that is not a motorcycle specific mobil 1 you are using unless it is Mobil 1 Racing 4t(cost 850, grade 10w40). from what you said it is the mobil 1 for cars. look for clutch slippage. svc guys dont know s**t.

as for the change interval, i'm using mobil 1 racing 4t and i change it after every 4000-4200 kms.

I agree, but the anodized finish fades off within a few months.
I have all the accessories on my bike. When they were fit, some were golden&some were titanium colored. Now all look the same color! The seat cowl cracked on one of the tours.
I'm thinking whether to get those things repainted, but am doubtful what kind of paint will stick on. What's your idea-powder coat or normal paint after spraying some epoxy primer?
Btw, why have you removed the other bikes from your signature?

is it? its not mentioned on the bottle whether it is for cars or Bikes
they told me it is the oil they use for R15

Spacers for handlebar

Hi guys,

I'm quoting Sunny from the Hyosung GT650R vs. the Ninja 650R Comparo -

"However, if you want to tour long distances on this bike, spacers beneath those clip-ons will go in a long way negating the super sports position of the rider and taking some weight off the wrists. That will make it a lot more practical as a tourer."

He was referring to the Hyosung. Now I'm wondering if this is possible on the R15, and whether anyone has attempted this. Inputs please..

Would a pic be too much to ask?

No I wasn't. Was wearing Scoyco K11 knee guards which took a BIG beating. Need to get them repaired as well. As for the bike, She was full with fuel so a little fuel came out of the tank, plus fairing was/is pretty scratched up. Later on when I removed the fairing to inspect the damage, I got to know that the brackets holding the headlight were broken, the whole eight of the headlight was on just one bracket. I repaired it and also the brackets holding the fairing together were broken so repaired those too. Just need to sand it and paint it to get it in good visual shape. No vibrations whatsoever even though a metal bar came out from inside the right handle bar along with the bar end. Dont know what that was, ANy idea?

What I used to do is sit as close to the tank as possible, this way I don't end up putting any weight on the wrists. These days I'm sitting a bit backwards as an experiment with sitting position and as a result both wrists start paining after 20-30kms.

You don't need to change the oil. I didn't change it in my 4th service as I had run just 600 kms since the 3rd and the SVC did not object.


Spacers can be mounted, many riders using big bikes(600 and liters) for touring have this mod along with changed foot-peg position.

So yes it can be done on an R15 too. Though keep in mind that you might have to get aftermarket cables as it's a common problem with people using high rise bars that the clutch and throttle cable aren't long enough to reach the new position of the bars. Also you might have to get clamps much like rear sets only that they would not push the foot-peg backwards but they'll move them downwards so your legs won't have to bent so much to be on the foot pegs. Your max lean angle may be reduced by this mod but then you're looking for more comfort I guess so you could compromise a bit on lean angles.

Thanks for the quick reply Parth. I've got a good idea of the job now..

look at the description on the rear. there is something written on the back of it about a volkswagen and porsche certification, i've only seen that certification only on mobil 1 for cars. because these above mentioned manufacturers doesnt make MCs.

you can use it if you doesnt observer any clutch slippage. but from what i've heard from other outside forums it does cause clutch slippage on literbikes with wet clutch.

Mobil 1 racing 4t can has a motorcycle image printed on the front. Plenty of bottles are available at auto queen. bargain a little and you'll get it for 800rs.

1 Year with the bike.

Hey guys, been a long time since I posted here last

Anyway, I've done 12000kms in 12 months of owning the bike and I am really proud of myself. Been to a lot of places and learnt a lot of things about biking. This machine is a truly wonderful partner for a biker. Never did it give me any problems and always complimented my riding in all situations

The 1 year anniversary was in May, now I'm at 14k kilometres and still riding happily.

The bike did give me a problem recently though, due to my riding, the chain had worn out and the sprockets were making annoying sound while riding, also, there were lots of vibrations all over the bike. I had to change the entire chain-sprocket set for Rs.1370 and now my bike is as good as new The vibrations are totally gone and it rides like butter.

