could you tell me which dealer is this? are you happy with the service?

Buddy ...
its the OMR showroom/SVC ..."RAJ YAMAHA"....

The servicing done by them is satisfactory if not good....you need to tell them straight forward what you expect out of them.....
After servicing is done on your bike ...check all the things you asked them to do pre-servicing...if they have missed something ...make them do it in front of you.....
If I'm unsatisfied with their work.. I directly go into the manager's chamber...

oh ok, is the servicing good? cos i live at tambaram and i give it at JMB anna nagar, its quite far off .... wondering if i should change once my free service is over...the nearest is the one in chrompet ( but seeing the way they handle the bikes im really not interested to give it there )

uh huh .. good, they listen to the customer. hmmm let me see. thanks.

Thanks, Shivanshu

How much does a 55W HID bulb cost ??

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Hey buddy,
I apply all the precaution measures to maintain my Machine fit and fine! But, today morning I saw something really weird. First I washed my bike with water. Then I wiped up and let sometime to dry my bike. Now, I proceeded to lube my chain. But what the heck, I saw the rust(dark brown/red color) on roller of the chain! It was not so much, but how it came? I am at 2100Km by ODO and I frequently lube my chain! I use waxco chain lube(Malaysian). I rarely ride my bike in rain!

Where is the defect? Is it in the lube or Little rust is normal in this rainy season?

philips premium H4, 55/60 W, dual beam (upper+lower).. --> 85 Rs.

Night Breaker H4, 55/60 W, dual beam (upper+lower).. --> 900 Rs.

as per my experience, not much difference in lighting


these bulbs are used in Cars (maruti/ indica etc).. so commonly available as car headlight bulb.. just make sure you are going for H4 holder type

folks, my ODO stands at 280 kms. I didnt ride over the weekend and everything was fine till friday evening. Since today morning while commuting to office, i am feeling some vibrations in the engine, which can be felt at throttle and while hugging tank with my legs. Its prominent in lower gears. What could be the reason? should i visit SVC or is there somthing i can take care of myself?

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Originally Posted by nagsgwda007
pal, mine is 2010 model... obviously the older one... and the top speed i've touched is 141kmph (speedometer indicated) just after the second service... i have not been able to touch that figure again.. and pick up is also quite sluggish compared to 2008 models.. dont know about other 2010 model owners.. many of them are happy... i've ridden my friend's 2008 model which i feel is better than my bike.. dont know the reason.. my bike does not match its pick up and topspeed.. i've done 149kmph easily on my friend's r15... and yes, many times.. (again speedo indicated)...


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Originally Posted by freakzil
Mine is 2009 model with engine no. starting from 20P1 MADE IN INDONESIA engine. The engine is much smoother than my fren's 2010 model... Also, When I rode his ride on highway, I felt that... the bike was skeptic towards reaching the 3 digit speed at ease. It's not that it could not or would not... but just that.. found it difficult to accelerate...

2008 models have feels slightly more power [acceleration] and top seed and the engine feel is rough ...with poor mileage [max 30-35kmpl]

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Originally Posted by Nagoo
New models have very refined engine ..smooth and great mileage [many ppl claims there new bikes gives 40+ mileage] and slightly less acceleration.

we frnds brought around 15 -18 R15's in different times .. more than half of them in first batch [2008] as group buy, and i have ridden most of them.. based on that i am saying about words..

In both Old and New bikes .. engine specs are same .. and have the similar capability.. the only difference is ....it seems the new one have improved ECU mapping for decent mileage with more refined characteristics, which intern slightly reduced acceleration and top speed which is not matter anyway for ordinary bikers like us [unless ur an serious track racer]

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But Nagoo, what you have wrote here completely contradicts to what we have to say... We said that the older version are much smoother... Not sure about the 2008 model but my 2009 model with 20P1 engine which is MADE IN INDONESIA not INDIA is much more refined than my fren's 2010 model (some B1 or B2 engine model) and also my bike reaches 3 digit speed quite easily compared to his...

hello friends, yesterday i took my R15 to some twisties in matheran the tyre grip and all were quiet good but i realised that the rear was running quiet wide in some of the corners and the bike was sliding on the other side at times too, the tyres grip everything is fine and also i felt the rear brakes were not that sharp and effective.

Second problem, in heavy rains the headlight was not at all effective or showing the roads properly. so how you guys are managing the same.

I have both 35 watt stock headlights which are good in low beam but in high beam they dont work out enough.

was there any gravel or loose sand on the turns? the soft compounds have poor grip in such conditions so always remember to slow down to be safe. Rear brakes are not sharp and I use only the front ones like 99% of the time and they are so Good

do keep speeds low during rains. as grip is low in the wet, wheel lock due to excessive braking may lead to slides.

Headlights sure are very weak. many fellow XBhp-ians have put H4 55W bulbs and some even upgraded to HIDs which are running without any issues.
I too am in search of a compatible 35W HID but don't know where to find them or the wiring.



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Tubeless tires don't let out air easily as the normal ones do. I bought a tyre repair kit and a small foot pump and carry them with me when I go out for long distances.

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sometimes if you dont use the bike much as in if its standing for a longer duration, then moisture also plays part in formation of rust. Dont worry about it, get it cleaned and lubed couple of times and it should go


thats not the only difference, the new model which is 38B1 also has FZ clutch plates which play a role in slightly lowering the performance but then yes you get a better mileage. Though touching 3 digits for me on my 38B1 has never been a problem, only after 140kmph it takes some time to reach 146kmph and above

Thank You man

Thank you for the info...was not knowing what slipper clutch is



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