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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Tagging in [MENTION=17086]Black[/MENTION]asp here, he is more into overhauling almost everything when it comes to R15, he's the right person to answer.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • Saravanan Murdlock
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    Team, im looking to overhaul the front fork and inprocess to procure necessary tools for DIY. Does any one know the required size of fork T bar to dismantle the R15S forks? Please assist me. Click image for larger version

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Originally posted by Vinoth7mrk View Post
    Dear bikers,

    I bought R15S BS4 engine model on end of 2017 @ Chennai. I rode nearly 24k and I really love the smoothness, handling, braking and performance (Top speed 139 kmph).

    Maintaining speed btn 80-100. Its really awesome ride. Everyone will love that ride. Sometimes I felt like whether engine is on or off (very slient and no noise).

    I love night ride.

    Due to light, I can't enjoy the ride. most of car drivers are putting high beam and they won't switch low beam even I indicate. So I can't even see closer road also getting anger.

    Because of bs4 oneside light will be in on conditions. So I am too bothering about where new bulb will support for r15s, battery, visibility..

    Anyone could please suggest headlamp for bs4 engine without affecting battery, look of R15s.

    (If it is yellow it would be more helpful to get out from Police)
    The stock is best as you can get. If you want more yellow you can go for 3000 lumens yellow fog lights, those are the minimum yellowish lights available. Your stock lights are a perfect compromise between yellow and red. The stock rating is 35/35w that is the least number you can fix on your bike. Some members have even used 60/55 bulbs on the bike and have had good results. If you really like better throw I'd suggest you look for LED setup they offer better throw and beam spread. But, for the most part, your stock is the best as it can get. Though the reflectors aren't that great, which is a gripe all R owners have.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • Vinoth7mrk
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    Dear bikers,

    I bought R15S BS4 engine model on end of 2017 @ Chennai. I rode nearly 24k and I really love the smoothness, handling, braking and performance (Top speed 139 kmph).

    Maintaining speed btn 80-100. Its really awesome ride. Everyone will love that ride. Sometimes I felt like whether engine is on or off (very slient and no noise).

    I love night ride.

    Due to light, I can't enjoy the ride. most of car drivers are putting high beam and they won't switch low beam even I indicate. So I can't even see closer road also getting anger.

    Because of bs4 oneside light will be in on conditions. So I am too bothering about where new bulb will support for r15s, battery, visibility..

    Anyone could please suggest headlamp for bs4 engine without affecting battery, look of R15s.

    (If it is yellow it would be more helpful to get out from Police)
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  • Saravanan Murdlock
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    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Don't go for the Rynox Nomad, they are big and they don't have the dexterity when loaded up, they droop down to one side. They are excellent quality bags, but aren't that great when loaded up. I'd suggest you go for Viaterra Claw series, the basic ones, they lock up easily on the R15 and they offer decent luggage room. They have three variants of the Claw if I remember, go for the mid variant, they are extremely useful and practical.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Thank you vijay, i shall go for viaterra claw in the picture below. I will share my review once i procure it. Click image for larger version

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Originally posted by Saravanan Murdlock View Post
    Guys, Im in market for saddle bags. Since r15s has slighty upswept exhaust, Im skeptical wheather i should go for rynox nomad saddle bag or vieatra saddle bags. Please assist me.
    Don't go for the Rynox Nomad, they are big and they don't have the dexterity when loaded up, they droop down to one side. They are excellent quality bags, but aren't that great when loaded up. I'd suggest you go for Viaterra Claw series, the basic ones, they lock up easily on the R15 and they offer decent luggage room. They have three variants of the Claw if I remember, go for the mid variant, they are extremely useful and practical.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • Saravanan Murdlock
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Guys, Im in market for saddle bags. Since r15s has slighty upswept exhaust, Im skeptical wheather i should go for rynox nomad saddle bag or vieatra saddle bags. Please assist me.

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  • Neo77k
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by rahulrajan14 View Post
    Yes , it’s a family sports bike because it has unibody seat like my previous bike p150. They could have installed ladies foot rest , which my mom is unable to sit sideways on the bike properly with a foot peg
    It takes a little getting used to but if you've already got it, all is well.

    Happy riding bud

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  • rahulrajan14
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    Originally posted by Neo77k View Post
    Did you really need that?
    Yes , it’s a family sports bike because it has unibody seat like my previous bike p150. They could have installed ladies foot rest , which my mom is unable to sit sideways on the bike properly with a foot peg

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  • Neo77k
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    Originally posted by rahulrajan14 View Post
    Thanks for your suggestion , shall install it in coming few days
    Did you really need that?

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  • rahulrajan14
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    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    With a little jugaad yes. Now, I am not sure whether any dedicated foot rests are available, but the saree guard can be tweaked to install the foot rest, or you can make your own one by getting one welded, which a welder can do easily. Remember, welding is cheap and easy but needs to make sure it's supported right, right grade rod is used, else it will ruin the saree guard. The con would be you can't open and close them as you'd do in a scooter, they'd be permanently in a fixed position.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Thanks for your suggestion , shall install it in coming few days

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Originally posted by rahulrajan14 View Post
    Hello , I was keeping searching for the ownership R15s in this xBhp , finally found it . Have some doubts. Can we install ladies foot rest in R15s, I saw the video in the YouTube.
    With a little jugaad yes. Now, I am not sure whether any dedicated foot rests are available, but the saree guard can be tweaked to install the foot rest, or you can make your own one by getting one welded, which a welder can do easily. Remember, welding is cheap and easy but needs to make sure it's supported right, right grade rod is used, else it will ruin the saree guard. The con would be you can't open and close them as you'd do in a scooter, they'd be permanently in a fixed position.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • rahulrajan14
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    Re: Yamaha YZF- R15 S Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Hello , I was keeping searching for the ownership R15s in this xBhp , finally found it . Have some doubts. Can we install ladies foot rest in R15s, I saw the video in the YouTube.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Originally posted by saikatbyte View Post
    Same thing I did, but I bought the RX100 Stand (with small footrest pin), and I found it difficult to put the bike to main stand because the RX100 Stand is long and V2.0 doesn't have grab rail to pull the bike, I visited a welder and cut the rod length by 1inch in the middle, now it is fine, temporary solution for maintenance works.
    Indeed. That length of the stand is what makes the high clearance which comes in handy.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • saikatbyte
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    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Since, I've wanted a cost-effective, yet purposeful workaround the paddock stand, I did come across the Yamaha RX 100 stand which was used as a jugaad fix for the Yamaha R15, and for us DIY-ers, boy, did it come in handy.
    Same thing I did, but I bought the RX100 Stand (with small footrest pin), and I found it difficult to put the bike to main stand because the RX100 Stand is long and V2.0 doesn't have grab rail to pull the bike, I visited a welder and cut the rod length by 1inch in the middle, now it is fine, temporary solution for maintenance works.

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