[Ownership Thread]: Yamaha FZ-16 - Page 519 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

jd666 · 03-15-2010, 04:24 PM

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Rajeesh · 03-15-2010, 04:34 PM

I have done nearly 2800 Kms in my FZ, which I brought on Dec 09. I am fine with the riding comfort and handling, but I would like to improve the head lamps, I feel I need brighter beams.. also Is there any way to improve my front disk braking??
Another thing to say is I was able to cruise continuously for a few munites at 110 Kmph.. It was a straight road and I never decreased the throttle..I could feel the acceleration going up...but Once my speedo reached 110, It will go back to 108 then 109 and again 110.. this continued till I brought it below 110.
Also the fuel gauge never gives me an idea about how much oil I have in my tank.. some times it will give the first column blink.. when I stop some where and start the bike again, It may show 3 columns... I am really fed up with this.

kinshuk.arya · 03-15-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajeesh

I have done nearly 2800 Kms in my FZ, which I brought on Dec 09. I am fine with the riding comfort and handling, but I would like to improve the head lamps, I feel I need brighter beams.. also Is there any way to improve my front disk braking??
Another thing to say is I was able to cruise continuously for a few munites at 110 Kmph.. It was a straight road and I never decreased the throttle..I could feel the acceleration going up...but Once my speedo reached 110, It will go back to 108 then 109 and again 110.. this continued till I brought it below 110.
Also the fuel gauge never gives me an idea about how much oil I have in my tank.. some times it will give the first column blink.. when I stop some where and start the bike again, It may show 3 columns... I am really fed up with this.

for brighter beams there are two options
1. go for powerful headlamps of 60/55w rating which would not harm fz electrical systems or the battery and are a direct fit.
2. u can go for HID kit which might cost around 2500 but to fit it legally you also need projector headlamps.

Rajeesh · 03-15-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kinshuk.arya

for brighter beams there are two options
1. go for powerful headlamps of 60/55w rating which would not harm fz electrical systems or the battery and are a direct fit.
2. u can go for HID kit which might cost around 2500 but to fit it legally you also need projector headlamps.

I dont want to change my bike's looks...
I would like some thing that I can fit to the current head lamp assembly

kinshuk.arya · 03-15-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajeesh

I dont want to change my bike's looks...
I would like some thing that I can fit to the current head lamp assembly

then for osram nightbreaker 60/55w headlamps then costs around 700 bucks....

even with the projector you wont have to change the looks of the bike....
it will just look like a tube in the current headlight assembly...

Rajeesh · 03-15-2010, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the suggestion bro... I will do it this week end along with my next service..
Can I do any thing for more brakeing??

kinshuk.arya · 03-15-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajeesh

Thanks for the suggestion bro... I will do it this week end along with my next service..
Can I do any thing for more brakeing??

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

the front disk in FZ is more than enough....
to ensure effective brakeing u r supposed to use both the front and the rear brakes together....
also you can go for an ABS system for front disk....

Rajeesh · 03-15-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinshuk.arya

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

the front disk in FZ is more than enough....
to ensure effective brakeing u r supposed to use both the front and the rear brakes together....
also you can go for an ABS system for front disk....

ABS for bikes??
This Idea is new to me!!
How much will it cost?

vinais · 03-15-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinshuk.arya

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

Got my stock bulb replaced with a Philips 55w one at my service center itself. Dont think its and issue...

PS: Osram nightbreaker does seem to be the best bulb out there, am not really that happy with the philips one even though its a huge improvement over the stock

kinshuk.arya · 03-15-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajeesh

ABS for bikes??
This Idea is new to me!!
How much will it cost?

the ABS costs aorund 650bucks.... u can chk out this link for more details...

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03-15-2010, 04:34 PM	#5182 (permalink)
Rajeesh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Trivandrum/Kottayam Posts: 34	Any body face the same???? I have done nearly 2800 Kms in my FZ, which I brought on Dec 09. I am fine with the riding comfort and handling, but I would like to improve the head lamps, I feel I need brighter beams.. also Is there any way to improve my front disk braking?? Another thing to say is I was able to cruise continuously for a few munites at 110 Kmph.. It was a straight road and I never decreased the throttle..I could feel the acceleration going up...but Once my speedo reached 110, It will go back to 108 then 109 and again 110.. this continued till I brought it below 110. Also the fuel gauge never gives me an idea about how much oil I have in my tank.. some times it will give the first column blink.. when I stop some where and start the bike again, It may show 3 columns... I am really fed up with this.

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