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**HotAntivirus** · 05-09-2011, 02:47 PM

Got the front brake pads changed, braking is not good right now as they are new I guess. How much time does it take for braking to get normal?

**samarr** · 05-09-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by stefanm View Post

Did you have power to your console? if yes did your started try to crank? was the bike in gear? or was the kill switch button pressed.

I had a similar issue on saturday, the bike was in my house and was installing hids, to run both in low and high beam, during my testing, the engine was off, after completion nothing, wouldn't even crank, so took the bike outside, got my jump start cables (this was about an hour later) had a shower, thought i'll give it one last try and she fired up, went for a 10km ride to charge, since then no problems.

Do check your battery terminals for a good connection.

Console had power. I can see N. Indicator, lights all r working fine.
If I was pressing the start button, it ll crank but wont fire. Means it ll make the start noise. Thats it. Nothing after that.
Kill switch is working fine. I hv no doubt about that. Will take it svc before any more ride.

**stefanm** · 05-09-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by samarr View Post

Console had power. I can see N. Indicator, lights all r working fine.
If I was pressing the start button, it ll crank but wont fire. Means it ll make the start noise. Thats it. Nothing after that.
Kill switch is working fine. I hv no doubt about that. Will take it svc before any more ride.

hmmm, sounds like a loose connection/dirty contact from the starter motor, or your ht lead to your spark plug, these would be your first thing to check, sometimes a bump can knock something a little loose or even a mechanic may damage a clip on refitting after service, doesn't sound serious though.

**shrinathrao** · 05-09-2011, 05:08 PM

Hi friends,

Please clear my doubts.

Recently went for 3rd servicing of my bike they told that i have to replace my break pads of rear so i told them to replace both as my bike is close to 6000 kms.

Post servicing i felt the bike was not pulling freely for first 30 kms after which it moved but the rear break lever was not tight which i think should be after replacing the pads.

Secondly i had told them to set my head light as my low is in stock and high is in HID but it was like low was hardly 2 feet and high was merely 5 feet.

Any solutions how can i cover more range using both headlights and whether its common to feel the lever loose after replacing break pads.

**shrinathrao** · 05-09-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by samarr View Post

A post after long time. I mean the bike is all well so far. But last afternoon was my worst time ever with this bike. After 2 yrs, going more than 16k+. I went for shopping with wife and while I started the bike from parking, it did not start! Not much surprised, open the fuel tank for 1/2 min, and tried to start again! Alas, still did not wake up. I tried for next 40 mins...Not any help. Push start did not help..(I hv nvr tried that, may b thts the reason). It was Sunday, so my friend could not get a mechanic. It was evening time. I send my wife home. Got some water. Cooled myself. Poured some water on tank with frustration, another press on ignition and its up !!!

Damn, after 1 hr of all sort of trouble !
Now I am very much worried. I usually go on long trips. If such kind of problem comes, then it will be a big problem. I did not get any battery or engine fault light. Need help urgently. What could be the issue?

Do you use HID or any other things which put a load on your battery? where you getting early warning signs like the red or orange light used to glow while riding and go off?

**kumarvaradarajulu** · 05-09-2011, 08:07 PM

Advice needed

Dear Friends,

I am a novice biker. I have had R15 for two years now.

I have done 16k Kms, now the tires feel a bit skiddy. Should I change my tires now? If yes, which tires to choose. Nah I am not changing the zappers, just wanted to know if there are any best variants of the stock one's.

I crashed few weeks ago and the handle bar is bent, would you suggest me to changed the handle or just work it.

There are numerous scratches on my bike, can you suggest some trusted/decent paint shops in Bangalore so I can do some custom painting (as my avatar pic).

Thanks for spending your time and offering your help.

**jairaman12** · 05-09-2011, 09:03 PM

nfo

Hello XBHPians...

Its post 3rd servicing for my bike with 5k kms on the ODO....
I was thinking if I shall switch to fully synthetic engine oil, or semi synthetic is fine....
In either case please advice which engine oil will be best suited..
thanx in advance....

**bombayrider** · 05-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Goa on R15

I took my R15 to Goa. Before the trip could begin I changed the rear tyre, got the missing foundation bolt back and switched to MOTUL full synth for the first time. That harsh rough engine sound became ultra smooth with Motul full synth. Went via NH17 and came back via NH4.

Stock tyres performance was extremely good. It was so much fun to lean on corners without the fear of skidding. Now its time for the chain sprocket replacement after around 20k kms. Forks are making a loud noise when she goes over even a very small pothole. Pass switch doesnt work and speedometer also stopped working.

An expensive servicing is pending now.

**surendar** · 05-09-2011, 09:12 PM

[QUOTE=kumarvaradarajulu;625481]Dear Friends,

I am a novice biker. I have had R15 for two years now.

I have done 16k Kms, now the tires feel a bit skiddy. Should I change my tires now? If yes, which tires to choose. Nah I am not changing the zappers, just wanted to know if there are any best variants of the stock one's.

I crashed few weeks ago and the handle bar is bent, would you suggest me to changed the handle or just work it.

