R15 Ownership Experience

Jaggu · 4th July 2008, 19:35

Yup she is a stunner!! Do take more snaps in proper day lighting to enhance the black beauty looks.

PatienceWins · 4th July 2008, 19:56

That is a stunner!!

How is the seating position and ride for tall people? I am 6'2" tall.

Good you went for black instead of Blue, the sude cladding is not painted and can be saved from scratches.

manson · 4th July 2008, 21:39

Congratulations tumbler.
Thats a beautiful machine you've got yourself stunner. Like Jaggu said, some daytime pictures asap.
I am really looking forward to your post run-in report.

manson.

Tumbler · 5th July 2008, 07:52

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Originally Posted by PatienceWins

That is a stunner!!

How is the seating position and ride for tall people? I am 6'2" tall.

Good you went for black instead of Blue, the sude cladding is not painted and can be saved from scratches.

Thanks PatienceWins, I'm 182 cms and the bike is just fine so it should be ok for you as well. You may have to adjust your seating position to ensure proper reach to handle bar and gear/brake. Which means you will have less of a crouching position. Should be just fine. I sincerely suggest that you test drive one. With regards the color, my approach is exactly what you mentioned. The faring is unpainted hance less chances of scratches and easier maintenance. Almost like the side protector strips on car doors.

Steeroid · 5th July 2008, 12:04

Congrats Tumbler. Are you the first on the forum with the R-1-5? Looks pretty impressive.

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Originally Posted by Tumbler

Gotta get me a set of those sports gear to impress more.

You need safety gear to survive more than you need sports gear to impress.

Tumbler · 5th July 2008, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Congrats Tumbler. Are you the first on the forum with the R-1-5? Looks pretty impressive.

You need safety gear to survive more than you need sports gear to impress.

Thanks Steeroid. I guess I must be the first one to announce it on Team-BHP atleast. I fully agree with you regards the safety gear (knee pads, etc.,) and I presume you could get them to be sporty looking too. the last time I rode a bike was during the RX100 days and so am a bit rustic. A fall would be a very high price to pay (and I'm not reffing to the bike here) so more the protection the better.

mobike008 · 5th July 2008, 13:09

Good pictures but ain't quite clear. Can you post some daylight all angle pictures? Thanks!

ms001 · 5th July 2008, 21:20

hey guys here are some pics of the bike , sorry about the light conditions and the picture quality, was busy the whole day with the bike, will post better pics soon after giving it a wash, in day light.

straight6 · 5th July 2008, 23:11

Aren't you guys going to get rid of that disgusting saree guard?

Sankar · 5th July 2008, 23:25

Nice!! Tell me are those twin beams separate for high and low beams? And how is the low end throttle response of the bike off idle?

The brakes on this bike are by Nissin

ms001 · 5th July 2008, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Nice!! Tell me are those twin beams separate for high and low beams? And how is the low end throttle response of the bike off idle?

The brakes on this bike are by Nissin

on low beam only the left one glows and on high beam both are on. the bike is quite rev happy baby,throttle response is amazing

Killer · 6th July 2008, 00:02

Received my bike today. Got rid of the saree guard and stupid a** front number plate. Looking forward to a nice ride tomorrow morning

ms001 · 6th July 2008, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Killer

Received my bike today. Got rid of the saree guard and stupid a** front number plate. Looking forward to a nice ride tomorrow morning

congrats buddy, enjoy it, where are you planning to place the number

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ethanhunt123 · 6th July 2008, 02:08

Saw the bike today at the Yamaha showroom and was blown away by the looks. I am in serious doubt now whether to buy a car or buy this and wait for a year to buy a car.

Veelubai · 6th July 2008, 09:13

Hi ppl, got my bike yesterday evening[1700hrs].First bike in my town.Rode 125kms till now.The bike is awseome to say the least.

R 15 owners - just wanted to know wether its safe to take the bike to 100km/hr .The showroom ppl and techinicians say that the bike doesnt require any running in.Anyways to play things safe Iam not revving the bike too much even though I managed to do 100,101 3 or 4times in 6th gear.

4th July 2008, 19:35	#31
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,908 Times	Yup she is a stunner!! Do take more snaps in proper day lighting to enhance the black beauty looks.
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4th July 2008, 19:56	#32
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 809 Times View My Garage	That is a stunner!! How is the seating position and ride for tall people? I am 6'2" tall. Good you went for black instead of Blue, the sude cladding is not painted and can be saved from scratches.
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4th July 2008, 21:39	#33
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,170 Times View My Garage	Congratulations tumbler. Thats a beautiful machine you've got yourself stunner. Like Jaggu said, some daytime pictures asap. I am really looking forward to your post run-in report. manson.
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5th July 2008, 13:09	#37
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,707 Thanked: 14,901 Times View My Garage	Good pictures but ain't quite clear. Can you post some daylight all angle pictures? Thanks!
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5th July 2008, 21:20	#38
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	here are some pics hey guys here are some pics of the bike , sorry about the light conditions and the picture quality, was busy the whole day with the bike, will post better pics soon after giving it a wash, in day light. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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5th July 2008, 23:11	#39
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Aren't you guys going to get rid of that disgusting saree guard?
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5th July 2008, 23:25	#40
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,062 Times	Nice!! Tell me are those twin beams separate for high and low beams? And how is the low end throttle response of the bike off idle? The brakes on this bike are by Nissin
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6th July 2008, 00:02	#42
Killer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 168 Thanked: 16 Times	Received my bike today. Got rid of the saree guard and stupid a** front number plate. Looking forward to a nice ride tomorrow morning Last edited by Killer : 6th July 2008 at 00:05.
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6th July 2008, 02:08	#44
ethanhunt123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,384 Thanked: 1,033 Times View My Garage	Saw the bike today at the Yamaha showroom and was blown away by the looks. I am in serious doubt now whether to buy a car or buy this and wait for a year to buy a car.
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6th July 2008, 09:13	#45
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Hi ppl, got my bike yesterday evening[1700hrs].First bike in my town.Rode 125kms till now.The bike is awseome to say the least. R 15 owners - just wanted to know wether its safe to take the bike to 100km/hr .The showroom ppl and techinicians say that the bike doesnt require any running in.Anyways to play things safe Iam not revving the bike too much even though I managed to do 100,101 3 or 4times in 6th gear. Last edited by Veelubai : 6th July 2008 at 09:17.
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