Yamaha R15 V3 Upside Down Suspension (USD Forks) In India: Full Installation And Buying Details

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Back in late 2017, when the first test mule of the Yamaha R15 V3 was spotted in India with the conventional telescopic front forks, the first thought in my mind was: "They messed it up, again".
India always gets the third world treatment - budget, stripped down version of motorcycles, cars, with inflated pricing to match.
And so, when I bought this motorcycle in April 2018, I knew one thing for sure - sooner or later, I am bringing up my bike to the international specification.
In September that year, I went to Thailand to get the upside down forks for this bike, but the guy there could not deliver.
I then ended up buying a used set of upside down forks (taken off a brand new bike) in February 2019 in Indonesia, thanks to a friend there who decided to hold on to them for me, till I come and pick them up. Cost: Rs 27,000.
Here's the link of the website that I bought the forks from: www.bukalapak....
But only buy from here if you can get them delivered somewhere in Indonesia. This is a Indonesia only ecommerce website and I don't think there is an option to get it shipped to India.
So, what now? How can you get the Yamaha R15 V3 upside down forks to India?
Very recently, I was told about a seller in Indonesia (from a person who follows my build on Instagram) who can ship to India the entire front fork assembly that you would need to carry out the front end suspension swap, and for a cost that works out much more reasonable than my method.
This guy - Suprapt - will ship to you the 37mm upside down forks, clip on handlebars, front fender, front axle for Rs 30,405 total. (Forks Rs 26,000, Fender Rs 1,031, Axle free, Shipping Rs 3,374)
Obviously, you will have to pay customs duty once this parcel lands in India.
Suprapt can be contacted at: [phone]
[e-mail]
/ suprapt.begin
This information is being provided by me based on my conversation with Suprapt over WhatsApp and I do not take any responsibility whatsoever for any dealings that you may or may not have with him.
I just wanted to share the way that I think is the easiest right now to source upside down forks for the Yamaha R15 V3 and the MT15.
Anyway, coming back to my bike and my build.
If you have seen the video, you would have figured out the forks swap is a straight-forward job. I won't write down how I did it, but will list out the additional items I have shown you.
First, the custom upper yoke from Ali Express: a.aliexpress.c...
Four-pot Adelin front brake caliper: a.aliexpress.c...
I don't have a link for the mount for the front brake caliper if you want to use the Adelin one. I bought mine offline in Thailand.
The 300mm front rotor I will be running is unavailable now on Ali Express so not sharing the link to it.
And there you have it. Upside down front forks on the Yamaha R15 V3 installed in India.
I hope this video and this write-up will prove to be helpful to some.
In the next video, we shall build the engine.
Have a nice day.
Cheers

[@akshaykatare5494]

Life of Abhinav. *Posts a video of R15M People : project interceptor ka kya hua. *Posts a video of Project interceptor People : R15 kaha hai..

[@abhinavbhatt]

I know, man! Hahahahhahahahah

[@adityarai5367]

😂🤣

[@adityarai5367]

@@abhinavbhatt interceptor ka Kya hua , street twin ka Kya hua ?

[@Dakshohri]

hahahaha

[@throttlehunger07]

Bhai Honestly If I was in your Place I didn't Spent money on this Mods on R15 I straight goes for Any kind of Superbike upgrading R15 with these was Stupidity 🤣

[@tharunjprasad6517]

Hope Yamaha see this video and appreciate your passion and effort.

[@sanat69]

The passion we all are following is too much expensive and abhinav proved that to us 😂😂

[@sensei3734]

lol forget about other v3 segements this bike is gonna give a tough competition to other 250 cc bikes aswell. can't wait for the bike to hit the roads

[@mynameisciko4885]

Erm Indonesia R15 has USD suspension from the factory

[@sanat69]

@@mynameisciko4885 ya we know that

[@SagarRajpara008]

Yamaha india is shit. From showrooms to service centers

[@msvlogs8358]

I have r15 v3 but i can't afford this expensive modification..😢😰 ..lot of KZbinrs i have seen on KZbin but you're the true bike enthusiastic. Bro 🤩🤩

[@prasoon8334]

This will be the beast This will fire other v3 Other v3 is nothing infront of this If true like

[@prasoon8334]

@shinigami lucifer true Whreas his v3 is also attractive and the power is in the top it will give one to one competition to other 200cc bike

[@manishverma9395]

I think the best thing about r15 is it's delta box frame and cast swingarm. The bike is light and with great steering geometry.

