You from Kolkata right?

What happened to the bike?

HEY, I was asking if we could fit the NINJA's or the RTR180's rear fender on the R15?
And how about filling fully synthetic oil, I've clocked 3900 kms.
I am presently running on the semi synthetic which the company fills in.
How about a HID? Will it drain the battery more or I should go for simple blue halogens?

Thanks Shreyas, about the Disc Lock I would be going to market on Sunday (only off day) and then would update you about it.

Thanks Renny

Thanks Aparajith

Update - the New R15 clutch assy has been modified. Its now running the FZ-16 clutch assy and plates.... There will be a revision to the parts catalog for the new R15 soon to document this.

Thanks for the update! What about the bell&housing, the major sources of irritation in our bikes?
Also, how long do you think the R15 clutch plates will last, under normal usage? While changing clutch plates would it be good to change the complete clutch assembly so as to eliminate the vibes?

Hi Guys,

Just got my bike back from first service. they only changed the Engine oil and did not change the oil filter. would it be a problem? when i inquired with the service engineer, he said they usually change it at second service. is that fine?

Diagnose the problem

Hey guys,

I had asked about the fork assembly price details on my R15. Am now unable to pin-point the exact source of the problem. Any help appreciated. Following is my problem:

1. The bike veers towards the left strongly once I take both my hands off the handlebar
2. Braking tugs the bike to the left
3. Turning to the left feels like the bike wants to keep turning and never come back to original position. Feels very eager
4. There is resistance turning to the right. Mid corner the bike feels like its straightening before tilting towards right again.
5. Left handle bar feels out of sync with right. Thats is, I feel am keeping my left hand lower or in a position not proper with my right hand
6. When the front wheel is straight, the handlebar assembly (ie) the ignition lock, Tstem etc appear slightly tilted to the left.
7. Riding with only the right hand feels like the bike wanting to swerve right, then left, then right and so on.

Is this issue a sure shot case of fork bend or could it just be a T-stem bend? Cud the alloy also have taken the brunt or worse, the chassis near the neck have a bend?

How can each of these be inspected and as am prepared to replace, what might require replacement?

Hi Snapppy,

The oil filter needs to changed during the first service, it was done during the first service and not the second one.

This is because metal filings that come loose during the run-in process are captured by the oil filter.

Cheers,

Shr.

Thanks for the reply.

Now that he hasnt changed, should i go back to him and get it changed?

-Sathya

1. Fork was slightly bent
2. Racer ball bearings of the handle was assumed to be damaged and required replacement but it was found out that the grease had dried up and normal lubricating helped to get them back on track.



Regarding your left handle bar which you think is out of sync needs to be checked and if required replaced. I hope this will help you to some extent if not complete. Although this helped to fix my issue.

I think to eliminate that only they have switched over to the FZ clutch plates and assy ( which means the bell and housing has also been changed ). The R15 clutch plates have lasted till 40,000 + kms easily. The FZ clutch is equally good, and cheaper, but i dont know how well will it last under the high revving R15 engine.

This is a modification done by yamaha, so accordingly you will have to see if old R15 engines can be modded the same way. though i would advise not to.

Exactly my doubt!
Anyway, will look into this when I require clutch plate replacement. Do you think the older plates would be available later?

Whoa..Looks like you have to strip the entire front end and inspect, One piece at a time

Which pothole/s you hit machi?

@sarvajit - dunno about that.. but i am stocking up for sure.. atleast 2 sets each of clutch and pressure plates.

Was out of station for 3 months and the bike was under the care of my brother da.