Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

agreed... other manufacturers like ktm n bajaj are again taking over the market in both naked n faired power packed machines.. yamaha once again is loosing its charm which it gained due to FZ n R15

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Was researching on the tyres which would fit FZ lately. Was surprised at the limited options we have.

I have attached a compilation of various tyres that would fit FZ. There are may available but what seems to be the correct one is actually not correct.
In increasing order of seat height here is the compilation-

120/60 would reduce the height.
120/70 and 140/60 (stock) would be the best fit and would keep the height same as stock. But 120/70 tyres are all Pirelli's and Metzelers costing above 12000 INR.
150/60 is the nearest best fit but only MRFs available.
130/70 - Now this has some options, Michelin street radial of 5200 odd rupees is one good option.
120/79 has just one option - Pirelli
120/80 - Increases height by 12 mm from stock. Pilot Sporty and MRFs and Ceats available.
140/70 - Many options are available here. Ceat, Dunlop, Mrfs, Michelins etc. But will raise the height by 14 mm from stock.
130/80 - Ceat Rage and Pirelli SD available. Will increase height by 20 mm. Not advisable.

My opinion on tyre replacement for FZ -

Range less than 3000 : Any 120/80 you like. I know they are thin, but your range cant buy wider ones.
Range - 3000 - 4500 : 1) Take stock again 2) Take Duke's 150/60 3) Take 130/70 in your reach
Range 4500 - 5500 : 1) Michelin Street Radial 130/70

If you are into cornering, getting 140/70 for its width is not correct.. Either 150/60, 140/60 or 130/70 is what we need.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

[MENTION=47715]muztariq[/MENTION].. Won't using 120 section type cause handling problems ?
I mean its two step below the stock size and would be too thin.
I was lucky enough to get stock type few monthe back for Rs. 2500. Now finding one is really tough.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Not at all. here is one http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...fz-s-1536.html

and he later also clarifies that FZ comes with 120/70 in some other country - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...fz-s-1537.html

Though 120/70 would be one good fit for FZ but its very costly. And looking at 120/80 on FZ rims it doesnt look any thin!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Okay.. Thanks for the links didn't knew that.

EDIT: now saw the pics more clearly on lappy from the above links. I had seen this tyre on many fz's and ya, it doesn't look thin.

happy tyre hunting

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Thanks a lot for this highly informative article.
In my place....no tyre except 120/80 is available for fz. However I managed to get ceat 130/80 tyre. But before fitting I feel that it will touch the rear tyre hugger.
Pls shed some light. Has anybody tried a 130/80 tyre?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Guys,

On my bike- FZS, the engine oil is leaking from the place where we have the Bolt for draining the engine oil at the bottom of the bike. The leakage is not much, may be 1 or two drop over night. This started after I had given my bike for a service recently. Went to SVC again, they said they had replaced the washer and the problem is fixed. But still the leakage is present.
One of my friend who owns a Pulsar said that he had a same problem before and a local mechanic fixed it using something called as a "engine seal" on the drainage bolt and he has never had that problem after that.
Has anyone had this problem before? If so, do you recommend fixing it through a local mechanic using this so called "engine seal" ?

-Sathish

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Check for any damage to the drain bolt threads. If they are damaged, change the drain bolt. Also, there isn't any washer required for drain bolt.
[MENTION=47715]muztariq[/MENTION]... Awesome compilation done :thumbup:

Cheerz!!

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

I am using 130/80-17 of PSD. Initially the top end was extremely hard to reach 90 kms. Then I changed the front sprocket to 15 teeth of pulsar. Now it is fine. As far as the handling and leaning is concerned it is good as stock. I have ridden for 22k and less than 3 punchers. With the stock I had almost 15+ punchers. The height thing is the only problem for others but for me it is a boon. I am 6'2".

Cheers,

Mathews

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

There is no washer AFAIK, only a O-ring and SVC did not replace anything as doing that would require draining the engine oil. Buy the O-ring yourself and replace it the next time when changing oil, apply any sealant for now.
@chaosaddict I asked the showroom owner about the tires today, he said there was some problems at MRF so they were not able to provide REVZ for some times, hence the zappers are on the bikes.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Just to add there is 120/70 Pirelli SD coming in 4000 odd rupees and the same size tyre from Michelin named Pilot road 2 radial is coming in 8K. Options are many. One can choose accordingly. Search Results - TyreOnWheels.Com :: Buy Car & Motorcycle Tyres Online

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Did u have to remove the rear tyre hugger in order to fit the tyre?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Not required. See this:

130/80 Ceat rage on FZ

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

No it is a direct fit no alteration required
Cheers
Mathews

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Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

No such size, maybe typo. Aspect ratio only comes in multiples of 10 for 2 wheeler tyres.