Hey Guys...
Done with my bike's 4th servicing today...
Bike's become smooth as ever...
At 7k kms ,switched to semi synthetic..
Got front disk pads changed....
coolant topped up....

just came back from a good 10km ride...
found one issue...
when accelerating it feels really smooth...but when left idle while running and while braking I found as if something is touching near the rear wheel....very little sound like "khrrr khrrr " is coming and something is definitely touching...can feel the little harshness in the right foot peg also because of it....

any idea guys why is this happening....

Did you really need to change the disk pads at 7k kays?

And that sound might be coming from the rear disks. Happens when there's dirt on the pads. A simple wash should solve the problem.

I am facing intermittent blinking of Engine warning light. The Engine warning light comes up after riding in stop and go traffic for a while. Problem is that when I switch on the engine... the Engine warning light doesn't blink(I am not able to note the code and co relate the cause). Only after riding for a while, it starts showing up( keeps glowing for say 30-40 secs). After that it starts blinking, if I try to switch the engine off for a while and switch it on.
What could be the possible causes-
1) Dying battery.... I was told by my service centre about the aging battery...
2) Excessive engine heating due to very old engine oil- I ve been using FS 300v 15W50 for last 5k. I know its time to change. Just wanted to know whether, this is the cause,
3) Any faulty sensor.... last time I faced a similar issue and the culprit was faulty coolant temp. sensor.

I am facing intermittent blinking of Engine warning light. The Engine warning light comes up after riding in stop and go traffic for a while. Problem is that when I switch on the engine... the Engine warning light doesn't blink(I am not able to note the code and co relate the cause). Only after riding for a while, it starts showing up( keeps glowing for say 30-40 secs). After that it starts blinking, if I try to switch the engine off for a while and switch it on.
What could be the possible causes-
1) Dying battery.... I was told by my service centre about the aging battery...
2) Excessive engine heating due to very old engine oil- I ve been using FS 300v 15W50 for last 5k. I know its time to change. Just wanted to know whether, this is the cause,
3) Any faulty sensor.... last time I faced a similar issue and the culprit was faulty coolant temp. sensor.

Hey Guys...
Done with my bike's 4th servicing today...
Bike's become smooth as ever...
At 7k kms ,switched to semi synthetic..
Got front disk pads changed....
coolant topped up....

just came back from a good 10km ride...
found one issue...
when accelerating it feels really smooth...but when left idle while running and while braking I found as if something is touching near the rear wheel....very little sound like "khrrr khrrr " is coming and something is definitely touching...can feel the little harshness in the right foot peg also because of it....

any idea guys why is this happening....

2+ years of wait. And finally the time's come...
A Black or Blue YZF-R15

It's a sunday so I'm gonna book it tomorrow.

A few quick question's to R15 owners please-

1) It's tubeless tyres..
I've never ridden tubeless tyres..
what happens in case of a puncture?.. there's no tube to mend right?
so how does it work

2) I've read about R15 and theres a mention of Coolant level..
I have absolutely no clue about this too :S!
So please advise me what's it and how does it work.


3) Finally the most imp question.

Kindly help me with a few important point's so that I make sure I get the bike in the right condition.... I mean not a faulty or a dysfunctional machine...

This hunger of touring is unbearable now. lol!
And godwilling, a Bombay-Amritsar-Bombay by this year end hopefully.

Thank's in advance to R15 owner's!!
Hope i get 1 soon too :s

i faced something similar when my battery was drained out when my bike was 4000kms old.how much your battery lived?
is your coolant at right level? have you ever replaced your whole coolant with new one? how much your bike is old?

Is your radiator clean? Whats the coolant level like?? I suggest get the bike checked asap for another faulty sensor.

Hi guys, i searched in this thread but could not find answer to my query from R15 owners in Chennai. Could the R15 riders from Chennai please let me know where can i get the R15 tank pad and rear seat cowl from? if these are available at dealers, please provide the name and address of dealer. If anyone willing to sell, kindly let me know. Thanks!!

2+ years of wait. And finally the time's come...
A Black or Blue YZF-R15

It's a sunday so I'm gonna book it tomorrow.

A few quick question's to R15 owners please-

1) It's tubeless tyres..
I've never ridden tubeless tyres..
what happens in case of a puncture?.. there's no tube to mend right?
so how does it work

Even im a first timer with tubeless tires. I've read that one can ride on with a punctured tire to a certain limit. There is a puncture kit to repair it. Makes use of filler material to cover up the hole.

2) I've read about R15 and theres a mention of Coolant level..
I have absolutely no clue about this too :S!
So please advise me what's it and how does it work.

unlike other bikes the r15 is liquid cooled which means there is a coolant to maintain the engine temperature levels, hence this makes use of a radiator which is used to dissipate the heat from the hot coolant with the help of a small fan behind the radiator. ( you can see it from air scoop gaps) So one needs to have a check on the coolant levels to make sure they dont drop too low.


3) Finally the most imp question.

Kindly help me with a few important point's so that I make sure I get the bike in the right condition.... I mean not a faulty or a dysfunctional machine...

uh, just take it for a test ride and make sure there are no vibrations from the fairing etc. Check oil levels etc. I think fellow xBhpians can throw some light on this query, as im not sure what else to look out for

This hunger of touring is unbearable now. lol!
And godwilling, a Bombay-Amritsar-Bombay by this year end hopefully.
Ride on buddy!
Thank's in advance to R15 owner's!!
Hope i get 1 soon too :s

Wait for the new version mate !

R15 riders of this world
Wanna see some epic R15 cornering clips ?
Check this out and subscribe to the channel if u like as the whole video is yet to be released.
YouTube - ‪Power To The Rider - Teaser#1‬‏

GUYS ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO KEEP it SAFE DURING THIS SHIPMENT. IM WORRIED ABOUT SCRATHES AND ALL....PLS PLS PLS PEOPLE...SUGGETS SOMETHIGN TO PROTECT IT.

2+ years of wait. And finally the time's come...
A Black or Blue YZF-R15

A few quick question's to R15 owners please-

1) It's tubeless tyres..
I've never ridden tubeless tyres..
what happens in case of a puncture?.. there's no tube to mend right?
so how does it work

2) I've read about R15 and theres a mention of Coolant level..
I have absolutely no clue about this too :S!
So please advise me what's it and how does it work.

3) Finally the most imp question.

Kindly help me with a few important point's so that I make sure I get the bike in the right condition.... I mean not a faulty or a dysfunctional machine...

This hunger of touring is unbearable now. lol!
And godwilling, a Bombay-Amritsar-Bombay by this year end hopefully.

Thank's in advance to R15 owner's!!
Hope i get 1 soon too :s