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  • #13621
    Originally posted by free2rock_50 View Post
    a day ago my speedometer stopped working .. today i crashed the bike and got scratches on my headlights, my left front indecator broke down .. i doono what its called but the fibre where the front indecator is has scratch marks and broke to someextent... did manage to control my bike from falling down ..


    i did hurt my self but m fine .. what a distater

    not gonna ride the bike soon now untill i recover .. and

    what do i do with the bike to make it look like new ? shall i claim my insurance ?

    or i have to spend to get all fixed ?

    in short i just lost control in speed and that was after the speedometer issue ...

    Nimboo Mirchi Lagadeya hai . i hope things go rite .
    Well, from how you describe it, the costs shouldn't exceed 3k for repairs, including the speedo sensor. I don't think you should claim insurance for that amount. Just minor scratches and cosmetic damages. Claiming insurance will increase your premium amount for the future and the bike will be known as a crash bike I'd say you get it repaired yourself this time. Major accidents with damage to forks, handlebar, chassis, rims, disc brakes etc (happened to a guy I know) should be claimed insurance for. Such repairs will cost upwards of 30k. This is my personal opinion

    Coming to the accident, what did you do that you fell and blamed the speedo sensor? I mean, you were going really fast and didn't know the speed to brake at the right time? Hope you're alright man, ride safe.
    D'oh!

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    • #13622
      @free2rock 50: That's the first time i hear someone saying they depend on the speedo to do the braking. That's silly. You should get a good sense of judgement once you've ridden the bike enough. Hope you recover soon. Practice braking and keep your excitement within your senses irrespective of whether your bike's speedo is working or not.
      Riding is a way of life. Sometimes, it might also be a way of giving life. So Ride safe. In both contexts.

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      • #13623
        @ironman ,exactly my point , i had a big debate on this with a person on youtube ,who failed to accept that p220 speedo also was a little over- enthusiastic , and he gave me same lame reason that wrong speedo can effect braking and cause accidents, i still somehow fail to digest how can people depend on the speedo for braking.
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        I am responsible !
        I am trying !

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        • #13624
          Originally posted by SilentKnight View Post
          OH ... sorry to hear that ... , take care of yourself ,
          About the bike , from the looks of it you mite have to change the fairing , but cant say for sure , post a pic , if the fairing is torn , then claim insurance , but check with svc on the cost ect ..

          ill check with the svc for the cost and repair .. but my speedometer went bad 1 day before the accident .. so it should be covered in warrant i guess ..

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          • #13625
            Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
            Well, from how you describe it, the costs shouldn't exceed 3k for repairs, including the speedo sensor. I don't think you should claim insurance for that amount. Just minor scratches and cosmetic damages. Claiming insurance will increase your premium amount for the future and the bike will be known as a crash bike I'd say you get it repaired yourself this time. Major accidents with damage to forks, handlebar, chassis, rims, disc brakes etc (happened to a guy I know) should be claimed insurance for. Such repairs will cost upwards of 30k. This is my personal opinion

            Coming to the accident, what did you do that you fell and blamed the speedo sensor? I mean, you were going really fast and didn't know the speed to brake at the right time? Hope you're alright man, ride safe.

            the speedometer stopped working a day ago the accident .. and i did not fall down but i just ramped the bike with the wall from the leff side .. like scratched it.. and i do not need see the speedometer when i take a good speed .. i use the break as per needed ..

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            • #13626
              Originally posted by ironman View Post
              @free2rock 50: That's the first time i hear someone saying they depend on the speedo to do the braking. That's silly. You should get a good sense of judgement once you've ridden the bike enough. Hope you recover soon. Practice braking and keep your excitement within your senses irrespective of whether your bike's speedo is working or not.
              i do not depend on the speedometer .. i have a good judgement bro .. i was like i did not know what to do at that point .. i was blank .. ny ways .. ill be back up and running soon ..


              ty guys

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              • #13627
                Originally posted by ironman View Post
                @free2rock 50: That's the first time i hear someone saying they depend on the speedo to do the braking. That's silly. You should get a good sense of judgement once you've ridden the bike enough. Hope you recover soon. Practice braking and keep your excitement within your senses irrespective of whether your bike's speedo is working or not.
                Ironman knows all about crashing on the R15
                D'oh!

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                • #13628
                  Got a call from dealer since the bike i ordered is ready to register
                  however if anybody has any idea of how much more the new R15 will cost this would help me make the decision now if i should wait or not.
                  this is the 2nd bike same situation, the 1st i said to pass on to the next customer.

