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  • #13756
    Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
    I just installed the Pirelli MT75 100/80-17 M/C 52P tire on my rear rim. Its got a great looking tread, plus the same compound as the R15's stock tire. Overall, it costed me 1.9k. I was initially looking for a 110/80 section tire, but later changed my mind since I didn't want to compromise on anything.

    The Pirelli tire has been behaving really well. Grip levels are good too, and you get the added center patch tread (which I prefer over flat center patch). If you want a good tire, go for it
    This is what I was talking about!
    Why don't you upload some pics? I think it looks more meaty than the stock tyre too!
    Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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    • #13757
      Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
      I just installed the Pirelli MT75 100/80-17 M/C 52P tire on my rear rim. Its got a great looking tread, plus the same compound as the R15's stock tire. Overall, it costed me 1.9k. I was initially looking for a 110/80 section tire, but later changed my mind since I didn't want to compromise on anything.

      The Pirelli tire has been behaving really well. Grip levels are good too, and you get the added center patch tread (which I prefer over flat center patch). If you want a good tire, go for it
      any issues in the gear shifting and all ?

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      • #13758
        My friend got himself a white LE R15 yesterday.
        (pose machine for him, another one wasted)


        Edit--
        can the owners post pictures of tires they have fitted of size 100 only.(no over-size)
        Thanks

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        • #13759
          Originally posted by kangaroO raT View Post
          another doubt guys , is the oil fiter of the FZ and R15 same?
          Nope.

          Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
          Don't mess around with your new bike-its good as it is. The whining noise is a characteristic of the newer ones, like the older ones have the clutch bell noise. We ignore this, you ignore that!
          +1 on that.

          Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
          I just installed the Pirelli MT75 100/80-17 M/C 52P tire on my rear rim.
          Shall pin this up for my next tyre change.

          @shrinathrao, why would the tyre change (that too same size) upset the gear shifts?

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          • #13760
            Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
            Shall pin this up for my next tyre change.
            How many times have you changed tyres till now?
            My bike is still running (off late only standing) on stock tyres. Rear is in a real bad shape-too many micro punctures&air loss everyday.
            If you are thinking of immediate replacement, I suggest waiting to see what rubber the new R15 is coming with.
            Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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            • #13761
              Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
              I just installed the Pirelli MT75 100/80-17 M/C 52P tire on my rear rim. Its got a great looking tread, plus the same compound as the R15's stock tire. Overall, it costed me 1.9k. I was initially looking for a 110/80 section tire, but later changed my mind since I didn't want to compromise on anything.

              The Pirelli tire has been behaving really well. Grip levels are good too, and you get the added center patch tread (which I prefer over flat center patch). If you want a good tire, go for it
              Awesome will check it out at once, stock MRF is costing me 1.9k. Where did u buy urs??
              And is there any specfic reason u choose the Pirelli over MRF??


              Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
              My bike is still running (off late only standing) on stock tyres. Rear is in a real bad shape-too many micro punctures&air loss everyday.
              If you are thinking of immediate replacement, I suggest waiting to see what rubber the new R15 is coming with.
              Yeah mine too , have done 14k on it now. Its in a very bad shape.
              Abt the rubber on the new 15 hadn't thought abt that
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              • #13762
                Originally posted by ZeNashB View Post
                If its ok with you, can you describe the process? I mean, what bolts to tighten/loosen etc? I'd really appreciate it. Yes, I have a stand, so raising the wheel isn't an issue.
                the manual havent given the full description on how to adjust the chain slack of r15. you will have to loosen the wheel nut and the rear brake caliper holding bolt to adjust the chain slack(use a ring spanner to remove the brake caliper holding bolt, you might have to remove the silencer heat shield if your spanner doesnt have sufficient head length to reach the bolt). after that adjust the plates(chain puller) to tighten the chain. and tighten everything back. manual doesnt describe the brake caliper part.

                also can you please post the pics of the new rear tire on your r15.
                2002 Herculese Top Gear 6 speed
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                • #13763
                  I got my r15 serviced around 15-20 days back and I handed over a bottle of Motul 5100 to the mechanic and for sometime I wasnt inside the SVC, and I didn't find an empty bottle of my 5100 where as there were several empty Yamalube's on the ground. The mechanic is a good friend of friend but still I don't know I doubt that Engine oil in my bike was changed, The gear shifts are very hard.. tried lubing the chain but in vain.

                  Is there anyway I can check the condition of my engile oil? also how can I check the engline oil level.
                  Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

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                  • #13764
                    Braking issues..

