They used Motul Chain Cleaner and Lube for me this Monday... but had used white grease when I gave the bike for servicing last week as they didnot have the Motul then... and even if we buy the Motul chain cleaner n lube it will be tough job for a single pesron to apply them without a center stand...

Buy a set of degreaser and lube. Motul costs abt Rs 900. OKS costs Rs 650 and is the recommended one for all super bikes. You get in RP Road. De-grease the chain and lube it every 500 kms odd and when the bike is drenched in water or pressure washed. It is expensive but not very expensive.

They used to charge Rs 50. If it is Rs 100 then no use.

Riaz, they use Motul degreaser and Lube. They don't use the normal grease. Cleaning the chain is with degreaser. U can probably apply an old tooth brush lightly after the degreaser is applied (wait for 10 mins and brush).

Harsha, every horn has a small screw and turning it slightly tunes/detunes the horn. You can take the kit screwdriver and try it yourself. But then, this doesn't fetch much result as the horn itself doesn't sound high. BTW, I have noticed that the R15's horn is not loud but is heard pretty long (it is sharp). I have my Swift's Stebel horns on the attick and shall put them on soon.

Also, you can buy a TVS/Bajaj (bajaj is the loudest) OEM horn. The Genuine Part packs have either Minda or Roots and they are very good and compact. If you go to Metro, there are a very good range of Bosch horns also. These horns cost between Rs 100 and 150 based on model and place where u buy.

Think indegenously.... Find a piece of wood, pile up stones and place the wood plank on top, lift the bike from the rear grab rail and make it stand on the plank. I did this twice

Also, if the service center is not very far for you or if you get ur bike washed at service center, carry ur lube and ask them to put the bike on Paddock stand. They'll help.

absolutly anna!

I was talking abt the rear alloy!


Has anyone noticed the wear of the rear tyre yet??

now thats indegenous thinking.. will try... but really want those center stands the SS guys use while servicing..its makes things too easy.. but showroom says they are not available for customers

@ harshaguduru , @ R-series thanks for the info


"it is funny the way it scares people & dogs gathering around it" --- ya it happened several times

Dealer showed me a mail frm yamaha that single seat cowl, tank protector, remover flange will not be available for now coz of unavoidable reasons. Didn't mentioned the available time of them. anyone tried normal tank covers ?? My watch, belt makes scratches on tank . Also, tomorrow gonna fix roots horn, hope will sound better

That's bad. I just wanted the tank protector... how ever...

Get some snaps of the stand and measurements. We'll get it made. I spoke to them abt this last time and they were ready to help me with this.

Not yet.

How abt this mod .... or

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The sound is common. It usually happens as soon as you upright your bike from the side stand or jerk it.

Maybe the bike does suffer from flatulence and needs to break wind once in a while.

.:. Archi

photoshop job is a bit amateur. ALthough the lighting is good.

.:. Archi

i had tried something similar sometime back.. i n my pal used a sand bag n few brick which were available in my parking area thanks to my houseowner, also we put a sand bag to support@ the side stand. it worked fine but it to two of us to do it.. now i prefer just tilting it over the side stand and rolling the wheel with the help of my foot .... but still taking help @service station is best idea.

This is how i lube my chain,
1. Start the bike
2. Lean the bike on side stand.
3. Put the bike in first gear, accelerate
4. Tell your friend to lube the chain.

Either way you need some ones help

Any of you revving to the redline while on neutral .. do you feel vibes in the handlebar .. like when driving in 6th it's not present but when standing I do get vibes..

.:. Archi

I have the stand from a Yamaha showroom. I'll post the specs morrow.