My R1 Thread :D

[MavericK46]

@Akhil: Good to hear that the One is getting ready to put on her dancing shoes and go on a date man
May the metallurgical gods grace the replacement head with mechanical invulnerability

Cheers !

[strider]

@Cycofz6: Thanks for the support man. I guess the level of support a customer gets is heavily dependant on the level of support Yamaha's officials in that country choose to give.

@svjhonda, @Apar: The update is as follows:

This thread is being followed by Yamaha. I met with the relevant people from Yamaha when they were here for the Ride Tech event here in Bangalore on Sunday. They are trying hard to salvage the situation with my engine. The head was not in stock in Singapore, which is their regional distribution centre, and so they airlifted the head from another region. As on Sunday, it was in Singapore, and they are expecting the head to arrive in Delhi within the week, following which it will be hand carried to Bangalore. Bottom line: Yamaha is taking this up as a high priority, and I can see some action happening.

So, after it is here, the new valves, head etc, will go on and lapping will also be carried out. This will be done by hand here in Bangalore, and has to be done right for the valve to seat properly the whole 360 degrees. They have allocated about a day for the assembly, another day for me to ride it and satisfy myself, and another day for any adjustments/post-assembly modifications.

I will be on hand to see the whole thing done, but I will not be allowed to take photos. So I cannot share this with the rest of you guys.

As for other bikes having this issue, there have been numerous owners reporting this problem in the US, and mainly in Australia, where the bikes sold here have been brought from. In both countries, Yamaha have replaced all the parts, done everything without a question, under warranty. Which obviously means they are aware of this issue, and are taking responsibility. I only hope Yamaha here does the same, which at the moment hasn't been completely promised to me.

There have been some grey market bikes here which have had this issue as well.

All in all, a traumatic experience. I'm now in the 3rd month of being separated from Phwoar, and I can't wait to get back on the seat, with all the cylinders firing.

Will keep updating as and when things happen.

Great news Akhil...waiting to see the One in flesh and burn some rubber....I am very sure everyone following this thread agrees that a Showroom Import is anyday better than the grey market ones.....Kudos to Yam India...

[nitrosatya]

Please take this 'Get well soon' greeting from me,for the patient.

[Aparajith]

Akhil, is ur bike ready?

[gsferrari]

Akhil, is ur bike ready?

Yes...it is ready to be repaired

Still standing in the workshop waiting for some love from the Yamaha technicians. The replacement hardware is also still stuck at Customs (thats what Yamaha says...).

I don't know what else is there to say. I've always been complaining about Honda service...sadly Yammie seems to be clueless this time. Considering that I've gone the Yammie way myself - this is indeed a major cause for concern.

Sigh...

[Aparajith]

@Akhil: Why so much of issues at customs? Its after-all spares for the bike imported by the company itself directly. Anyways, am out of words here!!

Considering that I've gone the Yammie way myself - this is indeed a major cause for concern.

And when did this happen? Did I miss something?

[satyenpoojary]

@Akhil: Why so much of issues at customs? Its after-all spares for the bike imported by the company itself directly. Anyways, am out of words here!!


And when did this happen? Did I miss something?

I think I MighT have an idea of what happened basis a FB post?
Did Akhil take the plunge too?

[MavericK46]

^Whoa !
Both GS and rossi plonking for Kodos

Satyen, the speculation thread's getting to you mate
Or am i missing something here. GS was bitten by the kodo bug, but evidently he he was cured of the malady (I think).

Some clarification is due M/S GS & rossi...

[satyenpoojary]

^Whoa !
Both GS and rossi plonking for Kodos

Satyen, the speculation thread's getting to you mate
Or am i missing something here. GS was bitten by the kodo bug, but evidently he he was cured of the malady (I think).

Some clarification is due M/S GS & rossi...

No man, I dont speculate.... here is a link of the Other BHP site...

All said and done, I still believe in Yamaha and their machines. So much so that I am working towards the purchase of the MT01 as well. But there is only so much I can love a company and their products, if they are not backing me up the way I want them to.

[MavericK46]

No man, I dont speculate.... here is a link of the Other BHP site...

Spiffy research there mate !
Looks like gs's kodo is on its way according to the post.

@gs: Why are we from 'this-bhp' forum () and not 'that' one being kept in the dark ?

[silver_falcon_46]

Damn! GS finally getting his Kodo??? And we had to know that from another forum? Probably he wanted to surprise us? I thought after all that action with the TZR, his Kodo dreams had dissolved. Woah man. Where are you GS, we are all waiting here for you(hands cross folded to the chest)

[MavericK46]

Damn! GS finally getting his Kodo??? And we had to know that from another forum? Probably he wanted to surprise us? I thought after all that action with the TZR, his Kodo dreams had dissolved. Woah man. Where are you GS, we are all waiting here for you(hands cross folded to the chest)

I second that thought Arjun !

[gsferrari]

And when did this happen? Did I miss something?

I think I MighT have an idea of what happened basis a FB post?
Did Akhil take the plunge too?

Some clarification is due M/S GS & rossi...

Damn! GS finally getting his Kodo??? And we had to know that from another forum? Probably he wanted to surprise us? I thought after all that action with the TZR, his Kodo dreams had dissolved. Woah man. Where are you GS, we are all waiting here for you(hands cross folded to the chest)

I second that thought Arjun !

I guess it is IMPOSSIBLE to keep this kind of stuff secret for too long. The thing is - I've tried to get one before and the plans have always flopped. This time I've gone in with bagfuls of money so I am harboring half a hope that I will leave Bangalore with my dream bike in 10 days time.

Yes...I have booked the LAST MT01 in the country and I am pretty happy just now. Still have some obstacles to sort out...didn't want to jinx my luck...hence the elaborate silence.

No - Akhil won't be buying his own MT01 - We plan to do some bike-swapping on a regular basis. My MT01 will be christened "Thor" and his R1 has already been christened "Phwoar".

Just say a small prayer so this happens cleanly this time. Fed-Up of beating around the bush...unless it is the bush somewhere in the middle of Proyanka Chopra's body...

[Aparajith]

I guess it is IMPOSSIBLE to keep this kind of stuff secret for too long. The thing is - I've tried to get one before and the plans have always flopped. This time I've gone in with bagfuls of money so I am harboring half a hope that I will leave Bangalore with my dream bike in 10 days time.

Yes...I have booked the LAST MT01 in the country and I am pretty happy just now. Still have some obstacles to sort out...didn't want to jinx my luck...hence the elaborate silence.

No - Akhil won't be buying his own MT01 - We plan to do some bike-swapping on a regular basis. My MT01 will be christened "Thor" and his R1 has already been christened "Phwoar".

Just say a small prayer so this happens cleanly this time. Fed-Up of beating around the bush...

Congrats again!!! And yes, ALL THE BEST WISHES!!!(Says a small prayer) Mera number kab aayega!!!!

unless it is the bush somewhere in the middle of Proyanka Chopra's body...

And I thot u had ur eyes on Vidya Balan!!

[inder.cool]

Yes...I have booked the LAST MT01 in the country and I am pretty happy just now. Still have some obstacles to sort out...didn't want to jinx my luck...hence the elaborate silence.

Congrats man for booking the MT..!!

Any progress updates on the TZR..?