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Originally posted by jd666
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from 100km/hr onwards i did crouch on the bike......
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from 100km/hr onwards i did crouch on the bike......sigpic
2005-06 @ activa n ambition
2006-09 @ ambition
2010... @ yamaha R-15, new ACTIVA
2015:-R15(V1),Iron 883,Activa
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Originally posted by satyenpoojary View PostMotul chain clean for 800? Since when! (am lucky I had some stock I guess)
@Prakritij: You reminded us a lot about the early Yamaha days! If you are buying the bike then congrats! and if that dry lube is for 400Rs (YAMAHA spray can) then buy 5 for me
Originally posted by svjhonda View PostYou reminded me of my days, when I fantasized about the bike. At one point it was an impossible thought for me.
If I go for it, I'll have to give up all my savings and then some.....but I think it'll be worth it
P.S.: convinced my Parents somehow but haven't told them about the price though.....GOD help meComment
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Don't go for it-it will educate you as to what a real sportbike should feel like, and you will start craving for something bigger very soon, then the misery of not being able to afford anything bigger starts.Originally posted by Prakritij View Post
If I go for it, I'll have to give up all my savings and then some.....but I think it'll be worth it
P.S.: convinced my Parents somehow but haven't told them about the price though.....GOD help me
Quench my thirst with gasoline!Comment
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@Prakritij.
Sarvajit is absolutely right. You will also vist sites like
www.denniskirk.com, www.ridersdiscount.com, www.newenough.com and try to find the best closeout deal that you can afford. Much cheaper than India and great brands / bargains...
Anyway you can use gear for your next BIG bike right? so why not buy good stuff now...thats how the logic goes...and you'll spend office time on...
It's a virtuous circle mate...
Last edited by Shreyas82; 03-05-2010, 06:56 PM.Comment
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^^Thats the MOTUL mineral. Safe to use in the R15.Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.Comment
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guess you went through the same phase of craving for something biggerOriginally posted by Sarvajit View PostDon't go for it-it will educate you as to what a real sportbike should feel like, and you will start craving for something bigger very soon, then the misery of not being able to afford anything bigger starts.?(no offense meant)
Thanks Sarvajit and Shreyas82 for your inputs.....lets see how it turns outOriginally posted by Shreyas82 View Post@Prakritij.
Sarvajit is absolutely right. You will also vist sites like
www.denniskirk.com, www.ridersdiscount.com, www.newenough.com and try to find the best closeout deal that you can afford. Much cheaper than India and great brands / bargains...
Anyway you can use gear for your next BIG bike right? so why not buy good stuff now...thats how the logic goes...and you'll spend office time on...
It's a virtuous circle mate...
I am planning to buy my first Bike in 2-3 months period and hope its the R15.(no offense meant). Hope to save enough till then and if not, I can wait some more. not going to take any loan or likewise. and if nothing helps, can always go for another bike
, right?
RIDE SAFELast edited by Prakritij; 03-05-2010, 07:21 PM.Comment
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cool... thanks for the info..Originally posted by Aparajith View PostKetan Nikharge.
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First, I myself applied tape on the stickering lines and R15 logo to protect it. Then, i took to a local paint shop and asked him to paint it red. AFAIK, he applied two layers of paint, first a silver coating and on it the red colour. Then i carefully peeled off the tape and thats it. He didnot spray any lacquer but before the paintjob he applied some substance all over it (maybe primer). But he advised to be careful because the paint might come off easily!! Now it is hard to tell how many days it stays...Originally posted by Sarvajit View PostThat 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.
And i have no idea about the red tankpads. I think that there is only the grey tankpad available for all the 15's. Anyway it looks good on any colour of R15.
@Satyen, No i didnt remove the old paint. I just painted on the existing one itself.2009 YAMAHA YZF-R15
I hate people driving fast, thats why i overtake them !!!
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TVS 50 XL -> 125 XXL : TVS VICTOR GL : YAMAHA R15-S : YAMAHA FZ1n :: KTM RC 390Comment
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I was looking forone for myself...would need a pump to fill the air aswell..i guess a footpump(with a pressure gauge) would be appropriate for home use..but slightly difficult to carry.Originally posted by karthik_R View PostJust because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.Comment
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I think u meant vicious circle!Originally posted by Shreyas82 View PostIt's a virtuous circle mate...
@all the speed freaks out here...
When I weighed almost a ton, I hit 139 on the speedo on NH7. Crouched and put all body parts into respective crevices... this includes elbows!
Chain shud be lubed
Bike shud be warmed up properly
Tire pressures shud be a little on the higher side
God should be blowing some air on your back..
(no offence meant)
Now, I will check when I'm 85kg, and so forth, lolComment
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Nope, meant virtuous circle:Originally posted by TnT View Post
Meaning: A condition in which a favorable circumstance or result gives rise to another that subsequently supports the first.
virtuous circle: Definition from Answers.com
was meant to encourage Prakritij...Comment
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uff. Thanks a lot for the timely correction, and good use of the phrase in the context, lolOriginally posted by Shreyas82 View PostNope, meant virtuous circle:
Meaning: A condition in which a favorable circumstance or result gives rise to another that subsequently supports the first.
virtuous circle: Definition from Answers.com
was meant to encourage Prakritij...Comment
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