I'm not changing it in my next Service but the one after that

yes it does have such certifications but will it harm my engine-gearbox if I use it on my Bike? The svc I bought it from is 40kms away and I don't even know if they will take it back. also I don't know the local language so it will be hard to persuade them to take it back. they don't understand much English or Hindi(the svc people)



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oh, so you are not actually from kerala right? i was wondering, how come i dont know an xbhp member from cochin? i'll keep you posted about the next cochin g2gs. then we can meet up sometime.

it wont harm the gearbox. just look for clutch slippage while riding. if it does, then change it. else keep it there. no harm at all.

I don't understand what you seem to be saying my friend. See engine oil change depends on whether the old oil has gone bad or not, i.e. whether the bike has run enough on that oil or not. SS oils last for 1500-4500kms depending on oil and usage. So if you think that right now the oil isn't bad enough that it requires a change then you can skip it. Just tell the service center manager that your bike hasn't run much and that there is no need for engine oil change.

You can keep the same engine oil for a whole year if you plan on doing just 1500 kms in the whole year. Just keep on going to the svc every 2 months for them to take you free service slip.


Engine oil change depends on kms covered. If you haven't covered them then don't change it. It is a waste of money if you do.


I for one, changed my oil at the last service when it was run just 1700kms. I use Motul 5100 SS and there were no issues with that oil too. But I was leaving on a trip and wanted everything to be fresh to got it changed. The mech knew what state the oil was in and he knows me and my bike since a long time. I cleaned up the plate in which they take out the old oil and then put it under the bike. After collecting the old oil in it, he then took the old oil and put it in another bottle and kept it aside. While the old oil from other bikes was being put in a metal tank on the other side. I did not ask him about it but his sheepish smile suggested that he had taken that oil and would use it in his own bike. Since the oil wasn't bad enough he took it, else he would've dumped it into the oil tank.

Do you get my point now?

I am originally from Assam
sure we can meet up. I got a few msgs earlier about g2gs but since I've to work on Weekends, I couldn't join.




Thank you sir but as mentioned by me earlier, I had traveled about 1000kms since the last oil changed and my next service is already due.
as you have said it will last 1500-4500kms, I am aware of this and that is why I decided not to go for it right now
btw what is the price of Motul 5100 SS?
Thank you


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Seeking Advice

Hi All.....

This is my first post on xBhp. I have been reading the posts here and have enjoyed my stay on this website. I was staying in Lucknow but recently got transferred to Bangalore. I have been a proud owner of FZ-16 since last autumn but left the bike in Lucknow with my younger bro. I am planning to buy an R-15 for me here in Bangalore. xBhpians from Bangalore: Is there anything I must know before purchasing the bike in Bangalore..I understand that there is a waiting period of around 15 days before the bike gets delivered. I am planning to buy it from Orion motors as they are nearest to where I stay. I will keep reading this thread and follow any advice I receive.

any R15 owners on the misfiring thing please??

NO!!
dude please, stick to stock oil. Even if it turns out this oil is indeed motorcycle oil, it will harm you engine in the long run.There are a lot of misunderstood things about oil, since your oil is 0w40, it is probably very thin and your engine will revv up easily. What many dont understand is that the oil itself is zero rating which means it is thin (low viscosity), but to give it a 40 rating at high temperature (a 0w40 rating), there are a lot of additives in the oil. These additives prevent the oil from getting too thin when hot but additives dont lubricate the engine themselves, only oil does that. So in effect there is less lubricant in your engine than if you pour stock 20w40 oil. Since 20 w 40 oil already has a 20 rating and needs far fewer additives to reach the 40 rating when hot. Additives also tend to leave deposits. So your engine migh "feel" better since 0w40 oil is thin,but its actually very bad for it. Even if you use fully synth, stick with 20w40 grade.