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  • #21046
    Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

    Originally posted by Balgi View Post
    Ah well in that case it might be time to replace the clutch cable. It might snap if the free play increases so frequently.
    Changed to new clutch cable recently. Nit sure why it becomes so free even after adjusting it.

    Cheerz!!
    The real beauty lies in throttle's twist!!

    Headlight can be replaced, Head cannot be. Wear a helmet.

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    • #21047
      Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

      Originally posted by devils_friend View Post
      Changed to new clutch cable recently. Nit sure why it becomes so free even after adjusting it.

      Cheerz!!

      Hmmm............. In that case maybe the engine side adjustment nuts are not set tightly enough. Also the lever and yolk maybe at fault.

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      • #21048
        Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

        Originally posted by Balgi View Post
        Hmmm............. In that case maybe the engine side adjustment nuts are not set tightly enough. Also the lever and yolk maybe at fault.
        Will try to figure out any of the either.

        Cheerz!!
        The real beauty lies in throttle's twist!!

        Headlight can be replaced, Head cannot be. Wear a helmet.

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        • #21049
          Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

          Originally posted by devils_friend View Post
          Doing that since long, but it is back to square one after sometime.

          Cheerz!!



          You getting it wrong bro. By cold I mean is, the bike should have been idle for more than 5-6hrs. By washing it the engine cannot become dead cold.

          Cheerz!!
          Okkk..
          How about doing work after an hour of washing.By then it will be almost dead cold.

          Its just i dont have so much time..



          Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

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          • #21050
            Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

            Originally posted by Ishwor View Post
            Okkk..
            How about doing work after an hour of washing.By then it will be almost dead cold.

            Its just i dont have so much time..



            Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3
            If you are DIY, then leave the bike overnight and you can do it the other day. Same applies if you do it at SVC, they are least bothered to do it properly.

            Cheerz!!
            The real beauty lies in throttle's twist!!

            Headlight can be replaced, Head cannot be. Wear a helmet.

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            • #21051
              Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

              For the last 3-4 months, felt my FZ (4.5k on odo, 1 year old) was not its usual self. Would start and ride smoothly for some time, but struggled on long runs and when hot: not responsive, very rough and high idle rpms after 20-30 mins ride, rpm raising itself.

              Went to SVC and thankfully got the problem diagnosed and fixed (hopefully! Bike feels much better now on long rides).
              SVC guy said that it could be due to rich mixture and they will have to check the carb. They didn't do it in front of me, but got the problem fixed. The choke switch was stuck inside the carb it seems! No idea how it happened, but I was told that the carb looked very dirty. Not sure why (rains? does water get inside?). I've never touched or opened the carb myself.
              Also adviced me to use the choke periodically (I don't use it much).

              I'm wondering why this happened in the first place and if it could happen again.
              I must have rode at least 2-3 k kms in this condition (half choke). Could it do any harm to my bike?

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              • #21052
                Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                Originally posted by San716 View Post
                For the last 3-4 months, felt my FZ (4.5k on odo, 1 year old) was not its usual self. Would start and ride smoothly for some time, but struggled on long runs and when hot: not responsive, very rough and high idle rpms after 20-30 mins ride, rpm raising itself.

                Went to SVC and thankfully got the problem diagnosed and fixed (hopefully! Bike feels much better now on long rides).
                SVC guy said that it could be due to rich mixture and they will have to check the carb. They didn't do it in front of me, but got the problem fixed. The choke switch was stuck inside the carb it seems! No idea how it happened, but I was told that the carb looked very dirty. Not sure why (rains? does water get inside?). I've never touched or opened the carb myself.
                Also adviced me to use the choke periodically (I don't use it much).

                I'm wondering why this happened in the first place and if it could happen again.
                I must have rode at least 2-3 k kms in this condition (half choke). Could it do any harm to my bike?


                A rich mixture can cause the engine to flood and can short out the spark plug. Also it gums up the cat con and the silencer. Lets not even talk about the carbon buildup in the engine which can cause the piston rings to go bad thereby reducing compression. Though that can only happen if you set the mixture too rich.

