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**Ishwor** · 12-12-2013, 11:09 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Does loose Cam chain causes rough idealing(engine sounds like as if it is knocking and shakes whole bike).
I can hear a little bit of cam chain noise.Svc mechanic says fz has auto cam tensioner so wont be a problem.I can ride for few more k kms before chaning cam chain.

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**christo** · 12-12-2013, 06:20 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

My bike has completed 38k Kms, I can hear loud tik-tik sounds from engine, especially st low revs.. is time to change the cam chain ?
Also bike needs a bit more twist of the throttle to get moving, do I need to change the clutch plates ?
Anybody knows the rate of clutch plates without service charges ?

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**lalitp** · 12-12-2013, 09:54 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by christo View Post

My bike has completed 38k Kms, I can hear loud tik-tik sounds from engine, especially st low revs.. is time to change the cam chain ?
Also bike needs a bit more twist of the throttle to get moving, do I need to change the clutch plates ?
Anybody knows the rate of clutch plates without service charges ?

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Tik Tik sound could be tappet / valves.

For clutch plates, i dont have sufficient knowledge about that. Sorry.

**Soul With Wheels** · 12-12-2013, 10:53 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by christo View Post

My bike has completed 38k Kms, I can hear loud tik-tik sounds from engine, especially st low revs.. is time to change the cam chain ?
Also bike needs a bit more twist of the throttle to get moving, do I need to change the clutch plates ?
Anybody knows the rate of clutch plates without service charges ?

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Sorry mate no idea about clutch plates but to regain the lost power while twisting I have few ideas.
Change:
1. Air filter
2. Engine oil with fuel filter
3.clean the fuel line (right from tank to carb.)
4.If possible try using a engine flush to remove all the dirt, grime, sludgy carbon deposits, abraded micro metals in engine etc
5.Spark plug and ht lead (spark plug cable)

These really gave my bike a really new feel and really felt the twitch in throttle response which I had when my bike was new.

All the best.
Soulwithwheels

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**devils_friend** · 12-12-2013, 11:21 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Ishwor View Post

Does loose Cam chain causes rough idealing(engine sounds like as if it is knocking and shakes whole bike).
I can hear a little bit of cam chain noise.Svc mechanic says fz has auto cam tensioner so wont be a problem.I can ride for few more k kms before chaning cam chain.

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How can you hear the cam noise?? Also, how can you specifically tell it is noise of the cam??

Rough idling can be due to following:

1) Oil not changed.
2) Bad fuel quality.
3) Loose engine mounting.

Cheerz!!

Originally posted by christo View Post

My bike has completed 38k Kms, I can hear loud tik-tik sounds from engine, especially st low revs.. is time to change the cam chain ?
Also bike needs a bit more twist of the throttle to get moving, do I need to change the clutch plates ?
Anybody knows the rate of clutch plates without service charges ?

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Tik tik is due to tappets. AFAIK, cam chain will not go kaput so early. Also, be sure from where is the noise coming.

Is it difficult for you to change gears? If so, time for you to have a look at your clutch and its components.

Cheerz!!

**nadz11.ns** · 12-12-2013, 11:54 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by devils_friend View Post

Is it difficult for you to change gears? If so, time for you to have a look at your clutch and its components.
Cheerz!!

What components need to be checked ?
clutch plate is one, any others ?
I am facing hard shifts. Sometimes getting stuck in netutral

and have to push many times before the gear is engaged.

**Soul With Wheels** · 12-13-2013, 12:13 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by GauravB728 View Post

How many Kms bike can be ridden without having to stop for engine to cool off?
I'm planning a 350km long journey & I don't want to stop in between. "Endurance test for me

"

You might have ridden fz and you might know the gearing ratios are kept very low for weaving through traffic (city conditions) and when you twist the throttle upto 80kmph the bike can take it without being stressed. But if you have to go beyond that you really need to push the bike and when you are pushing it you obviously end up spending more energy. This is what I want to convey. If the bike is RE then it would result in linear power delivery which helps you to cruise effortlessly in highway.

Source: Daily 80km commute in both city and highway.

As a matter of fact you can stress yourself and bike but its safer if you take few breaks and have a relaxed mind before going ahead as you have to focus 350+kms on road.

happy journey

Cheers mate,
Soulwithwheels

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**devils_friend** · 12-13-2013, 12:56 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post

What components need to be checked ?
clutch plate is one, any others ?
I am facing hard shifts. Sometimes getting stuck in netutral

and have to push many times before the gear is engaged.

I guess i misquoted, What i meant by clutch components is the whole clutch itself. Check for the clutch lever play. It is time you get the clutch checked.

Cheerz!!

**nadz11.ns** · 12-13-2013, 01:06 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by devils_friend View Post

I guess i misquoted, What i meant by clutch components is the whole clutch itself. Check for the clutch lever play. It is time you get the clutch checked.
Cheerz!!

