Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

If you really feel it is coming from rear wheel do this, put the bike on main stand and switch in the engine. Try noticing the noise. If you are unable to locate it, engage the first gear and try again.

Check the oil level again. Since you had oil issues.

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

OK. ...will try this tomorrow.

you live only once.....

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Will do so in the morning an report back.
Oil level.. That too.
Its been a week or so since the top-up ane not more than 100kms.
Will check these.
I had washed the bike today, could it be related to that. Water seeping in.

UPDATE: No noise of any sort. Its like this only, sometimes its there and then nothing.

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

Yes, the monoshock can be adjusted. You have to turn the castle nut clockwise. Better get it done by mechanic, it takes only seconds.

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After how many KMs the rear brake shoes needs to be changed? I know it depends on how you use the brake, but on an average what should be the running?
It was my 3rd service 6k on odo, rear brake pads were making a noise (only some times in the morning, probably because of moisture or powder that is formed in the drum). Service guy changed my brake pads itself. I think the pads could have been used for another 3-4k.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Buddy m not into any argument. But i just said i personally felt Fazers dual horn is so strong equal to the legal ones in market.

So if u feel that Fazer horn is weak then either i suggested it indicates battery problem or may be one of the horn is not working so that you may get it checked.

If everything is fine then its ur bike ur choice to fix any horn u want.

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

Hi everyone.. If you people can remember, I have posted saying that my FZ's mileage was dropped by 5kmpl after 3rd service.. So I have tried tuning it with other Service center for couple of times.. But still i did not feel the tuning was good.. Especially no good news for Mileage improvements So this time i have tuned my bike myself by going through some of the threads here and other online articles.. So here are the things i have did and i felt after tuning..

After 20-25mins of riding started with the tuning..
Set the Idling to 2500
Turned fuel screw to Total Lean mixture - Anti clockwise
Then started to turn the Fuel screw till i was able to listen to proper RPM
Now set the Idling to 1200-1500

After this took for a short 1km ride.. Felt the idling was lil more and so recuded bit...

Following were the results
Engine starts and settles into Idle fine
Did not fine any hick ups
Pick up is fine - did not feel difference between before and after tuning
When accelerated to high RPMS and leave it, it comes to idle pretty fast (It was very laggy and vibrated more earlier - Now the vibrations has come down)

So friends please help me, if the tuning is being good ? Yes i know only if you can ride the bike you will come to know, but as per standard guess friends here can help me..
And one more question is, online threads say that the fuel screw should be turned 3 revolutions to get it to good tuning.. But mine i felt only 2 revolutions.. Is this fine ?

Waiting for the replies.. Cheers !!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy biking

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

Hi,

if u r running rich then u'll get a Sluggish acceleration. Its like ur feeding more fuel that the engine actually need. Vibration will be less in this case. Exhaust note will be Quieter

If u r running Lean then u'll get Lurching accelerations. Vibrations will be more comparatively. Exhaust note will be more noisier.

While tuning ur RPM rises and u need to unscrew till u reach a point where the RPM no longer rises. When u further unscrew the RPM again starts to fall.

Also if u r running Lean there will be starting trouble in morning. Are u facing anythng like that?

Running Rich wont dat damage to ur bike than running lean. There will be damage but it will be much less than damage caused by running lean. Hope this helps.

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

[QHi,

if u r running rich then u'll get a Sluggish acceleration. Its like ur feeding more fuel that the engine actually need. Vibration will be less in this case. Exhaust note will be Quieter

If u r running Lean then u'll get Lurching accelerations. Vibrations will be more comparatively. Exhaust note will be more noisier.

While tuning ur RPM rises and u need to unscrew till u reach a point where the RPM no longer rises. When u further unscrew the RPM again starts to fall.

Also if u r running Lean there will be starting trouble in morning. Are u facing anythng like that?

Running Rich wont dat damage to ur bike than running lean. There will be damage but it will be much less than damage caused by running lean. Hope this helps.[/QUOTE]

Hey bro, Morning when i started i did not face any issues.. just one kick did it.. But i felt like it felt a bit hick up initially.. And about the vibrations you were saying, so mean now the mixture is rich as am not facing vibrations ?

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

The rich-lean mixture can be checked by the colour of spark-plug tip.
search google images for spark plug colour and you will get a better idea.
if there is black sooty carbon deposits on the tip, you are running rich.

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

As nadz said.......spark plug colour will definitely explain u the mixture u r running.....what i said are the work around if u dnt wana open the spark plug.

also frm ur descriptions i feel u r running slightly rich mixture. But u also said u did 2 full revolutions only. So actually m confused. But since u r not facing any starting issues u can make out at least its not lean. nd how many Kms have u completed on ur bike?

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

Thank you Nadz.. Will check on that...

Vimal.. mine reads 8700+ kms.. Yeah i should check the spark plug color by evening today.. Yeah even am bit confused with only doing 2 revolutions.. I will work on tuning again tomorrw..

And need another suggestion.. Yes there are many threads on this though i am confused to give it a try.. Going for K&N Ya - 1611, is that a good idea ? Since people commented that this being a stock replacement one, doesnt need any air box change, no modifications and even not necessary to Up jet.. Just remove older and replace the K&N.. so is this trusted one i can go for ?

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

See to it you turn the screw slowly. Regarding K&N filter i have not used it. but read it from other's experience. its just waste of money and ppl havent experienced any improvement in their ride. So why to waste ur money.

Please correct me guys if wrong.

Re: Yamaha Fazer: Rear Mono-shock setting

K&n filter alone are waste of money. Change the exhaust also, then you might gain something.
these filters intake more air than stock filters, but the stock exhaust can't expel that amount of air, so it in turn leans out the afr and in the long run, damages the engine. With more input air, we need more exhaust, so the ffe.
I hope I gave the correct explaination

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Guys... facing a issue since few days with my fazer... every morning while I take it out on a ride I hear this tuk tuk sound only while I brake using the foot brake and as the day goes by the sound is gone but appears again the next morning...
Is something wrong here pls advice
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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hey guys, I have to change the chain-sprocket set in a couple of months time. So, I was thinking of under-gearing, ie. use bigger rear sprocket. As I very rarely do highway run. I don't mind losing a bit of top-end for some quicker acceleration.
i would have to read more about it and its effects on the bikes performance, mileage etc, can anyone give an initial idea of what to expect ?
Also, apart from R15's 42 teeth rear sprocket, what other options I have ?
Getting these parts individually would be difficult, will check from svc/market.