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?? my brake pads are fine after 2.5 K km. I guess the Km is a better judge of wear. IMO they should last atleast 8K Km for the rear.
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even i thought so....but mine is only 5500kms...em really disappointed...Originally posted by archibaby View Post
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@archi Dont know it 130 fits there but what I want to say is that people refused to put larger tires because of weight, less grip, loss in performance etc. If we fit R125's tires on R15 then we will get large tires and hopefully not much loss in performance.Yamaha YZF-R15 is HereComment
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I guess different riding styles will have different brake pad wear. I guess for a person who brakes a lot, or does more of stop-go-stop-go-stop commutes, The 8K Km life is a bit too much to expect.Originally posted by archibaby View PostComment
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Originally posted by souvikb83 View PostOriginally posted by souvikb83 View PostOriginally posted by Velocity View PostGuys,we need to realize that this bike is NOT TO BE BRAKED using the rear brake alone. The front ones play a major role, you have to use them! I have run around 4.5k kms and my rear brakes are fine, more or less the same amount of stopping power when the odo read zero. I employ almost exclusively the front brakes, with a few exceptions. Go back a few pages and theres a short discussion on the same with contributions from some of the guys. The front are a little faded, but that I expect cos I rip hard, and brake hard. I have not seen when they are to be replaced but it definitely depends on your riding habits.Originally posted by surajram View Post
Go to a nice, dry road, and try to use your front brakes only, and if it doesn't give awesome stopping power, then well, its time to complain to Yamaha.
Rear brakes in this bike don't count for sh*t, unless you're using her for motocross. Take a look at this video in which a guy on an SBK tries to stop when using the rear only. http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=hpVyIiB82sc
R15 was modeled on an SBK, and its not meant to be stopped using the rear brakes. Period.sigpic
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the bike won't stop with the rear brake alone man (when doing "decent" speeds). Anyway ppl which DOT4 to go for . Motul ?? I think the SS guys use that.
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^ 2.5 k kms and time to change already? I didnt check mine
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The easiest&most hassle free tyre upgrade would be the Pulsar 220 tyres-90/90/17" front&120/80/17" rear. Nylogrip Zappers, both tubeless. You would be losing out on the soft compound grip that the R15 tyres offer you, but the 220 tyres will not require any modification&will give you a better visual appeal too. Check whether you can trade in your 1 5 tyres.Originally posted by Samarth 619 View PostSee, R125 has 130/70-17 M/C. So, it won't fit on R15? ok! Maybe a 120 will ... Will it?
I think an aftermarket "120/65" won't affect gearing significantly with stock tyre being 100/80. Try it before you purchase...
Of course, do check if it fits ...
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I've seen a few bikes coming to the SS with worn out rear disc pads even during run-in period. The mechanics say the rear brake lever is placed a bit too high, which makes people rest their foot unknowingly on it, thereby wearing out the brake pad. Get the brake lever lowered&you will not face any problem upto 10-15K kms. Lowering of gear lever would also make it easier to shift gears when you're wearing thick boots.Originally posted by pudix View PostLast edited by Sarvajit; 12-01-2008, 12:43 PM.Quench my thirst with gasoline!Comment
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I think there is something in that. For first so many days, I was inadvertantly pressing on the rear break lever. I then had to correct in order not to press.Originally posted by R15Rocks View Post
Even then, shouldn't there be some play that protects you from this kind of issues?And God said, "Let there be light" and there was HID Kit. And God saw that the light was good;Comment
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does "dry" mean something that's powdery? Wow :|Originally posted by digislayer View Post
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Check this, i guess this's what you were talking about, but it doesn't seem to be "dry" :|
https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/Y...e&Year=&Model=[/QUOTE]
The name of the new lubricant used at the Yamaha Company
Showroom in Pune is Yamalube Super Chain Oil Dry which is specially produced for O-ring chain types. And no its not powdery... it just forms a lamination kinda lube coat of the chain which can be cleaned easily using Yamalube chain cleaners during lubrication and servicing.Watch my Baby R1 clock 148kmph at http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHbYl...e=channel_page.Comment
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There is hardly any play, thats why I got mine lowered. Also, for the first few days I found it really tough to downshift when I was wearing my Woodlands, so got the gear lever lowered as well! No side effects&it gives you better 'bite' too!Originally posted by Adway View PostQuench my thirst with gasoline!Comment
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Fitted 60/55 W philips bulb yesterday now my bike has better eyes No problem till now
The Auxiliary bulbs which Yam are selling for 500 Rs, I got it for 50 bugs from JC road and fixed itComment
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But if the stock is rated at 35W, how are the 60/55W ones working at more than 35W as output at the socket will be 35W only, right?_________________________
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^ I am not much of a electrically guy.. santa had experimented and is running 2 60/55 bulbs which works without issues.. So installed one on mine
Santa can answer your question? Where are u santa
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