Hi Nilay!
It is a nigh impossible task(lengthening the swingarm) and IIRC the price of R125 is somewhere in the vicinity of 2L.

The R15 is a very stable Motorcycle, maybe barring cross-winds, but thats to it. How many kms have you ridden? Take the R15 to a good highway ride which has twisties, enjoy your ride, come back & share your experience.

Edit--(after seeing another reply)
Forget what your friends are saying or better ask them how to do it and if they start experimenting... well, tough luck.
What experiments/riding style/habit are you talking about? Which Motorcycle do you feel corners even half as decent as the R15 in India?

It weighs less & produces more power, but it doesn't point out to higher top-end or acceleration, you may 'you tube' R125 & R15 top speed runs & check them out.

Ps.--You may multi-quote & reply to as many guys as you want in one go.

I've already read your posts before commenting. If you meant something other than what everyone here understood, maybe you could've framed your queries better.

If that's the case, maybe you should have opted for different framing of sentences. Anyways, as far as your query is concerned, the R15 is far superior in terms of handling and cornering. Big and bulky doesn't always mean better cornering. In fact, manufacturers try to keep the wheelbase as short as possible(within limits ofcourse) while keeping the swing-arm as long as possible. It is this balance of long swingarm and short wheelbase that gives you stability at corners and flickability on straights. Also, a shorter vehicle is always better at handling, due to the low center of gravity, and the R125 is taller than R15. If you compare the track videos of both the R15 and R125, you see people carrying more speeds on the R15 around the corner, than an R125. If you think the R15 is not suiting your riding-habit, it's the habit that needs to be changed..not the bike. You'd hate the R125's handling even more than what you're hating of the R15. If you're not satisfied with the R15's handling, nothing else will ever satiate you, except for the biggies.

Hi all, today I've bought my R15 (sunset red). I'm loving the bike more than I thought. It is the most costly bike in Bangladesh. It took 3,70,00 taka ($5286 US) with registration. Hope It is worth every single money.

I've had lots of bikes so I know the basic rules for first 1000km run. But R15 is my first racing type bike so are there any extra things that I should concern? Your suggestions and tips are most welcome.

Adnan

@adnansanni :Congrats and welcome to the family

@Nilay; Brother this is the first time, i hearing someone complaining about R15's handling. I'm Surprised. I had been riding bikes for more than 10 years and had ridden a lot of bikes too. from my personal opinion i believe R15 is the best handling bike available in the market.It makes me smile always when i take the corners.. it's a feeling it gives to the rider.

To be frank if you are not satisfied with it, it may be due to different other reasons. May be you like more of a commuter type rides. but for R15 you have to adjust your style to match R15 standards. That may help change your opinion.

Just keep the revs below 5k rpm till 1000 kms and you'll be fine . Congrats for the bike, post some pics

Dude you need to change your riding style. Wheelbase designing isn't the game of a local welder.

Guys i'm facing a problem with my only 8k kms old yzf , there is chirping sound coming out of my front disc every time i apply the brakes
I took my bike to one Chor SS ( very nr to my place ) & that guy told me that brake shoe needs to be replaced . Is it possible or there is some lubricating issues which can be resolved
( Note - Also front disc has developed some scratchs which are generaly seen due to rubbing of 2 metals / hard substances )

Any expert advice

Very small issue, it's either sand stuck in the brake pads, or else worn out brake pads. When the brake pads are worn out, the metal behind the brake pad material touches the disc and causes the sound and scratches.

Price revised of R15's fairing parts.. replaced my bike's broken fairings. Prices are
Front Fairing(Headlight Cowl) - 638.00
Side panel with R15 decal - 800.00
Side inner panel RH - 649.00

Parth..... Please note these..

Finally I have got my R15 (racing blue) delivered last evening. After puja and initial runs, she does behave like a good girl. And got her with back seat cowl, blue colured rim tape and muffler cap.Waiting for brake/cluth levers in blue. Loving it.

Just worried about the max speed of 50 Kmph (as told by the showroom ppl) until first service which confuses me. Should I worry about RPM not crossing 5000 or abt the speed - please throw some light.

Thanks,
Gowri R.Varadhan

dont cross 4k rpm!

5k rpm is bit too high. Never cross the 4k rpm limit until your first 1000kms. After that increase the rpm slightly after every 1000kms.

Thanks a lot Madhav and Haxor. Yea, currently I am riding between 3k and 4k rpms. Haven't and will not be crossing 5k until 1st service.

Thanks,
Gowri R.Varadhan

Is your the New Yamaha Blue?
Are these prices of the New blue colour or New red etc ?
My friend replaced the front Headlight cowl last week, of the Old Yamaha Blue for Rs 380 and around only. That's why the doubt. Already know that the new colour Fiber Parts are more expensive than the old ones. Shed some more light and details.

I think your front headlight cowl is of the series which has "R15" decal on it. That one sells at this price only, the older plain cowling is still selling at the same price as before. Same with your side fairing I guess.

As far as I know, 5k is okay. This DiASil cylinder is not as soft as the regular steel lined cylinders, needs some time and stress to break-in.

Digislayer is right.. I have a Impact yellow R15. The front fairing is with R15 decal on it. So there is price difference in terms of colours. My fellow riders... please don't fight in SVC when you see the price difference. .
Now there is a problem. After the fairings got replaced, now the Headlight is focused upwards. I mean,, the dim is focused as bright one.. why does it happen?