[@arnavdas2628]

Damn bro, you are one passionate guy. Good to see your energy.

[@sahil-if6km]

R15 V3 lovers. ♥️

[@streetsquiid5615]

Yamaha India should at least sell these fork assemblies as add ons, just like KTM does powerparts.

[@ontoseno666]

Nice Shot bro! 🤜🤛 From indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇳😍😍

[@arbaazsayyed3810]

Bhai ne itna khrcha kiya h k sab ko milate toh r3 aa jayegi🤣lekin shouk badi chiz h . Mast content h is channel pe👌

[@abhinavbhatt]

Aa to jaati, but chahiye nahi naa.

[@arbaazsayyed3810]

@@abhinavbhatt 1yr se wait kr rhe h aapke video ka jaldi se banao v3 ko or top speed waps test kro plz bhai

[@niteshvishwakarma6709]

V3 Beast and Abhinav Peace = New Matter of compound..... he is the most patient person on the earth!

[@abhinavbhatt]

😂

[@niteshvishwakarma6709]

Trust me, that’s the truth, your mind doesn’t allow you secrete any type of adrenalin producing chemicals. Maybe it’s productivity that #RevzYourHeart! 😎#Respect man.... #TorukMakto I’ll fly with you!

[@cchungkham3954]

Dang...... Man u have no idea how much we have waited for you to finished the project

[@abhinavbhatt]

Now, brother, imagine how much I have waited to finish this project.

[@printstanza7792]

Love the way how you are making detailed videos bro ♥️

[@palzerbhutia1335]

Passion has no limits and boundaries.....its just an infinity process.... The complete mod of v3 is what i am always waiting.... Thanks for your passion that we get to see the ultimate v3 after its complete

[@callmesenpaisenpai6487]

Your english accent and your looks is more like foreigners not like other indians keep it up bro ❤

[@abhinavbhatt]

But I'm 100 per cent Indian :)

[@Pratham40s]

Dnt stop doing this. u are also serving the interests of so many newbies in motorcycling in India through your videos.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@sanat69]

So if someone wants to install the front usd forks then he indirectly have to buy all the parts which sits on the usd forks except the axle and the rim.. which means bahot saara kharcha... Damn thats expensive af... Enjoying the build so much... Probably no one have done this in India 👍👍👍

[@suvtube1]

I've been waiting for this for a long time

[@abhinavbhatt]

Well, it is happening now.

[@sandeeppaniken6227]

Awesome concept you are working on Brother 💪 👍 eagerly waiting for your next video 😃🏍️👍🇮🇳

[@abhinavbhatt]

That will take some time. I have shot the engine being built, but editing it will take a while. I might need 10 days to work on it.

[@ravitejathestranger5587]

Thanks for starting the r15 v3 videos again.

[@mamapapa5860]

i was thinking of swapping my front forks too. i have the black standard forks. after watching your video and realising all the necessary parts that are needed for the swap to be successful... like brake calipers and discs and brackets and the triple clamps and handles and wires etc... I WONT BE SWAPPING ANYMORE.

[@azharyusri5371]

Thanks for the video! 👍🏻 Love from Singapore

[@paulsridearoundk-town1233]

This is turning out to be cooler than I ever thought. Please keep working on it and share the story with us! A humble request.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks. I shall.

