The R15 Garage Thread

[tibby]

While spinning the wheel, the chain slack is adequate at some points. However, at some points it tightens. Basically, the chain slack is not uniform through the wheel rotation cycle.

Hmmm.. The chain requires a replacement in that case.
The newer chain costs INR 855. Older one is roughly INR 2200.

[phoenixflight]

Hmmm.. The chain requires a replacement in that case.
The newer chain costs INR 855. Older one is roughly INR 2200.

Thanks dude. However,the chain itself shows no sign of jamming or any linkages being broken.

[tibby]

Thanks dude. However,the chain itself shows no sign of jamming or any linkages being broken.

The links need not be jammed.
Some links can end up being looser/tighter than others due to improper maintenance. I'm surprised how it happened in your case (lubing every 300km na). Maybe the chain was dirty for prolonged periods/distances!

[jd666]

Dip chain in kersoene overnight. That will clean out the linkages.. Then wash and lubricate as normal. If that does not work.. then chain has to be replaced.

[phoenixflight]

Dip chain in kersoene overnight. That will clean out the linkages.. Then wash and lubricate as normal. If that does not work.. then chain has to be replaced.

The links need not be jammed.
Some links can end up being looser/tighter than others due to improper maintenance. I'm surprised how it happened in your case (lubing every 300km na). Maybe the chain was dirty for prolonged periods/distances!

Thanks alot. Will soak the chain and will come back with the feedback.

[sheelpriye]

Out of the blue the front brake is getting grabby and I have faced front wheel lock more than a dozen times in the past week (have rode for 2-3 days for 30-40kms of commuting).

I have procured the OE front brake-shoe but yet to get DOT-4 brake oil prior to bleeding it. And the wait just doesn't seem to get over. Darn!

[bhargava_sr]

My R15 has clocked 17k. After the last free service there is some peculiar issues in my bike

1) During rides in City traffic, when the bike is moving in 1st or 2nd gear for a longer time there is a loud noise from fuel pump and bike turns OFF. I have to switch off the engine and turn ON after a while to continue run. I feel some the bike is overheating and coolant seems to be in proper level.

2) Power Loss - Performance of the bike has drastically reduced, bike struggles in Mid Range and Top end. When there is a pillion rider accommodated bike behaves like 100cc.

3) Top end is just 120kmph and it takes a very long time to reach this reading with lot of niggling. Previously readings were very quick.


So far replaced Spark plugs to NGK Iridium, Engine oil, Oil Filter, Tappet clearance set in the showroom.


What parts are suspected and replacement required, please suggest.

[abhimanyu31]

My R15 has clocked 17k. After the last free service there is some peculiar issues in my bike

1) During rides in City traffic, when the bike is moving in 1st or 2nd gear for a longer time there is a loud noise from fuel pump and bike turns OFF. I have to switch off the engine and turn ON after a while to continue run. I feel some the bike is overheating and coolant seems to be in proper level.

2) Power Loss - Performance of the bike has drastically reduced, bike struggles in Mid Range and Top end. When there is a pillion rider accommodated bike behaves like 100cc.

3) Top end is just 120kmph and it takes a very long time to reach this reading with lot of niggling. Previously readings were very quick.


So far replaced Spark plugs to NGK Iridium, Engine oil, Oil Filter, Tappet clearance set in the showroom.


What parts are suspected and replacement required, please suggest.

Get a compression check done. Also get the fuel pump checked.

[jigar2speed]

Hmmm.. The chain requires a replacement in that case.
The newer chain costs INR 855. Older one is roughly INR 2200.

What do you mean by new chain costs RS 855, are you talking about the chain set ?

[jigar2speed]

Only air filter cannot increase power by 5bhp Maybe 1 or 2.

Wrong, not even 0.5 bhp, it helps in smooth breathing = acceleration and efficiency... Even if you have a big bore Joel kit installed, you get 2.5BHP bump at rear vehicle.

[free2rock_50]

Product

Where Can I Get WAXPOL Products in Mumbai ???

Asked so many times and never got a a reply for it .. err

[sheelpriye]

Need some help

It seems the DOT-4 brake oil will take a bit longer time and I am not willing to test my luck further.

I have the option to choose between Mico Bosch DOT-3 ('09 manufactured) and Castrol DOT-3.

Which one should I pick?

Thanks

[satyenpoojary]

Where Can I Get WAXPOL Products in Mumbai ???

Asked so many times and never got a a reply for it .. err

1) Wrong thread, try ownership thread for that
2) Try AH helmets in mumbai

Edit:
Sheel, If I recollect it right, TVS now provides thier own Dot4 oil for service of the RTR. Have you tried that?
Else either of them should uit fine. (Why go for a old stock Bosch?)

[tibby]

What do you mean by new chain costs RS 855, are you talking about the chain set ?

No, thats the price of just the drive chain.
Chain set will cost INR 1,435, & will comprise of drive chain (INR 855) + front sprocket (INR 310) + rear sprocket (INR 270)

[aditaya.chopra]

anyone modified front single disc breakto dual disc plz shere