Will do so.

Maybe early next month, will give the bike a refresh.

**Ishwor** · 12-13-2013, 05:47 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by devils_friend View Post

How can you hear the cam noise?? Also, how can you specifically tell it is noise of the cam??

Rough idling can be due to following:

1) Oil not changed.
2) Bad fuel quality.
3) Loose engine mounting.

Cheerz!!

Tik tik is due to tappets. AFAIK, cam chain will not go kaput so early. Also, be sure from where is the noise coming.

Is it difficult for you to change gears? If so, time for you to have a look at your clutch and its components.

Cheerz!!

I can hear noise just like a chain being dragged against something. Svc mech says its cam chain.

Gear shifting isnt charm like before.Its doesnt get chaned with a single click( specially when upshifting).It feels like it gets stuck between gears and additional force needs to be provided.But clucth adsembly was changed around 3k kms before.

I will go to svc to check carburator, spark plug and wire and other electricals.

Thanks

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**devils_friend** · 12-13-2013, 12:49 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Ishwor View Post

I can hear noise just like a chain being dragged against something. Svc mech says its cam chain.

Gear shifting isnt charm like before.Its doesnt get chaned with a single click( specially when upshifting).It feels like it gets stuck between gears and additional force needs to be provided.But clucth adsembly was changed around 3k kms before.

I will go to svc to check carburator, spark plug and wire and other electricals.

Thanks

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IMO, chain noise thay you hear can be coming from loose chain (rear wheels) sliding against chain slider. So, check the slackness. Uncleaned chain will surely make noise. Also, since the mechanic is so confident about cam chain, you can get it checked.

What oil are you using? One of the factor that affects the gear shifts is Engine Oil. The shifts vary from usage of Mineral/SS/FS oil and it is noticeable. Since the clutch is changed 3k kms back, kindly switch to better oil and notice if the shifts are still hard. Incase it is the same, get the clutch checked immediately. Do check for the lever which connects gear lever into the gearbox (just below the gear lever). Incase that is bent, you will surely feel harf gear shifts.

Cheerz!!

**Ishwor** · 12-13-2013, 08:31 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by devils_friend View Post

IMO, chain noise thay you hear can be coming from loose chain (rear wheels) sliding against chain slider. So, check the slackness. Uncleaned chain will surely make noise. Also, since the mechanic is so confident about cam chain, you can get it checked.

What oil are you using? One of the factor that affects the gear shifts is Engine Oil. The shifts vary from usage of Mineral/SS/FS oil and it is noticeable. Since the clutch is changed 3k kms back, kindly switch to better oil and notice if the shifts are still hard. Incase it is the same, get the clutch checked immediately. Do check for the lever which connects gear lever into the gearbox (just below the gear lever). Incase that is bent, you will surely feel harf gear shifts.

Cheerz!!

My chain sprocket set was changed when clutch plates were changed(around 3k kms before).
I have been using yamalube having picture of gz on it.It is around 800 kms on it.Engine sounds a bit rough now when rivved.

Will try castrol power 1 semi synthetic.

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**muztariq** · 12-15-2013, 02:24 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

The bike was being used minimally in the last 6-7 months (around 1000 kms). Two days back the bike was not starting in the evening.. I jumped started it to come back.

Mechanic opened the battery compartment and found heavy rust on one of the terminals. It wasn't there 6 months back. The connection was replaced.

So guys do keep a look at the battery terminals from time to time.

May I also request someone to share the price of FZ battery. I think mine wont last long now.

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**shv18** · 12-15-2013, 03:53 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by muztariq View Post

The bike was being used minimally in the last 6-7 months (around 1000 kms). Two days back the bike was not starting in the evening.. I jumped started it to come back.

Mechanic opened the battery compartment and found heavy rust on one of the terminals. It wasn't there 6 months back. The connection was replaced.

So guys do keep a look at the battery terminals from time to time.

May I also request someone to share the price of FZ battery. I think mine wont last long now.

Amaron Maintenance Free 5 Amps Battery is around Rs. 1500 - 1700.. but you can exchange your existing stock battery and ask for a discount from the dealer. You may get a brand new battery then at a price of 1000 bucks or lesser if you can haggle for a better price. MF battery will save you the trouble of routinely checking the electrolyte content in your vehicle. I got mine replaced last year and even with 60/55 W headlight bulb, it is functioning just fine without giving me any trouble. One more interesting observation with MF battery was that once i got the terminals greased, unlike the standard battery there is no deposition on the terminals over a period of time.

All the best,

Cheers,

**Mizt** · 12-15-2013, 02:49 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

guys am feeling wobbling in frontend above 80kmph it is wind or the something wrong with the bike my fork seal broke once again is it that or somethingelse

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