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**saudjawed** · 11-17-2009, 02:35 PM

Back to chennai in R15

It was long due for me to do a long ride; nothing comes better then riding back to Chennai from Kolkata. This time i had a company to ride along with me; his name is Gibran a fellow xbhpian from Kolkata. It was he who planned this ride as he wanted to mod his bike in Bangalore.
More photo and log will be coming soon..
For time being a teaser pic.

Ride Report: Kolkata to Chennai on R15s - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/10522-ride-report-kolkata-chennai-r15s.html

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**gaurav_c** · 11-17-2009, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by TnT View Post

hey gaurav long time..

dude i'd advise you to stick to wax. I'm using carnauba wax (used it twice till now) and no complaints.
I'm a bit apprehensive about teflon because it started flaking off on my last bike. Also some dullness crept in some places and I couldn't get it off no matter how hard I tried.

Hey TnT..waddap..
Wax? This is something new for me now..
No idea about wax..what is it, how to apply n all..

**TnT** · 11-18-2009, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by gaurav_c View Post

Hey TnT..waddap..
Wax? This is something new for me now..
No idea about wax..what is it, how to apply n all..

The one I'm using is sort of a liquid soap, which also imparts shine after rinsing away (some wax layer it seems). Brand 'carnauba'. Other brands are also available I guess. A capful of that thing in 1/2 mug of water is enough. Mix it up to a nice lather and then apply it on the bike (after first rinsing away all the visible dirt), part by part, top to down. Start with the tank, front cowl, then sides, back, etc. Rub that lather nicely onto the bike surface. After you've put this on all the parts, then start rinsing with water from the tank downwards. After you've washed all the soap away, take a soft dry cloth and polish the surfaces.. that's it.

**neil.jericho** · 11-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post

I had shifted to Castol Power 1 Racing for my R15 at around 4450 kms, since then Ive completed 2700 kms. Has anyone else used CP1R on their R15 ? After how many kms did you change the engine oil ? Should I stick with CP1R or Motul 300 v 15w50 4T ? Has anyone here used both on their R15 ?

^^ bump ^^

**darkknight** · 11-18-2009, 06:17 PM

pirelli rocks

just an update.Aftr much much much delibrations over the past 1 year& 24k kms I have finally changed the rear tyre to pirelli scorpion 120/90/17 (wanted 120/80 but some miscommunication resulted in this).
Anyways it is a straight plug & play fit & boy anyone wishing to change the tyre to fatter one for looks/stability/whatever reason can safely go ahead & do so atleast with pirelli.
also had an oppurtunity to test an R15 with pirelli 140/70/17

but felt sluggish.It was an accident vehicle so might be the reason for sluggishness.
385 kms in last 4 days & it has been a wonderful experience.

**Sarvajit** · 11-18-2009, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

just an update.Aftr much much much delibrations over the past 1 year& 24k kms I have finally changed the rear tyre to pirelli scorpion 120/90/17 (wanted 120/80 but some miscommunication resulted in this).
Anyways it is a straight plug & play fit & boy anyone wishing to change the tyre to fatter one for looks/stability/whatever reason can safely go ahead & do so atleast with pirelli.
also had an oppurtunity to test an R15 with pirelli 140/70/17

but felt sluggish.It was an accident vehicle so might be the reason for sluggishness.
385 kms in last 4 days & it has been a wonderful experience.

Congrats on the new tyre Raje! I'm sure you would have tested it out very well in the last 385 kms/4 days. How is the topend now? What about corners&most importantly grip in gravel-this was lacking in the stock tyre.

**darkknight** · 11-18-2009, 06:54 PM

gravel is the one thing which has pleased me a lot ...i have a bad habit of taking the bike at places not meant for it

& it has been brilliant...

corners is more or less the same ...but as my front is also worn out ..havent tested the tight corners yet...will update once front one is changed

I guess the top end will be affected by about 3-5 kmph but again the chain sprocket is due for replacement & the bike was doing 132 on speedo before tyre change & it is doing the same now..

