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  • #9046
    Originally posted by svjhonda View Post
    Uhh, the speedo sensor isn't a normal one. So there's no lubing the cable! At best there's a tab on the alloy which fits into the sensor and turns it while the wheel rotates. That can be lubed (which is pretty well lubed from factory). Other than that its got to be replaced if faulty speeds are noticed.
    Thanks mate!
    I had a look at the front rim to see if the sensor has been fiddled with or something, but it is encased properly, & I guess only the mechs can open it. The speedo is currently stuck a 0 most of the time , irrespective of the speeds the bike is doing. Sometimes it comes back to life for a short timeframe, recording correct speeds & distance, & then goes into deep slumber again!
    Hopefully the issue will be resolved by this weekend

    My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

    The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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    • #9047
      A complete dude , two buttons open of his white shirt , after observing my r15 from a distance ; crossed the road and came over to me to ask- " Naya Pulsar??? " . I didn't have an answer to that one , just kept staring at him.


      An appropriate answer can be like this:

      "Yeah, It is a new version of Pulsar, namely, Gulsar costing 90K grand and suitably modified by me with imported fairing".

      One should try to enjoy even such Idiots.
      The Original CBZ

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      • #9048
        Need Some more Info On R15: I'm planning to get an R15 sometime soon..

        HI All,


        1) How much will be price increase for R15 after April 1? Does it gonna make a big difference in Pricing

        2) Again this is a Question that many people has asked already but i haven't found a perfect answer for this one. Who is the best Yamaha dealer in Bangalore?

        3) Is there any updates gonna happen any time soon, as it has been around for sometime now without any change in the Spec or features (Yamaha have been doing only Sticker Jobs on the R15)?

        4) Is there any Other Bike from any other manufacturer coming down (like.. Honda CBR 150???) as a rival for R15 , any time soon?

        J)

        6) Any more colour options coming for R15? Read in the above posts that they are Phasing out the Blue colour..

        7) What will the average maintance cost of R15? is it hard to maintain it?

        8) Any Known Issues for the Bike?

        9) My driving style is a bit too hard.. I like to rev the engine and get the power out of the engine always(I always like to enjoy while i drive ).. Does that create a problem in R15.

        10) ALso any IDea what will be the Booking period?

        Looking forth for the answers from the experts around
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        Tijo Joy
        Max Speeds : 85 KMPH - (Kinetic Honda - 1998)
        Max Speeds : 115 KMPH - (Bullet 350 - 1999)
        Max Speeds : 142 KMPH - (R-15 - 2010)
        Max Speeds : 170 KMPH - (Ford Fiesta - 2010)
        Still in Hot Pursuit...

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        • #9049
          Originally posted by Technician View Post


          An appropriate answer can be like this:

          "Yeah, It is a new version of Pulsar, namely, Gulsar costing 90K grand and suitably modified by me with imported fairing".

          One should try to enjoy even such Idiots.
          Gulsar is actually the Chinese replica of our Pulsar!
          Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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          • #9050
            Originally posted by TijoJoy View Post
            3) Is there any updates gonna happen any time soon, as it has been around for sometime now without any change in the Spec or features (Yamaha have been doing only Sticker Jobs on the R15)?

            No updates will be bike as for now, other than the limited edition things the YAMAHA comes out with, you can expect a LED lamp in the next upgrade, that's it.

            4) Is there any Other Bike from any other manufacturer coming down (like.. Honda CBR 150???) as a rival for R15 , any time soon?

            Honda's new 150cc is on the cards for which the MRF has developed a new TYRE 110 spec which is being tested (OVERDRIVE MAG SCOOP)

            5) I mostly take 40 KM ride through Bangalore City (Home to Office). I hope it’s won’t create any problem for me? I usually got from Silk board through the Kumble circle to hebbal (Nagawara)(Hope by reading the route that I take u you guys can imagine the traffic I’m copping with J)

            No worries as it's a liquid cooled engine, it will anytime run more cooler than the air cooled bikes in the traffic you've mentioned.

            7) What will the average maintance cost of R15? is it hard to maintain it?

            What maintainence?????
            Apart from the regular oil changes and the eye at the coolant,nothing.
            It's YAMAHA.
            That says it all.

            9) My driving style is a bit too hard.. I like to rev the engine and get the power out of the engine always(I always like to enjoy while i drive ).. Does that create a problem in R15.

            The bike is made for red line worshippers.
            rev the nuts off it all day long, and it'll oblige happily.
            Answers in BOLDS.
            Last edited by rennycornelius; 03-17-2010, 11:36 AM.
            The Magician"

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            • #9051
              @jd: My bike has a Tata green MF battery. Don't know if it comes with Yuasa or Minda. Looks like the battery could be region specific. And also, the price for the battery varied by almost Rs500 from one at the showroom and outside

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              • #9052
                ^^ the tata green is yuasa. Look on the top. its imported.


