Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Guys, how is the oil filter cap to be opened? The fixed spanner is not helpful. Any other option?

Also, for changing the filter, is the oil to be completely drained or can be done without draining it?

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Use T spanner of appropriate size, the fixed spanner can damage the nut.



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Krishna

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

You need a T-Spanner of size 10 to remove the oil filter cover

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Thanks. Can the oil filter be removed without draining the oil?

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Thanks.

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Depends on the number of kms your bike has covered and the way you ride too.

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krishna

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Has anyone used saddle bag with a pillion rider? How much comfortable it is for the pillion especially finding the footpegs?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Have seen a FZ with saddle bag and the pillion was pretty uncomfortable sitting.

Since the pillion seat itself is pretty small, it will be very discomfort in nature for the pillion with saddle.

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the problem with the pillion is to set his/her legs on the footpegs. For doing so, the saddle bag can be slided slightly towards the rear but in doing this, the bag hits the rear indicators. now what to do??

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

@Pinak-the stunner:
The cat-con box between the legs of centre stand could be the culprit.
For me also it happens only with pillion over speed bumps

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Thats what the issue is with the bag. If the bag is pushed back and keeps hitting the indicators, they might break. Is it necessary to push the bag? I have seen people keeping their legs over the bag and on to the foot rest.

Regarding the sound, whenever the bike passes a bump with a pillion, the exhaust pipe touches the bump and we here the sound. Thats an issue with all FZ & Fazer's. So, to avoid this, slow it down as much as you can and pass over the bump.

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Thanks for the swift reply gn.times!!
But this could be a serious issue sometimes.... the cat con or part of the silencer may crack or simply deform or break which will require a replacement & a huge hole in my pocket!!
Is this true for all the FZs & Fazers?
May be adjusting the rear suspension to a slightly stiffer condition will enable the suspension to play less. That could solve the problem.
or changing the rear tyre to a more thicker one heightwise (I hope u understand ) may help!!
what do you say?

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Thanks for the swift reply devils_friend!!

Keeping the leg over the bag is pushing the right end of the saddle bag towards the rear tyres & it might as well come in contact with the tyre since there is no saree guard to ensure a gap or partition. This can be dangerous!!
Moreover, placing the leg over the bag can be uncomfortable on long rides.
This is all giving me nightmares

Regarding the sound.....this could be a serious issue sometimes.... the exhaust pipe or part of the silencer may crack or simply deform or break which will require a replacement & a huge hole in my pocket!!
May be adjusting the rear suspension to a slightly stiffer condition will enable the suspension to play less. That could solve the problem.
or changing the rear tyre to a more thicker one heightwise (I hope u understand ) may help!!
what do you say?

Exhaust mod ?

hey fellas... please have a look at this Fazer 16 Akrapovic exhaust modification - YouTube .
how do i get the same sound ... which exhaust is that ...it states akrapovic but looks r of stock :/

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

True. It will be very uncomfortable. But, the design if the bike itself is such, you cannot do anything about it. Also, i have rarely seen FZ's with the saddle bags or plastic dabbas on the side.

Well, make the suspension stiffer will give you unpleasant riding experience. Also, changing the tyre to a bigger radius will affect your FE. Mind you, the exhaust touches only when passing over the bump with a pillion, else it does not touch. So, just for passing a bump, you want to get things modified? On a simple note, just slow down your bike as much as you can and pass over the bump. It surely helps. That's how i pass the bumps with a pillion.

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

don't mess with the suspension settings. making it stiffer would only make your ride painful, you would regret it in the long run.
about the saddle bag, FZ is not meant for such things, as no setting or place has been provided. placing it in the extreme end could make it come in contact with the tyre and could prove disastrous.
if you have some important documents to keep, buy a tank cover, it has pockets ( but that would look ugly) or simply carry a backpack..

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Friends , my FZ-16 is due its 2nd service (it ran for 1300 KMS) , changed Engine Oil (first change) just 300 KMS ago, didn't had the chance to change the oil filter (as did the oil change myself)

So what are the things too look at, take care of while submitting the bike at SVC ?

Waiting for your valuable suggestions!