R15 Ownership Experience

Sankar · 26th July 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Mpower

How about the RTR and the bullet? Are they o-ring too?

Yes the all the new Enfields and the RTR Fi comes with O-ring chain. The RTR carb has the ordinary chain.

karthik247 · 28th July 2008, 22:46

My bike has done 1180kms and got the 1st service done today.. And it sure feels a lot smoother and less noisier now.

And has anyone fitted a 120 rear tyre on the bike?? If u notice, the OE 100/80 tyre itself sits very close to the swingarm. So most people say its kinda doubtful if a bigger tyre can be fitted onto the bike..

And can someone recommend the correct upsize and brand of the tyre..plus the approx. cost if possible..

ashrafaliek · 29th July 2008, 19:13

karthik247 : no doubt the OE tires sit close to the swingarm you can still upsize by replacing the rear with 120/80/17, i changed mine with MRF zapper & the tire costs you around 1900/.120 is the max u can upsize.

RuffRyder: i got the bike from pacer motors in infantry road, it was sort of instant delivery, you can try there.

ms001 · 29th July 2008, 20:27

hey guys

just got my bike serviced from panache @ old madras road bangalore
gave the bike at 10:30 am inthe morning and got it back areound 7 :OOpm

--there was no such any issue with the bike , just some noise from the handle(lubrication issue i guess), and i requested for teflon coating as well
--have not ridden the bike much after that about 15kms or so
--i feel the bike has opened up a bit more(may be illusion ,cant say)
--but definatley feels more free now
--they changed the oil filter/and oil and also chain treatment
-- cost -- 550rs for coating,540 for oil filter,35 for chain cleaning, 140 for oil change.(all are approx)
-- will be able to given a better review after driving some more
--as of now seems good

karthik247 · 29th July 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by ms001

--i feel the bike has opened up a bit more(may be illusion ,cant say)
--but definatley feels more free now

Felt that too... Any other guys feel the same way?? Is this real??

Veelubai · 1st August 2008, 21:23

Hi guys, HAd a small accident on my R 15.

Karthik - You can not only change the back tyre to 120mm but also replace the front tyre with the stock ones from the rear[100mm].

Wee,about the bike feeling smoother , I think its kind of more revv friendly,faster and eager now.Maybe I Replaced the oil with synthetic oil.
Also added a K&n filter and after that the bike is a bit faster and responsive.

muneemmk · 1st August 2008, 22:27

Which Model filter went into the bike ? and what did it cost ? from where did you purchase it ?

, checked the fuel efficiency yet ?
Asked for a test ride at Yamaha Cochin, they clearly said they don't give test rides !!! .

And Veelubhai go easy ride safe, anything broken , hope not.

Gregory · 1st August 2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Veelubai

Hi guys, HAd a small accident on my R 15.

Karthik - You can not only change the back tyre to 120mm but also replace the front tyre with the stock ones from the rear[100mm].

Wee,about the bike feeling smoother , I think its kind of more revv friendly,faster and eager now.Maybe I Replaced the oil with synthetic oil.
Also added a K&n filter and after that the bike is a bit faster and responsive.

Veelubai,

I pray it was nothing serious and you are ok ? cheers:

karthik247 · 2nd August 2008, 05:57

The RC 1060 fits nicely in the OE air filter box... Thats probably what Veelu has used as well, right??

ms001 · 4th August 2008, 13:49

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Originally Posted by RuffRyder

@ ms001

and how much time you had to wait to get your hands on the bike??
did you get the bike with full cash payment or did you get it on emi's??
and any idea of the waiting period if you take it on emi's??

waiting period at orion bangalore
15 days on cash payment and 1 month on emi

Gangsta · 4th August 2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by ms001

waiting period at orion bangalore
15 days on cash payment and 1 month on emi

What?

In delhi its 2 days waiting on cash, and 4 days on emi. haha
Day before yesterday only i had been to yamaha showroom for the bike details.

No doubt it is a comfortable bike.

I don't like the low horn for R15. Battery will allow us to change the horn to the louder one?

Yamaha guys told me it is not recommended. lol because it can effect the ecu settings of the bike. Bloody Fools.

