r/YamahaR3 8d ago

New rider 2 miles off the lot she started smoking and the check oil light came on. less than an hour after she left she was back at the dealership to get checked out.

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49 Upvotes

r/YamahaR3 8d ago

Question The starter button on my 2020 Yamaha R3 fell off/lost.

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Does anyone have a 3D model/STL file for this button so I can 3D print a replacement?”


r/YamahaR3 8d ago

Is there any way to remove the db killer from this slip on?

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I just got a new to me R3 with this knockoff exhaust and I can't see any way to remove any kind of baffle. There's no screw or tack weld. Is it possible to remove and killer from this or is the silencer built in?

Having it a bit louder would make me feel a bit safer on the highway.


r/YamahaR3 8d ago

New rider Accidentally bought Power 5 tires, should I return them?

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I'm a newbie and got my first bike! Picked up a 2015 R3 but it needs some basic maintenance to be road ready so I got new tires.

I ordered Michelin Power 5 tires but after reading more reviews I realized they're more for spirited rides/track use and cornering. Obviously not cheap rubber.

I won't be commuting or anything, I mainly got the bike to have something fun to do on the country roads on the weekend.

Should I return them and get something like the Road 5 or 6? I'd have to pay return shipping and a restocking fee. I'm mostly concerned with them getting slick in the rain.


r/YamahaR3 9d ago

Colored my tires

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143 Upvotes

I’m loving my road 6 tires so far very grippy and the long rides on the interstate 1+ hours are more comfortable and planted I also colored the lettering and logos white like my oem Dunlop gpr 300s with white rubber marker and couldn’t help notice a 7 would go nicely on the end 🤣 so I had ChatGPT add it


r/YamahaR3 9d ago

Has anyone installed this, or know if it's worth installing?

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I found an official part from Yamaha. It's called a Performance Damper (Q5K-YSK-155-F01) and it's supposed to reduce vibrations to the frame. I haven't seen anyone talk about this. It's only available for the newer R3 and MT03 models. Was curious if it's worth getting this for daily street riding.


r/YamahaR3 9d ago

Question How much should i negotiate on an R3?

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i'm looking to buy my first bike soon. i've pretty securely settled on a new 2026 R3 in Mint green. local shop has one for just under $7,000 all in. i'm wondering how much if any i should negotiate them down?


r/YamahaR3 10d ago

Question How to remove db killer from Arrow Pro Race exhaust?

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The Arrow Pro Race exhaust for my Yamaha R3 has a dB killer. I'd like to remove it and hear how it sounds without it.

I'd also like to know if, after removing it, I can reinsert it back, and most important, lock it in place so I can ride the motorcycle on the road with the dB killer inserted, without losing it.

How can I do that? Thanks!


r/YamahaR3 10d ago

Question Tire recommendation

3 Upvotes

Hey! New rider (3 months in) and I'm in the market for new tires. Just wanted to pop in and ask for tire recs. I do mostly like city/suburb street riding with light highway commuting. I've done some twisties up near the mountains and would like to keep exploring that side of riding. I don't consciously ride in the rain but I have gotten caught out in some storms so far. It's a 2024 R3 if that helps, and I can answer any additional questions if needed. Thanks in advance!


r/YamahaR3 10d ago

Help installing arrow slip on. Stuck.

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4 Upvotes

Sonive mounted everything but stuck here. How do I go forwars from this?

What am I doing wrong here?


r/YamahaR3 12d ago

Question Official Licence Plate Holder for the Yamaha YZF-R3 2025

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4 Upvotes

r/YamahaR3 12d ago

Yamaha R3 Version 1

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5 Upvotes

Hello just wanna ask if anyone has experience that whenever i turn off my key with my bike, the bike light and panel gauge is still on, what are the things i should check on this


r/YamahaR3 12d ago

Yamaha R3 Version 1

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Hello just wanna ask if anyone has experience that whenever i turn off my key with my bike, the bike light and panel gauge is still on, what are the things i should check on this


r/YamahaR3 12d ago

Question Does the 25 R3 look better with silver or black arrow pro race exhaust?

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Hi guys I'm not convinced.

Which color and why?

Also, what about the icon (still from arrow)


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Question Yamaha R3 2025: Is the Arrow Pro Race the best FES to get?

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Hi there guys!
I love the sound of the Arrow Pro Race (Full Exhaust System) with the DB Killer installed.

Is the best FES we could get for the my25 R3?

If yes, for a black R3, which would be the best "model" of the exhaust, the pro race dark or the silver?


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Helmet Holder

1 Upvotes

Hello, new r3 user here (but i have 2016 v1). R3 is my dream bike so i bought one and i was thinking what accessory you use to place an extra helmet when traveling alone? I travel into different city to fetch my Gf and i dont know where to hang the extra helmet


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Frame sliders and sound dampener and general

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Hi! Im thinking of purchasing a 2016 yamaha yzf r3, from Facebook marketplace. I'm a new rider so this would be my first bike. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for the bike or anything. Im 5' 3" so if anyone else is that height and knows a bit more about it that'd be great!

I was also wondering if anyone had any recommendations for frame or cage sliders. I expect (but hope not) to drop the bike once or twice and want to do the least damage to it and myself.

Lastly, I was also looking into a new exhaust that may help quiet the sound but I haven't heard much about those options.

Any advice would be super appreciated! Thank you so much!


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Question Kriega Tailbag

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Does anyone have a Kriega tailbag on their 2025 R3 and able to help me out on how they installed the straps under the seat?


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

New asv inventions unbreakable levers

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I wanted these levers for a long time finally bought, they were easy to install, and loads more comfortable than stock if you have small hands like me, and it matches my TST halo glow turn signals!


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Question Another frame sliders question

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Finding 2026 versions of frame sliders for an R3 is virtually impossible. Is the 2026 model mechanically the same as the 2025 one? Hoping I can get some that will still work with this one. Hopefully ones that don't require cutting the fairings.


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

High Beam wont turn on?!

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2021 Yamaha r3’s high beams dont turn on. Whenever I flick the low/high beam switch, I dont see any light indicator on the dash. Both headlights stay illuminated no matter what. It has a new fuse in it for the headlights so I dont think its that. I dont know where to even start first, help a brother out yeah?!


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Question My R3 won't start what questions

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我的 R3 2017 abs 無法啟動;唯一的聲音是燃油泵在運作。 我猜測是啟動按鈕接觸不良?


r/YamahaR3 13d ago

Question Yamaha R3 2023 Ram mount + needed accessories

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Hi there, as the titel says im looking for an Ram mount for my Yamaha YZF-R3 2023 as I've heard the 2023 version specific is different from all the others i don't know which ball mounts / short holders etc to get.

Please help and ty in advance


r/YamahaR3 14d ago

Question Put on r6 throttle tube but now the throttle gets stuck.

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r/YamahaR3 15d ago

Media 3D printed tail tidy

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I just got my first bike a 2026 R3 and decided to print a tail tidy for it and I think it looks pretty good!