Bought Yamaha R15

Bhargava_sr · 3rd July 2009, 23:59

Hi Friends,

Today I am proud to announce that I am an owner of Yamaha R15, after lots of research to choose between ZMA and R15 we at last decided to pick R15
Booked the bike on 29th June at Panache Yamaha Showroom in Indiranagar, Bangalore, I choose Yamaha finance (Bushan Finance) they quoted 13%pa rate of interest for 36 Months. Down payment 44600 was paid. Submitted all the required proofs and documents and got the Finance approved today afternoon.
There were two Blue colored Bike which came from Nelamangala Yamaha Gowdown today afternoon, Went to showroom at 4PM and picked up the bike and reached my home at hosur after a safe drive.
Registration will done on Monday.

I did not get any Accessories with the Bike like Bike Cover, Is there any CD given with the Bike ?? which contains the manual (like in P220).

So Experts now I need some precautions, suggestions and Tips to take care of my Bike

sammyboy · 4th July 2009, 00:06

Congrats man, the R15 is one of the best bikes available today. I am sure the other owners would be able to help you with the tips. Meanwhile how about some pics and an initial report

prince_pervez · 4th July 2009, 00:11

Mubaarakaan! Heartiest Congratulations! Blue looks uber cool on this bike. Get Yam accessories and turn heads

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Also please post some snaps in all angles.

Bhargava_sr · 4th July 2009, 00:13

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Congrats man, the R15 is one of the best bikes available today. I am sure the other owners would be able to help you with the tips. Meanwhile how about some pics and an initial report

Thanks SammyBoy, My Brother took the Bike to home and I was already late to my Office and was in a hurry, took a very small ride felt very happy.
Will reach home tomorrow morning after my Shift and will take few snaps and post ride experiences

Bhargava_sr · 4th July 2009, 00:34

Friends under Yamaha Accessories list I saw LED parking LED for Rs550, its syas its three times powerful than stock. I am planning to install this if it really gives good focus.

Bhargava_sr · 4th July 2009, 04:07

My R15 Gear Lever seems to be positioned higher than Footrest, I should actually keep my leg in air instead of on footrest to shift lower gears. Is that normal or we can decrease the gear lever position ????

ms001 · 4th July 2009, 12:06

congrats Bhargava, R 15 is a lovely bike .
I completed 1 year of ownership on July 1st.
I would recommend that you follow the running in instructions mentioned in the owner manual.And fill in petrol from reliable pumps only.
I am using xtra premium and consistently getting 38 ~ 40 kmpl with spirited driving and enough high revving .

You can install the center stand from Yamaha, it is quite useful especially in tight parking lots and, washing / lubing etc.

the gear lever is raised a bit for easy up shifts , i don't think you should consider lowering it.

hillram · 4th July 2009, 12:26

Congrats foe the R15 dude..its an awesoem bike.You must be a proud owner of Yamaha.

Bhargava_sr · 7th July 2009, 01:58

Friends,

Here are few Pics of the Bike, We are getting the Bike registered tomorrow in Indiranagar RTO, Bangalore. Did not get much chance to ride the Bike in weekend, just took a 5Kms ride. Waiting for the next weekend to plan for a short trip.

Its my Brother Karthik on R15 and my 4 Months Old Son His name is Pranay, we call him Schumi thats his Nicname enjoyed the ride on new R15. He will shorlty become youngest member of T-Bhp. He loves Cars and Bikes, also loves to watch MotoGP and Formula-1.

ghpk · 7th July 2009, 02:14

Nice ride, and the baby is Sooo sweet,

in the 5th pic, someone seems to be hide sitting and holding the baby :-)

Bhargava_sr · 7th July 2009, 03:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

Nice ride, and the baby is Sooo sweet,

in the 5th pic, someone seems to be hide sitting and holding the baby :-)

It was myself holding the baby and hiding beside the Bike and my Brother was taking the snap.

ghpk · 7th July 2009, 03:57

Cool, your ride rocks.