There are numerous scratches on my bike, can you suggest some trusted/decent paint shops in Bangalore so I can do some custom painting (as my avatar pic).

Thanks for spending your time and offering your help.[/QUOT

ya its safe to change your tyres ,other than mrf you have plenty of options
michellin pilot sporty-sport mileage
pirelli mt75
ceat vertigo

you can search for it in j.c road , but remember that for mrf zapper dont pay more than 1800

**kumarvaradarajulu** · 05-09-2011, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by surendar View Post

ya its safe to change your tyres ,other than mrf you have plenty of options
michellin pilot sporty-sport mileage
pirelli mt75
ceat vertigo

you can search for it in j.c road , but remember that for mrf zapper dont pay more than 1800

Hi Surendar,

Thank you very much, I will check these options.

**tanmay324** · 05-10-2011, 12:25 AM

[QUOTE=surendar;625514]

Originally posted by kumarvaradarajulu View Post

Dear Friends,

I am a novice biker. I have had R15 for two years now.

I have done 16k Kms, now the tires feel a bit skiddy. Should I change my tires now? If yes, which tires to choose. Nah I am not changing the zappers, just wanted to know if there are any best variants of the stock one's.

I crashed few weeks ago and the handle bar is bent, would you suggest me to changed the handle or just work it.

There are numerous scratches on my bike, can you suggest some trusted/decent paint shops in Bangalore so I can do some custom painting (as my avatar pic).

Thanks for spending your time and offering your help.[/QUOT

ya its safe to change your tyres ,other than mrf you have plenty of options
michellin pilot sporty-sport mileage
pirelli mt75
ceat vertigo

you can search for it in j.c road , but remember that for mrf zapper dont pay more than 1800

where i can get that pirelli mt75 in mumbai or in pune???

**nagoo** · 05-10-2011, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

Hi friends,

Please clear my doubts.

Recently went for 3rd servicing of my bike they told that i have to replace my break pads of rear so i told them to replace both as my bike is close to 6000 kms.

Post servicing i felt the bike was not pulling freely for first 30 kms after which it moved but the rear break lever was not tight which i think should be after replacing the pads.

Secondly i had told them to set my head light as my low is in stock and high is in HID but it was like low was hardly 2 feet and high was merely 5 feet.

Any solutions how can i cover more range using both headlights and whether its common to feel the lever loose after replacing break pads.

have u checked ur break pads.. don;t change them unless they wear out ... and check with service person ...about free play of disk and break pads .. i guess it might to too tight

stock headlights not good .. in any case .. adjust the beam using adjustment bolt present behind the headlight

Originally posted by kumarvaradarajulu View Post

Dear Friends,

I am a novice biker. I have had R15 for two years now.

I have done 16k Kms, now the tires feel a bit skiddy. Should I change my tires now? If yes, which tires to choose. Nah I am not changing the zappers, just wanted to know if there are any best variants of the stock one's.

I crashed few weeks ago and the handle bar is bent, would you suggest me to changed the handle or just work it.

There are numerous scratches on my bike, can you suggest some trusted/decent paint shops in Bangalore so I can do some custom painting (as my avatar pic).

Thanks for spending your time and offering your help.

as i know tyres IRC is good .. but stock tyres are awesome ..
handlebar change depend how much damage it has .. let's meet some weekend .. [PM me for number] ..

its cheaper to get new parts then paint job ... [unless its scratch on tank]

Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post

Hello XBHPians...

Its post 3rd servicing for my bike with 5k kms on the ODO....
I was thinking if I shall switch to fully synthetic engine oil, or semi synthetic is fine....
In either case please advice which engine oil will be best suited..
thanx in advance....

Fully synthetic oil will make ur engine very smooth.. just try it once .. u realize as soon as u role ur bike .. i use Motul fully synthetic

Originally posted by bombayrider View Post

I took my R15 to Goa. Before the trip could begin I changed the rear tyre, got the missing foundation bolt back and switched to MOTUL full synth for the first time. That harsh rough engine sound became ultra smooth with Motul full synth. Went via NH17 and came back via NH4.

Stock tyres performance was extremely good. It was so much fun to lean on corners without the fear of skidding. Now its time for the chain sprocket replacement after around 20k kms. Forks are making a loud noise when she goes over even a very small pothole. Pass switch doesnt work and speedometer also stopped working.

An expensive servicing is pending now.

entire chain spoket will cost around 2.7-2.8k .. i changed it at around 30,000kms...

break pads i changed @5k and replaced it with local pads for 300/- both .. [performance not good as stock one] and now clocked 33k kms on odo .. next time i change the pads i'll go for original one

**power9** · 05-10-2011, 01:31 PM

Guys I am planning change Engine Oil from Yamalube to Motul 5100. Any idea where i can get Motul 5100 in Bangalore near to Indiranagar/Koramangala/BTM?
Thanks

**asimo** · 05-10-2011, 04:15 PM

Have any one changed the rear tyre to 130/70-17 or a FZ16's rear tyre???

**aadimanav** · 05-10-2011, 04:56 PM

Man where u got the tank pad its awesome cam you pm me th elocation and price
cheers

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