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**raman sriharsha** · 03-04-2010, 09:47 PM

top end speed

hi all...
ccompleted 1600kms today n i am 99% satisfied with my all 38 days old r15..but few days back i was riding through nh5 n got a empty stretch of road fr few kms n wanted to check the top speed.i was able to reach 126mark vry soon , but after that no more increase in speedometer..i continued to accelerate fr nxt5-7 seconds but i was nt able to cross th 126 mark..so plz tell me.did i do any mistake with my new r15..

*do i was in a hurry to get the top speed r..do i need to complete the 2nd service and then go for it..??

**abhichotu.abhi** · 03-04-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by raman sriharsha View Post

hi all...
ccompleted 1600kms today n i am 99% satisfied with my all 38 days old r15..but few days back i was riding through nh5 n got a empty stretch of road fr few kms n wanted to check the top speed.i was able to reach 126mark vry soon , but after that no more increase in speedometer..i continued to accelerate fr nxt5-7 seconds but i was nt able to cross th 126 mark..so plz tell me.did i do any mistake with my new r15..

*do i was in a hurry to get the top speed r..do i need to complete the 2nd service and then go for it..??

Donot overspeed your bike during run-in, 126KMPH during run-in is too much. Avoid that in future. BTW, to reach speeds of 145kmph on a R15 some people say that you need to shift the gears at red-lines.

**Shreyas82** · 03-04-2010, 11:07 PM

Growth on the fuel tank

its a Keiti tank pad, will post better pics over the weekend...

Cheers,

Shr.

**raman sriharsha** · 03-05-2010, 01:02 AM

@ abhi..
but i have completed 1600kms...wats the runn in period..??i think it is 1000-1500kms fr r15

**Parth** · 03-05-2010, 01:31 AM

finally I'm up to pace with this thread.......

@ Shreyas : that tank pad looks cool. May I ask how much?

@ all : I always wanted to know what use is a tank-pad of, apart from the looks that is. I read somewhere back on this thread that a tank-pad helps provide cushioning/support to the abdomen in case the rider is tucked in and so helps in getting higher top-end results. But I wish to ask......is there any more reason/s to get a tank-pad?

**nikhpaul** · 03-05-2010, 06:31 AM

To avoid scratches, probably from zippers etc., or from the times ur feeling a lil frisky

**rennycornelius** · 03-05-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by raman sriharsha View Post

but i have completed 1600kms...wats the runn in period..??i think it is 1000-1500kms fr r15

the moment you saw 1000kms, you were out of running in period, pull your bike without worries now, be a red line worshipper.

(RIde safe, use all the proper gears)

**chiku181** · 03-05-2010, 09:34 AM

Can someone verify the top speed (@10.5k rpm) in each gear???
I have a feeling that my bike is reaching less speed in each gear....My bike does:-
1st gear: 42 kmph
2nd gear: 68 kmph
3rd gear: 89 kmph
4th gear: 107 kmph
5th gear: 129 kmph
6th gear: 144kmph @ 10.1~10.2 kmph

also whats the price of the fuel tank lid(don't know what it's called???) the spring is broken and it keeps pointing heavenwards!!!

**Shreyas82** · 03-05-2010, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Parth View Post

finally I'm up to pace with this thread.......

@ Shreyas : that tank pad looks cool. May I ask how much?

@ all : I always wanted to know what use is a tank-pad of, apart from the looks that is. I read somewhere back on this thread that a tank-pad helps provide cushioning/support to the abdomen in case the rider is tucked in and so helps in getting higher top-end results. But I wish to ask......is there any more reason/s to get a tank-pad?

Costs Rs. 900, got it because the jacket zipper touches the tank when i lean forward...was actually shopping for a decent pair of gloves, that i couldn't find... and i picked this

**Sarvajit** · 03-05-2010, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by akshay View Post

Here is a picture of the Motul Chain Cleaner (Rs.800/-) and YamLube - Dry Type (Rs.1400/-). They are both available at the service center. Use both at intervals of 500 Kms.

You have a PM.

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

The yamahalube is a better chain lube than the motul one. Though its more expensive as well. But it lasts longer, and you can increase the service interval of your chain from 300 to 500-600 kms easy.

