Well said the R15 is best enjoyed being on the saddle for sure..

Yeah I know that and I am loving the machine its just that i was letting u know how people think about R15 when they dont know much about it...

Some truly said " Its better to have No knowledge than half knowledge"

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Another question (Hope I am not troubling u all )

1) Its not raining here these days but for future case if it rains then i heard that we have to lube the chain

Now my question is suppose If i go out in rain everyday then do I have to lube the chain everyday?

2) I heard that the chain shud be lubed every 400 kms or so ...Does that mean that I have to lube my chain at 400 kms before servicing? cant it be done on the day of servicing itself?

mine always gives 33kmpl exact !!
its completed 2.5 years [brought it in first batch]
i guess newer r15 gives more milage .. i guess some improvements in engn done compared to older one..which are imported

firstly, i got 40+ during run-in..

secondly, as Baloo.Mech said R14 isn't a poser bike..
even if it looks awesome, the design is for a reason-aerodynamics..
it is the only bike in production in india in its class to have been designed in a wind-tunnel..
people are idiotic comparing the R15 with other bikes..
no need to prove yourself..
make a note of one point bro, when they start comparing it is equivalent to them showing their jealousness..
AND DO NOT LET OTHERS RIDE YOUR BIKE!!
its a biiiiig warning..
specially in the run-in period when the bike adjusts according to your riding style..
and don't even think of changing the tires..
YAMAHA asked MRF to make these tires specially for the R15..
you wont find them on any other bike..they grip like hell ON TARMAC..
they are special soft compound tires which have a higher contact area than most of the other bikes..
put simply - thin tires-more performance, more mileage, more agility.
fat tires- fat-ass looks, compromise in performance, chances of screwing up the chain sprockets, loss in maneuverability..
you won't be able to corner as well as on the R15 on any other bike in its class..
then again how to you expect YAMAHA to launch a bike over 1lakh and sell a "better" bike for much less??(FZ)
same with 220, don't compare both of them..
i personally chose the R15 for performance+quality+better mileage than 220,ZMR,ZMA+reliability.
lol at the 3rd point!! R15 has a slow pick-up!!
look at videos on youtube bro..it does 48kmph in 1st gear..
before even posting such comments here, you should think twice..

The R15 has tremendous potential which can only be tapped into by a rider of that caliber..


+1

tell 'em that ..not us!!

lube the chain according to your use..
if its too dusty where you ride, lube it at 400kms interval..
if it ain't too dusty neither rainy then postpone it further but keep an eye on the chain..if it looks starved of lube, get it done; if it makes noises, get it done.
i suggest you use the yamaha dry type lube..(lasts longer, keeps rear rim clean!!)
if it rains, get it lubed accordingly..



33kmpl??
ain't that too low??
i get 42-43 on moderate riding, 45 on <70 speeds and 35-37 on insane riding!!
could be that the newer ones are greener!!

Darn, expected a few more replies from more guys! Will check out the Agip oil that the showroom recommends. Will take pics of the can and will check the grade before i put it in. Servicing my bike today, 12000km done.

28-30kmpl in city commuting
40kmpl+ while touring.

March '09

Fat Tire once on the bike you forget about the size of the tire, how it handles is what matters well we all put up with skinny tires in our RX and Shoguns without any complains and look-wise its not too bad with original tire

thanx dude ...

Guys if any one who thinks R15 doesn't look good or performs less than the 220, I'm willing to swap/trade mine for your

Max mileage I've ever got is 53kmpl, this was after first service but during this period I was keeping her below 4krpm.

Min. mileage I ever got was 33kmpl, this was when I was riding only on weekends, hence was ripping more often.

Normally I get around 40 (+/- 2kmpl)


I've always checked mileage via. tank full to tank full method.

Guys..does anyone have an idea how much chain sprocket stuff would cost. Mine has gone above 18kms so want to get it replaced.

@burninrubbr...bro..we don't wanna start a brand war...Fully support your emotions though

dsids: I didn't mean it that way, when I had the option I went for power and now missing out the finer things ! So I said what I said I meant if anybody dislikes the 15, I'm willing to trade my 220 with their 15

BTW guys has anybody seen projectors or angel eyes for the 15 ? I wanted the R1 type, had seen it on a guys bike but he was on the opposite lane so couldn't click any pictures, I want one desperately

Help on buying 2nd hand R15

@ all R15 owners

It’s been more than 3 years i am riding RE Thunderbird
God its maintenance cost a bomb.(10 to 15k every year)

So i have decided to shift to R15
I am looking for a used one.
Please tell me the things i should take care about and what price for first edition of R15

I am located in yamunanagar and will prefer a bike of the same city.
Traffic moves slow here.
Bumpy no no very bumpy roads.
No place to touch top speed.
Have seen r15 in hands of posers only (no helmet, riding rash)

Thank you


PS: Damn yamunanagar roads i will take her to hills every Sunday(65 km far from here)

Hi friends,

One question as i am riding my new R15 in her running period i noticed when i ride her on tar roads she feels more planted and gives zero bumps but same time when i take her to a bit concrete roads she bumps too much at times making me feel that there is a puncture which is not there.

Is there any air pressure recommendation for riding on concrete road or tar roads?