                    One weird problem:
                    This happened to me twice; both time after washing bike at service centre brakes went kaput..
                    Once a year back after washing and lubing of chain, both front and rear brakes were rendered useless and had to rough-up brake pads with sand paper..
                    This time happened post service.. but only rear brake were affected and pads are just 3K kms old.. and were breaking good before service
                    Here they clean bike with fairly pressurized water and kind of soppy water, though cleaning wise they are good but above incidents are making me vary of this … next I’m going to tell them not to use pressurized water on the disc directly… cause this happened to me twice in 9 times bike went to service centre..
                    Did somebody else experience the same? Any other causes and solutions? ..

                    On learning side always check the breaks of the bike after service or repairs before hitting streets at speed..

                    Second query not related to above: Do disc new brake pads require some kind of break-in .. asking ‘cause when I changed brake pads they didn’t felt good initially but they started to improve a lot as the KMs increased..

                    Wondering : Does using HIDs on both headlamp assy make battery weak.. came to know after chatting with service centre guys .. ‘cause they are now recommending to install HID only on one side.. any thoughts on this?
                    Last edited by Baloo.Mech; 01-19-2011, 12:55 AM. Reason: Slept through grammer classes in school...
                    Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle

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                    • #13765
                      Originally posted by Baloo.Mech View Post
                      One weird problem:
                      This happened to me twice; both time after washing bike at service centre brakes went kaput..
                      Once a year back after washing and lubing of chain, both front and rear brakes were rendered useless and had to rough-up brake pads with sand paper..
                      This time happened post service.. but only rear brake were affected and pads are just 3K kms old.. and were breaking good before service

                      Did somebody else experience the same? Any other causes and solutions? ..

                      On learning side always check the breaks of the bike after service or repairs before hitting streets at speed..


                      1. Have they been using 'used' diesel for washing... if so, tell them to stop using the same...

                      2. Yes, the break pads to require some amount of break in...

                      3. HIDs, no idea... have no experience with the same...
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                      • #13766
                        ^ Nah no diesel or petroleum based product... though they use some soap solution kind of stuff.

                        HIDs: I was keen to install one of these but some time back left the pursuit for now. Seems ill effects are more than benefits as i don't do much night time high speed rides....

                        Major reason to put off was lack of knowledge in vendors selling HIDs (sick of hearing "Sab log yehi lagate hain") and market flooded with cheap dubious stuff.. found many people are just want that blue tinge rather than actual visibility improvement.. which currently available stuff fulfills..
                        Last edited by Baloo.Mech; 01-19-2011, 01:51 AM.
                        Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle

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                        • #13767
                          A used R15 is up for sell..THe guy is quoting 65k with only 13k on odo..
                          What say guys?
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                          • #13768
                            Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                            A used R15 is up for sell..THe guy is quoting 65k with only 13k on odo..
                            What say guys?
                            That's what is the market price for a used R15 mate. Btw. cross check all these pointers:
                            1) Service History
                            2) Accident History
                            3) No.of Owners
                            4) Maintenance part
                            5) Papers
                            6) Reason for selling
                            If all those are ok and you get satisfying answers, you can very well go for it.
                            Whenever there is a Rainbow in the sky, I know it's u mastering the art of Cornering. U will always be remembered brother, R.I.P Arun.

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                            • #13769
                              Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post
                              That's what is the market price for a used R15 mate. Btw. cross check all these pointers:
                              1) Service History
                              2) Accident History
                              3) No.of Owners
                              4) Maintenance part
                              5) Papers
                              6) Reason for selling
                              If all those are ok and you get satisfying answers, you can very well go for it.
                              Thanx mate..A friend of mine told me that the R15 owner has put some kind of kit..I don't know whats that
                              Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
                              Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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                              • #13770
                                Yamaha is replacing Farings of all R15's due to there being some fault in the current one

                                Just got my fairings changed, At first Adarsh Yamaha, new delhi said there is no such change going on, but a friend of mine got it done from Delhi Scooters so I was sure of the upgrade. I sent a complaint to Back Office and next I got a call from Adarsh Yamaha to get my fairing changed.

                                Cost of everything : Rs. 3600
                                Costed me : Rs 0.00 Only

                                Things changed :
                                Both side fairings, Inner, Outer
                                Panel underneth the Head Cowl, Near radiator
                                and panel under the engine.

                                Here are a couple of pics:





                                Last edited by HotAntivirus; 01-19-2011, 06:00 PM.
                                Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

                                Rishabh Sood Pictures                                 | Candid Tales

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