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**tibby** · 10-11-2010, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

@Bangalore R15 owners: Is the Yamalube fully synthetic engine oil available there? The stock hasn't arrived here yet&I would like to pick it up since I am in Bangalore the coming weekend.
I will be at Old Airport Road, so SVCs closer to that will be preferable.

@tibby: I had sent you an sms over the weekend regarding this too.

Dropped you a VM sometime back reg this. Just saw your post now.

Will check & get back mate.

EDIT:

Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post

Between which Motul are you guys talking about?

Motul Semi Synthetic 5100 - 15W50 - MRP. Rs. 450

**Sarvajit** · 10-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post

And I just sent you an sms and saw that we are in the same boat :lol:

Between which Motul are you guys talking about?

No, we are looking for different products I think.
I'm looking for fully synthetic oil, and you are looking for semi-synthetic oil.
I will reply to your sms as well in sometime.

**sheelpriye** · 10-11-2010, 03:58 PM

Fully synthetic simply vaporizes in ~1500kms.

I rather use semi and get it changed.

**svjhonda** · 10-11-2010, 04:17 PM

Whoa!! Sheel, what're you saying? Motul Fully Synthetic vapourises in 1500kms???

I'm using the 300v. Its amazing! Done 7k kms on it already! Now it needs a change.

@ all- I got a free flow exhaust from Joel. Well, indirectly... Review and pics/vids coming soon...

**sheelpriye** · 10-11-2010, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by svjhonda View Post

Whoa!! Sheel, what're you saying? Motul Fully Synthetic vapourises in 1500kms???

I'm using the 300v. Its amazing! Done 7k kms on it already! Now it needs a change.

On the Karizma the level dipped below the 'low' level in 1700 odd kms. I had mentioned about this in the older xbhp and perhaps somewhere on some other forum.

@ all- I got a free flow exhaust from Joel. Well, indirectly... Review and pics/vids coming soon...

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**TijoJoy** · 10-11-2010, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by tibby View Post

You're missing something with the Yamalube SS.

Make that quick (on the R15). A much smoother experience awaits you .

@Tibby: Do the Motul lube make the Bike smother than the Yamaha Lube SS?

Hey,
Guys i have a problem: i recently got my battery changed, after that things got Worse

. Now sometime if i'm in heavy traffic, running using the head lights on and when the bike is switched off, it hesitate to starts. Couple of times i had to Push start the bike in Signals (So embarasing na..

). But after raising the accelerator it solves the problem. it happens always when i'm in traffic? Is my battery has problem or SOmething else is draining my battery ? Please share your thoughts

Note: My bike is 5 months Old and has done 7500KMs. i have a MIDA battery in my baby R1

**Sarvajit** · 10-11-2010, 04:32 PM

@sheelpriye: I think fully synthetic oil does not suit some bikes.
I used Petronas Sprinta 5000T 10w40 fully synthetic on my older 150cc bike, but the oil was all black&just above the low mark at 1250 kms.
I switched back to mineral, and the oil level did not drop/change color till 2K kms.!
As for the R15, I started off with mineral&have been using the semi-synth Yamalube ever since the third service. I don't top it up-directly drain it out at around 4K kms.
I am sure that the fully synth will need a topup, but was curious to see how the bike responds to it, being a thinner oil (10w40), it should rev more freely. Wanted to just see how the bike responds to it-since no one has posted their experience, its tough to say how long it lasts&when it needs a topup!

@svjhonda: When did the Motul 300V require a topup&how much? It could be an indicator of how the Yamalube full synth might behave.

**tibby** · 10-11-2010, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by TijoJoy View Post

@Tibby: Do the Motul lube make the Bike smother than the Yamaha Lube SS?

Yes, its faaaaar better than the crappy Yamalube SS. See below:

Originally posted by tibby View Post

You're missing something with the Yamalube SS.

Make that quick (on the R15). A much smoother experience awaits you .

Originally posted by tibby View Post

Hi guys, Just thought I will pen down my experience of using 4 different engine oils on my bike so far (16k Kms on odo). I will rate the oils on a scale of 5, with a score of 5 being the best.

