Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership


The metal sound you're experiencing is normal, nothing to worry about, probably your valves might require adjusting, which can be done during your service schedule by mentioning the issue. Secondly, bike pulling to one side can be caused by lower tire pressure and either a loose or tight coneset, take it your local mechanic or your Yamaha service center and get it adjusted accordingly, it's hardly a three to four min job.

A vehicle should take a straight line when hands are off the bars.

Cheers!
VJ

Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

Regarding the electric start I am too facing the same problem
It needs to be pressed several times then the bike starts
I mentioned it while my first service and they said they have solved it.
The very next day I am facing same problem again
What did you do to solve it?

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

I will just buy a ISI sticker n put It on my helmet, I'm sorry but my head is more important than the garbage logic that the government is following on banning on foreign brand of helmets.

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Pardon me if you think this question is silly.

Today I noticed that my bike's accelerator grip moves 5mm both to left and right and up and down when shaken with hands. Whereas the left hand grip remains firm. Is this normal or should I check it?

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

Its normal,
You can check this with other bikes too.
Some amount of freeplay is required for this to be smooth in operation.

After all, its not an old Bajaj Chetak with Iron Grip accelerator.

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

pulling the tanks with hand doesnt prove much. the only way to test it is by riding with a pillion and sudden breaking from high speeds which leads to compression on the tank . this will dislodge them though yamaha has said that the problem has been eliminated from the assembly line in the newer models.

the rusting seems to be problematic. its noticeable on the chasis and handlebars

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my idea was to paint that thing with some type of permanent ink or still, purchasing dual certified helmets in not a bad idea.
Given the fact that ISI is basically based on ECE22.05 why dont those idiots legalize ECE certification?

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That's because the main person in the helmet association is the MD of steel bird helmets soo he wants to kill the competition by banning the better quality helmets and force people to buy steel bird for his greedy desires. I will not stand for such sheer idiocy, I will put a ISI sticker on my helmets if needed, and even if they stop me and question, I'm ready to fight it out in court, because this is something I won't compromise on quality of my head gear.

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&nbsp;have covered 2000km so i dont believe that the brake pads need to settle anymore.<br>
thanks for the info on the fuel reserve meter.

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love your guts. common sense and courage save lives

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the start problem automatically got fixed. there is a problem in v2 regarding the loose terminals which may cause that delay in elec start. check the terminals and the items which you have kept in the underseat compartment.

Update on what happened at the SVC

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So just had a 600km ride to and back from hyderbad maximum of which was on the highway
Things noted:
highway
- vibrations all the way in upper rev range in the handlebars, couldn't feel my arms for 20min after 150km ride
- no back or neck pains but severe pain in right wrist and elbow. felt like amputating my right hand off after 250km, but gladly by then i had reached my destinations
- brakes are heavily underpowered for the speed
-vibes felt at footpegs throughout

- maintained speeds of 90-120kmph (Speedo) throughout the journey, engine didnt heat up
- mileage was 53.3kmpl ( given the current petrol prices, i am just elated )
- VVA in 6th gear enters at 110kmph approx (with pillion and luggage )
- can reach 100kmph in 4th gear itself.
- awesome throttle response and overtaking abilities
- only saw 2 v3s in my entire journey and both were thunder grey ( i thought blue was more common )

City riding

- mileage almost the same
- tyres are horrible. braking leads to skidding even on cement roads even at 30kmph
- 6km journey turned the fan on ( even 250km highway journey couldn't do that ). the fan stayed on for 10-12min before i switched the bike off due to low patience
- again, no neck or back pain, only the wish to amputate my right hand ( fixed after apply zandu balm XD )

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

Change the tyre. The stock is a commuter tyre. So if you do bit of aggressive riding then definitely tyre needs to be changed for better one.
For the wrist pain, grip the tank with your thighs, it will take major load form the arms. Also bend the elbow a little and hold the handlebar. gripping with stiff elbow is a big no.

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

There are vibrations on the footpegs, but there are no vibrations on the handlebar as you said.

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could you suggest some tyres and around how much they would cost ?
i would be needing to change both or only just the rear?

and thanks for the riding position tip.. much appreciated

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higher Rpms near 6k for 250km per day continously... something might have gotten loose somewhere

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

According to my observation , the vibrations are predominantly in the 5 to 6k rpm range. Above that, the vibration eases out. If the vibration in the handlebar continues, better get it checked

Re: Yamaha R15 v3 ownership

Ideally if you need good feedback both the tyres should be changed.
I have experience with michelin pilot street radial. Great tyre with overall well balanced between performance and life. Did about 100kmph on wet road and the grip was good.
You can also try mrf Massater. Metz are great but imo, it is not necessary for a everyday usage, unless u always do spirited riding but the life is too short.

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If anyone is looking of tank grips and tank pads for our bikes, can get tank grips from Autologue Design https://www.instagram.com/autologuedesign/?hl=en
Amazon Link = https://www.amazon.in/Yamaha-R15-v3-...+v3+tank+grips

Tank Pad I use = https://www.banggood.in/Motorcycle-T...r_warehouse=CN

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yes they ease out around 5.5k itself but it doesnt go to say that they stop entirely. some of it is still left. so 5 hours exposure of subminimal stimulus may be the cause. even i didnt notice the vibrations till i took a break to find that my hands were numb a bit. right more than left ( maybe because of the riding style which had paralysed my wrist ) .
still will get it checked out soon

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anyone know how i can get the accessories ?
My SVC guys are telling me that they are not having it stock and neither can they order it on my behalf.