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**Pratik_Tiwari** · 07-14-2011, 08:03 PM

hey guys .... can anybody tell me what are those thing covering bolt in the middle of handle bar and the ends of handle grips called ?(indicated by red arrows) , i asked yamaha guys here about them, but they were unable to tell what are them ....

**ab47** · 07-14-2011, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Pratik_Tiwari View Post

hey guys .... can anybody tell me what are those thing covering bolt in the middle of handle bar and the ends of handle grips called ?(indicated by red arrows) , i asked yamaha guys here about them, but they were unable to tell what are them ....

Sorry, this is not the answer to your question but I think the handle bar end weights help in reducing vibrations.
What about the nut on the handle? Does it do anything? Are you expecting any performance difference with them? I'm just curious, so asking.

**xionite** · 07-14-2011, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Pratik_Tiwari View Post

hey guys .... can anybody tell me what are those thing covering bolt in the middle of handle bar and the ends of handle grips called ?(indicated by red arrows) , i asked yamaha guys here about them, but they were unable to tell what are them ....

steering center bolt cap & bar end caps.

these are both visual mods.

**Pratik_Tiwari** · 07-14-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by xionite View Post

steering center bolt cap & bar end caps.

these are both visual mods.

Originally posted by ab47 View Post

Sorry, this is not the answer to your question but I think the handle bar end weights help in reducing vibrations.
What about the nut on the handle? Does it do anything? Are you expecting any performance difference with them? I'm just curious, so asking.

thanks xionite ....

@ab - no the center bolt it's just a visual mod .... looks good with bike ...

**ab47** · 07-14-2011, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Pratik_Tiwari View Post

thanks xionite ....

@ab - no the center bolt it's just a visual mod .... looks good with bike ...

Haha Good good.

But i guess they cost a lot when compared to what it actually does.

**Pratik_Tiwari** · 07-14-2011, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by ab47 View Post

Haha Good good.

But i guess they cost a lot when compared to what it actually does.

ya just heard the price of 'em on fb steering centre bolt cap costs 300 , while the bar end caps cost 550 ...

**ab47** · 07-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by Pratik_Tiwari View Post

ya just heard the price of 'em on fb steering centre bolt cap costs 300 , while the bar end caps cost 550 ...

Pratik, just check the image that i found in yamaha R15 apparels and accessories website. I do not know if you have already seen it but it has prices also.

Sorry for the poor quality i took a snapshot and saved it. Xbhp was limiting the file size for the pdf.

The prices would make you go

**nidhinsr19** · 07-14-2011, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by alex_mathew View Post

Dudw, the people at Orion Motors have a reputation for swindling customers, make sure you get a first aid kit, and a tool kit with the bike. Check coolant and oil level. Stick to run in rpm restrictions, but accelerate as hard as you can within them, also give the bike lots of engine braking for a good run in. Keep varying the throttle for run in. Fuel up on the same fuel, i reccomend shell. clean and Lube your chain every 800 km's minimum and whenever it rains or you wash the bike. After run-in, when you cold start your bike, leave the bike in idle for a minute or two to warm up before riding (less engine wear and tear). And ride below 5k rpm for the first 3-4 km. This will preserve your engine and give it a much better life.

This Orion motor @ bangalore sometimes irritate a lot. They don't have proper systems to generate bills.. I got the bill of the bike after few days. Also i got my first service done, done oil change and charged 850/- Rs but no bill for that as well. I need to collect it next day. My tool kit also missing, called them and they say to collect the next day.

So guys please check everything is fine...

**Pratik_Tiwari** · 07-14-2011, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by ab47 View Post

Pratik, just check the pdf that i found in yamaha R15 apparels and accessories website. I do not know if you have already seen it but it has prices also.

The prices would make you go

ya i know

yamaha's prices are too high for any service/product they provide ..... those caps will cost me around 850 ... gotta start saving pocket money ....

**xionite** · 07-14-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by Pratik_Tiwari View Post

ya i know

yamaha's prices are too high for any service/product they provide ..... those caps will cost me around 850 ... gotta start saving pocket money ....

the bar ends are not worth it.

since they're blingy... wen you bump into stuff... there'll be dings on 'em.

and they end up looking ugly.

take off the stock one's n get them painted.

much more VFM.

and they look just as good.

**Prakritij** · 07-14-2011, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by alex_mathew View Post

Dude, I made friends with him at the service centre when I went for my second service. I was really impressed by the dedication he put into his work. If you are in bangalore and are frustrated with the pathetic service most SVC's offer, just go to perfect riders. They are the only people I know of who treat customers with basic human decency.

Thats good to know. really they only care about their sales, service be damned. its not only with Bikes but with everything else

Originally posted by Parth View Post

Anyone using aftermarket grips on the throttle and clutch?

My last crash ended up with me loosing the right side bar end weight, a bent handle bar and the throttle grip is rashed as well. I'm thinking of changing it and hence wondering whether to stick to stock or to get aftermarket grips for both bars?

I didn't have any issues with the stock grips either. Any suggestions?

were you hurt? any prob with your Bike like vibrations, etc?

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

I use the stock grips with aftermarket grips on top of them.
It has reduced stress on the wrist to a large extent, I would say.
Go for it!

I am thinking of doing the same as you did as I still get slight pain on my palms after long rides especially with pillion and sometimes I feel my fingers getting numb. maybe my posture is not right(even after 1 whole year and 7800kms

) as I keep sliding towards the tank(can't grip the tank for too long with my thighs) and my family jewels gets the beating

I went to PSN agencies, a Yamaha dealer and svc in Kochi and asked for a FS oil and they gave me a bottle of Mobil 1 oil 0W40 which I bought for Rs.1150/-.since I've changed the oil in my last(5th) service, I'll not change it in my next(6th) service, will change it only in my 7th service. Is it advisable to do so?(about 1000kms traveled since last oil change which was semi-synthetic)

RIDE SAFE

**jd666** · 07-15-2011, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by xionite View Post

the bar ends are not worth it.

since they're blingy... wen you bump into stuff... there'll be dings on 'em.

and they end up looking ugly.

take off the stock one's n get them painted.

much more VFM.

and they look just as good.

Nope, they dont.. got the bar ends and centre cap on my bike for more than a year now. Bike fell once, nothing.. Though if they are not installed properly, they can slip out and get loose ( not fall off, but just stick out from the end ). And its anodized Aluminium or something.. gives a good finish.

**Sauravh** · 07-15-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by ab47 View Post

Pratik, just check the image that i found in yamaha R15 apparels and accessories website. I do not know if you have already seen it but it has prices also.

Sorry for the poor quality i took a snapshot and saved it. Xbhp was limiting the file size for the pdf.

The prices would make you go

Hi there,

could you please provide me the link to the webpage??

**dushyant123** · 07-15-2011, 10:50 AM

Hey guys what regular maintainence do you suggest in Rainy season?
at present i am just cleaning the chain with kerosene every 5 days....

**Pratik_Tiwari** · 07-15-2011, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

Nope, they dont.. got the bar ends and centre cap on my bike for more than a year now. Bike fell once, nothing.. Though if they are not installed properly, they can slip out and get loose ( not fall off, but just stick out from the end ). And its anodized Aluminium or something.. gives a good finish.

Ok, will get them installed on 2nd servicing which is at the end of this month ... hope the yamaha dealer can provide me with it ....

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