                My offerings to the gods of speed -

                - KTM Duke 200
                - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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                • #9053
                  @RennyCornelius,
                  Thanks for your quick reply on my post. Any Idea about the 150 Honda that you were mentioning abt? any Spy PIcs or something?

                  I have got answers for 5 out of 10 Questions i guess rest of them only bangalore Bikers have the answers. So please answer the rest of the questions too
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                  Tijo Joy
                  Max Speeds : 85 KMPH - (Kinetic Honda - 1998)
                  Max Speeds : 115 KMPH - (Bullet 350 - 1999)
                  Max Speeds : 142 KMPH - (R-15 - 2010)
                  Max Speeds : 170 KMPH - (Ford Fiesta - 2010)
                  Still in Hot Pursuit...

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                  • #9054
                    Originally posted by TijoJoy View Post
                    1) How much will be price increase for R15 after April 1? Does it gonna make a big difference in Pricing
                    You should note that the road tax has been increased in the Karnataka budget (effective April 1st). So the on-road price may increase significantly, although I don't know the exact figure. If you want to save money, I'd say book right now and make sure it's registered before March 31st. I don't know what the effect of the excise (simulus time) rollback would be on two wheeler prices.


                    Originally posted by TijoJoy View Post
                    2) Again this is a Question that many people has asked already but i haven't found a perfect answer for this one. Who is the best Yamaha dealer in Bangalore?
                    Do you mean best dealer or best service center? I think almost all of them are good dealers. I would suggest that you visit Panache (CMH Road), Perfect Riders (Lalbagh Road) and Pacer (Infantry Road), pretend to be ignorant and ask about the booking amount, guaranteed delivery times, etc. Mention the color you're interested in while you ask this question. Decide with whichever sounds comfortable to you. As a side note, I had an encounter with a Pacer salesman who told a BS story about the R15 not being available for test rides anywhere in India. YMMV.



                    Originally posted by TijoJoy View Post
                    10) ALso any IDea what will be the Booking period?
                    This depends on who you ask. Typically they would say 15 days or 20 days. In some cases you could get it a lot sooner too. I'll repeat what I said above - go to different dealers and ask them directly. The booking amount is Rs.5000.

                    Lastly, your questions don't exactly belong in this forum. They should be in the What Bike or Help forums.
                    Last edited by vrroom; 03-17-2010, 03:17 PM.

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                    • #9055
                      Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                      Answers in BOLDS.

                      you told about honda bike. Any link if there would be really helpful as i'm also in the process of deciding my bike.
                      My thoughts...
                      http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

                      'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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                      • #9056
                        @ Vrroom : Thanks for your valuable answers

                        And Regarding posting it here: i had initially posted these questions in the What Bike Section but it didn't find any activity for last two days. i found this thread very active, so i have deleted my post over there and posted it her, So sorry about this. (i was looking for quick answers for my queries.. Considering the Budget price increase factor.)
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                        Tijo Joy
                        Max Speeds : 85 KMPH - (Kinetic Honda - 1998)
                        Max Speeds : 115 KMPH - (Bullet 350 - 1999)
                        Max Speeds : 142 KMPH - (R-15 - 2010)
                        Max Speeds : 170 KMPH - (Ford Fiesta - 2010)
                        Still in Hot Pursuit...

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                        • #9057
                          Guys, the recommended engine idle rpm given i the manual is 1.3 - 1.5 k.

                          My bikes rpm fall to 1.2( its constant on 1.2) & the engine sounds like it would die any second.

                          What would happen if the idling speed would be below the recommended levels? cons?????

                          thanks..

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                          • #9058
                            Originally posted by Amrit View Post
                            Guys, the recommended engine idle rpm given i the manual is 1.3 - 1.5 k.

                            My bikes rpm fall to 1.2( its constant on 1.2) & the engine sounds like it would die any second.

                            What would happen if the idling speed would be below the recommended levels? cons?????

                            thanks..
                            1.2 is fine, mine has been at 1.2 ever since I got the bike (July 2008)&never stalled.
                            Btw are you sure the manual mentions 13-1500 RPM? I guess it was 1200+or-100 RPM?
                            Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                            • #9059
                              idle below the normal level would cause the engine to vibrate a lot, and will put unnecessary stress on the drive train.

                              See if you can adjust the idle from the screw on the right side.


                              My offerings to the gods of speed -

                              - KTM Duke 200
                              - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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                              • #9060
                                the perfect idle would be at 1400.i always maintain mine at 1400.
                                superbikes are the biggest blunders on indian roads.

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