YZF-R15 rider, GATHER!!!

[chiaph]

:/

I dont like the sound of the "medical treatment" haha...

Anyway, school terms for me ended and currently having exams. Night classes wouldnt be very easy I guess? You ORD already and studying or what? Working full-time then part-time?

 

neither do I because it makes my pocket bleed! lol! this treatment is to ensure everthing is running smoothing for a quick and fruitful recovery. you're in UOL? yup yup, going back to school but at the same time funding for my academic.

[richard125]

:/

I dont like the sound of the "medical treatment" haha...

Anyway, school terms for me ended and currently having exams. Night classes wouldnt be very easy I guess? You ORD already and studying or what? Working full-time then part-time?

 

 

That is one odd phenomena.

4stroke engine shouldnt be nosiy actually. You might wanna open up to check your seals is there any wear and tear or something.

 

 

Heard of it and read the reviews before.. Was said that the white bottle (injector cleaning) or was it other color..

Anyway, read that the injector cleaner and red bottle octance booster does help.

But then it doesn't go for long and you need to feed the bike with STP almost every month to enjoy the same benefits. To me I'd say not worth it la~ Already so fuel economical

 

i see i see like not bad ah, cause my bike right, dont know why the power reduce and engine become rough, any tip for that? LOL

[foxin]

i see i see like not bad ah, cause my bike right, dont know why the power reduce and engine become rough, any tip for that? LOL

 

Power reduce was commonly complaint by other riders eh.. Then they proceed to mention that there seems to be a valve clearance thing that can be done.

I personally find it convincing.

I kana rough engine before.. that was because I used engine oil that is 10w40... I realised I need to use 20w40 or even 25w50 so my bike wouldn't be rough. The "thicker" on the scale.. Then some people were like "your bike new bike no need to use engine oil like those old bike." But I thought it made my engine smoother, why not? hehe

[fishballrox123]

:/

I dont like the sound of the "medical treatment" haha...

Anyway, school terms for me ended and currently having exams. Night classes wouldnt be very easy I guess? You ORD already and studying or what? Working full-time then part-time?

 

 

That is one odd phenomena.

4stroke engine shouldnt be nosiy actually. You might wanna open up to check your seals is there any wear and tear or something.

 

 

Heard of it and read the reviews before.. Was said that the white bottle (injector cleaning) or was it other color..

Anyway, read that the injector cleaner and red bottle octance booster does help.

But then it doesn't go for long and you need to feed the bike with STP almost every month to enjoy the same benefits. To me I'd say not worth it la~ Already so fuel economical

 

alright man thanks! gonna get my servicing done soon gonna ask them check what's the problem.

[the reporter]

whats the lowest price of a 2nd hand r15? keen to get it after i pass my 2B tp. Considering r125 and r15 which would be better in terms of saving's and mantainance? Heard that aprilia mantainance could cost a bomb.

[kokwei289]

definitely r15 will be much cheaper . r125 is just like a vertu phone on the shelf . just follow the flow , the more the people use that model of bike , the easier and cheaper will the repair and maintain . i see from bike mart there one sell at 5k 2nd r15v1 coe left 8.5 years .

whats the lowest price of a 2nd hand r15? keen to get it after i pass my 2B tp. Considering r125 and r15 which would be better in terms of saving's and mantainance? Heard that aprilia mantainance could cost a bomb.

[foxin]

whats the lowest price of a 2nd hand r15? keen to get it after i pass my 2B tp. Considering r125 and r15 which would be better in terms of saving's and mantainance? Heard that aprilia mantainance could cost a bomb.

You're looking 2stroke comparing to 4stroke technology. This comparison is already in the wrong direction.

Generally speaking you cannot label Aprilia as high cost since you're looking at the fact that it requires 2T + petrol + engine while R15 (4stroke) only need engine oil + petrol.

Parts wise I would have to apply it in what kokwei said, with more demand on the road you will definitely have cheaper parts... Shop here are small time business and they wouldnt want to tie their capital into parts that people don't usually use. HOWEVER!

Did you consider the quality involve?

