Yamaha R15 get ready india! EDIT...now launched at 97K

kutlee · 22nd June 2008, 17:52

congrats. Is it first on the forum? Your avtar says that you are an Yamaha lover.

Sankar · 22nd June 2008, 18:52

Congratulations Veelubhai!

Print the number on the front mudguard that would be aesthetically better than if done on the visor. Regarding Autocop security system i would say don't go for it if it involves cutting or splicing of wires, remember your bike is an EFI and you don't want to screw up the electronics. Better invest in a good quality disk lock.

And please don't put big fat tyres for the sake of looks. The Zappers that come on this bike are of a special compound.

Yeah Rossi does ride a Yamaha. To understand Rossi you should've seen the his very first race on the inferior Yamaha against the much superior Honda just after he defected from Honda to Yamaha. He took the pole in that race and it was Yamaha's first podium finish since eons. Pure rider skills... nothing else.

jkdas · 22nd June 2008, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Congratulations Veelubhai!

Print the number on the front mudguard that would be aesthetically better than if done on the visor. Regarding Autocop security system i would say don't go for it if it involves cutting or splicing of wires, remember your bike is an EFI and you don't want to screw up the electronics. Better invest in a good quality disk lock.

And please don't put big fat tyres for the sake of looks. The Zappers that come on this bike are of a special compound.

congrats pal.

I too have the opinion as Sankar. Also saw an interview on TV where they had asked the designer/project head of R15; question asked where why smaller tyres, why 150cc etc.

Hope they bring in more color options in future.

Veelubai · 22nd June 2008, 20:23

Thank you JK ,Kutlee,Iron wold and Shankar - Yeah , Iam aware of those special compound tyres and people who rode it says that it sticks like a glue to the road.The tyre is in a rather low profile though [100/80 R17] .Looks like the security system is out of question now.Messing up with the electronics is last thing I want to happen.

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JK and Shankar, any clue about the cops in Kerala. I mean wether there will be an issue if I get the number printed on to the front mud guard?

Iron Wolf - Yeah ! will make sure I get the saari guard removed.

Kutlee - I think Iam the first person on the our forum but there are 3 or so R 1-5's in Xbhp.

kutlee · 22nd June 2008, 21:25

that's a neiche. You are the first to own R-15 yaar. Appreciate the guts. I always loved the Yam engine and gearbox. It's a benchmark. I think you should go for a mechanical lock as well as electronic one. I have seen bikes with autocops. Shouldn't be a problem i guess. Check it out. I suggest you start your own thread one you get the bike.

PatienceWins · 22nd June 2008, 21:41

Print the number on the front mud guard. I do not think it is a problem as long as it is in readable font, common in bangalore.

Veelubai · 22nd June 2008, 21:47

Yes Kutlee , with the launch of the R 1 5, a new segment is created.Will start a new Ownership thread once I get my hands on it.

PatienceWins - Looks like I will be doing that but just want to make sure that removing the lisc. plate from the visor doesn't leave any screws or stuffs.

Sankar · 22nd June 2008, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veelubai

JK and Shankar, any clue about the cops in Kerala. I mean wether there will be an issue if I get the number printed on to the front mud guard?

Technically, going by the rule book, the registration number when displayed should adhere to the dimensions described in the rule book. And registration numbers on the mudguard would never comply.

But i don't think you will have to worry about it as most licence plates violate this and cops in general turn a blind eye towards it. To be safe make sure that you get it printed in the largest font size that would fit on the mudguard and also use a clear & most legible font for the letters and the numbers, stay away from fancy fonts.

Veelubai · 22nd June 2008, 21:57

Shankar, Thanks for your advice.will keep it in mind. The yamaha R 15 manual says to keep the Revv's below 6K rpm during the running-in.But IAm afraid wether this is a bit high.

Killer · 23rd June 2008, 00:20

I've picked up the R15 as well, should have it by end of the week

straight6 · 23rd June 2008, 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veelubai

Shankar, Thanks for your advice.will keep it in mind. The yamaha R 15 manual says to keep the Revv's below 6K rpm during the running-in.But IAm afraid wether this is a bit high.

