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  • #7846
    Hello yammie fans.. I had a query.
    I know this might not be the best placce to post this.. but here goes..
    How much FE can someone who gets an R15 'Realistically' expect?

    Because i have an aquaintance whose R15 is up for sale in Nasik and part of the reason is due to low FE (his words were 'less than 22') under semi sane riding. Also, he wasnt much impressed with the performance bit either. For the time being i have recommended him a P220 (coz i absolutely adore mine). But still i was curious that what may be wrong with his vehicle because most owners here arent that disappointd with their steeds. His bike is 8 months old with 9k on the odo.
    Advice is a form of nostalgia.
    Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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    • #7847
      Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
      Hello yammie fans.. I had a query.
      I know this might not be the best placce to post this.. but here goes..
      How much FE can someone who gets an R15 'Realistically' expect?

      Because i have an aquaintance whose R15 is up for sale in Nasik and part of the reason is due to low FE (his words were 'less than 22') under semi sane riding. Also, he wasnt much impressed with the performance bit either. For the time being i have recommended him a P220 (coz i absolutely adore mine). But still i was curious that what may be wrong with his vehicle because most owners here arent that disappointd with their steeds. His bike is 8 months old with 9k on the odo.
      Have seen people getting as high as 50KMPL on it with sane riding (KwokFist)

      I personally get 35KMPL with not so sane riding....
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      #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
      #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
      #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
      #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
      #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
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      • #7848
        So we come back to our original query.. Why such a problem? He has an offer for around 70k. And also most of you R15 owners must agree that somebody should never switch from R15 too P220. So i felt like helping the poor chap.
        Advice is a form of nostalgia.
        Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

        Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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        • #7849
          Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
          So we come back to our original query.. Why such a problem?
          Can depend on a LOT of issues, right from servicing issues to mechanical failure! Send it to SVC and make noise about it!
          Super CommuTOURer� - Talk less, Ride more

          .: FB :.|.: TW :.|*IG*| Ex           PowerDrift:.

          #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
          #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
          #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
          #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
          #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
          � Satyen Poojary

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          • #7850
            Originally posted by jd666 View Post
            ^^ company recommended is below 7.5k for the first 1000 kms. But generally ive seen the engine open up properly after 3-4k kms. THats what i felt on my bike and my friend agreed to the same.


            okie bro and what are the RPM limitations after 1000kms, I mean what would be the RPM limit for next 1000kms and for the 3rd one also

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            • #7851
              Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
              So we come back to our original query.. Why such a problem? He has an offer for around 70k. And also most of you R15 owners must agree that somebody should never switch from R15 too P220. So i felt like helping the poor chap.
              In production language
              " no machine is made bad if it uses the same stuff as on other machines coming out of production"
              so my verdict would be (as far as FE goes) directed on the customer. maintainance, service issues or handling it during running in period.
              ask the lad how he used to keep it, considering the points I mentioned above. you or he might be able to find the fault yourself.
              Last edited by R-series; 01-12-2010, 06:35 PM.
              Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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              • #7852
                Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                Hello yammie fans.. I had a query.
                I know this might not be the best placce to post this.. but here goes..
                How much FE can someone who gets an R15 'Realistically' expect?

                Because i have an aquaintance whose R15 is up for sale in Nasik and part of the reason is due to low FE (his words were 'less than 22') under semi sane riding. Also, he wasnt much impressed with the performance bit either. For the time being i have recommended him a P220 (coz i absolutely adore mine). But still i was curious that what may be wrong with his vehicle because most owners here arent that disappointd with their steeds. His bike is 8 months old with 9k on the odo.
                Mine is from the 1st lot i.e., July 2008. I have been getting consistently 42-43kmph in city with heavy traffic conditions. The max I have seen is 48kmpl on the highway, under sane cruising in 85-105 kmph range.
                Worst in city was 38 kmpl under hard ripping&highway some 34 kmpl under hard ripping.
                I think 38-40kmpl is a decent figure to expect from an R15 which has been maintained properly.

