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just a thought.. has anyone tried using the the allen type chromed ones for the visor instead of the plastic screws... i tried one and it fits well .. th eproblem as i am sure everyone is aware off is that the plastic screw needs to be tightened all the time..
@bangalore guys... could you tell me where i can get the front tyre and how much it would cos.. i know this has been discussed but not sure which page
Last edited by vijith.unnithan; 11-13-2009, 01:45 AM.
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I removed RVM'sOriginally posted by jd666 View Post@priayatam - if you notice, the width of the rear view mirrors is slightly more than how much the indicators stick out, so if anything, thats an indication of how much gap you need to keep/maintain, but that would be only if youve kept the RVM.
, but sometimes I feel I should have kept them.
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My bike has started vibrating around 6-7k rpm. Most vibes felt around the thigh area (above the engine). My bike has done 4600 kms till date.
I tried listening for some 'loose marbles' sound when the bike is idling, as Sarvajit said this is the way to check for improper tappet clearance, but there was no such sound. I do NOT rev it more than 6k for the first 8-10 kms of my 30km commute in the morning, letting the engine warm up. The last 20km of my commute is the outer ring road, and I go upto 9k rpm.
There is no drop in pickup (as far as I can make out) and it gives me the same feeling that it gave me after my first servicing (=just awesome).
Can someone tell me if these vibes are normal (they were not so much before) or if I should do something about it.
Thanks.
PS - My right clipon is also bent a little towards the tank (some 3-4 degrees or so) due to a fall I had recently. I got used to the slightly offset position now and its not really a problem, but just for curiosity's sake, can I get the right clipon replaced? How much would it cost me?
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Buddy, every spare of R15 is priced heftly. Also still they are selling some of the imported spares. I happen to buy clutch and front disk brake lever. They both were imported from IndonesiaOriginally posted by Sarvajit View Post@Priyatam, Shanz, tibby, krishnakanth_r15: I got the headlamp cowl changed today-cost Rs.388+labor Rs.50. They washed the bike for free.
However, they didn't have the 4 plastic screws connecting the visor to the headlamp cowl. They said they will get it in a couple of days, the cost of those is Rs.58 each!
At that cost I can happily get drum liners for my other bike!
. Also i got FZ feeers for my bike. 1 was imported from Japan
and another manufactured in Faridabad.
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I wonder the Aluminium finished billet Clutch Levers and Brake Lever can fit into R15?Originally posted by GP_freak View PostBuddy, every spare of R15 is priced heftly. Also still they are selling some of the imported spares. I happen to buy clutch and front disk brake lever. They both were imported from Indonesia
. Also i got FZ feeers for my bike. 1 was imported from Japan
and another manufactured in Faridabad.
They Sure look hot...
Btw..made In India spares rox..afterall they are cheap
Shanz
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Oh my! Rs.58 each?Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post@Priyatam, Shanz, tibby, krishnakanth_r15: I got the headlamp cowl changed today-cost Rs.388+labor Rs.50. They washed the bike for free.
However, they didn't have the 4 plastic screws connecting the visor to the headlamp cowl. They said they will get it in a couple of days, the cost of those is Rs.58 each!
At that cost I can happily get drum liners for my other bike!
I don't understand what is so special about these screws&nuts-the allen type chromed ones cost about Rs.65 each it seems!
@santa: Indicators are flexible, almost like Pulsars.
@krishnakanth_r15: I saw a couple of red single seat cowls at Pearl Gachibowli today.
Btw..welcome to your fresh looking baby again!
Why dont you try the Fazer nuts..?
If the RVM nuts can be same in half the price then surely the Visor nuts can fit too..
I always find the alternate spares which are reliable but cheaper.. i know thats not a gud fashion to carry on..but why to waste 240rs on nuts if I can have the same feel and fit in less than half the prize!
Shanz
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I think you meant 'feelers', right? That is the peg scrapers na? How much did the 'manufactured in faridabad' cost you?Originally posted by GP_freak View PostBuddy, every spare of R15 is priced heftly. Also still they are selling some of the imported spares. I happen to buy clutch and front disk brake lever. They both were imported from Indonesia
. Also i got FZ feeers for my bike. 1 was imported from Japan
and another manufactured in Faridabad.
Also I just wanted to ask a general question, when I buy the right footpeg assembly, what all comes with it? Is the rear brake master cylinder also a part of it? Ideally I was looking at getting the footpeg bracket (which bolts onto the chassis), the footpeg and the brake lever...
Digislayer had posted pictures of 5 engine mount nuts. Check if they are tight. Most probably they're loose...Originally posted by TnT View PostMy bike has started vibrating around 6-7k rpm. Most vibes felt around the thigh area (above the engine). My bike has done 4600 kms till date.
I tried listening for some 'loose marbles' sound when the bike is idling, as Sarvajit said this is the way to check for improper tappet clearance, but there was no such sound. I do NOT rev it more than 6k for the first 8-10 kms of my 30km commute in the morning, letting the engine warm up. The last 20km of my commute is the outer ring road, and I go upto 9k rpm.
There is no drop in pickup (as far as I can make out) and it gives me the same feeling that it gave me after my first servicing (=just awesome).
Can someone tell me if these vibes are normal (they were not so much before) or if I should do something about it.
Thanks.
