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thunderbird_m6 · 11-02-2009, 03:24 PM

Dear Vinais, Congrats for going inn for FZ... Its been a year for me with my FZ & it never disappointed me for any issues concerning ownership experience.

* FZ driving characteristics is completely different from Passion, U sit on the bike & the complete scenario is different right from handle-bar style to legs widening up to in-gear acceleration to handling.... Everything is brilliant compared to other bikes in the market.

* Try to be precise in shifting gears & be as soft as possible with the acceleration-part especially during first 2-3k kms as this is the period when bike should be driven smoothly & accurately & try not to bump gears rapidly one-after-the-other as in MotoGP style.

* If u're going for Black color..then U've to be EXTRA careful bcoz this color needs special care otherwise it will look dull if U don't maintain bike's exterior neatly.

* Try to keep bike teflon-coated once in every 3 months if U find it difficult to maintain bike's exterior due to buzy schedule.

* Plz pay a little extra & get an additional horn fitted at showroom itself bcoz FZ has single horn & will sound like Scooty... NOT MUCH LOUD SEEING THE BIKE'S NAKED CHARACTERISTICS...Don't go for any extra fittings in terms of HIDs/LEDs... My bike's battery drained on 11th month & thankfully I fought a lot & managed to replaced it under warranty.

* Try to fill Nitrogen in both tyres & that will keep your tires life longer & will help U with good mileage as well (Rear tyre cost 3800 change for a new one)

* Try to run your bike on premium petrols as this will keep your new bike further smooth in-gear acceleration.

* Don't forget to post some beautiful pics with good background locales as this will keep you also cherished at times in future.

* Also, if u think that U will fill petrol of something around above 500 every week..then go for Petrocard from Bharat Petroleums bcoz as U will earn points & rewards and U can encash for every penny u are spending on fuel. (www.petrocard.com)

Further I'm not getting points to share with U..., if U've something I mind...Revert back with further enquiries from Ur part once u takes delivery of your bike.

11-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
thunderbird_m6 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 306	Dear Vinais, Congrats for going inn for FZ... Its been a year for me with my FZ & it never disappointed me for any issues concerning ownership experience. * FZ driving characteristics is completely different from Passion, U sit on the bike & the complete scenario is different right from handle-bar style to legs widening up to in-gear acceleration to handling.... Everything is brilliant compared to other bikes in the market. * Try to be precise in shifting gears & be as soft as possible with the acceleration-part especially during first 2-3k kms as this is the period when bike should be driven smoothly & accurately & try not to bump gears rapidly one-after-the-other as in MotoGP style. * If u're going for Black color..then U've to be EXTRA careful bcoz this color needs special care otherwise it will look dull if U don't maintain bike's exterior neatly. * Try to keep bike teflon-coated once in every 3 months if U find it difficult to maintain bike's exterior due to buzy schedule. * Plz pay a little extra & get an additional horn fitted at showroom itself bcoz FZ has single horn & will sound like Scooty... NOT MUCH LOUD SEEING THE BIKE'S NAKED CHARACTERISTICS...Don't go for any extra fittings in terms of HIDs/LEDs... My bike's battery drained on 11th month & thankfully I fought a lot & managed to replaced it under warranty. * Try to fill Nitrogen in both tyres & that will keep your tires life longer & will help U with good mileage as well (Rear tyre cost 3800 change for a new one) * Try to run your bike on premium petrols as this will keep your new bike further smooth in-gear acceleration. * Don't forget to post some beautiful pics with good background locales as this will keep you also cherished at times in future. * Also, if u think that U will fill petrol of something around above 500 every week..then go for Petrocard from Bharat Petroleums bcoz as U will earn points & rewards and U can encash for every penny u are spending on fuel. (www.petrocard.com) Further I'm not getting points to share with U..., if U've something I mind...Revert back with further enquiries from Ur part once u takes delivery of your bike.