Hey......Guys I want to lengthen the wheel base of R15 from 1290mm to 1320 mm. Also i want to switch the 100/80 to 130/80 section tyre at rear. want a technical help if possible with expanation........

You are required in DIY thread, post explanation and some pics and we are happy ducks

You might want to change your view...

Check the link below.

Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results - ADVrider

Yes a DIY thread would be highly appreciated

crash

folks!!!!my bike today tilted on the speed of 10kmph with the mirror and indicator taking slight bruises...but then the 4th light on the console started to blink and then the bike started after 5 minutes.....so just wanna know if there is any serious damage on any internal part of the bike....all i wanna know is what does that light indicate>>>>thanks hoping for quick replies

@ Above- dude, no issues. Its the lean angle sensor which got triggered. After you right the bike, switch off and re-start the bike, it works fine. Nothing to worry about. Although these tiny nicks and knacks are mentioned in this thread. Many people have gone through the ownership and faced these issues. So best search, if you don't find relevant answers, only then post it as a question.

Where to get Wurth's lube? Sorry, totally didn't know about this...
DIY! We want!

Man, this is quite serious. Would love to take mine apart and check... But only after you post a DIY. Even a rough one will do.

I am gonna get my 2nd service done within this week and I have clocked 1700 Kms on the odo. Few guys recommended me to use Motul engine oil in my 2nd service.. Should I get motul engine oil added? if yes, which one.. what changed can I expect?

Also, I am going on a trip, I'll be travelling around 300 KM overall.. is a regular service enough?

Actually kerosense/WD-40 is okay. It's the Petrol and Diesel that needs to be kept away.

For some additional info see Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results

I use kerosene for cleaning my chain and it does the job well. No issues either. I use a paint and tooth brush for cleaning and i usually disassemble the chain and sprockets and clean everything individually. Post cleaning use a little bit of WD-40 and wipe off the chain and let it dry for sometime and assemble the sprockets, wheels and lube the whole thing

Initially I used the degreaser for a while but although it helps clean the chain, you need to use a lot of it to clean the chain thoroughly and the maintenance got a little expensive. Especially if you are riding in really wet and dirty conditions on a regular basis. Kerosene and WD-40 do the job well.

Irrespective of what you use to clean, make sure you wipe the chain thoroughly and let it dry atleast 5-10 mins before lubing it. I've seen a few friends use the degreaser and immediately using the chain lube. A bad practice picked up from the SVC guys here! Which makes the lubing part entirely pointless!

1. why do you want to do that? It is impossible, IMO

2. possible but not recommended. R15 has great stock tyres. Upgrade will ruin the flickability of the bike

1. lengthen wheel base??......might I ask why?
2. Dont!! You will loose out on the performance the bikes is capable of, + fuel efficiency will drop, + engine parts will wear out early. Also, handling, which is the basic factor which sets an R15 apart from the other bikes will go for a toss. Dont do it man!!


Any time the engine malfunction light comes on, switch off the display by turning the key to off position and then switch it back on. The self checks will happen and in all probability you will not get the engine malfunction light again, You're good to go. If however you do get the malf. light, then head to the nearest svc asap

Where do you get your service done from?
If you had shifted to yamalube semi synthetic in the first service, then you've introduced semi-synth oils to your engine, you may as well opt for the motul semi synthetic 5100. I've been using it since my second service too and the change was evident, it is a much better oil than yamalube semi-synth. And since both come at a price difference of Rs20, motul is better vfm. The changes that you can expect from this oil is :

1. Smoother gearshifts
2. Better engine responce at higher rpms
3. Less heat being generated from the mill ( The 1000 kms that I've run this oil, the radiator hasnt come of even once and my usage has been pretty much the same)

300km trip, Hmm, no worries buddy. She can take a lot more than 300 kms. Enjoy the trip and post loads of pics









On the other hand,Guys I hurt my thumb (it came in the way of a cars door). 5 stitches and I'm itching to get back to riding again. Seems like I'm not gonna ride for around a month or two. How to prep my bike for this period of sedation? The tanks is filled till around the half-way, and I'm beginning to see some rust form at some parts of the bike.

You could WD40 the parts that are rusting already ... And get the chain cleaned and WELL lubed. Should keep off the moisture ...

Guys, My chain has started to catch some rust, I got it lubed a month back and due to rain I guess it got washed away.. What should I do about it?

Also, Should I go forward with Motul Semi Synthetic 5100 in 2nd service? I have just clocked 1700 KMs. Is it fine to use it now or should I wait?

The reason is, in hard breaking (around 90-100 kmph) the bikes rear portion act as fishtail. This incident was encountered on concrete road so the R15's Tyre has some limitation and that's why i am taking about lengthening of wheelbase.

Ok.....as u said Upgrade will ruin the flickability of the bike but for your kind information The Bike called R125 in UK market by yamaha has 130(r) and 100(f) section tyre and it is well engineered than R15 & feels big enough also the bike has 1355mm of wheelbase. Even the Ninja 250 has same tyre spec as mention above and 1400mm + wheelbase.

The reason is, in hard breaking (around 90-100 kmph) the bikes rear portion act as fishtail. This incident was encountered on concrete road so the R15's Tyre has some limitation and that's why i am taking about lengthening of wheelbase.

Ok.....as u said Upgrade will ruin the flickability of the bike but for your kind information The Bike called R125 in UK market by yamaha has 130(r) and 100(f) section tyre and it is well engineered than R15 & feels big enough also the bike has 1355mm of wheelbase. Even the Ninja 250 has same tyre spec as mention above and 1400mm + wheelbase.

Brother any bike's rear will wash out if you grab the front brakes at 100kmphr!!......It is not the tire that is at fault here it is your breaking style. Even a haya busa or and R1's rear tire will give out if you grab the front brakes. To prevent the rear from skidding, you need to use the rear brake in tandem with the front. trust me it will add stability to the bike while hard braking.

buddy it is not a question of which bike is "well engineered than R15". It is not a bike big on performance. It struggles to reach even 125-130 kmphr in stock form. And If you were just into looks, which I deduced from your comment about r125 having bigger tires and bike feeling big enough, then sorry buddy, you should've bought a fazer . Determining the length of wheelbase for a bike takes a lot of calculations, and I'm sure that Yamaha engineers gave R15 the best possible specs which is quite evident from it's handling.

And try to remember fatter tire may mean more rubber, but that does not make it any better than R15's stock thin tire. An r15 will runs it's best on the stock thin tires.