That same sprocket that you use for your rs125 maybe last way longer than your r15 one despite every change will cost aprilia 200+ over say a good 3 to 5 years while r15 need to change almost yearly @ 80 over per change?

 

Benefits here and there.. Horsepower also different even you compare the RS4 and R15.

A 125 can have more power and torque than a 150...

Hard to compare in many ways also :)

Looks?

So at the end of the day... Aprilia came loaded with goodies that are what aftermakets are aiming at.. brembo parts.. styling..levers.. crowl.. chains.. etc

While your R15 came with normal parts that is the same as the bike you see day in and day out. R&D wise is already different.

You earn something and loss something at the same time lo.. Hard to strike a balance one :)

[foxin]

Figuratively speaking.. Just a small advise.

If you're looking at playing with big bikes, don't get r15 at all. Initial cost too high and you can't sell off with lesser heartache

After 2A I see all my friends happily dump their phantom, dump their spark, SP, KRR and get the S4 SpecIII.. I lan lan ride my R15 tail behind their bike.. LOL!

Edited November 2, 2012 by foxin

[meekia]

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Alot of color choices and not the common brands of raincoat riders are using. Quality of water resistant is as good as NS issued. However, it's of a much thinner layers to suit our hot climate. Mutiple air ventilation zippers on the jacket too for riding during the day to protect from sun. More info please refer to thread or contact us! Thanks and ride safe! Cheers!~~

[kokwei289]

HI EVERYONE COMING SAT , I WILL BE PART OF R15 . getting r15v2 red , gettting at 8k inclusive of coe 1.9k ,all in exclude insurance . good deal or bad ?

[foxin]

HI EVERYONE COMING SAT , I WILL BE PART OF R15 . getting r15v2 red , gettting at 8k inclusive of coe 1.9k ,all in exclude insurance . good deal or bad ?

8K is a pretty good deal. However do also look into the fine prints and what was required of you

Example: Some shop sells at a cut throat price, but they require you to take on loan for more than 5 years @ a interest rate of 6 to 7% and if you settle your payments early, there will be penalty and you will have to pay them a huge sum of money :)

[xjchew]

HI EVERYONE COMING SAT , I WILL BE PART OF R15 . getting r15v2 red , gettting at 8k inclusive of coe 1.9k ,all in exclude insurance . good deal or bad ?

 

Sounds like a really good deal. But like foxin said, any t&c u have to follow? How is the interest rate if u're taking loan?

[kokwei289]

i am not sure about loan thing . i making full payment . so no chance for interest and stuff . bought it from i-motoring from bukit merah . heard b4 ?

[Soap]

is there any website or anything online where i could read and understand more on my bike?

got to start loving my bike if i intend to fully utilize it.

[darkleopard]

Wondering if the R15 V1 suitable to install a 42L rear box?

 

Does it look weird?

[foxin]

i am not sure about loan thing . i making full payment . so no chance for interest and stuff . bought it from i-motoring from bukit merah . heard b4 ?

Maybe you can take a stroll around this forum in the motortiam and see what people have to say about various workshops

Best of luck on your search.

 

is there any website or anything online where i could read and understand more on my bike?

got to start loving my bike if i intend to fully utilize it.

Your approach seems... un-usual

 

Anyhow, I started off reading from wikipedia and watching (youtube)/ readup various reviews from MCN, Fastbike magazine to start with about various different bikes and how various company started out, how they change over the years and what significant change does one leads to the other.

Then, CMO section here, seeing what was being sold and what's not.. whats good for what bike and whats useless for what bike.

Gained the most by talking to people who rode the same/ similar bike and mechanics that shows insight on the machine they are able to work on.

 

Rely not on one source but make it a learning journey.

I even tried reading up on engines (since i love airplane) and whats the effect/ how to bring out the effect of say.. inline 4, parallel twin, v4... sohc/dohc engines.. valves... compression rate.. gearing.. such. Commonly used on bikes..

Learn well..

 

Wondering if the R15 V1 suitable to install a 42L rear box?

 

Does it look weird?

No bikes of that design will look any better with box

[foxin]

i am not sure about loan thing . i making full payment . so no chance for interest and stuff . bought it from i-motoring from bukit merah . heard b4 ?