I have used this once for about 1500kms.including 3 washes&rains! This is an amazing product, but sadly I'm not getting it anywhere.

**krishkanthr15** · 03-05-2010, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys, with your help i finally got the black seat cowl painted in red to match the colour of bike. It is not as neat as original but cost me only 100bucks. Here are few pictures...

**Sarvajit** · 03-05-2010, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by krishkanthr15 View Post

Thanks guys, with your help i finally got the black seat cowl painted in red to match the colour of bike. It is not as neat as original but cost me only 100bucks. Here are few pictures...

That looks like a pretty neat job from the pics atleast!

Please let us know the procedure followed.
Did you ask him to spray lacquer after the final coat? Was primer applied so that the paint sticks to the plastic?
Oops! I see you have a grey tankpad as well. Man, why didn't you tell me earlier-you get red tankpads too!
Now don't think about getting that painted as well-let it be as it is, its looking good enough.

**rennycornelius** · 03-05-2010, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by krishkanthr15 View Post

Thanks guys, with your help i finally got the black seat cowl painted in red to match the colour of bike. It is not as neat as original but cost me only 100bucks. Here are few pictures...

for 100 bucks it's pretty neat and good paint job.

**satyenpoojary** · 03-05-2010, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by raman sriharsha View Post

hi all...
ccompleted 1600kms today n i am 99% satisfied with my all 38 days old r15..but few days back i was riding through nh5 n got a empty stretch of road fr few kms n wanted to check the top speed.i was able to reach 126mark vry soon , but after that no more increase in speedometer..i continued to accelerate fr nxt5-7 seconds but i was nt able to cross th 126 mark..so plz tell me.did i do any mistake with my new r15..

*do i was in a hurry to get the top speed r..do i need to complete the 2nd service and then go for it..??

Switch at 9500 RPM or better still 10K RPM, go back and ride and let us know!

Originally posted by Parth View Post

finally I'm up to pace with this thread.......

@ Shreyas : that tank pad looks cool. May I ask how much?

@ all : I always wanted to know what use is a tank-pad of, apart from the looks that is. I read somewhere back on this thread that a tank-pad helps provide cushioning/support to the abdomen in case the rider is tucked in and so helps in getting higher top-end results. But I wish to ask......is there any more reason/s to get a tank-pad?

Good work on readfing everything, Now i know whom to ping if i need to find a lost post :P
TankPad is to protect your tank from scratches from jacket zipper, belt etc.

Originally posted by nikhpaul View Post

To avoid scratches, probably from zippers etc., or from the times ur feeling a lil frisky

ROFLMAO on the frisky part!

Originally posted by chiku181 View Post

Can someone verify the top speed (@10.5k rpm) in each gear???
I have a feeling that my bike is reaching less speed in each gear....My bike does:-
1st gear: 42 kmph
2nd gear: 68 kmph
3rd gear: 89 kmph
4th gear: 107 kmph
5th gear: 129 kmph
6th gear: 144kmph @ 10.1~10.2 kmph

also whats the price of the fuel tank lid(don't know what it's called???) the spring is broken and it keeps pointing heavenwards!!!

1) its more or less similar with everyones top speed, how much do you weight?
2) The spring tensioner can be replaced as well, why buy the entire lid for that!

Originally posted by Shreyas82 View Post

Costs Rs. 900, got it because the jacket zipper touches the tank when i lean forward...was actually shopping for a decent pair of gloves, that i couldn't find... and i picked this

Thats a nice buy, can you post a pic as an attachement...most keitis are priced at 800~900Rs

Originally posted by krishkanthr15 View Post

Thanks guys, with your help i finally got the black seat cowl painted in red to match the colour of bike. It is not as neat as original but cost me only 100bucks. Here are few pictures...

Thats a nice paintjob for 100RS...did you scuff up the old paint before applying the new one..?

Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

for 100 bucks it's pretty neat and good paint job.

+1

**Shreyas82** · 03-05-2010, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

Thats a nice buy, can you post a pic as an attachement...most keitis are priced at 800~900Rs

In office..will be able to post an attachment only in the evening, sorry...

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