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mzone · 04-08-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankpilli

some FZ owners are testing KPL soon after the bike is delivered. while the bike is in running-in period, the fuel settings are set to Rich, as the new engine generates lot of heat, the engine cools with fresh rich air fuel mix entering into it. the manufacturer sets the carb to rich settings. we cant get the correct KPL during this period, and this shouldn't be altered (setting to lean air fuel mix) until 1000 KM, as the engine suffers permanent damage thus decreasing the engine life. if u want to squeeze some extra kms per liter, adjust the pilot air screw to lean settings after 1000 KM. so leave the bike alone at least up to the end of running-in period ........then think about increasing or testing the KPL / mileage

I was wondering the same thing, and thought the same, and this applies to all bikes, I don't have an FZ but I do have an apache and while checking its mileage during run in it fluctuates a lot in city and highway.City figures are'nt that great (40-42) but what frankpilli said is true I guess.

soulstation · 04-08-2009, 10:46 PM

guys seriously... give this whole KPL a rest.. none of us bought it because we were worried about the rise in Fuel prices..

if you note something really fishy that you need help or need to inform the other FZ owners then so be it. but really cut the crap... makes some of us bikers go visit other forums to network.

Anjit_Sharma · 04-08-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankpilli

some FZ owners are testing KPL soon after the bike is delivered. while the bike is in running-in period, the fuel settings are set to Rich, as the new engine generates lot of heat, the engine cools with fresh rich air fuel mix entering into it. the manufacturer sets the carb to rich settings. we cant get the correct KPL during this period, and this shouldn't be altered (setting to lean air fuel mix) until 1000 KM, as the engine suffers permanent damage thus decreasing the engine life. if u want to squeeze some extra kms per liter, adjust the pilot air screw to lean settings after 1000 KM. so leave the bike alone at least up to the end of running-in period ........then think about increasing or testing the KPL / mileage

you are right buddy, i got the pilot screw adjusted after 1500 kms, this is the major reason behind getting 50+ all time

@Devilboy
after some 100 kms you will know whats the difference,
i did it very earlier and AFAIR posted the experience too,
do post your experience

leadpb · 04-09-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilboy

@leadpb: Well I haven't much checked my mileage...

Maybe in the plains mileage will be high...but on Hilstation roads with traffic, m sure it will be much lesser as compared to the plains....
Most probably this coming next Week by 17th Friday, will be going for about 1000kms trip for about a week, for work-cum-ride-cum-short touring...around the state...so will get back to this mileage info and let you know... Just hoping the Weather (usually its time for rainy season), the "Monster" (FZ) and the "MILLITANT outfits"

won't be troubling us along the way.....

... hmmmm should I be carring a WaterGun with some booze on it for them?...hehehhehe

Hmm...well I have checked mileage in both plains and the twisties. No where I got more.. 38 is what I get on an average. But as someone said earlier...lets give the topic a rest. I am pretty much OK with the bike. The handling is amazing and power is decent.
Doing the twisties gives a real high.. I did that in my last trip to Wayanad (Kerala)...with some real good roads and sensible traffic....and some footpeg scrapping curves !!

leadpb · 04-09-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindgrinder

yaar stop calling it fuzzy sounds like washing machine

(fuzzy logic)

Sorry dude, but I like fuzzy good ...!! What can I do if they have used the tech in a Washing machine !!

Mindgrinder · 04-09-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by leadpb

Sorry dude, but I like fuzzy good ...!! What can I do if they have used the tech in a Washing machine !!

haha i was not offending you

, just like that.

@anjit i guess i will wait for 1000 kms one my friend told me after first service mileage reduces but after 2nd service he is getting 40+ i am happy if i get that

Devilboy · 04-09-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anjit_Sharma

@Devilboy
after some 100 kms you will know whats the difference,
i did it very earlier and AFAIR posted the experience too,
do post your experience

hello Anjit, which difference you are talking about....can you please be specific

...cos my previous post has different topics...are you talking about the "Throttle Free Play"? or is it the mileage?

Well m not so concern about the mileage...cos this will depend on our riding style, location (hilly regions or plains) and other criterias.

Guys, have you noticed the alloy foot rest are too fragile? It breaks off easily at the joints yaar!

The bike has fallen Four times already while practicing stunts of different kinds under me and my younger brother's hands. And everytime it breaks, it is broken from the same spot exactly. Perhaps they are of lighter alloy material and hence breaks off easily.

Any idea of other company's foot rest which can replace the FZ foot rest? Tried using the bajaj pulsar but requires modification as its a bit small. Any other idea in mind?

Regarding signal lights: well just wanted to share this info regarding signal lights. Yesterday i took off (disconnected the signal lights wires) the signal lights of the left side from the front. I observed one thing, and that the rear signal light at the left blinks at a very fast rate...At first I thought it was due to the minor accident, but later when I connected the front-left signal light it blinked normally again....
So dont get worried if you happen to find yourself in this scenario...just check the other signal lamp for confirmation

...

Enjoy and safe riding.

Mindgrinder · 04-09-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilboy

Regarding signal lights: well just wanted to share this info regarding signal lights. Yesterday i took off (disconnected the signal lights wires) the signal lights of the left side from the front. I observed one thing, and that the rear signal light at the left blinks at a very fast rate...At first I thought it was due to the minor accident, but later when I connected the front-left signal light it blinked normally again....
So dont get worried if you happen to find yourself in this scenario...just check the other signal lamp for confirmation

...

Enjoy and safe riding.

the signal light thingy happens with every bike, if one of the bulb is fused or disconnected

Anjit_Sharma · 04-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilboy

hello Anjit, which difference you are talking about....can you please be specific

...cos my previous post has different topics...are you talking about the "Throttle Free Play"? or is it the mileage?

hello DB
I was talking about Throttle free play

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindgrinder

@anjit i guess i will wait for 1000 kms one my friend told me after first service mileage reduces but after 2nd service he is getting 40+ i am happy if i get that

ohh i thought you must have completed your 2 nd service now

@ leadpub

Bro delete your second post and integrate it in your first with editing it,
two simultaneous posts of one user is not allowed here

leadpb · 04-10-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anjit_Sharma

hello DB

@ leadpub

Bro delete your second post and integrate it in your first with editing it,
two simultaneous posts of one user is not allowed here

Hey Anjit,

Well the reason for 2 different posts was the second post was more of an OT than anything else. If the moderators feel they can delete it. But the first post had valid information!!

PS: its leadpb not leadpub

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