[@FlyingCheemsXD]

You are a Real bike Maniac..🔥❤️ My dream is to Upgrade a VFR800 And making it track ready.. It has one of the greatest V4's I wanna do certain upgrades that it can exceed it's stock RPM Limit... Weight reduction and fairing redesign

[@tamalbhowmick4079]

People are saying that this will smoke other R15s. But I can understand the real worries that an engineer goes through. He is always worried if it will be a success. Then comes the fantasies. Anyway, can't wait to see it running on streets and how it does in reality. And on Dyno.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Even if it is 10 per cent faster than the stock bike, I'd be a happy man.

[@tamalbhowmick4079]

@@abhinavbhatt I know bud. I know. That will be a hell of an achievement.

[@033_ds_mdahzamhasnain4]

This thing's gonna tear up the streets!!!

[@AmjadAliSyd]

I don't understand the point of spending so much on this bike its still gonna be a 150cc single cylinder it has its limitations 🤷 rather just get an used daytona675R (speaking in general)....P.S i have the same bike so dont give me hate its just my opinion it doesn't matter

[@Denny-cz5ji]

Lots of diffrence between built vs bought brotha..it's a passion

[@abhinavbhatt]

I have a Street Triple and can ride a Daytona whenever I want to. It is not about what I can get, it is about what I want. And I want to do exactly what I am doing. Hope this clarifies.

[@AmjadAliSyd]

@@abhinavbhatt yea i know buddy i have subscribed since the beginning of your channel ,the videos are very informative, i wasn't giving you any hate or anything im just curious whats the point of it all , just passion?

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@AmjadAliSyd No offence taken. And yeah, this is just a fun project. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@kapilkundra7481]

Bro it's a project bike even i own v3 but i want to ride his bike!

[@hdahir545]

Yamaha take 10k extra but give usd suspension in india also

[@AnilSawantOfficial]

Abhinav sir what is the cost of this usd forks. I need USD forks for my r15 v3 bs6 . Sir plz reply

[@moumitajamatia6963]

I wish installing usd on v2 was this much simple

[@darshankethineni3880]

Sir , my true respect for your passion towards your bike modification

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@mandeepsinghvlogs1619]

Waiting to see this beast on road and touching 190 plus speed 👌👌🙏

[@abhinavbhatt]

I don't think it will go 190.

[@mandeepsinghvlogs1619]

@@abhinavbhatt lets see big brother fingers crossed 🤞

[@Rakesh-fn5iw]

@@mandeepsinghvlogs1619 wow nice thinking 👍 so you think it will cross 190kmph? Even the r3 won't hit 190kmph in gps speedo

[@mandeepsinghvlogs1619]

@@Rakesh-fn5iw kkk brother

[@joe90390]

From my experience and opinions I rather suggest to use OEM triple clamp or trusted aftermarket part. If you didn't like the black colour you can just paint or sticker them. And for the brake caliper I suggest you to use nissin brake caliper or Brembo. They worth the money for a long term and performance instead for street or track ride.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Let's see. I may swap them if i'm not satisfied.

[@joe90390]

@@abhinavbhatt or tokico for the caliper, if you doesn't satisfied with the brake master you can change them with r25/r3 master brake way cheaper to make the brake feel good and less bias when long term use (street or track) combined with good brake pad,brake lines and brake oil. I assured you will love the brake response and performance

[@Daoharu699]

Zab Completed hoga tab mujeh bohot khushi hooga!!!😍

[@kzr4858]

The build videos keep getting better and better 😁

[@masoomali6917]

Wherever you've applied carbon fibers you can apply a teflon sticker on it n i promise you gonna like that Thank you Sir ...... A small rider .. from a small town 😊😊

[@abhinavbhatt]

I'll try that. Thank you, sir. I'm a small rider from a big town too :)

[@masoomali6917]

@@abhinavbhatt thank you so much sir😊😊 Try that i promise you'll not regret 🙏

[@ShwetankPandeyy]

This V3 needs to race with others soon!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Won't be fair.

[@asg1183]

@@abhinavbhatt 😁😁..for sure

[@akshatthakur57]

Here comes the most awaited video for v3 lovers😁✌

[@atharvatalaulikar9066]

Best of luck bro.. hope your bike project is finished successfully..

