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**silky_untamedZMR** · 09-21-2011, 06:45 PM

New R15 v2

I just visited Yamaha showroom here at Nagpur, it is the first time when the new R15 V2 are kept in showroom for public view. As I already inquired about the bike earlier after launch, the showroom guys offered a test ride.
First of all the looks: Bike looks good with rear end changes. The wide tire complements the looks and the rear, Front was always nice with twin head lights, the changes in fairing can also be noticed, but the rear swing arm stands out for itself giving heavy looks to the bike.
Now the ride, Initial pickup had certainly improved, bike is smooth and very good in cornering at decent speed, the wide tire shows its effect while leaning, the U turn in my ride was awesome as I leaned, that I got to hear from the guy sitting behind, ‘Bhaiya!! Iitana mat zukaooo, naya bike hai aaur abhi thode der pehele he aaye hai’, but that was easy to do on this bike. Certainly a head turner.
SIMPLY..Nice looking bike with Yamaha performance..

**snapppy** · 09-21-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by nagsgwda007 View Post

bro, how much did they quote for the tyres initially?

here in bangalore, front tyre costs INR 2000 ans rear tyre costs INR 2800 as quoted by orion motors, koramangala. that means together they cost INR 4800 which is INR 1400 more than what you have quoted.

Just checked with perfect riders, lalbagh road.I had actually enquired for front only, as i had to change mine. it costs 1400/-.

**hellbreaker46** · 09-21-2011, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by HarishK View Post

Anyone here can quote the top speed in 6th gear for an R15 that is almost 3 yr old and 20K kms done????

Also,

The bike is serviced appropriately and well maintained in stock condition.

I would like the approximate speeds both upright and crouched.

Lets keep the wind and slope neutral.

Thanks.

With the rear pressure at 35psi, front 29psi and the rider wt. 68kgs the bike does 142-143 (crouched), 131-132 upright with stock gearing in the 6th gear. The main difference that I saw was when my bike was around 5000-10000kms old it would do 71kms/hr @ 5000rpm, 6th gear , now it does 73km/hr @5000 rpm, 6th gear. now it's 22000kms old.

**Pranit_Crystal Myth** · 09-21-2011, 11:48 PM

guys my bike is 3 months old, and today i say that my rear rim was loosing its color, what shall i do, will it be covered in warranty..

**drarchit** · 09-22-2011, 02:22 AM

Fuel consumption update..

today filled speed in my baby r1....it took 10.16 liters.......total kms covered were 461.7.....so it came out about 45.44km/l....impressive...as it includes 100% city riding....in which 20% is hard acceleration.....

also got delivery of my honda cbr250r abs version...

**nagsgwda007** · 09-22-2011, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by Juris View Post

R15 tyres have fancy prices. Here in Hyderabad, every MRF dealer has his own set of prices for the front and rear tyres. I would suggest to call MRF dealers in your vicinity and check the prices. I got quotes of 1500-2000 for front tyre and 1600-2500 for rear tyre. Finally got both the tyres for 3100 couple of weeks back.
(http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post696359)

sir/bro, thanks a lot for the reply... today i got a first hand experience of it. a shopkeeper asked INR 2950.

i left the shop and enquired in the opposite shop itself where he quoted INR 2400.

i enquired in about more than 10-12 shops in jc road, bangalore. the prices were quite different from each shop. however hard i tried to bargain, only two fellows agreed to sell at INR 2000.

as i was badly in need of the rear tyre ASAP, i bought one at INR 2000.

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

They asked for 2000&1800 respectively. After hunting in a few shops, I decided I will bargain with the same guy from whom I bought my other bike's Michelins from, hence this rate (it includes 2% credit card surcharge as well).

hey bro, i got the rear tyre at INR 2000. i tried bargaining hard but that was all i could do. anyways, thanks for the reply as it helped me a lot.

Originally posted by snapppy View Post

Just checked with perfect riders, lalbagh road.I had actually enquired for front only, as i had to change mine. it costs 1400/-.

sir/bro, when i went there yesterday, they told that they had front tyre but not the rear one. as i dint need the front one, i dint bother to ask the price for the same. thanks for the share... this would surely help me in future..

