Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi guys. Need some insight on a situation.

I have done 9.5k km on the odo. All my services have been on schedule. The last service was done in July.
Ever since the last service, twice it has happened that during a ride, the engine temperature warning light switched on.
At first time, i was able to continue moving and so the light switched off soon enough. This was about a month ago.
At the second time that is today, i was stuck in traffic so I decided to park it aside and switch the engine off. I kept the power on so the fan kept working. And after a few minutes, the engine was able to cool enough so that the temperature warning light switched off. Then I switched off power and let the bike cool a bit more naturally for a few more minutes. I was then able to ride the bike home normally.

My question is- is this normal?
Why is the engine heating up? Could it be too much muck on the radiator because of the rains?
I haven't really washed the bike after the service, and the only wash the bike has gotten since is the rain.
But I did check the radiator after I parked my bike and it looked as clean as it can possibly be during the monsoon.
I also checked the coolant level, it was also normal and sufficiently above the low level mark.
What confuses me most is that the bike has seen hotter days in worse traffic during the summer without any issues. And this is why I am forced to think that the mechanic must have done something wrong during the last service.
Thoughts?

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hello Mr. [MENTION=92833]Kaushikassam[/MENTION], maintain forum guidelines.

Can you upload the service bill here. I think the mechanic did something wrong while draining or pouring engine oil. Check Engine oil level. If it is okay, then may be some other issue.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

here it is...

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Now, you check the engine oil level with the dipstick method (follow manual). While checking Engine oil level make sure the bike is in vertical position (not in side stand).

P.S. The engine oil (Yamalube Sporty) is 450/- & Oil Filter is 167/-, but they took 550/- & 200/- respectively, why I do not know.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Maybe they want to offset the free labor charge. Thanks for letting me know. Will take this up with Yamaha India.
Also will check the oil level.
Thanks!

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences


Check this... the engine oil level is OK. Also checked the coolant level in cold condition. It was exactly between the high and low mark.

The fluids in the bike seem to be OK.
Maybe I need to give it a wash?

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

It is fine.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi there,
Looking for some suggestions on a weird little niggle that I am experiencing my 2016 R15-S covered about 10K KMS in 11 months.

So whenever I am riding at slow speeds (below 15-20 kmp/h) I feel that the handlebar movement is slightly loose and moves much more freely than usual from side to side.

Now I have tried applying the front brakes and putting weight on the front suspension and rocking it back and forth to check for worn cone set. But didn't get any weird 'tak-tak' sound as one may expect from a shot cone set.

Also there are no weird noises when riding the bike, braking hard or riding over potholes.

However as soon as the bike picks up speed, handling becomes 10/10. But at slow speeds I am always conscious of this weird loose steering feel.

Is it possible for the steering nuts to come slightly loose on their own or something? I'm really not sure how to go about this. Any suggestions are welcome!

Cheers,
ATGATT

Update 1: Fixed
The wonky steering was due to lack of lubing in the upper racer causing some resistance; After a heavy application of Lubricant spray in and around the top area of ball racers, the handling is back to normal and feels consistent.

Most likely the guy who washed my bike may have been too enthusiastic with the water jet, washing away grease from that area. Will get cone-set greased/overhauled at next service in 1500 KMs.

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Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Need some suggestions for a good aftermarket Slip-on exhaust for R15-S in Chennai. Anyone tried Leo-Vince cobra ? Need some inputs and dealer contact as well

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hey guys,

I bought my R15S from Walters Yamaha, Kilpauk, chennai. After 1st service the engine seems to be a little harsh as opposed to getting smoother. I still feel the engine getting hot in crawling traffic. Hope this is normal as I've just completed 1100 Kms in odo. Oil change, filter change and chain lubing were done along with polishing. Just wanted to know if there are any better authorised service centers in and around annanagar chennai. Would like to give to a new SVC next time.

Thanks.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

There is a youtube link for PISTON exhaust full system for r15, but I don't know they can ship to India or not. The sound is so good even Akrapovic or Race Concept Exhaust pale.

Otherwise, you can contact Race Concept Team in Bangalore, they can ship to Chennai, Price will be around 15000/-, performance will increase upto 5%. And it is good. Below there is the picture.



Wait for the initial 100km, the engine will get adjusted after the service, if not then blame the mechanic who services you bike.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Mod Update.

Hi guys, last month I bought my white r15s. Really loved it.
But the only thing bothered me is mud guard. Whenever I ride on a rainy day the while bike becomes dirty & the water splashes all over pillion feet.

So I decided to fix a mud guard but the issue is there is no mudguard available for R15s. Then I decided to buy v2 mudguard & modify it as I wish. The overall mod cost is Rs. 150 only .

Things purchased.
1. V2 mudguard
2. Screws

Step 1: First I removed the excess part from mudguard.





Step 2: Then I removed the screw which holds rear disk hose.

Step 3: Then i fixed the mudguard over it & screwed it tightly.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Great, im planning to fit the same.
Is that available from the servce center itself ?
Please share more piks from side

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hello guys,

Can someone suggest a good service center in chennai? Probably around Annanagar area. I'm not satisfied with the place where I bought my R15S and would like to give it some guys who know their job. Any pointers appreciated.

My first service was done at 800 kms and the 2nd one is 45 days away. Is it okay to change the engine oil and filter now (odo at 1500 kms)? I feel some kind of stress in the engine which I think can be attributed to engine oil (not sure though).

Thanks.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yes, It's available in service centre's. Service Centre price is Rs.146.