**Sarvajit** · 11-18-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

gravel is the one thing which has pleased me a lot ...i have a bad habit of taking the bike at places not meant for it

& it has been brilliant...

corners is more or less the same ...but as my front is also worn out ..havent tested the tight corners yet...will update once front one is changed

I guess the top end will be affected by about 3-5 kmph but again the chain sprocket is due for replacement & the bike was doing 132 on speedo before tyre change & it is doing the same now..

Sounds good! How come only 132 on the speedo? Mine has done 139 once by me&Chandru claims 144 on the speedo on my bike.

**gaurav_c** · 11-18-2009, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by TnT View Post

The one I'm using is sort of a liquid soap, which also imparts shine after rinsing away (some wax layer it seems). Brand 'carnauba'. Other brands are also available I guess. A capful of that thing in 1/2 mug of water is enough. Mix it up to a nice lather and then apply it on the bike (after first rinsing away all the visible dirt), part by part, top to down. Start with the tank, front cowl, then sides, back, etc. Rub that lather nicely onto the bike surface. After you've put this on all the parts, then start rinsing with water from the tank downwards. After you've washed all the soap away, take a soft dry cloth and polish the surfaces.. that's it.

C-a-r-n-a-u-b-a..
Shall remember that one..
thanks for the info..
I wont be going for teflon then..somehow I always feel it's bad..

**gaurav_c** · 11-18-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

just an update.Aftr much much much delibrations over the past 1 year& 24k kms I have finally changed the rear tyre to pirelli scorpion 120/90/17 (wanted 120/80 but some miscommunication resulted in this).
Anyways it is a straight plug & play fit & boy anyone wishing to change the tyre to fatter one for looks/stability/whatever reason can safely go ahead & do so atleast with pirelli.
also had an oppurtunity to test an R15 with pirelli 140/70/17

but felt sluggish.It was an accident vehicle so might be the reason for sluggishness.
385 kms in last 4 days & it has been a wonderful experience.

So..would you say 120/90 is better than 120/80?
Might wanna consider it in future..
Pricing?

**freakzil** · 11-18-2009, 09:32 PM

What does it mean when people say that you need to add tyre seal liquid in your tubeless tyre.. does it do any good in the long run.. will it affect if I touch my rim and remove the tyre and fit it manually????

**TnT** · 11-18-2009, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

gravel is the one thing which has pleased me a lot ...i have a bad habit of taking the bike at places not meant for it

& it has been brilliant...

corners is more or less the same ...but as my front is also worn out ..havent tested the tight corners yet...will update once front one is changed

I guess the top end will be affected by about 3-5 kmph but again the chain sprocket is due for replacement & the bike was doing 132 on speedo before tyre change & it is doing the same now..

Nice, especially about the change in handling in gravel!

A pic or two would be nice DK bhai (of your r15 with the new tyre)

I would stick to stock tyres when I have to change, will consider pirelli if stock is outta stock.

**onlinesatish** · 11-18-2009, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by TnT View Post

Nice, especially about the change in handling in gravel!

A pic or two would be nice DK bhai (of your r15 with the new tyre)

I would stick to stock tyres when I have to change, will consider pirelli if stock is outta stock.

do inform me if you manage to find it in hyd

**TnT** · 11-18-2009, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

do inform me if you manage to find it in hyd

I'm hoping the situation would change for the better, when it's time for me..

Too optimistic na..

BTW @ gaurav_c

The exact brand name of the wax I use is Formula 1 Carnauba Car Wax. It seems carnauba wax is actually a general term for this type of wax. See here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnauba_wax
and here - http://www.formula1wax.com/html/carnaubaWaxStory.htm

**onlinesatish** · 11-18-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by TnT View Post

I'm hoping the situation would change for the better, when it's time for me..

Too optimistic na..

By the time i wnat to change the tyre's in my 220 u would have already been thourgh all the hard work of searching and testing it, so i wont be a scape goat. Can happily decide upon it

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