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You are right! If you are planning on hitting the track, then sticking to the stock tyre is a safe bet.Originally posted by tibby View PostAfter about 32,000 kms of running, the rear tyre of my bike was finally changed today.
The rubber still had some life, but the minor leaks from previously fixed punctures necessitated the switch.
The rear wheel's rim was also bent, and was straightened before the new tyres were put on.
Details here: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post900195
This pic should help give you a perspective of the profile of the tyres:
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The tyre on top is the new one, while the one at the bottom is the one that has done 32k kms, & is still attached to the wheel.
The rear tyre looks skinny once fitted on the wheel due to its round profile. Its pretty wide & heavy otherwise.
EDIT: I went in for the stock tyres as I want to do a trackday sometime soon. Heard & read that tyres of other make are less stickier, for the track.
Lucky your tyre survived that long, I just changed mine couple of hours ago. This tyre was about two months and 1 track day and 4000 kms, but thanks to all the punctures, I had to changed them. Any idea about Slime tyre sealant, has anyone tried it out?
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Bad idea to paint the rims. I decided to paint my chipped off rims, and the paint started flaking, unless you are planning on powder coating your rims, stay away from doing this.Originally posted by speed1985 View PostWelcome all to the first question on the revamped xbhp R15 thread
Did anyone of you try painting the rims of your Yamaha R15? If so, what are the advantages & disadvantages (if any)?
If anyone from Bangalore has done it, any reliable place to go to?
Your battery is probably dead, check the voltage across terminals when your bike is turned off. Anything under 11v and its advisable to replace the battery.Originally posted by Aditya7 View Postso guys, i have a major issue here.. my bikes just not starting.. when i am pressing the ignition, a "khatarrr" type of sound it making (apologize for the animations
) then the alcd screen goes of , rpm needle does a rotation and then the lcd screen comes back on. Any suggestions? battery issues , sparkplug or which other issue.?
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Ok! and how should i check the voltage out.. Use a voltmeter? and my bikes around 4 years old, so must be due for a change right?Originally posted by awesomeo View PostYour battery is probably dead, check the voltage across terminals when your bike is turned off. Anything under 11v and its advisable to replace the battery.
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Don't go for Slime. It can go horribly wrong and messy if not done properly. I have been using Ride-on TPS for the past 5,000 kms. No problems whatsoever. The added benefit is that it balances the wheels dynamically. Totally worth the cost.Originally posted by awesomeo View PostAny idea about Slime tyre sealant, has anyone tried it out?Last edited by abhimanyu31; 12-16-2012, 01:10 PM.Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
Multum in Parvo - Much in Little
"Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html
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Yes, use a multimeter and check the voltageOk! and how should i check the voltage out.. Use a voltmeter? and my bikes around 4 years old, so must be due for a change right?
Thanks for the opinion. Satyen suggested the same damn thing! I try looking for it, I was always concerned about balancing issue as the last thing I want is a nasty crash during a track day.Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View PostDon't go for Slime. It can go horribly wrong and messy if not done properly. I have been using Ride-on TPS for the past 5,000 kms. No problems whatsoever. The added benefit is that it balances the wheels dynamically. Totally worth the cost.
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson
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tryingOriginally posted by revvhard View PostGot flush mounted indicators for my bike!!!
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From where bro?
No point showing this off without info where we can get from!, so stop playing! Seriously been trying to find something to suit for the last 2 months, my bike goes under the surgeons knife when I return from my holiday to Bombay, don't be a biatch help a dude out man!Beware of Bread, don't say I didn't warn you!
More than 98 percent of convicted criminals are bread eaters !
Statistics show that more than 75 % of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread !
Bread is known to be extremely addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water, actually begged for bread after just two days !
Bread has been proven to kill. Scientists have now uncovered alarming evidence that 100% of the people who eat bread will eventually die !
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If I recall correctly, I have seen these at Kamla Yamaha (since your are currently in Mumbai).Originally posted by stefanm View Posttrying
From where bro?
No point showing this off without info where we can get from!, so stop playing! Seriously been trying to find something to suit for the last 2 months, my bike goes under the surgeons knife when I return from my holiday to Bombay, don't be a biatch help a dude out man!Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
Multum in Parvo - Much in Little
"Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html
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i dont know where you can get these in India....i got these from UK and these are actually meant for r1. Cost was around 7euro's so somewhere around 500. Saw these here in pune but they were being marketed for r1 and so were priced at Rs.1800!!!Originally posted by stefanm View Posttrying
From where bro?
No point showing this off without info where we can get from!, so stop playing! Seriously been trying to find something to suit for the last 2 months, my bike goes under the surgeons knife when I return from my holiday to Bombay, don't be a biatch help a dude out man!
Edit: If you cant find these here then you can order from ebay U.S,... saw them there woth free international shipping to india at around Rs.500....Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson
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Need help. Just changed the rear disc pads and the rear wheel isn't moving freely. Rather, at standstill one needs to apply a lot of pressure to move the wheel. As I was in hurry I took the delivery of the bike and need to check with mechanic tomorrow. I can't recall such a situation in my 35K kms of ownership. Please share your experience.
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Looks like the piston is not free. Ask the SVC to dismantle the calliper and clean it thoroughly. Also check the piston for any damage from pitting.Originally posted by Juris View PostNeed help. Just changed the rear disc pads and the rear wheel isn't moving freely. Rather, at standstill one needs to apply a lot of pressure to move the wheel. As I was in hurry I took the delivery of the bike and need to check with mechanic tomorrow. I can't recall such a situation in my 35K kms of ownership. Please share your experience.Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
Multum in Parvo - Much in Little
"Yes, it is FAST! No, you CAN'T ride it!" - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...a-300-san.html
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