[Group] SBF Yamaha YBR Lovers 2008

[idbiot]

YBR batt need to top water?

[nhyone]

YBR batt need to top water?

I distinctly remember my YBR came with sealed battery, because I didn't need to top up the water. Take a look at the battery to see if it's wet or sealed.

 

Note: I should have used sealed instead of dry.

[minorsage]

I've changed my battery 3 times in 3 years. One year seems an awful short time for a battery. How long does your battery last?

 

Mine is a $30-35 dry battery.

 

you changed at which shop?

 

normally a good battery can last 2 to 3 years.

 

check ur rectifier or alternator.

 

maybe faulty, overcharing/undercharging or fry your battery.

[nhyone]

normally a good battery can last 2 to 3 years.

 

How much does a good battery cost? Mine must be among the cheapest? I did ask for a good one, was quoted $100+++, so I decided not to get it.

 

 

check ur rectifier or alternator.

 

maybe faulty, overcharing/undercharging or fry your battery.

 

Rectifier has been changed before. Was spoilt once. Alternator is working as I have measured the battery voltage when the engine is on. Measures 14.x volts.

[the_scientist85]

the ybr125 custom sux la.... better buy the ta200. neway ybr custom is a cruiser but has the power of a normal ybr, onli a bit more by 1 or 2 horsepower. its oso light for a cruiser onli 118kg n oso very not powerful at all. refer to link above

 

neway ybr need to polish the piston anot? my bike go 31k km aredi

[idbiot]

i heard YBR clutch set very exp.. is it true?

[idbiot]

Hi all,

 

Anybody riding YBR, had just bought one, wanted to know how much engine oil is needed when changing the engine oil. And also the correct tire pressure for it. What type of engine oil should be used and how long can it be used till the next change. And also sparkplug. And also what are the maintenance servicing i should be going for. Pls advise. Many many thanks.

[ponnusj]

I am interested in buying a Yamaha YBR. Can you post some details of where you bought it and the price. Also post your experience with the bike.

[theforce]

I don't ride a YBR but came across something interesting: two Argentinian YBRs on world tour and dropping by Singapore! Not sure if its already old news to you guys. :>

 

http://www.tavooo.com/

[fishlipps]

Hi its 1 L engine oil. any good 15/40 can do. I'm thinking better not put too high viscosity oil as there is no oil filter , just a mesh that is very hard to open & clean (need to go mechanic). Chg oil is every 3,000km, or more maybe 3,300 if you dont ride everyday.

 

Tyre pressure i use 26 front, 27 rear. Cos i use low profile tyres cannot be too hard hehe. Spark plug use the best you can afford !

 

I paid 2.7K plus $140 for repairs shortly later, for 3 yrs ole modified YBR. Very high, yes. I shall not name the shop that ate my carrot

[fishlipps]

you changed at which shop?

 

normally a good battery can last 2 to 3 years.

 

check ur rectifier or alternator.

 

maybe faulty, overcharing/undercharging or fry your battery.

 

 

Acordingly with the forumer above, I believe its yr changed Rectifier maybe something is not match with the specs ...

Alos beware the Alternator / Magcoil 'spoil' rumour for this bike, some ppl have come across already , or is it the shops also capitalising on it.

[mfibre]

Hey, i also have problem with the battery running flat in less than 1 yr. (around 11months)

 

Rectifier or alternater spoil? how to check that?

[mfibre]

Does good grade oil gives you significant performance difference for small bikes like this?

[Mageswaran_g]

Yes.use fully synthetic.There much shear strength and protective vicosity even when warm.It is due to the hydrocarbon arrangement which is very uniform.It does not 'sand down' your engine.

 

SAE 10W40 is less viscous.Your gear change is light but snap sound is heard.

 

SAE 15W40 or 15W50 are more viscous.Due to the weight(e.g 15W).Your gear change requires slightly more effort but not drastic.It is smoothe and appears to be seamless

[jejaaka]

hi YBR owners,

i looking for a second hand unit,please PM me if you are selling one....thanks...

[the_scientist85]

wan buy my bike? i tink of changing soon... maybe to the 200cc pulsar or daelim roadwin or any road bikes. generally they are fuel economy n hv decent power. ybr too... but use fully syn oil. mine many ting chg during 2 yr riding. the gear thingy new, just a few days. tubeless tyre,new fork , new many head fairing new exhaust guard... will show receipt. $2.5k let go in aug. u interested?

[mfibre]

Yes.use fully synthetic.There much shear strength and protective vicosity even when warm.It is due to the hydrocarbon arrangement which is very uniform.It does not 'sand down' your engine.

 

SAE 10W40 is less viscous.Your gear change is light but snap sound is heard.

 

SAE 15W40 or 15W50 are more viscous.Due to the weight(e.g 15W).Your gear change requires slightly more effort but not drastic.It is smoothe and appears to be seamless

 

Alright.. i'll try it for next eng oil change...

now still using mineral oil. I notice its very2 difficult to down gear especially when the engine is cold.. must clutch in and out many2 times....

[neonardo23]

wan buy my bike? i tink of changing soon... maybe to the 200cc pulsar or daelim roadwin or any road bikes. generally they are fuel economy n hv decent power. ybr too... but use fully syn oil. mine many ting chg during 2 yr riding. the gear thingy new, just a few days. tubeless tyre,new fork , new many head fairing new exhaust guard... will show receipt. $2.5k let go in aug. u interested?

 

HiHi,

 

had you sold ur bike? me interested? got mob ur bike? pm me at 91175652 if u still 1 2 sell.

[YEN96]

can i ask , pulsar and yamaha YBR ..which one more fuel efficient ?? numbers would be good

[mfibre]

can i ask , pulsar and yamaha YBR ..which one more fuel efficient ?? numbers would be good

 

I get quite consistent 40KM per litre for YBR.. plus minus 1 KM per litre.

[rhys]

Dowegrading to ybr nxt mth, getting my bike in two wks time, anybody can enlighten me on how you run in you ybr?

Max speed? max rpm? when change oil? etc........

Thanks in advance.

 

Btw, any body know the diff between the new model ybr and the old one?

[silverius24]

hey,

why no more posts?

 

what's wrong with YBR man?

[the_scientist85]

i still got my ybr, n bought sp recently. i compared both n i tink ybr still better. ard same power, but speed no need to say la u comparing a sportbike wif a roadbike, sp win bo beh cau. neway i gonna push shop aredi, no use pushing sp low market value.... make way for fz150, most prob on sat or next sat or on 10 or 11 nov. btw isit good?

[xXxRatedxXx]

Hello guys, just got YBR recently.

 

Unfortunately something happened to the spark plug cap (i think) and its now unable to start.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/3084070771_1e42ce3e2e.jpg?v=0

 

As u can see that's the discrepency i noticed... Think fell out or broke due to wear and tear (At least i like to think so). I got no idea what happened to that portion of the engine but the spark plug's exposed.

 

Pls advice, is it some spare part that i can fix myself or need to bring down to shop?

 

*edit* Problem solved.. Some mother XYZ stole my plug cap... just replaced it.

[xXxRatedxXx]

Hello guys, reviving this thread for abit.. Noticed my YBR has a "jerking back motion" when i open throttle to 6k + RPM at high speeds. Suspect is my chain getting looser? Any advice? Could it be something else causing this?