PS - My right clipon is also bent a little towards the tank (some 3-4 degrees or so) due to a fall I had recently. I got used to the slightly offset position now and its not really a problem, but just for curiosity's sake, can I get the right clipon replaced? How much would it cost me?
And I guess the clip on costs some 135 bucks.... Even my steering is bent, but I'm unable to determine whether its the fork, the triple clamp or the clip-on thats bent...
I guess unless the bike is registered, and you get the RC receipt atleast (if not the smart card), the manual isn't given to the customer....Originally posted by jd666 View Posteven i got my owners manual after some days.. wonder why is it soYou get the point?? :D
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Yes, they have 2 red ones with them&I think Venkatesha also has 1-2. Work out how you can get it. They don't courier to other cities.Originally posted by krishkanthr15 View Post@Sarvajit: If u go to SVC once again, can u ask about availability of those seat cowls.
I told you the visor&speedo flap fell off after the impact. Alongwith that obviously all 4 screws flew off. I could pick them up&refit, but couldn't find the screws on the road. The headlamp cowl is held in place by the allen bolts on the sides, but the 4 visor screws are missing.Anways, how did u lose those screws? And without screws are able to use the bike!!!
The spare parts of Yamaha always keep on increasing, dont know the reason. Rs 58 each for a screw is very costly indeed.
Yeah the mechanic was also telling me it looks good, but the plastic ones are longer&hence stop vibrations. How much&where did you get the allen bolts for? The SVC says they are Rs.68-75!Originally posted by vijith.unnithan View Postjust a thought.. has anyone tried using the the allen type chromed ones for the visor instead of the plastic screws... i tried one and it fits well .. th eproblem as i am sure everyone is aware off is that the plastic screw needs to be tightened all the time..
Most of us had the same problem after a few months of hard ripping. It is the engine mount bolts as svjhonda said. Check digislayer's pic&get them tightened at the next service. I remember the profound difference in smoothness when it was done after 6 months!Originally posted by TnT View PostMy bike has started vibrating around 6-7k rpm. Most vibes felt around the thigh area (above the engine). My bike has done 4600 kms till date.
I tried listening for some 'loose marbles' sound when the bike is idling, as Sarvajit said this is the way to check for improper tappet clearance, but there was no such sound. I do NOT rev it more than 6k for the first 8-10 kms of my 30km commute in the morning, letting the engine warm up. The last 20km of my commute is the outer ring road, and I go upto 9k rpm.
There is no drop in pickup (as far as I can make out) and it gives me the same feeling that it gave me after my first servicing (=just awesome).
Can someone tell me if these vibes are normal (they were not so much before) or if I should do something about it.
Thanks.
Yes you can get the clipon changed, I'm not sure whether it is Rs.135 or 300.PS - My right clipon is also bent a little towards the tank (some 3-4 degrees or so) due to a fall I had recently. I got used to the slightly offset position now and its not really a problem, but just for curiosity's sake, can I get the right clipon replaced? How much would it cost me?
How much did the FZ feelers cost? The R15 feeler is Rs.250 odd whereas the footpeg itself is only Rs.65!Originally posted by GP_freak View PostBuddy, every spare of R15 is priced heftly. Also still they are selling some of the imported spares. I happen to buy clutch and front disk brake lever. They both were imported from Indonesia
. Also i got FZ feeers for my bike. 1 was imported from Japan
and another manufactured in Faridabad.

I assume you have gone for the billet clutch&brake levers? I have the same on my bike too. One costs Rs.1000&the other is 1100. They look excellent, but very expensive to replace in case of a fall. I had to replace the clutch lever after the 1st fall when someone tipped it over in my building. I stopped using the paddock stand after that.
It is a part of the accessories, have a look at the line above&also get a copy of the catalog. They sure look&feel great, though they will fade soon.Originally posted by Shanz View PostI wonder the Aluminium finished billet Clutch Levers and Brake Lever can fit into R15?
They Sure look hot...
Btw..made In India spares rox..afterall they are cheap
ShanzOf course thats daylight robbery- Fazer's nuts won't fit-they're shorter.Originally posted by Shanz View PostOh my! Rs.58 each?
Btw..welcome to your fresh looking baby again!
Why dont you try the Fazer nuts..?
If the RVM nuts can be same in half the price then surely the Visor nuts can fit too..
I always find the alternate spares which are reliable but cheaper.. i know thats not a gud fashion to carry on..but why to waste 240rs on nuts if I can have the same feel and fit in less than half the prize!
Shanz
I'm trying to lay my hands on the plastic type of screws aftermarket, but they are really long, lets see if I can get them somewhere!
You will get only the footpeg, not even the feeler. You have to buy the bracket etc.separately.Originally posted by svjhonda View PostAlso I just wanted to ask a general question, when I buy the right footpeg assembly, what all comes with it? Is the rear brake master cylinder also a part of it? Ideally I was looking at getting the footpeg bracket (which bolts onto the chassis), the footpeg and the brake lever...
Check the T also.And I guess the clip on costs some 135 bucks.... Even my steering is bent, but I'm unable to determine whether its the fork, the triple clamp or the clip-on thats bent...
Quench my thirst with gasoline!
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Even I haven't got the owner's manual yet. My 1st servicing is day after tomorrow !Originally posted by svjhonda View PostI guess unless the bike is registered, and you get the RC receipt atleast (if not the smart card), the manual isn't given to the customer....
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