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**raman sriharsha** · 03-20-2010, 11:59 PM

^^^ thnk u anna.....

**tibby** · 03-21-2010, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by tibby View Post

My bike's instrument console is suddenly acting weird since this morning. It was all fine until about a week ago when I last rode it. The tacho looks fine though, and the issue seems to only be with the digital thing, though the startup check shows all digits.
The speedo doesn't show the correct speed (it is sometimes stuck at 0 for almost 200-300 meters, & shows faulty speeds, for example: it shows a speed of 36 when I'm accelarating from say 46

). Also the odo reading is suddenly not accurate, as I rode from home to office for about 15 kms, but odo recorded only about 10kms

.
Have any of you come across this in the past? Any idea where the issue could be?
I personally think it is an issue with the speedo wiring connected to the front wheel, or maybe it could be something else. What do you think the issue could be?

My bike is due for service this weekend, but was wondering if you guys could help fix it before that.

Thanks for the reply to the above guys! It was indeed a speedo sensor issue, and the same was replaced under warranty during the bike's 5th Free Service yesterday. FYI, the cost of the speedo sensor is around INR 550.

5th Service details: Bike has done 10k kms till date.
- Moved from Yamalube Synthetic oil (for first 10k kms) to Yamalube semi-synthetic, along with oil filter replacement. The bike & gearshifts feel a lot smoother now (rode for 40kms)..

- Front brake pads are still good, and should do another 2-3k easily. Rear is almost like new, and should last long unless I start using it vigorously.

- Coolant not required to be topped up for last 6k Kms
- Tappets not adjusted, as no performance related issues/ loose marbles sound

No other replacements done. Was my first warranty claim on my bike(s) ever

Now that the the speedo issue is resolved (was kind of funny how I travelled distances on the bike, without she realising /recording it

), the bike rides like a dream

**akhilmuraleedhar** · 03-21-2010, 08:21 AM

guys what is engine flushing is it necessary since i ve changed from synthetic to semisynthetic. i enquired about the coolant . the svc uses motul moto cool mixed with water. any good car coolant will do the job.

**HydBiker** · 03-21-2010, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by akhilmuraleedhar View Post

guys what is engine flushing is it necessary since i ve changed from synthetic to semisynthetic.,

No flushing needed. don;t bother yourself with that thought.

i enquired about the coolant . the svc uses motul moto cool mixed with water.

They are using it wrong. Mixing with water makes the MotoCool useless... almost!

any good car coolant will do the job.

Indeed!
But prefer to stick to the the ready to use ones as mixing water is a hassle for the bike. In a car all you have to do is lift the bonnet up, check levels and mix. It is not the case here. Also, most topups to the coolant tank is like 100 to 150 ml. Where's the scope of mixing?

**santoosh** · 03-21-2010, 10:23 AM

Pre mix or the concentrate will also do , iv used the concentrate from day 1.

Even in a top up of 150 ml ,add about 70 ml of water and the rest coolant , thats nothing difficult.

**HydBiker** · 03-21-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

Pre mix or the concentrate will also do , iv used the concentrate from day 1.

Even in a top up of 150 ml ,add about 70 ml of water and the rest coolant , thats nothing difficult.

you are a freaking bug and will do everythig needed. that's easy for you.
How are you doing BTW?

pickup another 6 men from here who can fill the coolant/water into the R15's coolant compartment without using a long tip funnel! tough.

BTW, I have used Castrol's coolant for some time and could feel the difference in the engine heat. The SC usually uses Motul and that time when I complained they revealed that they used Castrol as Motul was out of stock. When I found a MotoCool can in a shop I bought it for myself. I do my topups when needed.

**santoosh** · 03-21-2010, 10:36 AM

I prefer using car/lorry coolants over the motorcycle coolant.
1. its dirt cheap.
2. Better heat dissipation ability.

Another thing i had to say was , somebody in the forum had posted that the new R15 , clutch plates are coming with FZ's plates. Wrong info.

R15 still comin with Imported R15 plates ,opened one bike myself to check and found imported one.Not FZ's

Santa

**jd666** · 03-21-2010, 11:06 AM

^^ remember, car/truck coolant will be thicker in fluidity/viscosity in comparo to the bike coolant. Less smooth circulation thru the radiator/pump.

**santoosh** · 03-21-2010, 11:39 AM

I use a mixture to my liking , It works for , fan's hardly come on like 7-8 times in the past 28500kms .

Santa

**sheelpriye** · 03-21-2010, 11:54 AM

My fan has come on twice in approx 8000kms

got the bike serviced yesterday, shall post few snaps of how she looks like

**rennycornelius** · 03-21-2010, 12:29 PM

What's the cost of the rear pegs (set or individual)???

**pranjalshukla** · 03-21-2010, 01:38 PM

guys : help needed URGENTLY!!

i ordered a seat cowl yesterday from a local dealer

i have a yellow coloured r15

i am confused
as the dealer told me that a yellow seat cowl is available

but i am not sure
as n the information brochure stated only 3 colours are available
ie blue, black and red

a yellow coloured seat cowl is available??

**HydBiker** · 03-21-2010, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

I prefer using car/lorry coolants over the motorcycle coolant.
1. its dirt cheap.
2. Better heat dissipation ability.

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

^^ remember, car/truck coolant will be thicker in fluidity/viscosity in comparo to the bike coolant. Less smooth circulation thru the radiator/pump.

yes. Rs 100 a 1L bottle.

but there's no special motorcycle coolant. it's all the same. thickness reduces when u mix it as recommended - 70% water + 30% coolant. As such, thickness shouldn't mattter much for flow. the coolant routes are large enough.

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

Another thing i had to say was , somebody in the forum had posted that the new R15 , clutch plates are coming with FZ's plates. Wrong info.

R15 still comin with Imported R15 plates ,opened one bike myself to check and found imported one.Not FZ's

Santa

u r right. clutch plates in R15 are different & are still imported.

Did u notice the Minda batteries in new R15's?

Originally posted by pranjalshukla View Post

i ordered a seat cowl yesterday from a local dealer

i have a yellow coloured r15

Discussed the same with yamaha spares guys 3 days back. no yellow cowl available. some customers are asking for it regularly it seems.

**pranjalshukla** · 03-21-2010, 02:41 PM

then what should i do?
should i go for the black seat cowl??

**HydBiker** · 03-21-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by pranjalshukla View Post

then what should i do?
should i go for the black seat cowl??

you decide that by placing a black cowl n your bike before you buy it.

I haven't seen one like that to even give my opinion. but, my guess is that it won't look that good. The side panel is white and there is no other matching part except the portion below the seat. But that is covered when you are riding.

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