not go for Michelins or Pirellis, you will end up paying more and your bike will lose some of it's original handling characteristics.

              Keep us updated on the new tires. Cheers!

              All the best!
              Yamaha YZF R15-S 2016 (Current- Daily Driver)
              Bajaj Avenger 220 DTSi 2008 (Sold)
              Tvs Scooty Zest 2014 (Current)
              Suzuki Access 2013 (Sold)
              Bajaj Pulsar UG3 2007 (Sold)
              Honda Activa 1st Gen 2006 (Current)

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              • #712
                Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by yamahamann View Post
                Your Tyre lasted approx 15 thousand KMS which is good lifetime for a soft compund Tyre. Better listen to the tyrewala and get it changed.

                Why risk more punctures? As all repaired punctures leak slight amounts of air gradually so you will be losing air faster than normal.

                If you are going for a Tyre change why don't you try the Massetter range by MRF? They are priced well and the Tyre looks good too IMO.

                You can upgrade the rear to 140/70/17 profile (Masseter) or the stick to the stock 130/70/17 RevzS both are good Tyres. But if it's the front Tyre then stick to stock Nylogrip-F​ it's the best.

                Do not go for Michelins or Pirellis, you will end up paying more and your bike will lose some of it's original handling characteristics.

                Keep us updated on the new tires. Cheers!

                All the best!

                HI Buddy

                Thanks for quick reply . As currently MRF RevzS come to my bike by default and rear one is degraded in just 14k+ which is nearly 15K as you mentioned above. I will check Massetter range by MRF this time.

                Cheers




                T

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                • #713
                  Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by yamahamann View Post
                  Temporary centre stand cost Rs 875/- btw. You can buy it from any Yamaha authorised SVC.
                  Cheers!
                  Thanks Buddy. I will be going for my service next week, let me check with the SVC guys.
                  R15S - Current
                  Honda Dio - Current
                  TNT 600i - Sold
                  Classic 500 - Sold
                  Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
                  Yamaha YBX125 - Sold

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                  • #714
                    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

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                    • #715
                      Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by amit_m View Post

                      TheArcher84;1280109: You're great! Thank you for sharing your experience. It is very helpful for me. You're getting a very good mileage with your R15s (Touchwood).

                      I driven my friend's R15V2 for a good 40 kms and felt aches on my shoulders and wrists, but honestly I enjoy the riding. I am sure I will be used to the aggressive riding position in few days. I believe, it is very difficult to understand friendliness to a riding position after a short TD, also you can't skip the initial pain if you're not habitual to the aggressive riding position. The main point is you can survive the initial pain or not?

                      Waiting for some more responses...

                      Thanks,
                      It is very painful or what? I am planning ti buy this bike this week

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                      • #716
                        Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Kaushikassam View Post
                        It is very painful or what? I am planning ti buy this bike this week
                        Yes sometimes.But surely it will overcome with the joy of ride.Have driven 150+ km in single stretch Several times and im still love to go another.
                        According to me
                        5 to 10 km you may feel wrist pain
                        30 to 40 KM you may feeel shoulder pain.
                        After that there is nothing to worry about....

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                        • #717
                          Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Can my mother can seat on this bike wearing saree? I am going to buy this one. Any extra adjustments to be made?

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                          • #718
                            Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Kaushikassam View Post
                            Can my mother can seat on this bike wearing saree? I am going to buy this one. Any extra adjustments to be made?
                            I have my doubts on this. Even if she manages to sit properly sideways, she won't be comfortable for long.
                            For sitting sideways, the seat is too narrow, you might need to widen the seat up.

                            Regards.

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                            • #719
                              Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by PrinceCruise View Post
                              I have my doubts on this. Even if she manages to sit properly sideways, she won't be comfortable for long.
                              For sitting sideways, the seat is too narrow, you might need to widen the seat up.

                              Regards.
                              Is there anything to rest her legs?

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                              • #720
                                Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post
                                Which method you use for lifting the rear wheel of the ground, Do you have a paddock. If temp center stand, Can i use a car jockey to lift the rear wheel or which vehicle center stand does fit in the tiny hole underneath.

                                Sorry for the late reply sir, but if you have not yet bought the center stand, do not buy it from Yamaha. Go to any local auto spare part shop and ask for RX100 main stand and center pin. It will cost you 200 rs and is a direct fit on R15. Other options will cost you a huge amount of money. I have been using the RX100 stand for 3 years now and it the best option. whenever you need to wash the bike, pop the stand between the 2 metal hoops and slide the center pin across, then straighten up the bike and use your foot to keep the stand in place and use your hands on handle bar and pipes of the rear foot pegs.
                                I would like to thank my legs for supporting me, my arms for being always by my side and my fingers; I could always count on them.

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