Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Do you really need to always use the coke while starting your bike? I mean doesn't it start without choke?? That can also mean that your AFR is lean.... I haven't used the choke even once during the 7.5k ownership period... It always starts without it....

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

It is a good practice to use the choke when you start the bike in morning. Using choke will make sure proper AFR is fed into the carb. This helps the bike to warm up perfectly.

In my case it is something really annoying, the idle RPM just doesn't set properly. It will not set properly and this gives me issues while riding.

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

as posted by [MENTION=47870]devils_friend[/MENTION]..
some light on this..

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hello to all the fellow Bikers. I am new on this forum and its my first post. I am a passionate Biker and a proud owner of Red Yamaha Fazer. This is with regards to a fellow biker's query in asking for the other rear tyre options for Fz or Fazer.
I myself had a very hard time searching for options after the repeated puncture problem of the stock tyre. So i replaced the stock with a MRF 130/70 17 nylon tyre initially, but then the bike stability was affected and it became more prone to fishing when braking hard. Again, tried searching for more options - Pirelli is banned as its not ISI, did not like contigos as again they are medium compound tyres. Hence the choice left was the Dunlop 140/70 17 tyre which i felt was the best fit and the best choice. Have travelled close to 3000 kms on the Dunlop and i feel its more better than the stock. Great grip on dry tarmac and even on wet tarmac too, as i have been riding in the torrential Mumbai rains. So from my own experience, i would suggest all the fellow bikers looking for rear tyre options to go for the dunlop. Costed me around 2800 with fitting in mumbai. Also never go for a lower size like 130 or 120. Stick with a 140 even if u like some other brand. Hope it helps and if any more questions, feel free to ask. Cheers.

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Think of it this way. If you think using the choke makes your AFR proper, then it means your AFR is actually not set correctly.

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Cone-set issues

Hi folks,

I have a Fz16 bought new, back in '08 and I am in a real fix. I hope this is the thread to seek help from other owners. The front cone-set is a giving me a lot of trouble. For whatever reason, the cone-set does not want stay put and goes loose every 50 odd kms after a fresh replacement . This has been happening for the last 3 cone-set changes. Every time the set is changed it becomes loose and you can feel the wicked 'thud' on any undulations on the road. I am at my wits end, my mechanic told me that it could be the shocks, got them overhauled and reset, replaced the T-bracket, still no go. After the third replacement I almost am contemplating selling her as the issue came back in a days time of riding around the city. Upon further inquest, my mech has come to the conclusion that the neck could have been damaged in an earlier slide that I had on the bike. I had a bigger and faster tank slapper/slide on '03 Pulsar 150 which was really bad and it never caused any issues with the front end. I am confused and worried as to what should be done. He has informed me that the only way to fix it is to replace the chassis which is a very crucial and expensive replacement. I am not very sure as to if this is gonna fix this issue. Kindly advice folks.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

The main reason for using the choke is that, it gives a proper AFR no matter what your setting is. I use the choke only once in day when i start my bike in morning just to warm it up.

The real issue is that, the bike is jerking a lot at lower speeds. It stops if i dont give throttle. Havent been able to highlight what exactly is wrong with it.

Cheerz!!

Whats the price that u expect?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Plz check spark plug and connections on urgent basis.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Current plug condition. ODO reading is 10240kms. The jerking problem has surfaced just 2-3 days back. Too much of carbon deposit was observed and the carbon deposit was powdery.




This was before 9500kms:




[MENTION=32641]shv18[/MENTION].. Your views on the plug condition.

Kindly highlight what has to be checked and done?

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

the AFR has become richer, as evident from more carbon deposits.. the earlier pic shows a good ratio..
somehow your AFR has changed and is causing problems..
thats what i think..

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

It looks like your mixture is a bit rich. That's the reason for the irregular rpm... When you pull the choke you are making it richer...
Have you modified the carb settings recently? If not check for any blockage in the air-box....


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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Thanks for the reply. Even i was shocked to see the plug condition. Some few kms back, it was absolutely fine. How can the AFR change suddenly? When i had got my bike serviced, they had not touched the Carb. Will take it to the SVC. Do i need to change the plug?

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

A probable cause is something blocking the intake port of the air filter. This can happen if the SVC guys keep something like your bike documents in the space in front if the inlet port of the air filter. A blocked air filter will reduce the amount of air entering thus making your mixture rich....
And no you don't have to replace your spark plug. Just make sure the plug gap is correct...

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

maybe the mech. might have changed the settings on its own.. there is no way that the settings would change randomly..
na, the plug is fine.. make them check the gap and its good to go.. i don't know if the plug needs to be cleaned or not ?
usually the plug needs to be changed at 12k..