Even for the SBK's its 6k.

vabs78 · 23rd June 2008, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Yeah Rossi does ride a Yamaha. To understand Rossi you should've seen the his very first race on the inferior Yamaha against the much superior Honda just after he defected from Honda to Yamaha. He took the pole in that race and it was Yamaha's first podium finish since eons. Pure rider skills... nothing else.

OT
What a race that was... I will never forget it.

jkdas · 23rd June 2008, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer

I've picked up the R15 as well, should have it by end of the week

Sold your Apache? Congrats.

Which color and any mods in mind?

Sankar · 23rd June 2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer

I've picked up the R15 as well, should have it by end of the week

What!!! When??!!! Cool!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Sold your Apache??

Yep he sold his Apache 150 and bought a RTR160.

Now he has the R15 too

I'm coming to Bangalore.!!

Blue_V · 23rd June 2008, 10:33

Dont mod it! Just keep it original, clean and shining.

22nd June 2008, 17:52	#616
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	congrats. Is it first on the forum? Your avtar says that you are an Yamaha lover.
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22nd June 2008, 18:52	#617
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,780 Thanked: 9,256 Times	Congratulations Veelubhai! Print the number on the front mudguard that would be aesthetically better than if done on the visor. Regarding Autocop security system i would say don't go for it if it involves cutting or splicing of wires, remember your bike is an EFI and you don't want to screw up the electronics. Better invest in a good quality disk lock. And please don't put big fat tyres for the sake of looks. The Zappers that come on this bike are of a special compound. Yeah Rossi does ride a Yamaha. To understand Rossi you should've seen the his very first race on the inferior Yamaha against the much superior Honda just after he defected from Honda to Yamaha. He took the pole in that race and it was Yamaha's first podium finish since eons. Pure rider skills... nothing else.
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22nd June 2008, 20:23	#619
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 319 Thanked: 87 Times	Thank you JK ,Kutlee,Iron wold and Shankar - Yeah , Iam aware of those special compound tyres and people who rode it says that it sticks like a glue to the road.The tyre is in a rather low profile though [100/80 R17] .Looks like the security system is out of question now.Messing up with the electronics is last thing I want to happen.. JK and Shankar, any clue about the cops in Kerala. I mean wether there will be an issue if I get the number printed on to the front mud guard? Iron Wolf - Yeah ! will make sure I get the saari guard removed. Kutlee - I think Iam the first person on the our forum but there are 3 or so R 1-5's in Xbhp. Last edited by Veelubai : 22nd June 2008 at 20:28.
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22nd June 2008, 21:25	#620
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	that's a neiche. You are the first to own R-15 yaar. Appreciate the guts. I always loved the Yam engine and gearbox. It's a benchmark. I think you should go for a mechanical lock as well as electronic one. I have seen bikes with autocops. Shouldn't be a problem i guess. Check it out. I suggest you start your own thread one you get the bike.
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22nd June 2008, 21:41	#621
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,469 Thanked: 992 Times View My Garage	Print the number on the front mud guard. I do not think it is a problem as long as it is in readable font, common in bangalore.
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22nd June 2008, 21:47	#622
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 319 Thanked: 87 Times	Yes Kutlee , with the launch of the R 1 5, a new segment is created.Will start a new Ownership thread once I get my hands on it. PatienceWins - Looks like I will be doing that but just want to make sure that removing the lisc. plate from the visor doesn't leave any screws or stuffs.
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22nd June 2008, 21:57	#624
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 319 Thanked: 87 Times	Shankar, Thanks for your advice.will keep it in mind. The yamaha R 15 manual says to keep the Revv's below 6K rpm during the running-in.But IAm afraid wether this is a bit high.
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23rd June 2008, 00:20	#625
Killer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	I've picked up the R15 as well, should have it by end of the week
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Blue_V BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 67 Times	Dont mod it! Just keep it original, clean and shining.
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