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**Shivanshu** · 05-23-2011, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Is yours a Tata Green or Minda battery? Touchwood, my battery has also not given any problems till date. Only it took 3-4 attempts to start a few days back. That was because it was started after 1.5 months!

Mine is Minda brother, well the longest time I have parked my bikes i for around 15 days as I went home, it started in second try thats all.

**painreloaded** · 05-23-2011, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

@painreloaded: See if you can get a bigger rubber if the noise is irritating you. I live with it.

The sound does not annoys me, was just a bit confused because I think that the stand hits the link..I dont think that if it hits the link then there is any problem because the link can bear the hitting..?? also as time passes the spring will loosen and it would help...

Well the rubber is small but the stand hits it, I may have to modify it a bit to increase its length...Does any other rubber will help me in this case??

**RhythmRana99** · 05-23-2011, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by abhi_underdog View Post

that looks nasty, i think you'll need to replace the tyre
Edit : Just curious, how did it happen ?

yes tyre have to be replaced i bought zapper 120/80/17 i will get it fitted on tuesday as shops are closed on monday.

exactly i also don't know what happned i was riding and a bursting sound came from rear i stopped and checked and this is what i found i am also surprised how can a wooden piece tear tyre.

rest when i change the tyre i will see to it if the part inside the tyre have metal tip or not. i didn't removed because then all the air will come back....yes it has some air in it. around 15 psi.

**raman sriharsha** · 05-23-2011, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by abhi9665663488 View Post

guys bike is gr8 but its battery is troubling me .....

its of MINDA i hv replaced it once and at is again troubling me !!!!

i also faced many probs with MINDA battery ...i think your's gets discharged very soon...mine was getting discharged..but once i charged it since last 9-10 months there is prob with the battery

**neoakshay** · 05-23-2011, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by tibby View Post

You're in the wrong place. This is the R15 thread

Honestly, you don't need to tell the mechanics what to do. They have been trained, formally or informally. Some take it offensively if you you tell them what to do.

Its possible that the drain bolt is either loose, or misaligned (negligible chances). Just try tightening it yourself man.
The SVCs should have the stock of the drain bolt, in case its damaged on your bike. You might also want to replace the o-ring on the drain bolt, as that might be damaged / having a small hole visible/ invisible to the naked eye.

I think I need to start an R165 Thread then eh?

Not many members will be left here very soon..

I said I told the mechs coz i dont get my bike serviced at a Yamaha SVC, I get it done outside. The drain bolt was found to be broken! No stock available anywhere..

If anyone can find me a drain-bolt in their respective cities and send it to me, eternal thanks!

**shrinathrao** · 05-23-2011, 01:35 PM

What is the best way to deal with heavy crosswinds. Recently did a trip from pune to shirdi and back this weekend and i swear the cross winds threw the bike out of the road many times, so wanted to know how you deal with the same.

**vkavadia** · 05-23-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

What is the best way to deal with heavy crosswinds. Recently did a trip from pune to shirdi and back this weekend and i swear the cross winds threw the bike out of the road many times, so wanted to know how you deal with the same.

Well all i can think of is .. be ready to counter steer..

Its the quickest way i guess..

**k.bharath_27** · 05-23-2011, 01:50 PM

angel eyes

i want to get my bike fitted with angel eyes. she is just 5 months old. will changing the headlights affect my warranty in any way? and what will be best colored eyes for yellow bike?

**veyron999** · 05-23-2011, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by k.bharath_27 View Post

i want to get my bike fitted with angel eyes. she is just 5 months old. will changing the headlights affect my warranty in any way? and what will be best colored eyes for yellow bike?

it will void warranty, put pressure on the battery. stock lights look best. rest is your choice.

**abhijeet080808** · 05-23-2011, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

What is the best way to deal with heavy crosswinds. Recently did a trip from pune to shirdi and back this weekend and i swear the cross winds threw the bike out of the road many times, so wanted to know how you deal with the same.

Best is to crouch under the windscreen under such crosswinds and yes, be prepared to counter steer. Reducing speed a bit also helps!

Originally posted by RhythmRana99 View Post

yes tyre have to be replaced i bought zapper 120/80/17 i will get it fitted on tuesday as shops are closed on monday.

exactly i also don't know what happned i was riding and a bursting sound came from rear i stopped and checked and this is what i found i am also surprised how can a wooden piece tear tyre.

rest when i change the tyre i will see to it if the part inside the tyre have metal tip or not. i didn't removed because then all the air will come back....yes it has some air in it. around 15 psi.

Please let us know how the bike behaves with the 120/80 P220 tyre.

**shrinathrao** · 05-23-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by vkavadia View Post

Well all i can think of is .. be ready to counter steer..

Its the quickest way i guess..

I had my tank bag mounted so crouching is difficult and counter steering cant be done always as you never know at what sped the other vehicle is coming behind you.

**tibby** · 05-23-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

What is the best way to deal with heavy crosswinds. Recently did a trip from pune to shirdi and back this weekend and i swear the cross winds threw the bike out of the road many times, so wanted to know how you deal with the same.

Let me google that for you

From my experience, you can't do much to counter cross-winds on a fully faired bike.. More so in the case of R15 as it is very light compared to other fully-faired bikes where the weight helps counter it to a large extent..

Originally posted by neoakshay View Post

I said I told the mechs coz i dont get my bike serviced at a Yamaha SVC, I get it done outside.

Any specific reason why you get it serviced outside?

Originally posted by vkavadia View Post

Well all i can think of is .. be ready to counter steer..

Can you please elaborate how counter-steering will help?
For example: You are riding in a straight line & the wind blows in from the left?

**mizbah** · 05-23-2011, 04:01 PM

S.P

Guys i'm thinking of selling my red r15 bought 13th aug '08... Fairly maintained and has clocked 33k, mostly touring.. In Delhi... Whta in your oppinion should i quote as the selling price...??
In guess somewhere b/w 55-60k

**Shivanshu** · 05-23-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by vkavadia View Post

Well all i can think of is .. be ready to counter steer..

Its the quickest way i guess..

I need more explanation on this... as per as my my riding goes, counter steer is while turning, now how to counter steer on straight line with cross winds. Kindly elaborate. Shed more light on this buddy

Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post

Best is to crouch under the windscreen under such crosswinds and yes, be prepared to counter steer.

Alright this is more interesting first crouch and then counter steer... Please explain it, as it will help many of us

**burninrubbr** · 05-23-2011, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by k.bharath_27 View Post

i want to get my bike fitted with angel eyes. she is just 5 months old. will changing the headlights affect my warranty in any way? and what will be best colored eyes for yellow bike?

Originally posted by veyron999 View Post

it will void warranty, put pressure on the battery. stock lights look best. rest is your choice.

Even I have a yellow 15, wanted to install the projectors with HID's, but it DOES affect the warranty, so for now, have installed the HID's, its doing great and when I'm done with the free services will get the projectors, and the best color is white or if you wanna go funky, try green/red/blue

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