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                  • #13629
                    Alternative tyre options in stock size

                    @All: After some discussions with Neil (neil.jericho)&GoGreeen, we have arrived at a list of alternatives to stock MRF tyres of R15. For whatever reason it may be-lack of satisfaction/unavailability/variety, please refer the list below:

                    Front:
                    1. Continental ContiGo: 80/90x17"
                    Continental Motorcycle Tyres*-ContiGO!
                    Price Rs.1400.

                    2. IRC Roadwinner RX-01 80/90x17"
                    http://img0.jpcycles.com/zoom/ZA21705_A.jpg

                    (front on LHS)

                    Rear:
                    1. Michelin Pilot Sporty: 100/80x17" Michelin PILOT_SPORTY - SPORT MILEAGE Front Tyre 100/80-17 M

                    2. Pirelli MT75: 100/80x17" MT 75 , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI
                    Price Rs.2300.

                    3. Ceat Vertigo: 100/80x17" (button type) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QxpmZtfzoI.../ceatsport.jpg
                    Price Rs.1600.

                    4. IRC Roadwinner RX-01 100/80x17"
                    http://img0.jpcycles.com/zoom/ZA21705_A.jpg

                    (rear on RHS)

                    Please add up to this list if any more options are available in the future.
                    If mods find this post meaningful, it can be moved to the front page.

                    @neil.jericho: I took the privilege of posting this, though the entire credit goes to you!
                    Last edited by Sarvajit; 01-20-2011, 04:38 PM.
                    Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                    • #13630
                      The Michelins do appear nice, so do the Pirellis (even the stock MRF is good).

                      How is the riding impression guys?

                      Hardly riding now with the weather dropping below 5'c.

                      Edit--
                      @neoakshay--Don't look too much into this as long as bike is doing good.
                      Though get your 15 checked at a SVC where the fellow Bangalore xbhpians recommend. (Don't sweat out much though as the grass is usually green the other side)
                      Last edited by sheelpriye; 01-10-2011, 06:33 PM.

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                      • #13631
                        I've completed 14,000km on my R15! Bike is 7 months old, and feeling as good as ever.. OR SO I THOUGHT! went for a ride with some Bangalore xBhpians, found that my bike's engine is quite harsh sounding and noisy compared to all the other R15s.. My bike also lacks low-end power. I've taken care of my bike like a baby, and running-in period was done according to the manual. Also, i'm currently running Agip Fully Synthetic Oil. Put this oil in at 11500 km on ODO. Bike's performance is good as i've touched 145kmph on many occasions, and getting mileage of 33 - 42kmpl depending on riding conditions..

                        I don't know what i need to check.. I know there's a difference between the 2008/2009 and the 2010 bikes, but the difference between my bike and most others is just way too much. feels like a different bike altogether, i mean in a bad way. Its loud, vibey at the footpegs and handlebars. Funny thing is the bike sometimes smoothens out completely, no vibes at all after its ridden for 20km or so.. but the engine is quite loud.

                        Should i write to Yamaha? anyone knows what the problem could be?
                        A good rider has balance, judgment, and good timing. So does a good lover!

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                        • #13632
                          Guys I am very upset today

                          Some Asshole removed my rear left indicator. The indicator is pulled and the wires can be seen.

                          I took it to the college and after 1 hour i saw my indicator was missing. Now service centre people are charging me 130 Rs for that

                          Damn these people man. What do these people get by upsetting others?
                          Check out my Yamaha YZF R15 Ownership Review

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                          • #13633
                            Originally posted by hardcorebiker View Post
                            Now service centre people are charging me 130 Rs for that
                            You are lucky, me and Saravjit would be charged Rs.2800 if we break our indicators. (even if one of them)

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                            • #13634
                              Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post
                              You are lucky, me and Sarvajit would be charged Rs.2800 if we break our indicators. (even if one of them)
                              Or even if we break one of the indicator covering plastic!
                              My front LHS indicator's plastic cover cracked slightly after the fall, but didn't break completely. It is taped up&has remained that way since 2+years.
                              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                              • #13635
                                Originally posted by hardcorebiker View Post
                                Guys I am very upset today

                                Some Asshole removed my rear left indicator. The indicator is pulled and the wires can be seen.

                                I took it to the college and after 1 hour i saw my indicator was missing. Now service centre people are charging me 130 Rs for that

                                Damn these people man. What do these people get by upsetting others?
                                its normal yaar.M also fustrated of loosing my Fz's stickers every now & then,especially during night.Its so fustrating that If I catch that guy I swear will kill him
                                sigpicBOND BETWEEN 2 LEGS & 2 WHEELS.....CAN SURPASS ANY BOUNDARY....

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