One more ques. guys,
People are talking about the tyre upgrades for R15. How much it will effect the handling? People are changing tyres just for the looks?

Veelubai · 7th August 2008, 20:32

Really sorry for the really late reply.
The filter I have used is RC 1060.
Yes, there are some cosmetic damages for the bike but the parts are not that expensive.
The FE I get under really hard riding is around 33.

binz · 7th August 2008, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangsta

I don't like the low horn for R15. Battery will allow us to change the horn to the louder one?

Yamaha guys told me it is not recommended. lol because it can effect the ecu settings of the bike. Bloody Fools.

O

Yamaha guys are not fools.Atleast not the people who made the bike.

You should know that a certain psychotic tuner here switched over to HIDs from normal headlamps because the 2 volt drop was not letting his ecu function properly.

Not going into details,the car used to run completely different in the night when the lights were turned on.

straight6 · 7th August 2008, 22:15

Have any of you owners found out how much it would cost to replace a fairing panel on one side?

Gregory · 7th August 2008, 23:10

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Originally Posted by straight6

Have any of you owners found out how much it would cost to replace a fairing panel on one side?

For the R15 I was told R.s-/ 4,000- 5,000 by the Yam service guys when we had gone to service my friends gladiator

28th July 2008, 22:46	#242
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	My bike has done 1180kms and got the 1st service done today.. And it sure feels a lot smoother and less noisier now. And has anyone fitted a 120 rear tyre on the bike?? If u notice, the OE 100/80 tyre itself sits very close to the swingarm. So most people say its kinda doubtful if a bigger tyre can be fitted onto the bike.. And can someone recommend the correct upsize and brand of the tyre..plus the approx. cost if possible..
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29th July 2008, 19:13	#243
ashrafaliek Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Andaman islands,bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	karthik247 : no doubt the OE tires sit close to the swingarm you can still upsize by replacing the rear with 120/80/17, i changed mine with MRF zapper & the tire costs you around 1900/.120 is the max u can upsize. RuffRyder: i got the bike from pacer motors in infantry road, it was sort of instant delivery, you can try there.
	() Thanks

29th July 2008, 20:27	#244
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 166 Times	1st service hey guys just got my bike serviced from panache @ old madras road bangalore gave the bike at 10:30 am inthe morning and got it back areound 7 :OOpm --there was no such any issue with the bike , just some noise from the handle(lubrication issue i guess), and i requested for teflon coating as well --have not ridden the bike much after that about 15kms or so --i feel the bike has opened up a bit more(may be illusion ,cant say) --but definatley feels more free now --they changed the oil filter/and oil and also chain treatment -- cost -- 550rs for coating,540 for oil filter,35 for chain cleaning, 140 for oil change.(all are approx) -- will be able to given a better review after driving some more --as of now seems good
	() Thanks

1st August 2008, 21:23	#246
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Hi guys, HAd a small accident on my R 15. Karthik - You can not only change the back tyre to 120mm but also replace the front tyre with the stock ones from the rear[100mm]. Wee,about the bike feeling smoother , I think its kind of more revv friendly,faster and eager now.Maybe I Replaced the oil with synthetic oil. Also added a K&n filter and after that the bike is a bit faster and responsive.
	() Thanks

1st August 2008, 22:27	#247
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Which Model filter went into the bike ? and what did it cost ? from where did you purchase it ?, checked the fuel efficiency yet ? Asked for a test ride at Yamaha Cochin, they clearly said they don't give test rides !!! . And Veelubhai go easy ride safe, anything broken , hope not. Last edited by muneemmk : 1st August 2008 at 22:31.
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2nd August 2008, 05:57	#249
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	The RC 1060 fits nicely in the OE air filter box... Thats probably what Veelu has used as well, right??
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7th August 2008, 20:32	#252
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Really sorry for the really late reply. The filter I have used is RC 1060. Yes, there are some cosmetic damages for the bike but the parts are not that expensive. The FE I get under really hard riding is around 33.
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7th August 2008, 22:15	#254
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 297 Times	Have any of you owners found out how much it would cost to replace a fairing panel on one side?
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