                Originally posted by R-series View Post
                Yamaha claims 145kmph on the meter with a approx weight of 60kg.
                completely tucked behind the front screen i understand that with no wind at all the bike can manage 140+ with weight ranging between 60-64 something kgs.
                Where did you get this info mate?
                I don't disagree, but would like to know the source.
                The max I have done on mine is 139kmph speedo indicated, my weight is 78kgs.
                But my friend who is 83 kgs. did 144kmph on mine on the same day!
                Last edited by Sarvajit; 01-12-2010, 06:40 PM.
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                • #7853
                  Originally posted by Alan@Mumbai View Post
                  a quick reply to inform you that yours is one of the best signatures I've seen on xBhp ... is it your original or did u get it from somewhere????
                  Thanks a lot buddy!! Actually it was a caption in my mobile and i changed it a little bit...
                  2009 YAMAHA YZF-R15

                  I hate people driving fast, thats why i overtake them !!!


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                  • #7854
                    Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                    Hello yammie fans.. I had a query.
                    I know this might not be the best placce to post this.. but here goes..
                    How much FE can someone who gets an R15 'Realistically' expect?

                    Because i have an aquaintance whose R15 is up for sale in Nasik and part of the reason is due to low FE (his words were 'less than 22') under semi sane riding. Also, he wasnt much impressed with the performance bit either. For the time being i have recommended him a P220 (coz i absolutely adore mine). But still i was curious that what may be wrong with his vehicle because most owners here arent that disappointd with their steeds. His bike is 8 months old with 9k on the odo.
                    Initially i was getting around 42 in city and 45-50 on highways. Now, it has dropped a bit due to constant ripping i am getting 38-40. No matter how i drive, it always gives me 35. I think in terms of FE, it is little better than 220 as my friend is having it.
                    2009 YAMAHA YZF-R15

                    I hate people driving fast, thats why i overtake them !!!


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                    • #7855
                      even if an r15 gets only 20 kmpl it is way better than a pulsar 220.comparing yamaha with bajaj is like comparing sylvester stallone with salman khan.
                      my bike starts vibrating between 4500 -5500 rpm. the vibrations clearly come from the speedometer region. it does not vibrate at any other rpm. the svc guys tried but they could not rectify it. what to do?
                      Last edited by akhilmuraleedhar; 01-12-2010, 09:28 PM.
                      superbikes are the biggest blunders on indian roads.

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                      • #7856
                        I think you are giving the P220 way too less credit than it deserves..

                        20 kmpl is not the bike's fault if u ask me. 40-43 kmpl in the city is more than I expected for my bike but thats the truth. In that case if he takes a p220 then it will also get f****d pretty soon. :P

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                        • #7857
                          Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                          Where did you get this info mate?
                          I don't disagree, but would like to know the source.
                          The max I have done on mine is 139kmph speedo indicated, my weight is 78kgs.
                          But my friend who is 83 kgs. did 144kmph on mine on the same day!
                          Dont know the actual magazine from where I read it. Cos that was when this bike was launched.
                          the following link might give you some idea..but for sure.. 83kg down a straight on the R15 at 144kmph on the speedo seems tough.Even crossing 140kmph without favourable wind seems to be difficult. But i wont argue.

                          The R Gene - Yamaha YZF-R15 - Motorcycle : Overdrive
                          the first paragraph gives the idea about the top speed.
                          Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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                          • #7858
                            finallly i have found out the problem of the sound in the bike or at least that's what i think is causing the sound . It looks like the sound is coming from the front sprocket area . After searching this thread i came to know that this is due to the too much/too less tension in the chain after the service( mine started a day after service! )

                            but i have a couple of questions

                            if its indeed the chain tension then why does the sound appear only when i twist the throttle (even that around 30km/hr),i hear no sound if i dont tap the accelerator!
                            ps:the sound is bugging me!

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                            • #7859
                              Originally posted by TnT View Post
                              I think you are giving the P220 way too less credit than it deserves..

                              20 kmpl is not the bike's fault if u ask me. 40-43 kmpl in the city is more than I expected for my bike but thats the truth. In that case if he takes a p220 then it will also get f****d pretty soon. :P
                              U r right TnT. If he is getting such a mileage, then it clearly shows the way he uses his bike. Wonder what would happen if he buys an R1??
                              2009 YAMAHA YZF-R15

                              I hate people driving fast, thats why i overtake them !!!


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                              • #7860
                                then there'd be a new thread in the Help me section with the whole of xBhp trying to solve his problems..

                                Anyway, its not sure whether its due to the rider or some other thing... we've given our input so its upto antz.bin's friend ... !

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