                As to the choke, you say you very seldom use it (I know, not you exact words). This is a bad idea. Any part of the bike that had anything to do with petroleum products of any kind can get jammed if not used every so often. I'm saying make it a habit to use the choke say every third or fourth startup even if you don't need it. And in winter use it every time when starting on cold engine.

                Also there are many reasons why a carb can get dirty. Like bad fuel, rich mixture, dirty or free flow aftermarket air filters, etc. The variables are numerous in this case but still, always watch what is happening to your bike and don't trust svc guys blindly.
                Last edited by Balgi; 11-17-2014, 09:31 AM.

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                • #21053
                  Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                  Originally posted by devils_friend View Post
                  If you are DIY, then leave the bike overnight and you can do it the other day. Same applies if you do it at SVC, they are least bothered to do it properly.

                  Cheerz!!
                  Thanks buddy..
                  I think i will have to do it this way.
                  Will drop my bike at the svc tomorrow.

                  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

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                  • #21054
                    Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                    Today while servicing my bike mechanic first poured petrol to claan the throttle cable and clutch cable and then poured engine oil to lubricate.

                    Is it good practice to lubricate the cables.
                    Are our cables teflon coated ?
                    Just came to know teflon coated cable sont need lubing.

                    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

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                    • #21055
                      Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                      Originally posted by Ishwor View Post
                      Today while servicing my bike mechanic first poured petrol to claan the throttle cable and clutch cable and then poured engine oil to lubricate.

                      Is it good practice to lubricate the cables.
                      Are our cables teflon coated ?
                      Just came to know teflon coated cable sont need lubing.
                      I have read in the forum that the cables in our bikes are dry lubed from the inside and don't need any lubrication. And any external wet lubrication can lead to premature wearing of the cable and hence should not be done. This is because the actual lube is dislodged and causes increased friction and wear.
                      Ride safe and have fun.
                      Regards
                      Nadeem

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                      • #21056
                        Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                        Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post
                        I have read in the forum that the cables in our bikes are dry lubed from the inside and don't need any lubrication. And any external wet lubrication can lead to premature wearing of the cable and hence should not be done. This is because the actual lube is dislodged and causes increased friction and wear.
                        I think the same but the mexhanic performed the job.
                        He is the svc mechanic so relied upon him.
                        Trying to find more information about the cable .

                        Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

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                        • #21057
                          Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                          One thing i forgot to say, after the bearing change in the rear alloy, the squeaky noise which i used to get on bumps isn't there anymore. I have ridden for a couple of hundred kms and haven't heard it. I had initially thought the swing-arm bearing might be the culprit. Let's hope it doesn't reoccur.

                          Also, the ride quality on the Revz-Y tyre is much more fun and smooth. The bike leans into corners much easily, maybe due to its more rounded profile.
                          Ride safe and have fun.
                          Regards
                          Nadeem

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                          • #21058
                            Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                            Originally posted by Ishwor View Post
                            I think the same but the mexhanic performed the job.
                            He is the svc mechanic so relied upon him.
                            Trying to find more information about the cable .

                            Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

                            Ha ha lol Relied upon svc mech lolz
                            I have mentioned this time and again. Svc mechs are trained monkeys. We are better off relying on that one guy who's jealous of our bike and tries to tamper with it every chance he gets.

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                            • #21059
                              Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                              Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                              Ha ha lol Relied upon svc mech lolz
                              I have mentioned this time and again. Svc mechs are trained monkeys. We are better off relying on that one guy who's jealous of our bike and tries to tamper with it every chance he gets.
                              Ohh..please dont make fun of me
                              These monkeys behave as if they are engineers
                              And arenot ready to take any advice from us.

                              Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

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                              • #21060
                                Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

                                Originally posted by Ishwor View Post
                                Ohh..please dont make fun of me
                                These monkeys behave as if they are engineers
                                And arenot ready to take any advice from us.

                                Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3
                                You should be firm on what YOU want to get done and YOU don't want !
                                If you rely totally on them, they are bound to behave like this.
                                Ride safe and have fun.
                                Regards
                                Nadeem

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