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**Vinit S** · 12-23-2012, 12:09 AM

My 20p model V1 facing cluth bell noise problem. please suggest the fix ! Also will i need to change the complete assembly ?
my bike has run 15000km .

**zodyac** · 12-23-2012, 12:49 PM

Guys KTM tyres from MRF Zapper are best in market now.Have they launched same series for R15?

**Shivanshu** · 12-23-2012, 10:21 PM

the clutch bell noise is a standard noise in 20P1 model, you may change the complete clutch bell assembly but after around 10k kms it will come back again. there is nothing to be worried about it, its just a noise, you will start living with it. So dont worry about it, get the servicing done on time and your bike would be the same...

**akshay** · 12-24-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by Aditya7 View Post

@ abhimanyu. : I am not really obsessed with wider tyres just for the looks. The handling matters more than anything. But in a place like mumbai, marred with potholes, half concrete-half pavement blocks roads, level difference in the roads, the thin tyres just give me no confidence at all. It seems as if i am going to crash going into the pothole with that thin tyre. That's my only concern ! The bike wobbles so much. And personally i feel, riding pleasure is at its peak when u have complete confidence over your machine's ability. I am planning to change my tyres as they have run 28k kms and put wider profile tyres. That is unless u convince me against it

There are several posts in this thread covering this topic in detail. All of them have suffered after changing to non-spec tyres.

**Vinit S** · 12-24-2012, 03:39 PM

sir , will re-bushing the clutch bell help ? if yes which bush should we use because r15's bushes are not sold seperatly

or there is no permanent remedy for this noise?
this noise is spoiling the smoothness of my bike!

**awesomeo** · 12-24-2012, 09:21 PM

Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Aditya7 View Post

@ abhimanyu. : I am not really obsessed with wider tyres just for the looks. The handling matters more than anything. But in a place like mumbai, marred with potholes, half concrete-half pavement blocks roads, level difference in the roads, the thin tyres just give me no confidence at all. It seems as if i am going to crash going into the pothole with that thin tyre. That's my only concern ! The bike wobbles so much. And personally i feel, riding pleasure is at its peak when u have complete confidence over your machine's ability. I am planning to change my tyres as they have run 28k kms and put wider profile tyres. That is unless u convince me against it

Wobbling on bumpy roads has more to do with the death grip on the handle bars than the profile of the tyre

**incipient** · 12-24-2012, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by incipient View Post

Hi everyone,

Lately, I am having a problem with my front brakes:
There is too much travel in the brake lever before it starts to engage and when applying full braking pressure the lever presses against my non-braking fingers (i use 2 fingers to brake).

Pads have done 4k km and still have plenty left in it.

Recently changed the brake fluid (dot 4) but theres been no improvement,

I told the mechanic that there is probably air in the system and asked him to bleed the brake.
But I think most of the mechanics here don't really have a clue.

What could be wrong with the brake?

Also, will the KTM steel braided line for the front brake work on the R15? Has anyone tried it?

update:

ok, i went to two different Yamaha SVCs. tried bleeding the brakes ... no improvement at all.

there are two camps of opinions across the SVCs: one, everythings normal with the brake and two, the master cyclinder kit needs replacement.

apparently, the master cyclinder kit is not available so will need to replace the complete master cylinder unit. cost 4400 + labor :-(

i wonder if the master cyclinder is covered in the one year warranty (my bike is 11 months old)?

**awesomeo** · 12-24-2012, 09:25 PM

Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Shivanshu View Post

the clutch bell noise is a standard noise in 20P1 model, you may change the complete clutch bell assembly but after around 10k kms it will come back again. there is nothing to be worried about it, its just a noise, you will start living with it. So dont worry about it, get the servicing done on time and your bike would be the same...

Here in bangalore, they do clutch overhauling ever 12k or so, and the noise disappears for another 10k, but if your bells are very slackly, it's best to just go ahead and replace it

**awesomeo** · 12-24-2012, 09:27 PM

Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by incipient View Post

update:

ok, i went to two different Yamaha SVCs. tried bleeding the brakes ... no improvement at all.

there are two camps of opinions across the SVCs: one, everythings normal with the brake and two, the master cyclinder kit needs replacement.

apparently, the master cyclinder kit is not available so will need to replace the complete master cylinder unit. cost 4400 + labor :-(

i wonder if the master cyclinder is covered in the one year warranty (my bike is 11 months old)?

Master cylinder is covered under warranty, since its not a wear and tear component of the motorcycle and you should get it replaced FOC

**whiteknight** · 12-25-2012, 10:19 AM

can anyone get me the contact details of higher authorities of yamaha motor india maharashtra circle. the sales and services are horrible in my city viz. Nagpur. i bought yamaha ray from the main showroom of the city and i am getting pathetic service from the dealer.

