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**shark80** · 02-01-2009, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by bayofbengal View Post

well, there seems to be some prob with the rear tyre..i do try to maintain the recommended pressure..but it goes down in 3 days..looks like its leakin slowly

will complete a month in few days..will talk bout it with them durin my first servicing..

ooh!.. check the valves, i guess the valves are not tight enough, tighten it up.

Also since Fz has factory fitted tubeless tyres, you can try nitrogen instead of regular air, nitrogen is expensive, but also last longer, you will have to check your air once in 4-6 months... also since nitrogen does not contain moisture your mags are safe from rusting.

I use nitrogen for my Fz.

**BAD1** · 02-02-2009, 12:17 PM

that makes perfect sense...I had the same problem with my 220...I initially thought there was something wrong with the rims....turned out the issue was with the valves...and yeah nitrogen seems like a good idea...but where can you get it?

**travis31** · 02-02-2009, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by shark80 View Post

ooh!.. check the valves, i guess the valves are not tight enough, tighten it up.

Also since Fz has factory fitted tubeless tyres, you can try nitrogen instead of regular air, nitrogen is expensive, but also last longer, you will have to check your air once in 4-6 months... also since nitrogen does not contain moisture your mags are safe from rusting.

I use nitrogen for my Fz.

where do you get nitrogen in b'lore? is it recommended? Does it have any effect on mileage?

**shark80** · 02-02-2009, 01:35 PM

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btw, F1 cars use nitrogen air... its useful for higher speed and longer duration, cause nitrogen is cooler.

**travis31** · 02-02-2009, 02:49 PM

Thanks shark80,how much does it cost?

**shark80** · 02-02-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by travis31 View Post

Thanks shark80,how much does it cost?

Rs. 30/- for first filling(your tyres will be completely deflated and dry nitrogen air will be pumped in)

subsequent fillings are about Rs.10/- (once in 4-6 months)

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**Mindgrinder** · 02-03-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by shark80 View Post

ooh!.. check the valves, i guess the valves are not tight enough, tighten it up.

Also since Fz has factory fitted tubeless tyres, you can try nitrogen instead of regular air, nitrogen is expensive, but also last longer, you will have to check your air once in 4-6 months... also since nitrogen does not contain moisture your mags are safe from rusting.

I use nitrogen for my Fz.

hehe i guess its better to say it won't react with moisture

well anyways any place in bangalore to get it filled?

Also guys how can i check make year of FZ 16 i mean whether its 2009 or 2008 model?

**gd76** · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by shark80 View Post

Rs. 30/- for first filling(your tyres will be completely deflated and dry nitrogen air will be pumped in)

subsequent fillings are about Rs.10/- (once in 4-6 months)

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Th e place you are mentioning is called MADHUS, I used to go there too for my P180 classic. I haven't shifted to nitrogen as yet for my FZ, will be going there shortly.

CHEERS,
G D

**shark80** · 02-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by gd76 View Post

Th e place you are mentioning is called MADHUS, I used to go there too for my P180 classic. I haven't shifted to nitrogen as yet for my FZ, will be going there shortly.

CHEERS,
G D

Madhus! righto... i forgot the name :P

**Mindgrinder** · 02-03-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by gd76 View Post

Th e place you are mentioning is called MADHUS, I used to go there too for my P180 classic. I haven't shifted to nitrogen as yet for my FZ, will be going there shortly.

CHEERS,
G D

isnt madhus a manufacturer, i guess its there on brigade road bangalore. Guys please answer my question regarding how to check bike manufacturing year?

**MavericK46** · 02-03-2009, 04:28 PM

^^Decipehering the year of manufacture is impossible without the help of someone from YMIL man. Id suggest checking the tyres to see if you can find a manufacturing date.

The tyres are the only giveaway i guess

**Mindgrinder** · 02-03-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by MavericK46 View Post

^^Decipehering the year of manufacture is impossible without the help of someone from YMIL man. Id suggest checking the tyres to see if you can find a manufacturing date.

The tyres are the only giveaway i guess

hmmm thnx man, i guess i will play a gamble of waiting till march for new lots to come.

**lordra** · 02-05-2009, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by shark80 View Post

Rs. 30/- for first filling(your tyres will be completely deflated and dry nitrogen air will be pumped in)

subsequent fillings are about Rs.10/- (once in 4-6 months)

I ride a Discover & i filled 32 in front and 37 in the rear, and after 2 & a half months I went back and the pressure had fallesn drastically to just 22 in front and 33 in the rear. I refilled on the 24th of Dec 08. Now I will go again on the 24th of this month and check tyre pressure. It doesnt last for 4-6 months, NO WAY. & I dont use my bike much, I avoid potholes as much as possible, and both the tires have a cap on the valves.

**lordra** · 02-05-2009, 02:08 AM

Looking at these figures from an earlier post,

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http://i34.tinypic.com/11il1e9.jpg

The 0-20 and 0-100 timings are phenomenal compared to the RTR. And these figures are what matter a lot. Looking at the braking distance, it seems like the petal discs on the RTR are just for show. The braking on the Yam is just AMAZING!! If this data is to be believed that is...

**CountRock** · 02-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by lordra View Post

Looking at these figures from an earlier post,

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http://zigwheels.com/alfresco/INDT/Twowheelers/Yamaha11_20081028_images/img12p.jpg

ZigWheels helps you explore new cars, bikes & scooters. View prices, specifications, reviews, images and stay updated with the latest auto news.

&

http://i34.tinypic.com/11il1e9.jpg

The 0-20 and 0-100 timings are phenomenal compared to the RTR. And these figures are what matter a lot. Looking at the braking distance, it seems like the petal discs on the RTR are just for show. The braking on the Yam is just AMAZING!! If this data is to be believed that is...

FE of 60-66

thats not possible.. I am currently getting 40

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