Maybe you can take a stroll around this forum in the motortiam and see what people have to say about various workshops

Best of luck on your search.

 

is there any website or anything online where i could read and understand more on my bike?

got to start loving my bike if i intend to fully utilize it.

Your approach seems... un-usual

 

Anyhow, I started off reading from wikipedia and watching (youtube)/ readup various reviews from MCN, Fastbike magazine to start with about various different bikes and how various company started out, how they change over the years and what significant change does one leads to the other.

Then, CMO section here, seeing what was being sold and what's not.. whats good for what bike and whats useless for what bike.

Gained the most by talking to people who rode the same/ similar bike and mechanics that shows insight on the machine they are able to work on.

 

Rely not on one source but make it a learning journey.

I even tried reading up on engines (since i love airplane) and whats the effect/ how to bring out the effect of say.. inline 4, parallel twin, v4... sohc/dohc engines.. valves... compression rate.. gearing.. such. Commonly used on bikes..

Learn well..

 

Wondering if the R15 V1 suitable to install a 42L rear box?

 

Does it look weird?

No bikes of that design will look any better with box

[kokwei289]

yes sure very weird . why not put tank bag or a cheap net ?

Wondering if the R15 V1 suitable to install a 42L rear box?

 

Does it look weird?

[kokwei289]

anyone where to get a cheap dun need to be nice bar end balancer long one ? and anyone have tot of any modification to put frame slider ?

 

i thinking is it possible to put a spacer support under the fairring . and then replace with a long screw insert at those fairring joing section

[foxin]

anyone where to get a cheap dun need to be nice bar end balancer long one ? and anyone have tot of any modification to put frame slider ?

 

i thinking is it possible to put a spacer support under the fairring . and then replace with a long screw insert at those fairring joing section

The choice position of your slider will not support the bike and if you put it by the side nicely, slowly and softly.. you will realize your exhaust is the first to kana.. then mirror then finally it will topple over and kana your tank..

Our bike cannot fix any slider..

Bar end long kind I only know of motovation.. bought mine @ 70 @ racewerkz.. or go unique.

[kokwei289]

thanks alots for the info , by way how u visual which one touch the ground first ? u done that b4 ? wa 70 abit ex for a bar end

The choice position of your slider will not support the bike and if you put it by the side nicely, slowly and softly.. you will realize your exhaust is the first to kana.. then mirror then finally it will topple over and kana your tank..

Our bike cannot fix any slider..

Bar end long kind I only know of motovation.. bought mine @ 70 @ racewerkz.. or go unique.

[weeliang]

thanks alots for the info , by way how u visual which one touch the ground first ? u done that b4 ? wa 70 abit ex for a bar end

 

From angle is easy to see that only the main bone can hold up the weight of ur bike. So if u fix there the slider will be too short. The mirror or exhaust will be the one touching the ground first. So really no point. Bar end i got it together with him. $70 is cheap to have such good bar end alr. Even rizor oso much more ex yet is lighter than motovation. Worth it. It help to make ur handle bar look longer oso.

[kokwei289]

hmmm so does bar end slider help to take damage if bike drop on stationary?

From angle is easy to see that only the main bone can hold up the weight of ur bike. So if u fix there the slider will be too short. The mirror or exhaust will be the one touching the ground first. So really no point. Bar end i got it together with him. $70 is cheap to have such good bar end alr. Even rizor oso much more ex yet is lighter than motovation. Worth it. It help to make ur handle bar look longer oso.

[weeliang]

hmmm so does bar end slider help to take damage if bike drop on stationary?

It all depend from the angle. It might help u to take up some if it touch the floor first. Why r u so scare of dropping your bike? if scare then make sure u sit on then move ard ur bike lo.

[kokwei289]

because i drop my previous bike before and cause whole fairing head broken and inner bar that support head also bend fuel tank also dent -all just a park stationary drop

It all depend from the angle. It might help u to take up some if it touch the floor first. Why r u so scare of dropping your bike? if scare then make sure u sit on then move ard ur bike lo.