**shrinathrao** · 12-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by awesomeo View Post

Master cylinder is covered under warranty, since its not a wear and tear component of the motorcycle and you should get it replaced FOC

I think the master cylinder should not go kaput so soon as i know some R15 done 50k kms and no issue of master cyliner, in worst scenario he can check brake pads and the disc.

Originally posted by awesomeo View Post

Here in bangalore, they do clutch overhauling ever 12k or so, and the noise disappears for another 10k, but if your bells are very slackly, it's best to just go ahead and replace it

Is it possible to just replace the clutch bell or is it done with entire clutch assembly, as i am running with clutch bell sounds since last 15 k kms.

Originally posted by awesomeo View Post

Wobbling on bumpy roads has more to do with the death grip on the handle bars than the profile of the tyre

Bro can you please explain more about death grip as the route from my home to office have lot of cement and tar roads mix, now since i have the habit of downshifting my gears to control the bike on steep slope i face some times my rear skidding a bit. So i would also like to resolve my issues.

Originally posted by Shivanshu View Post

the clutch bell noise is a standard noise in 20P1 model, you may change the complete clutch bell assembly but after around 10k kms it will come back again. there is nothing to be worried about it, its just a noise, you will start living with it. So dont worry about it, get the servicing done on time and your bike would be the same...

+ 1 for what you said

Originally posted by MotionFreak View Post

My Opinions are in BOLD

hey mate the pickup and red line hitting is same as before, F.e around 38-45 as it varies on riding style.

Originally posted by Aditya7 View Post

@ abhimanyu. : I am not really obsessed with wider tyres just for the looks. The handling matters more than anything. But in a place like mumbai, marred with potholes, half concrete-half pavement blocks roads, level difference in the roads, the thin tyres just give me no confidence at all. It seems as if i am going to crash going into the pothole with that thin tyre. That's my only concern ! The bike wobbles so much. And personally i feel, riding pleasure is at its peak when u have complete confidence over your machine's ability. I am planning to change my tyres as they have run 28k kms and put wider profile tyres. That is unless u convince me against it

i know many of them who did the same experiment and have sucked the soil in case of corners or hard braking and front washout, as the stock are the best.

Originally posted by gklc811 View Post

My v2 had lots of vibrations and the sound was like piston scratching against cylinder without oil.
Yesterday cleaned my air filter and increased the idle RPM from 1.2K to 1.5K and voila vibrations gone completely and the bike feels butter smooth.

Inference :
R15s used to run on leaner fuel ratio if the Idle rpm is low.
This causes the bike to vibrate more.

I doubt the vibes were related to RPM idling, check your engine mounts, front and rear bearings too.

Originally posted by abhimanyu31 View Post

^^^ I have never really understood the obsession with wider, bigger tyres!!! Right from my first bike (RX100) which had a 2.75 x 18, I use to see people pocking 3.00 x 18 tyre, I see people are more obsessed with how the bike looks than how it handles. It always leaves me a little bit bewildered. Personally, after trying the V.2, I felt that Yamaha took a step backwards by listening to these demands for a wider, beefier look. I thank god that I was gifted a V.1 and not V.2.

Forget yamaha rx100 mate i have seen people doing on splendor cd100 and passion too :P

Originally posted by zodyac View Post

Guys I need ur help rearding tyres.I have clocked 15K kms n it seems tyres are not so grippy as they were before.Will KTM Duke tyres fit on r15 v1?

Dont do this mistake, and if you want make sure you have your accidental and life insurance policy with a zero dep policy for our bike. Stop thinking what people say about your tyres as the bike can perform her best when you stick to stock, further GOD BLESS YOU.

**Vinit S** · 12-26-2012, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by awesomeo View Post

Here in bangalore, they do clutch overhauling ever 12k or so, and the noise disappears for another 10k, but if your bells are very slackly, it's best to just go ahead and replace it

is it possible to change the complete cluth bell + clutch plates to that in 38b models?

**gklc811** · 12-27-2012, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

I doubt the vibes were related to RPM idling, check your engine mounts, front and rear bearings too.

Now the vibes reduced a lot but as u gues they are not completely gone.
Is it possible to check engine mounts, and bearings by myself or I should take it to the ASC.
If I myself can do it, please guide me the steps bro.
I badly want to do that by myself as I hate dealing with the ASC.

**Shivanshu** · 12-27-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Vinit S View Post

is it possible to change the complete cluth bell + clutch plates to that in 38b models?

Yes it is possible to change the complete clutch bell and clutch plates in 38B1 and 38B2 models

**somen1984** · 12-27-2012, 12:12 PM

Prices of Yamaha spare parts have increased what ??

Yesterday changed by rear disc pad for Rs 850 + 120 Labour charge ....

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