Re: Radiator.

Thank you for replying bro.

The moment i saw R15 v1 on jan 2010 i've decided to buy this bike with the money i earn. no matter the what and after a long wait i finally got this bike

the vibrations are coming from front part. when is bike is not in motion no matter how much rpm i accelerate my bike to i see no vibrations but once bike is on a moment i get vibrations(not always only at some speed and some times and sometimes i wont get it at all.)

feels like body vibrations which i feel right after i shift gear(any gear) and start accelerating back after a few moments it vanishes after a while , sometimes it stays throughout the journey. i noticed generally it comes at 3-5k rpm(mostly), varies accordingly.

i did visit SVC about this and this time i refused to do service in my absence i did wait for 5 hrs and made the to take a test drive and check he took it for a test ride and came back and said something to the other guy then he replaced the coolant. and asked me to take a test ride i did check in every aspect i didn't get any vibrations at that time. i taught everything is fine and left the place after 3 hours the vibrations started again. ...........................................

and about the radiator they didn't do any type of water servicing to my bike at the service time. (are they supposed to do it?). i worked hard for so long and bought this bike and seeing the radiator makes me very sad. if me or some one i know did that to my radiator i wouldn't be much worried. some person who i don't know did it and blames that i did it instead which makes me feel like .... ( ... cannot express...). i don't use bike much often either only to my institute(may be once a week not more than that)and a ride covers 150-160 kms once a month.

i am attaching the photos of radiator. and also i hear about about radiator guards. anyone know about them?

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi all Got mine last Wednesday

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Congrats buddy!

Which colour did you get? Do upload pics, and share your ride experience.

What bike did you own before?

I do suggest setting aside a budget to buy a decent helmet and riding gear, you will appreciate your bike's capabilities even more when you ride with safety.

All the best!

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks Yamaha man...can I post pics using phone browser here?? I can’t see the option 😔

Re: Radiator.

The damage isn't alarming per se. It clearly is the result of direct shot of pressurized water to the radiator by washing personnel or a mishandle by the mechanics while holding or grabbing at a point. Sentimentally though, it's painful to see it such a condition, the positive side is that, your cooling efficiency doesn't get affected at all, as the radiator is more than fit enough to handle the cooling efficiently.

Next time, keep a keen eye when the motorcycle is given for a wash, especially when pressurized water is used.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Radiator.

hmm yea ty bro. from next tme ill be more carefull. also i heard about radiator guards, are they any good? does it void my warranty?? tho i cant find it anywhere.

Re: Radiator.

I feel sorry for you brother. Exactly same thing happened when I gave my bike to wash at Bengaluru EBW Hennur Washing Center, the guy directed the water jet towards the radiator and bent almost 80% fins. I had a huge argue with the owner of the EBW after coming and seeing that. Then, after watching some youtube videos, I straightened almost all the fins with the help of screw driver (flat & long) and it was tiresome work for a faired bike with minimum access. Thereafter whenever I drop my bike to the service, I warn them not to throw water to radiator and I do it myself with a mug & a bucket at home.

Secondly, regarding vibration, it will come at exactly 4000-4500rpm, the front speedometer top black plastic cover will rattle and touch with the inside of clear windshield. The small sponge given both sides won't reduce that buzz that much, so I bought a damaged Tube from a local puncture shop and cut a small piece with about 5mm thickness, and glued (feviqwik) it just at the same place where the black small sponges are there. After then, it is gone.

P.S. Yamaha make good bikes, but majority service centers damage them.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

After a so long time i am posting a very useful DIY for my 2016 R15 S.

Many R15 S/v2 rider facing frequent rear swing arm greasing issue. Its tuff job to grease it at home or pay in thousand at yamaha service centre.

I make this change to grease it easily.

Here is my youtube channel link for this video.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi,
I need an advice. I bought my R15-S in February 2017. It has been an amazing year with the bike; loving every bit of it. But as my free services are over, should I go to a local mechanic for servicing my bike from now on, or I should stick to the authorized SVC?

Anyone here in Kolkata knows a mechanic who services R15 bikes like it was their own. Replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yamaha R15 is a fuel injected and Liquid cooled bike. It is not like other aircooled carbureted bikes. So, don't go to local mechanic, they may tighten or overtightened bolts or nuts which has rubber-oring in joints. I advise stick to Authorised Service centers, as they know how to service any Yamaha.
FYI, Technocon Yamaha Service near Ankurhati, NH6 (Howrah) is very good service center AFAIK. The service head Goswami da is very knowledgeable. Visit on weekdays on early rush (before 9am) so that you can request the service enquiry guy to give the bike to a well mechanic. Otherwise, Aquad Yamaha and Tanushka Auto is also good but not better than Technocon.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

My bike crossed 50K in 2.5 years. The way I had driven should take me to achieve in 2 years somehow it took 6 month more . All these years its been a trouble free experience, will try to write detailed long term review shortly

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Has anyone tried fitting the V3's slipper clutch to R15S? Is it at all possible?

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

looking forward to it.

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No idea. Experts may comment on this.

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

Should I buy R15S in 2018 considering the fact that v3 is already here? My main concern was with respect to quality and durability... I have gone through the ownership thread of v3 and it is not promising enough.... In fact according to the v3 owners R15S is better finished product and has less niggles..... I m considering bike to keep at least 5-6 years down the line.... I m presently riding saluto and have neither rode v3 or r15s, so don't know about Any of them.... If nothing worked then I will go for gixxer/sf... Please suggest....

Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

You can get v3 but you'll have to take care of the panels a bit more than R15S as the quality of the paint and plastic parts is not as good as compared to S, you can go for the v3 if you want a more sportier riding position and the new goodies(it'll just need a little bit more care) or go for the S if you need a bit of comfort and can live with the fact that it's a really old design.