[@saeedalazam4065]

You can buy the USD suspension from Bangladesh, cause Indonesian R15 is available in our country. So it would be less costly.

[@abhinavbhatt]

How much does it cost in Bangladesh?

[@arundeula3694]

Good 👌👌👌 From NEPAL🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@shaanusingh777]

One of the best and with so so so so much of knowledge Subscribed you sir fan ho gaya aapka

[@vishalsinghsengar7951]

Brother you are doing an excellent job😎😎

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@yashshetgaonkar4291]

Steering damper isn't a necessity on a 150cc bike (to be precise 183cc). Don't get me wrong but damper is a thing for the 600/1000cc segment. Anyways keep up the good work! 💯

[@gouravdas538]

Thanks bro for uploading project r15 videos frequently .....👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

✌

[@jeremysailo1185]

Not the First USD Fork In India, We Already have Indonesian Version at Aizawl,Mizoram in 2019

[@brokenangel9565]

all the best sir keep doing the good work and plz upload videos fast as possible...ur videos are rare in entire youTube

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks. But I won't be able to increase the frequency of videos. I just don't have the time to do them.

[@brokenangel9565]

@@abhinavbhatt ok sir thank you very much

[@rinaralte6648]

Your passion and dedication is unparralled sir. Much love👍👍👍👍👍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@sunilthapa0619]

Waiting to see her fly 🔥🔥

[@nithink5693]

You are truly a motorcycle enthusiast

[@oneopx3086]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️❤️❤️

[@navasshereef2415]

Best video. Always waiting for your video.

[@udaymanlama3511]

Bro your content is too good. Keep up the good work.. cheers mate.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@swarajratanmishra4488]

I want my future to shine like abhinavs' forehead🤣🤣

[@Telugucartech]

Stock r15 cost should be 1.5lacs around and this monster turned out to be the most expensive r15 with that cost we can buy ninja 300 or ktm rc 390 as an r15 proud owner and lover I love the way u respecting r15 and I respect you bro

[@manishverma9395]

Wow this shop is motoring heaven. Love the shop setup❤️👍

[@rahulmathew4017]

Bro the efforts you are putting in is truly amazing,wishing you all th best and iam eagerly waiting to see the way she performs

[@gowtham8824]

you look exactly like dawson from bigdawstv youtube channel just take a look!

[@abhinavbhatt]

So I've heard.

[@gowtham8824]

@@abhinavbhatt alright✌🏻

[@AmjadAliSyd]

😂

[@mohdjunaid1064]

Hey Abhinav nice video brother.... Hope your project R15 go beyond expectations. Huge shot out to SPEEDMONKS ✌️

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks, bro.

[@MazhaR__]

You should have brought superbike instead of spending extra money on 155cc single cylinder engine. Because you seems too enthusiasm about bike. Anyways love you're modification

[@m_jr__9370]

How much price for USD fork????

[@alvis5272]

Can, you please show some details about the usd fork you have put on your project interceptor, by the way love you content.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will do. But it will take time.

[@midhunm1227]

Cant wait to see the finished bike, Really appreciate your effort❤️

[@megakaruthu]

Hi, I have Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 international model (Malaysia). You should mount your handlebar under(below) the triple clamp then lock it up. Don't follow Indian model handlebar setup. International model sitting position is slightly lower and sportier compare to the Indian model. My heartfelt wishes for your project.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hi. I have mounted the handlebars below the upper clamp :)

[@megakaruthu]

@@abhinavbhatt that's great...

[@migadalachinna963]

Annaaa...superb I want this change from r15 v3 india..kekaa

[@vinaygowda_n]

First of all need to appreciate on this R15 customization , but sad thing is need to shell out again around 40k which makes overall cost of bike to CBR 250 price. Anyways for an true R15 lover who is looking for this upgrade will be very helpful from the information provided 👍

[@mr.shivam253]

R15 ka jo engine ke power ko increase kiya tha aapne fir us engine ka 2nd video nhi dala aapne mujhe bhut dino se iska intejaar hai

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thoda aur intezar karna hoga.

