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**Kartik Shetty** · 09-12-2016, 07:12 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by akshay View Post

I have a R15 version 1 which has been left lying idle for the last three years. I am looking for advice and help to get it on the road again. By now the battery must have discharged, oil (mineral) must be unusable, tyres are flat and become hard etc. A few questions like, are the stock size tyres from MRF still available and if so how much does a pair of tyres cost, how much do I need to budget for getting the bike serviced from Yamaha with oil and probably coolant change?

With tires, battery & basic service.. You'll probably have spend arround 7-10k

**Mithun Raja** · 10-13-2016, 11:30 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Hi everyone ,
This is mithun from chennai. I got a R15S 3 months back .. 3 days before , had a slight fall which resulted in scratches on the left sides fairing and broken headlight cowl
I have some questions now.
Took it to the yamaha service centre ,
1) They asked me to replace the entire headlamp assembly also cuz of small crack in the doom when seen from inside. They asked to replace the headlight stay also as its bent. I have decided to replace the headlight stay alone and not to replace the assembly. So is it necessary to replace the complete headlight assembly due to some minor crack. The mechanic told it will lead to rattles in quite a few kms.

2) The bike leans to the left after the fall which the mechanic diagnosed to be bent front forks of the suspension. Now , he said he can remove the bends from the forks and he charges 1000 for that. I was not convinced about the bend repair process , so I am thinking of replacing the forks. The complete fork assembly costs 6000rs. Now is it necessary to replace the complete fork assembly or just the inner fork tubes ( Each cost 1200) will be enough ?

Experts please guide me.
Thanks in advance.

**Vishal_G** · 10-14-2016, 12:20 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Why don't you apply for insurance claim?

**Felicity** · 10-14-2016, 04:29 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Mithun Raja View Post

Hi everyone ,
This is mithun from chennai. I got a R15S 3 months back .. 3 days before , had a slight fall which resulted in scratches on the left sides fairing and broken headlight cowl
I have some questions now.
Took it to the yamaha service centre ,
1) They asked me to replace the entire headlamp assembly also cuz of small crack in the doom when seen from inside. They asked to replace the headlight stay also as its bent. I have decided to replace the headlight stay alone and not to replace the assembly. So is it necessary to replace the complete headlight assembly due to some minor crack. The mechanic told it will lead to rattles in quite a few kms.

2) The bike leans to the left after the fall which the mechanic diagnosed to be bent front forks of the suspension. Now , he said he can remove the bends from the forks and he charges 1000 for that. I was not convinced about the bend repair process , so I am thinking of replacing the forks. The complete fork assembly costs 6000rs. Now is it necessary to replace the complete fork assembly or just the inner fork tubes ( Each cost 1200) will be enough ?

Experts please guide me.
Thanks in advance.

For removing the fork bend,it won't cost more than 300 Rs in any part of the country.My 2010 model R15 had fork bend twice and both the times it costed me just 250rs in Bangalore.You no need to replace a fork just because of a little bend.The guy who quoted 1000 Rs is trying to steal from you.Be vary of him.

**faz** · 10-19-2016, 04:54 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Adjusted the valve clearance myself.. spec info: inlet Valve :.10 to .14 mm exhaust valve: .20 to .24 mm. At first I set to the lowest value of spec and found the engine is getting hotter than before.. left it as it is to get cool and started the process next day.. set to .12 on inlet and .22 on exhaust.. replaced coolant with Motul motocool.. Engine is vibe free and smooth.. cleaned air filter by air.. replaced front brake pads with ASK (cheap and was a test) felt the front brake a little spongy in the beginning but better after 100km. happy diy job at home.. mine is a 2010 v1 (38b series)

**faz** · 11-01-2016, 08:18 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

A small DIY job on holiday at home..

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**Sarvajit** · 11-01-2016, 11:49 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Have you painted the insides of the fibre panel? How did you put back the mesh? It is generally very tricky.

**Sarvajit** · 11-01-2016, 11:52 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

One from my side too

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**faz** · 11-01-2016, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Have you painted the insides of the fibre panel? How did you put back the mesh? It is generally very tricky.

I cut it out to the suitable size then revited onto the fibre panel

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

One from my side too

Nice looking.. how did you painted alloy wheels? Post a full bike pic.. you got Tyre hugger on rear??

is that from FZ? Post pics
How did you fixed those mesh?? What is that round part hold the mesh called??

**Sarvajit** · 11-01-2016, 10:27 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Alloys are painted by Painter some 5 years ago
Mesh panel is from 2010 R15 I think
Tyre hugger is for R15 imported from Indonesia
Bike has many Yamaha accessories and main stand too 😎
Here is the post to the cosmetic mods: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?p=726540
Not sure if all the pics are visible!

I still didn't understand what you cut and pasted. Please elaborate! 😃

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**faz** · 11-01-2016, 11:16 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Alloys are painted by Painter some 5 years ago
Mesh panel is from 2010 R15 I think
Tyre hugger is for R15 imported from Indonesia
Bike has many Yamaha accessories and main stand too 😎
Here is the post to the cosmetic mods: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?p=726540
Not sure if all the pics are visible!

I still didn't understand what you cut and pasted. Please elaborate! 😃

LOoks Ozm man.. I used rivet method to fix the mesh.. I was asking what kind of thing you used to fix the mesh instead.. see the marked part in pic..
And can you give info and links of extra fitting items used on your bike? Like Tyre hugger, clutch and brake lever, front mudguard sides, handlebar ends.. etc
And are you Still using the stock Tyre? Not available here in Kerala :banghead:

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**Sarvajit** · 11-04-2016, 12:33 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by faz View Post

I was asking what kind of thing you used to fix the mesh instead.. see the marked part in pic..

It came like this Bro, I didn't fix 😀

And can you give info and links of extra fitting items used on your bike? Like Tyre hugger, clutch and brake lever, front mudguard sides, handlebar ends.. etc

Mudguard side covers and tyre hugger are from a chor guy called Harish on FB. I don't think the items even belong to R15. He kept money of the last order and didn't even send goods. 😬
Rest levers and other billet aluminium bits are Yamaha accessories which were launched at the time of v1 launch.

And are you Still using the stock Tyre? Not available here in Kerala :banghead:

Yes, somehow don't like anything else. Just got a new set recently. 😎

**black asp** · 11-18-2016, 10:44 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

It came like this Bro, I didn't fix 😀

Mudguard side covers and tyre hugger are from a chor guy called Harish on FB. I don't think the items even belong to R15. He kept money of the last order and didn't even send goods. 😬

?

The chor guy is enjoying in new Mexico now. 😂😂.
CHEERS

**Sarvajit** · 11-19-2016, 08:08 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Is he on xBhp? Harish was the name if I remember correctly

**black asp** · 11-21-2016, 12:48 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Is he on xBhp? Harish was the name if I remember correctly

Chennai guy right??

CHEERS

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