The problem is not about this forum limited to Indians, it's when minority insults the majority. Luke didn't have to insult us by calling cheapos. We are indians and we are like this. I won't think any foreigner would accept insults by an alien in their forums. what I thought was Luke was bit exaggerating when he was talking about Indians. Simple Vimal's query was exaggerated for no reason. Bike jerking for a few seconds will not result in slow death, it's like asking a person if his lungs get damaged if he can't get air for few seconds by keeping his nose and mouth shut, hahaha.

We are indians, we are a group of people with different culture, we have great diversity but still we are united. We always break traffic rules. Three people get into a bike where only two are allowed. 8 people get into a autorickshaw where only three people are allowed. We are just like that because we are all different but that doesn't mean you can call us cheapos for no reason.

As Ranjan said it's better some experts and experienced can ignore silly questions. It's better we concentrate more on bike maintenance and technology than silly general discussions.

Welcome to the team.

Sorry about the unfortunate accident that you met with. Hope you will be more careful in the future.

Regarding the back brake efficiency. I too encountered the same problem. I have tightened the brake but still the braking effect is not that good. Can the experts throw some light on this issue.

Mathews

@Tire replacement

I believe enough has been said and done with.. let it be.Let's get back to ownership related posts please!

Anyways, @All: I have decided that now my ride needs a tire overhaul.. because of certain commitments i will be out of station for quite a while so have requested Abhimanyu31 to kindly replace the tires and take good care of her while i am out. The last time i was not in Mumbai for over 3 months, the chain went kaput due to rusting and excessive slacking in just under 14k thanks to Mumbai's weather and not using her in that period.

I will go for front: Stock Yamaha and the Rear Dunlop Tuff Grip 140-70-17. The last time me and Abhimanyu31 went to Metro Tyres, Mumbai the price they had quoted was: Front Stock MRF: Rs 1400/- and Rear: Dunlop Tuff Grip :Rs. 3000/-.

Once i return to Mumbai, i shall post my experience related to Dunlop tires:

1) any issues related to handling.
2) braking.
3) any change in riding characteristics due to change in profile of the rear tire.

Before i left Mumbai, one odd day i suddenly had experienced bit of jerking and the bike coughing even while i was doing good speeds at 4th gear... so will get the carb checked properly including the plastic/butterfly cap (i am not sure what RAK called it!! ). i will start a proper System G treatment once i am back.

Odo reading: 22,926 kms. She will turn 2 in Sept.

Cheers,

@ mathews and arijit : Thanks man!

Was confused till now as to what to tell the mechanic about my back brakes, he would just tighten the screw!

I don't think Yamaha is such a cheap beast to die just by one such act. Just chill out.

I believe you mean the screw on the brake arm that connects to the rod from the brake pedal?

If so then tightening that screw would affect the brake pedal travel before the brakes are applied.
However I'm not very sure. Experts here can clarify more.

Yup, sorry for not making that clear!

+1 to this. You summed it up very nicely.

That was the valve assmebly in the Carb which I got replaced.

BTW there is a new sales & service outlet openened on Tuesday at Asalpha (Near Saki-naka) just 5 mins from my house. Dont remember the exact name but I think its called "Dolphin Yamaha". Will give it a try for small parts which which I need currently (Silver side panel). The bar is already set high by Kamla Yamaha and lets see if the new one can match the service provided by Kamla Yamaha.
BTW if you are going to Kamla Yamaha and need some parts replacement make sure you call them first and check for the availability of that part. Looks like they are stocking up the inventory at the new location (Wadala) and not at Lower Parel.

Is Dunlop better than pirelli, MRF and Conti. Kindly advise as I am also planning to change my tires.

Mathews

Yes you are absolutely correct... @arijit.. and @bashbaliga.. visit the mechanic and ask him to remove the brake pads and rub them with a sand paper....so as to roughen up the surface of the pads.. if you check you will see that the surface has become polished which results in reduced braking power.. do this ...i hope it will remove the braking problem you are facing... and remember in fazer/fz the best part are the brakes... its really nice... just try using 70:30 = front:rear brakes...practice and you will learn...

Bro... the first choice is always pirelli but as pirelli doesnot have a ISI mark so in most of the places its not available... now a days... the second choice is always a dunlop as shiv said.. its really worth every penny... good dry grip and wet grip ... and about MRF.. if you are happy with your stockk go for it ...no problem but most mrf revz has come up with a problem of frequent punctures as the tyre is a soft compound tyre... and dont go for contigos... they have very bad grip on road... ont like them on FZ.. even my friends who own a cbr are converting their stock to mrf or pirelli...

Considering a person 'cheapos' and using written in blackstone etc etc is what I should call a person who cant afford a high end performance bike and trying to increase its performance by doing what not. Man, give your bank balance a break and buy a performer..
Some ppl here just try to showcase what mods they have done to their machines to make it a performer. If you cant buy a high end bike (for whatever reasons like tax, import duty etc) and doing what not to increase its performance, you ended up buying a 150 cc. This is cheap too.
A guy who has not bought an fz for its performance is pissed off too by repeated posts on free flow exhausts, 200cc, intake system etc etc.. Has he got the right to say the guys posting these performance upgrades as cheapos who cant afford a higher end bike??

Someone who wants to increase mileage is as 'poor' as someone who wants to increase performance.

I have got a K&N filter, man this will increase my bikes performance by 5% is equivalent to I have got 38 km/l mileage how can I get an increment of 5%. The former sentence is praised, the latter pisses you off!! Why? No matter how many times these sentences are used -
I have got k&n, praise.
I have got k&n, praise.
I have got k&n, praise.
I have got 38km/l this time, shut up!

Looking at the number of mileage lovers we have.. These posts will be more than the performance updgrade posts. We need to be tolerant!

I have attached links to websites which discuss increasing mileage on my last post here.. There are n number of forums (even on high end bikes and cars) which discuss mileage.. Even getting the last drop into account throughout the world.. Nowhere you find ppl getting pissed off cause of questions on mileage. They even suggest buying fuel at night rather than day time as the density/volume of fuel changes with temp!! Now this is height of it!! But the fact remains.. You get more fuel for your money.. If its as low as 10ml.. Convert to dollars and its 'nothing' but these things are 'discussed' and widely propogated.

I would request forum users to ask whatever is on your mind.. No forum member has the right to 'object' until you are talking about his machine or his way of life!!

Would request foreign matter not to indulge in our way of life!!

Thanks Bro.

Stock MRFs are good but i want to try out newer options as price wise there is no major difference. Metro Tyres in Mumbai are the best in the business i had a good time chatting up with the owner and at the same time biking knowledge book Lord Abhimanyu31 was there scrutinising every tire the shop owner enthusiastically showed us which he has fitted on many FZs/Fazers..

Not that Pirelli PSD is bad. member Deville has already covered around 15,000+ kms if i am correct on Pirelli without a single puncture. However, I have heard good reviews on Tuff Grip in Mumbai so want to try it out personally and for the benefit of the community shall post out my experiences along with pics.

Cheers,

To be precise my PSD crossed 19k km with 0 puncture and still looks new



Tyre shops here fitting 130 profile PSD on FZ saying they are the equivalent for 140/60. I was like WTH. 130/80 and 100/80 PSD available here in plenty.

Tuffgrip got really good feedbacks and available in plenty and pretty cheap too.