**Prakritij** · 09-22-2011, 11:01 AM

when does one change the spark plug? I mean at how many kms? my Bike is mis firing 1-2 times during start-up(not every time but about 60% of the times).
is it a spark plug prob or something else. my odo stands at 9200k
Please Help

RIDE SAFE

**Sarvajit** · 09-22-2011, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by nagsgwda007 View Post

hey bro, i got the rear tyre at INR 2000. i tried bargaining hard but that was all i could do. anyways, thanks for the reply as it helped me a lot.

That's ok-he has made 200 bucks profit, not too much.
In my case he made the same 200 bucks on the front tyre whose lowest price is 1600.

Originally posted by Prakritij View Post

when does one change the spark plug? I mean at how many kms? my Bike is mis firing 1-2 times during start-up(not every time but about 60% of the times).
is it a spark plug prob or something else. my odo stands at 9200k
Please Help

RIDE SAFE

Spark plug change is written as 12K kms. in the manual.
It may need cleaning/replacement.
I went for an NGK Iridium-no problems for 30-40K kms.
It costs Rs.550, but you can get it at Rs.475 if you know the dealer/distributor.

**Juris** · 09-22-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

That's ok-he has made 200 bucks profit, not too much.
In my case he made the same 200 bucks on the front tyre whose lowest price is 1600.

Sarvajit, the shop (Nagoda Wheels) suggested by Online Satish, still sells the tyres for 1500(front) and 1600(rear). Should give a try if you still need one.

**Sarvajit** · 09-22-2011, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Juris View Post

Sarvajit, the shop (Nagoda Wheels) suggested by Online Satish, still sells the tyres for 1500(front) and 1600(rear). Should give a try if you still need one.

I already got my set from Punjagutta buddy. Enquired with Nakoda Wheels-he started with 2000 for the rear&1800 for the front.Finally the best price he was prepared to give was 1600 for front&1800 for rear!
Anyway, its over now. Need to get the rim repaired&plonk the new tyres in.

**Ascetic** · 09-22-2011, 04:51 PM

Was facing too many punctures in recent months so decided to put in the tube as i had no other option right now. Does it do any bad? I think i'll have to change my tire soon..!!

**satyenpoojary** · 09-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Multiple punctures is a fair indication of the abuse the tyre has seen. I would suggest avoid a tube like plague and plonk in fresh tyres.

**Prakritij** · 09-22-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

T
Spark plug change is written as 12K kms. in the manual.
It may need cleaning/replacement.
I went for an NGK Iridium-no problems for 30-40K kms.
It costs Rs.550, but you can get it at Rs.475 if you know the dealer/distributor.

Thanks bro

will change to NGK Iridium Plug. I heard/read somewhere(in XBhp) that a special type of spark plug cable is available to use with Iridium Plugs, it it correct or necessary?

RIDE SAFE

**Sarvajit** · 09-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Prakritij View Post

Thanks bro

will change to NGK Iridium Plug. I heard/read somewhere(in XBhp) that a special type of spark plug cable is available to use with Iridium Plugs, it it correct or necessary?

RIDE SAFE

It is known as Spitfire cable, to bring out the best effect of the plug. No idea where it is available in your city. Maybe someone else can help.
Doesn't mean that if you are only installing the plug it won't work.
I have Iridium plugs on both my bikes&the difference observed is much better cold starts on the old one&even firing on both.
Long life&better cold starts are the main tangible advantages.
Check the NGK site www.ngkntk.in for more info on the self cleaning chamber, special method used in tip, gap setting etc. There is an explanatory video also.
Don't expect any power gain with this plug-it will mainly help in longer life&less fouling.

**Prakritij** · 09-22-2011, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

It is known as Spitfire cable, to bring out the best effect of the plug.
Doesn't mean that if you are only installing the plug it won't work.
I have Iridium plugs on both my bikes&the difference observed is much better cold starts on the old one&even firing on both.
Long life&better cold starts are the main tangible advantages.
Check the NGK site www.ngkntk.in for more info on the self cleaning chamber, special method used in tip, gap setting etc. There is an explanatory video also.
Don't expect any power gain with this plug-it will mainly help in longer life&less fouling.

Thanks man...
I don't expect any power gain and I don't need too(except some low end Torque

) as the stock Power output is more than enough for me

All I want is to solve the misfiring issue

Can you Please guide as to where I can find spitfire cables? are they direct fit to our R15?

RIDE SAFE

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