[@mr.shivam253]

Thank you for your response

[@vishalneha]

what a coincidence the usd mod ur doing to ur bike same thing i was also planning for mh new pulsar 150 was just waiting for mh parts to come nd today i got all my parts of ktm duke nd will be getting it fitted by tomorrow itself ..have already installed rear rim tyre chainsprocket rear brakes of duke in mh bike

[@vishalneha]

next mnth gona upgrade my bike's engine have ordered pulsar 220 engine mh frnds nd showroom guys are like" bhai aap 220 hi le lete 150 kyu liya" hehe nd im like jo maza khud se kuch alag karne me hai wo stock bike me kaha ..

[@abhinavbhatt]

Sahi baat.

[@aldirhinaldi6477]

in indonesia has been using the upside down and underyoke for Yamaha R15 V3. you can see on google 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yes. That's where I got my suspension from :)

[@aldirhinaldi6477]

@@abhinavbhatt 👍🏻😎

[@TheMotoNoob]

Hope this beast comes to life soon.. waiting for it to melt the tarmac.. it's on bro..

[@dineshjagtap670]

Inspired by u for my rc390 Project bike❤️

[@spencerfernandes4617]

Wow! Can't wait to see the finished product.....also is ur old T section available for purchase coz mine has a slight bend.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Let me be 100 per cent sure of the parts I have. Can sell after that.

[@PalashAadi]

Can't wait to see the outcome 😍

[@sushovangayen]

Well brother it's always fun to build a bike... But you could have easily imported r15 and could have saved some bucks and then adding some mods would have made some more sense...

[@abhinavbhatt]

The only difference would have been the front suspension. I would still have had to do everything I did.

[@rahulrvj6094]

Make a video about what Mods others can try too on R15 V3 based on your experience after completion of these 2 projects. Like air filters, exhaust, break pads, sprockets etc..

[@abhinavbhatt]

Sure.

[@veerbahadursingh2823]

Hoping that it will be ready soon 😊

[@kapilkundra7481]

Bro i love your english, your fluency is next level want to become fluent like you please suggest me ...

[@abhinavbhatt]

Try talking as much as you can in the language. Read, watch English content. It will help.

[@FlyingBeardo]

This is the most experimented R15 v3 ever... hope to see in streets soon... plz check my videos of my r15 rides😀

[@krishnajonshan9065]

This is so good video mene do bari dekhi yes lgi

[@mauriciomunoz4839]

I loved how the bike turned out. what motorcycle are the backslashes?

[@akashbar377]

You are doing real hard work

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@ankitkumardash3255]

Bhai are you going to modify its headlight ? BTW Waiting for completion of the project. 😀

[@abhinavbhatt]

No. Because I don't ride at night.

[@ankitkumardash3255]

Ok but i generally have ride it in night too and the stock ones are really very bad in terms of intensity and throw. Please suggest me some ideas to fix this .

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@ankitkumardash3255 Not sure. Sorry.

[@ankitkumardash3255]

@@abhinavbhatt No problem bhai.

[@hdahir545]

Any cheap options available ? USD suspension in golden colour with gold painting on wheels looks too hot with racing blue colour

[@abhinavbhatt]

I am not sure there is any other option.

[@abhinavsharma4151]

I m dieing to see this project done😍😍😍

[@abhinavbhatt]

Same here :)

[@SACHIN-gd6zy]

Channel is doing good 👍

[@hdahir545]

What will be the torque of your bike after all upgrade? And can u please tell me how to improve torque of bike ?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I am not sure what the torque will be. Neither am I sure of how to increase it substantially except playing with gearing and changing where you feel the torque in the rev range.

[@choirirohmadefendi5600]

Indonesia 🇮🇩 India 🇮🇳

[@shouvikdtt]

Could you please share the USD fork Dia where the triple clamp mates with the forks ...

[@abhinavbhatt]

37 mm.

