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**painreloaded** · 08-09-2010, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by svjhonda View Post

[Even my coolant level dropped below low at first service. Fearing this bike is thirsty, I bought a bottle, but didn't have to use it for 1.5 years (that too because I replaced my radiator [Yamaha initiative]). No worries. Not unless you see too much of the overheat indicator on the console...

Does the fan starts only, when the overheat indicator comes up?? It never came up in my bike but the coolant is used...

**jd666** · 08-09-2010, 02:20 PM

^^ no the fan starts normally also when the bike's temp reaches a certain level. the overheat indicator will light up only when there is an abnormality and the temperature has gone beyond the fan control temperature as well.

under normal conditions the bike can be cooled by the radiator, and the fan ( provided coolant is adequate ). But say if temperatures are around 45 degrees, you are stuck in traffic, and have managed to rev the engine a lot standing still, it might go into overheat.

If, and a big IF if you encounter a overheat condition, first shut down the bike, let it cool down, check coolant, see if the fan is running before you shut down the bike.

After restarting the engine, if it still heats up, then get it checked, if it runs normally, then you had the above issue.

**abhimanyu31** · 08-09-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by theguitarfreak View Post

Got a call from yamaha and was put into a conference with the svc here against whom i had lodged a complaint. You wouldnt believe the tone of the guy with which he spoke. He was ok with anything and everything. Seemed like even if i wanted to put vegetable oil in the bike he would be ok with it now

Just saw what an email can do. Gave me a service date in 2 days as opposed to the 15 days i was told of earlier.

Says much about the service levels by Yamaha... where most people did not expect any answer from them, you have not just got a call with a promise to resolve your issue but instant action to resolve the problem... I personally believe that service levels across the automotive industry in India have a long way to go, but if I have to choose between the service of Yamaha and other bike manufactures... I will go with Yamaha any day... apart from minor irritations they have never disappointed me...

**chothibai** · 08-09-2010, 08:59 PM

new bike

folks!!!!finally i am going for my third bike..yes! the yzf r 15,so just wanna know about all the major problems you all have faced till now..it would be very kind of you all if you can help make me a good choice,so i would love to hear your experiences regarding this bike....thanks

**RanjithMN** · 08-09-2010, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post

Has anyone tried the Motul Brake Clean spray ? Its available......

Yep even id like to know about this!anyone?

**Leshy** · 08-09-2010, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Leshy View Post

hey guys i am damn confused here
i am going to get a Free Flow Exhaust for my bike
i have short listed
1. endurance technologies exhaust
2. joel`s exhaust

help me out

**digislayer** · 08-10-2010, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by svjhonda View Post

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Probably what Digi said. He's the senior tech help.

Damn..I'm so flattered!

Originally posted by Leshy View Post

help me out

Don't know about Endurance's exhaust..but no one here would dare say against Joel's exhaust as far as I know!

**akhilmuraleedhar** · 08-10-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by chothibai View Post

folks!!!!finally i am going for my third bike..yes! the yzf r 15,so just wanna know about all the major problems you all have faced till now..it would be very kind of you all if you can help make me a good choice,so i would love to hear your experiences regarding this bike....thanks

i dont think any one will reply to this question. you want to know more about your bike? go through this entire thread. no pain no gain.

**svjhonda** · 08-10-2010, 11:35 AM

@ Digi-

Originally posted by chothibai View Post

folks!!!!finally i am going for my third bike..yes! the yzf r 15,so just wanna know about all the major problems you all have faced till now..it would be very kind of you all if you can help make me a good choice,so i would love to hear your experiences regarding this bike....thanks

You have 1122 pages of information to read. So start reading!

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

Yep even id like to know about this!anyone?

There's another alternate product, called TVS Girling brake clean (it was featured in Bike India). The cost mentioned was something like 290, and it was also a brake cleaner. As fas as my guess goes, people who're too lazy to open up the brake assembly to clean, this is a quick fix. Must have de-greasing agents which clear out brake dust, muck, oil, and contaminants to return 99% braking performance.

**neil.jericho** · 08-10-2010, 11:52 AM

@ JD - Thanks for the info.

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

Yep even id like to know about this!anyone?

OT - I was telling Sabu I hope Ranjith or one the other Cochin guys tries it first and then I'll buy

Originally posted by svjhonda;474795
There's another alternate product, called TVS Girling brake clean (it was featured in Bike India). The cost mentioned was something like 290, and it was also a brake cleaner. As fas as my guess goes, [B

people who're too lazy to open up the brake assembly to clean, this is a quick fix[/B]. Must have de-greasing agents which clear out brake dust, muck, oil, and contaminants to return 99% braking performance.

I fall into that category more because I dont know how. Any idea how often the front disc needs to be cleaned ?

**chiragh** · 08-10-2010, 02:04 PM

Finally tyre upgrade !!!

Bike is now equppied with rear zapper vyde ( VERY VERY HARD TO FIND ONE ) 120/80 R 17 tyre ...

Here are few pics , hope u guys like them !!

**sheelpriye** · 08-10-2010, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by chiragh View Post

Bike is now equppied with rear zapper vyde ( VERY VERY HARD TO FIND ONE ) 120/80 R 17 tyre ...

Head to your favorite set of twisties and give us some feedback.

I personally prefer the Mini SBK tread pattern of stock R15.

**chiragh** · 08-10-2010, 05:13 PM

yes i will post a small review about it when i hit mountains ....

couldn't help about pattern as it was the best upgrade for R15 and this tyre is soft compound as the OEM tyre!!

**freakzil** · 08-10-2010, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by chiragh View Post

yes i will post a small review about it when i hit mountains ....

couldn't help about pattern as it was the best upgrade for R15 and this tyre is soft compound as the OEM tyre!!

The tread of the tyre looks stunning.. How much did it cost.. and howz your feedback.. Also, where did you buy it from... waiting for your reply.. MRF tyre looks good...

**Parth** · 08-10-2010, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by chiragh View Post

Finally tyre upgrade !!!

Bike is now equppied with rear zapper vyde ( VERY VERY HARD TO FIND ONE ) 120/80 R 17 tyre ...

Here are few pics , hope u guys like them !!

Sir, with all due respect to you and your decision to put this tire on your bike, I'd say 'BAD MOVE'.

I've personally ridden an R15 which had this same tire at the rear and the handling was nowhere near the R15 mark. Add to that acceleration had dropped considerably as I had to pull upto 7-8k rpm just to get a little acceleration from the vehicle. Regarding the FE, I cant say anything as I barely rode the '120rear section R15' form around 50kms, but it will be safe to assume that the FE WILL surely drop. I did not get the chance to check the top end of that r15 but I think that the top end would also come down by a considerable margin.

I'd go back and change the tire to the stock one if I were you.

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