Yeah, Skittles is down for a week or two while I get the frame and forks straightened before the next race. Unfortunate contact with an outside pass in T5 at Buttonwillow circuit saw me and my buddy Nick in the dirt at about 85mph...

Thanks to y’all’s advice I have acquired it. I was planning on clip ons and rearsets but I’m honestly not sure I need them. I’m used to a classic lightweight supersport and for classics I definitely need a supersport to be comfortable(I do also have a classic sport tourer but ouch). But the r3 is far more comfortable than expected. 30 minute ride each way to night school with a 25kg backpack and I wasn’t sore at all which is nice. I definitely need to adjust the foot levers as I struggle to reach low enough with my track boots(safety first) and the clutch engages too far out for me so I’ll adjust that tomorrow. Overall great purchase. And completely stock which is honestly quite nice

In love with the red, Should be a stock colour

This cord is randomly hanging off next to the clutch lever and I have no idea what it is. I don’t see a plugin for it near the clutch at all, anyone know what it is?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some decent/not crappy crash bar/cage for my 2026 R3.

I can't find any that fit the 2026 R3 besides ImpakTech - all I've seen is for 2018-2024 and 2025. Presumably because the R3 is still relatively new so they have to get a 26 R3 model and make adjustments to make a fitment which naturally takes time.

I'm a little hesitant on getting the ImpakTech ones right now because the product page says I'd need to cut the fairings to fit it properly and I'm not confident in my ability to do that without messing up.

I don't even have the proper tools to cut fairings, so I just wanted to ask if anyone has or knows of good brands for a 2026 R3 crash bar/cage.

Thank you!

The 2025 model is so nice 😄

Im so excited with my new bike feel like sharing :)

I took the MSF course which prepared me but street riding is still nerve racking. Getting better day by day

Is there side fairings mean to be flush against the gas tank.

I took it off to attach frame sliders, i re installed but it seems off. Everything attached fine but this gap is throwing me off.

Hi everyone, I'm a new rider and I just got a 2026 R3.

I took a Motorcycle training course in Edmonton, AB and had additional lessons and passed my road test so I have my license.

I love the bike, so smooth and responsive and everything I've wanted in a bike. This morning I took her on my first solo ride and I'm city riding, so frequent stop and go's. I'm usually cruising around gear 2-3, 4 if it's a higher speed limit.

When I need to stop, I'll pull the clutch in and just downshift all the way to 1st from whatever gear I'm in. When I do this, I find that I'm stuck in 2nd gear and when I come to a full stop, and it won't go into 1st. I haven't tried finding neutral cuz I'm at a red light and it's kinda hard finding neutral at a stoplight especially since I'm new. So because of that, I have to go from a stop in 2nd gear, and I'm stupid anxious of stalling the bike since I'm in 2nd gear.

Is this issue R3 specific or is it a problem with my shifting technique?

I don't think it's a problem with the shift pedal/lever because it's a new bike and I can downshfit from higher gears fine, just not into 1st for some reason when I need to stop.

Should I be downshifting one gear at a time and let engine braking slow me down most of the time if I'm able? I know that depending on traffic and different situations. sometimes that's not possible so you just gotta downshift all at once.

Thank you in advance

Hello guys, been riding my R3 for 1300km, never noticed this thingy here, is this split by default? If not, there's a risk riding with this like that?

I don’t know how the sensors work but at some point, my ABS sensor started rubbing on the ABS ring.

I have a check engine light with ABS codes that goes on and off

I do have a ABS bypass switch that I use when I’m stunting to turn it off

But I’m wondering if the sensor rubbing could’ve caused the check engine codes I’m not sure how they physically work obviously it’s not good that it’s rubbing, but I’m curious if someone could shed some light.

Just trying to get to the bottom of these check engine light codes

I had a local Yamaha dealer check the codes and they said it’s nothing with the engine. It’s just ABS codes, which is odd to me that the check engine light is coming on when it should just be the ABS light?

Today I bought my first motorcycle. I’m very excited! Needs new tires but otherwise a beaut! Any tips on care, recommendations, or things to watch out for?

Before y’all get all “erm that wouldn’t work” it’s a purely for fun sketch up of an idea. What do you think?

I just bought my 2017 Yamaha R3 from marketplace and attempted to change the oil. The washer has seized to the drain plug bolt and the some of the thread came off with the bolt. I ordered a replacement genuine Yamaha bolt, but found out today that they are on back stock and not sure when it will arrive. Any advice for quick fixes? Please explain like I’m 5, lol. I’m very new to bikes and fixing things myself.

Hello everyone,

I imagine this has been asked a million times, but having some trouble being in Canada.

I was super interested in buying the 2025 integrated frame sliders, but Yamaha’s website does not ship to Canada. They’re available on EBay from Yamaha but only to I believe 2024… not sure if they’d fit mine.

Does anyone have any recommendations for frame sliders? I have Shogun sliders for both axles. Was hoping to try the same brand for frame sliders but they don’t seem to be available for the 2025.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks everyone.

Any recommendations for a 2016 model?
I don’t think there’s enough space for a mount on the round part of the handlebars

Hey guys, after riding for a few hours in a fairly hot weather I got a small leak that I suspect to be my coolant, can anyone confirm the theory ?

hey guys, got a r3 25 last week

the back rim is broken so im gonna need a new one

aswell the tail light ist broken anyone know where i can get it cheaper? from yamaha its 250€ and also plate holder someone got any from aliexpress and would recommend? links appreciated

fairing refresh after a cheeky track day lowside

hey guys have bought a R3 2025 anyone have recommended plate holder that doesnt cost 200€?

I've just bought this few days ago and Its my first time doing an oil change for my r3 thanks for the answers in advance