muralisk · 7th July 2009, 08:56

Congratulations on your new ride. This is a cool bike and the blue looks stunning. And well, Schumi looks cute. Have fun and drive safe.

jango · 7th July 2009, 09:51

That's a real good bike that you own bro. All the best

ajai · 7th July 2009, 14:14

which are new colour options for r15 . Heard from a friend that now yellow is also available

3rd July 2009, 23:59	#1
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Bought Yamaha R15 Hi Friends, Today I am proud to announce that I am an owner of Yamaha R15, after lots of research to choose between ZMA and R15 we at last decided to pick R15 Booked the bike on 29th June at Panache Yamaha Showroom in Indiranagar, Bangalore, I choose Yamaha finance (Bushan Finance) they quoted 13%pa rate of interest for 36 Months. Down payment 44600 was paid. Submitted all the required proofs and documents and got the Finance approved today afternoon. There were two Blue colored Bike which came from Nelamangala Yamaha Gowdown today afternoon, Went to showroom at 4PM and picked up the bike and reached my home at hosur after a safe drive. Registration will done on Monday. I did not get any Accessories with the Bike like Bike Cover, Is there any CD given with the Bike ?? which contains the manual (like in P220). So Experts now I need some precautions, suggestions and Tips to take care of my Bike
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4th July 2009, 00:06	#2
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Congrats man, the R15 is one of the best bikes available today. I am sure the other owners would be able to help you with the tips. Meanwhile how about some pics and an initial report
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4th July 2009, 00:11	#3
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Mubaarakaan! Heartiest Congratulations! Blue looks uber cool on this bike. Get Yam accessories and turn heads . Also please post some snaps in all angles.
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4th July 2009, 00:34	#5
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Friends under Yamaha Accessories list I saw LED parking LED for Rs550, its syas its three times powerful than stock. I am planning to install this if it really gives good focus.
	() Thanks

4th July 2009, 04:07	#6
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	R15 Gear Lever position My R15 Gear Lever seems to be positioned higher than Footrest, I should actually keep my leg in air instead of on footrest to shift lower gears. Is that normal or we can decrease the gear lever position ????
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4th July 2009, 12:06	#7
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	congrats Bhargava, R 15 is a lovely bike . I completed 1 year of ownership on July 1st. I would recommend that you follow the running in instructions mentioned in the owner manual.And fill in petrol from reliable pumps only. I am using xtra premium and consistently getting 38 ~ 40 kmpl with spirited driving and enough high revving . You can install the center stand from Yamaha, it is quite useful especially in tight parking lots and, washing / lubing etc. the gear lever is raised a bit for easy up shifts , i don't think you should consider lowering it.
	() Thanks

4th July 2009, 12:26	#8
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Congrats foe the R15 dude..its an awesoem bike.You must be a proud owner of Yamaha.
	() Thanks

7th July 2009, 01:58	#9
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	R15 Pics Friends, Here are few Pics of the Bike, We are getting the Bike registered tomorrow in Indiranagar RTO, Bangalore. Did not get much chance to ride the Bike in weekend, just took a 5Kms ride. Waiting for the next weekend to plan for a short trip. Its my Brother Karthik on R15 and my 4 Months Old Son His name is Pranay, we call him Schumi thats his Nicname enjoyed the ride on new R15. He will shorlty become youngest member of T-Bhp. He loves Cars and Bikes, also loves to watch MotoGP and Formula-1. Attached Thumbnails
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7th July 2009, 02:14	#10
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Nice ride, and the baby is Sooo sweet, in the 5th pic, someone seems to be hide sitting and holding the baby :-)
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7th July 2009, 03:57	#12
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Cool, your ride rocks.
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7th July 2009, 08:56	#13
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Congratulations on your new ride. This is a cool bike and the blue looks stunning. And well, Schumi looks cute. Have fun and drive safe.
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7th July 2009, 09:51	#14
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	That's a real good bike that you own bro. All the best
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7th July 2009, 14:14	#15
ajai Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 17 Thanked: Once	which are new colour options for r15 . Heard from a friend that now yellow is also available
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