[@Unfreeze007]

Why didn't you just buy the whole bike(importing the international one) instead of changing most of the parts to international version... Just curious, is it because of cost of importing or just wanted to have fun rebuilding a beast?

[@nikhilsharma6880]

Which motorcycles upside down forks can be fitted in r15 version 1. List please. And can I install a 310 gs upside-down fork ??? What was the travel difference between the stock fork and the one which you fitted. What was the total cost for your suspension mod. ? You also changed the rear as well ???

[@beingak2441]

Sir i hv a doubt, this custom forks when we can complete use for Karizma r 2013 model... If yes :what kind of modification done with them

[@shaggy272]

the more u spnd on your project. ((time money effort))the more it rewadrs you😊

[@iamjkjay]

What I'm thinking is it will be more convenient to built r3 over I was thinking for rr310 before. As there are not as such aftermarket parts available to boost up the performance. What you say Abhinav?

[@abhinavbhatt]

R3 has a lot of support if someone wants to build it. My friend has done that.

[@iamjkjay]

@@abhinavbhatt definately Abhinav. As I told you some days back that I want to build my RR but what I am thinking is let's take R3 as a project. I'm saving some money for this project I'll update u when I'll be ready. If u would help me in building my project bike that would be great!

[@felakawilam5747]

Currently using 320mm disc router and adelin master cylinder as I saw in your previous videos

[@abhinavbhatt]

In India? Can you send me details, please. I am struggling to get it to work.

[@felakawilam5747]

@@abhinavbhatt glad to but how will I send you, yes IAM currently in Delhi

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@felakawilam5747 can you send me a message on Instagram. Will talk about this. You can find me by my name there.

[@SanjaySanju-du1cy]

Next level man

[@abhinavbhatt]

:)

[@jasminestanlymaryjeffrin7312]

Nice video bro , but will it make any difference in performance

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yes. These are stiffer.

[@aguyinkhandwa2556]

Its better to ship whole yamaha r15 v3 from international market rather then purchasing components....

[@karthikeyanhari7853]

Just one word, Awesome ✌🏾

[@digammaliyan3093]

Bhi you are doing a very good job.. On this project .. I really respect this.. But don't u think that u spend too much money .. On this.. According to me... Ite m ap rc 390 le shakte the. Or without.. Any modification wo.. Ise better perform kr leti.. 😇😇

[@abhinavbhatt]

Dost, mere paas 3 badi bikes hain. So, powerful bike ki baat hi nahi hai. Mujhe bas ek bike build karke dekhni thi.

[@digammaliyan3093]

@@abhinavbhatt tb to bhout badiya. H.. I love ur work. Or muje khud v ye cheeje bhout pasand h.. & i love my bike.. Too much.. Keep it up broo.. Full support to u.. Love u.😇😇 Thnxc for... Reply.. ☺☺☺

[@cranky1812]

Nice video, just a suggestion, I think the clipons will be better if they are installed below the triple clamp for better handling.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hi. The clip ons have been placed below the top triple. The Indian model has them above it though. Since was shooting in real time, didn't bother installing the clip ons in this video otherwise would have had to deattach all the handlebar cables.

[@cranky1812]

@@abhinavbhatt sounds great, what about rearsets? Did you get rearsets too?

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@cranky1812 not yet. Instead of rearsets, I might get peg placement adjusting plates. They would make the pegs rearset.

[@adityarai5367]

This thing will be killing RC 200'S , DUKE 250'S , RR310'S , DOMIMAR 400'S , BMW G310R , CBR 250R , RS 200 , SF 250 , Benelli 302r ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND EVERY NIGHT. And probably even rc390. Probably.

[@narendrasagarguru6141]

Hope so

[@adityarai5367]

@@narendrasagarguru6141 hope so I bet it will

[@abhinavbhatt]

No no. It might just be slightly faster than the stock bike for all we know. Anyway, we shall find out soon.

[@adityarai5367]

@@abhinavbhatt with the right map and right rider that thing will blow past the bikes I mentioned. Did you also get a quick shifter?

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@adityarai5367 no quickshifter for now.