Re: Yamaha FZ-S.. Does not seem to be free for ride..


Mate,

no offence but i am astonished with all new riders who never bother to read the owner's manual which comes along with your respective bikes. It has been clearly mentioned that during 1st 500 kms the rpms have to maintained under 4k and after that it should be taken upto 6k rpm (unless the newer versions have a different manual or they have stopped providing it!!). If you are way to gentle with your ride then you risk scuffing the cylinder walls and damaging the engine cylinder and piston side wall. Follow what the manufacturer has recommended you to do.

It is important as a rider to first go through the documents and the service manual provided along with your bike to first acquaint yourself with your bike. I would recommend rather request all newbie riders to follow this exercise first before posting queries as believe me you will be better equipped in answering half of your own questions in this regard.

Coming back to the query, it is not an issue if you have completed only 800 kms as of now. Get the servicing done within the recommended period and now start opening her up. If you witness slightly harder gears or gear slips, not to worry, it will become smooth as you finish the first 3 services.


Cheers,

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

owners manual , 2013 - may states Avoid RPMS above 4500r/min . which in other words is less than 4.5 ----

Re: Yamaha FZ-S.. Does not seem to be free for ride..

I'll agree with Shv very much. And will like add one thing, sometimes other people will advice many things about the bike, which might contradict with the service manual(eg- motoman's run in process), in those cases also, I think it is better to stick to the service manual. Experienced members might give some suggestions on this.

Re: Yamaha FZ-S.. Does not seem to be free for ride..

Even I would like to add..
The maker of the bike (company) has made the manual..plz refer to it guys,rather than posting here and blindly following what other members are telling.They might be wrong as well...

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Re: Yamaha FZ-S.. Does not seem to be free for ride..

True .. have a couple of friends . who keep on blabbering kuch nahi hota hai . Yamaha is a good company their engines won't get damaged so easily . Relax . nd shit .
Still whenever we go out . m happy to be the slowest one

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Well I think the manual says "For the first 500kms avoid prolonged operation above 4500rpm and till 1000km avoid prolonged operation above 6000rpm".
So dont worry, you can take it above the stated. They only ask you not to do it excessively because it will damage a new engine. Not going above 4.5k rpm at all will also cause damage but in a different way (carbon deposits on cylinder walls and piston).

So rev her up slowly, after warming up, ride normally. Dont worry about your speed, just keep the rpms in mind (all the same ride at a safe speed). Go upto 4.5k rpm in all the gears.
Nothing is gonna happen to the engine. Do it maybe 3-4 times a week. You'll see that the bike becomes better overtime. After 500kms do the same but this time rev up to 6k rpm.
Dont rip just yet. Just be smooth and gradual but exercise your engine. Change your engine oil and get your services done regularly. This bike is built to last. Dont worry it wont break that easily.

Cheers!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

man.. these bikes are not babies that you have to care about every little detail..
FZ is a beast, which wants us to unleash its power..
i know its better to follow proper run-in period.. but if by any chance you do hit the throttle, its not bad for the engine..
i think its in a way for the engines good health.. you cannot make the engine habitual of a certain working range.. mix it up.. and enjoy your ride.. that's what is important..
have fun and tame the beast, not get scared if i do this, this might happen..
just chill yourself and ride on

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Guys please help me.......

sometimes my bike (FZ) vibrating heavily when 4000 RPM passes ....gear shifting feels more harder at that time...... and bike struggles to pass 70 kmph ... also there is tick tick sound from the chain........

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

New bike? How many kms on odo? Last oil change?

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

first of all thank you for ur replay...

odo - 30000+ kms

last oil change around 28000 kms

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Get your engine overhauled..
since the bike has done enough.. It might be the time to get it some refreshment..
take the bike to a good mechanic and get it checked.. Many engine parts do get damaged over time..
Also many other parts also have to be replaced over time..

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Ok. Time for internal beautification of the engine and other parts :beer:

What oil are you using?

Take it to trusted mechanic or go to reliable Yamaha SVC and get the parts checked. I would advise you to stand besides your bike when the parts are checked or opened up.

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Seems like it is not getting enough 'air'. Please get the air filter replaced if it has done 12K under normal conditions or 8K-10K in dusty places.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

hey guys , my Front tyre has been doing a really good job for 27500 kms and no single puncture so far , what's the tyre life ? only for the past few hundred kms i feel the grip is not that great . should i go for a new one now or wait till 30k mark ?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Planning to change rear tyre for fazer. Which would be the suitable stock MRF, DULOUP or any other suggestions and price if known