Oil - Price - Rating
Yamalube Mineral SG (15W40) - Rs. 185 - 3 (used 5k Kms)
Yamalube Mineral SL (15W40) - Rs. 220 - 3 (used 4k Kms)
Yamalube Semi Synthetic (15W50) - Rs. 415 - 3.5 (used 6k Kms)
Motul Semi Synthetic 5100 (15W50) - Rs. 450 - 4.5 (used 50 Kms)

I have not run the bike much on the Motul SS yet as I got the bike serviced only yesterday, but it feels miles better than any of the oils I have used till date.
The gearshifts are butter smooth with this oil, & the engine sounds way smoother & comfortable at all revs.
I think I have finally found the right oil for the bike now, and need to look no further.

IMO, a fully synthetic (FS) oil is not required, unless you redline the bike consistently (like using the bike say on a trackday). I don't plan to switch to FS anytime soon, unless a trackday is lined up sometime.

I hope this small review helps.

**D Coolest 1** · 10-11-2010, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Greymatter View Post

Guys plz check page 8-1 of your R15 owners manual. Its clearly mentioned that only 20w40 oil to be used then why some using Motul 15w50? I was thinking of using Castrol Power Racing 1 4T 10w40 at 2nd servicing but am confused now.

Buddy, mine says both, 20w40 or 20w50; the first digit is corresponds to the lowest temperature the engine oil can work with and second digit is for the highest temperatures.

Also, if you go for semi-synthetic or full-synthetic, the overall performance of oil becomes better. i.e. the oil will sustain the viscosity for a longer periods.. hence good for engine and longer drain intervals.

I hope this will help.

**tibby** · 10-11-2010, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by D Coolest 1 View Post

the first digit is corresponds to the lowest temperature the engine oil can work with and second digit is for the highest temperatures.

You stand corrected mate. See this: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post106238

**ZeNashB** · 10-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by pranjalshukla View Post

the darker toned red seat cowl is not available only the tomato red is availabe which would suit you bike, i also have a black one for me. when i ordered for myself i came to know blue and red ones are also available. red means the tomato red, not the darker one

have you seen the darker toned one yourself?

i am quite sure about it
coz a guy repainted the seat cowl to darker toned one just because the darker tone is not available

check this post

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...f-r15-884.html

Pranjal, I am 100% positive! I was holding it in my hand! It was the OLD red seat cowl and the person said only this red comes. The newer tomato red doesn't come at all, according to her. So, I ordered a black one

I dont know what's going on! Can anyone confirm if its the new tomato red or the old crimson red seat cowl available? Please!

**Greymatter** · 10-11-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by D Coolest 1 View Post

Buddy, mine says both, 20w40 or 20w50; the first digit is corresponds to the lowest temperature the engine oil can work with and second digit is for the highest temperatures.

Also, if you go for semi-synthetic or full-synthetic, the overall performance of oil becomes better. i.e. the oil will sustain the viscosity for a longer periods.. hence good for engine and longer drain intervals.

I hope this will help.

Maybe newer owner manual has 20w50 written in it. BTW can I use Motul 5100 4T 15w50, don't know whether it is SS or FS.

**Sarvajit** · 10-11-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post

Pranjal, I am 100% positive! I was holding it in my hand! It was the OLD red seat cowl and the person said only this red comes. The newer tomato red doesn't come at all, according to her. So, I ordered a black one

I dont know what's going on! Can anyone confirm if its the new tomato red or the old crimson red seat cowl available? Please!

When the red cowl was released, I remember it was too bright&didn't match with the older R15. You can go ahead&buy that for your bike, as it is a perfect match.
What Krishnakant has, is a custom painted one. He had initially purchased a grey one.

**Leshy** · 10-11-2010, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Leshy View Post

hi guys i finally fixed joel`s exhaust on my bike... its excellent i am thinking of going for a stage 1 cam and a big bore kit i need your feed back on it please help me out
PS~ i am getting a squeeking noise when i break

hey guys help me out

**dis-is-sid** · 10-11-2010, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post

Ummm, YES, the new red is called "Sunset Red'' is very much different from the old red which was called ''Blazing red''

As you can see, the color tone is very different. I cant put the old red colored cowl on my bike since it will look odd and wont go with the bike's bright red color. What do I do? Should I go black?

BTW, NEWS: The new Limited Edition R15s are coming with BLACK rims. Yes, complete BLACK rims, both front and back! I asked the mechanic why the one in the showroom had black rims, he said that the company is sending the new LEs like this! Damn! It looks sexy now!

WHEN ARE THE NEW LE's COMING???????!!!! I'LL WAIT TILL THEY COME!!!!!!!!
PLEASE TELL ME FAST!!!

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