^ did u try placing an order with any dealer?? or are you simply waiting for em to get it in stock???

better to place an order. and have a billing / order prepared for the cowl.

Gonna take the delivery of my bike tomorrow........any particular things that I should keep in mind??

I went to the Yamaha dealer yesterday to clarify some doubts. Since its my first bike just wanted to clear some little doubts before purchasing.
when asked they told about the documents needed etc.
Insurance will be done by Oriental Insurance. They told it takes 3-4 hours for servicing a Bike and I can watch while servicing. They also didn't had the Motul chain lube but only the Yamalube dry type one which comes for around Rs.1450/-.
They don't have any stock of R15 as of now. Next lot will arrive on 30th of this month. They told if I pay the full amount before 28th, they will book one in my name which I can take in the first week of June.

Is there anything fishy about the above statement?
Also they gave me a format which I will have to type on my Company's letter head to obtain a Residential Certificate as my Address proof.

I'm still learning how to ride on a Friend's Splendor and I have little confidence prob while negotiating slow start-stop traffic. I took a TD of the Bike for about 100mts and went upto 2nd gear. was a little bit afraid as I was on a 150cc(powerful than the Splendor) for the first time. But the Bike felt awesome


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Yes, first year u will gt Oriental Insurance. Nothing wrong with that. You can opt for any insurance from next year..

I am not sure, but if you give the booking amount, it should work. You pay installments or full, they should book on your name.

That is for address proof. If you have CC statement or electric bill on ur name, that should work.

Don't worry R15 is a stable bike and easy to ride.. For me also it was first bike.. I suggest learn some traffic and riding rules.. I am sure in few days you will be a good rider..

Safe ride dude...


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@prakritij--you can even book the R15 by paying 5K/10k, you don't need to pay full and make sure it has the words refundable in case you want to opt out

need some help here
one guy in chennai is offering me phillips 4300k 35w hid
a pair for 5.8k with a yr. warranty is it a good deal

First and foremost, if you can take an R15 owner with you, it will help quite a lot. Secondly check the bike out in the sun, look for any cracks, scratches all over the bike. If I were you, I wouldn't like any numbers on the ODO, so check if its zero. If its anything more than 5kms, it means the bike was maybe used to give a test ride. Ask if the coolant level is proper, and feel the brakes. Ride one short lap, and this is where a R15 rider will help, he'll pick up any anomalies in the ride immediately.
Well, that's it... And take pictures...

Its a good thing! If they do the free services and use the dry type lube!!

Absolutely wrong. You don't need to pay the full amount. If you are going to pay the full amount, might as well take the delivery then and there itself. Whenever they have stock (May 30th you said...). Otherwise book the bike, and yeah, like Sheelpriye said make sure the receipt says 'refundable'.

If you don't have a phone or electricity bill coming on your name, your Ration card will serve as an address proof...

Take it real easy. You will feel uncomfortable with the dimensions of the bike in tight places and also the handlebars turn far lesser than most bikes. And be extremely careful not to have your foot on the rear brake pedal.

Hi Guys,

Got my second free service done yesterday. The bike feels good. but was wondering, would i need to pay for chain treatment? they charged me 120 Rs for, chain clean and lube, isnt it a part of the free service?

Chain lubing is chargeable even if done at the free service.
I think a couple of members here are not charged for it due to good relation/ rapport with the SVC

Most of us would recommend you to buy a chain lube can yourself. Works out very cheap compared to what you will pay to the SVC.

@jd666.........I will keep u updated as to what to the suggestions u provided might lead to.
Thank you for the help.

@pentagram..........I will check the disc too......thank you for the advice.

wow guys.. this R15 Ownership thread is going to make new records in XBP i guess the way its going... BTW just wanted to clarify a few doubts for Prakritij

If the dealer is saying there is no stock and the bike is expected on june first week then you can pay the booking amount of RS 10k and if your planning to get your bike without any finance and in single down payment then you can pay him 50 % of the value and wait till the stocks arrive.. actually the dealers prefer full cash payment customers and would surely arrange to deliver your bike asap as it helps them to acheive their monthly sales target too.

As for the R15 there is good demand for the bike now and the dealers have to make advance booking with the company with full details of the customer and payment etc and then the dealer is alloted with the lot so just relax and make up your mind. R15 is a great bike and am sure you will enjoy each and every riding moment.

happy and safe riding
Josh.

In addition to what JD Guru said, I think it would be a wise idea to get the FID (diagnostic) tool connected, so that it will pinpoint if there is any error code generated for the Fi system by the ECU.

and where do I get that kit???? I think its only available with Yam's SVC, afraid they might not lend it !!!!!!

How much the FID cost? Is it a dedicated FID to test R15? Can we remap the R15 ECU?

Yes, it will be available with the company workshops, it has been given to them for checking bikes.
ECU remap is done as part of performance kit. It would be meaningless to do it without a freeflow exhaust, highlift camshaft&so on.

Take your bike to them&ask them to use it for checking. Talk to some higher authorities explaining the history of the problem&tell them this is needed for diagnosis.