@Shivanshu, HydBiker, tibby, Ascetic, Parth, MadMax46 etc.: Got the bike's radiator checked today&found that the LHS bolt was loose, thereby causing the radiator itself to move around&spill out a few drops of coolant. Thanks for the tip-it is fixed now!

Hi,

I had to change my rear brake pads recently and the bike has done only close to 5000 KMs. The service engineer who did the pre service checking found out that the pads have worn out and needed replacement. I understand that its odd for the brake pads to be worn out this early. The mechanic said either i might be keeping my foot on the brake pedal while riding or the brakes might be in a slightly applied position (not enough to lock the tires). I am careful that i dont keep my foot on pedal while riding and also i apply front brakes mostly compared to rear one, mechanic also said front brakes does not require replacement and would be good for a few more 1000 KMs.

Finally, the pads were changed and when i came home i found that the rear brake disc was slightly hot. I thought it might be due to the braking i did during the ride. to confirm it i placed the bike on paddock stand and tried spinning the wheel and found it to be bit stiff, the wheel was not turning as free as expected. I turned on the engine and pushed to first gear and the wheel started spinning however when i applied clutch, with in 2-3 second the rear wheel stopped spinning.

Is it because the break pad being in slightly applied position ? how can we check that? I have noticed that its virtually impossible to find gap between disc and pad so I am not sure if its in contact. Yamaha manuals give no information about adjusting the disc brakes. Would it be a good idea to take it to the SC?

I too got my rear brake pad replaced two days ago. Saw the pads post in this thread after coming back. I dont know which brand's brake pad the mech fitted on my bike....they came in a red coloured packet. Is that the NISSIN ones??

As any other moving component on a bike, even disc pads need some run-in period. Your Disc Plate got hot and the wheel would be a bit stiff while spinning due to the new pads, it will be alright after a few kms brother, so dont worry about it.

Thanks for the reply buddy. but you are just reading second part of the query. when you combine the current situation with the early replacement of the brake pad I had to do, don't you think its not a normal situation just caused by new brake pads?

@SID13 - you definitely have an issue. The wheel should rotate freely, whether new or old pads. Get the caliper pistons/pins checked.

There is a slight adjustment that can be done at the foot lever, minor, like a few mm. Bring the lever slightly up. That should release the static pressure on the brake.

Else reduce the brake fluid from the reservoir and check. This is a cause for concern.

its returnin me a constant avg of 42-45kmpl....
I'm lovin it...
all smiles no complaints till now...

BTW can any suggest me how to keep my baby shiny...I mean is there anythin in the market to be applied on the bike's body to keep it shinier....

I own a brand new R15... jus got it couple of days back! i jus need some suggestion about good petrol brand and which petrol to use the unleaded or the special ones (speed). Which brand is good HP or BP or Indian oil??????? iv put up in chennai! so pls help me out pals!!!!!!!!!

Don't use any other petrol other than BP normal. Other additive based petrols like IOC Xtra Premium / BP Speed are not meant for the R15's engine.