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**saikatbyte** · 11-01-2016, 11:23 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Nithinchandrapaul View Post

Hi bikers,

i'm having white smoke from the past 2 days which started with the engine oil change.The Mechanic guy said that my bike bore was damaged and has to be replaced.
Before the engine oil change i didn't had any smoke issues.

I'm having same performance before and now with the same mileage 40-42.

And he asked me to sell my bike because from now my bike will be getting frequent repairs and visits to Service centers.

Why i am getting white smoke?

Please suggest a good way to get my bike repaired.

Kindly,Suggest me a good mechanic in Hyderabad to get this work done.

If the mechanic of the service center do show you white smoke from exhaust by twisting hard (9k rpm) the cold engine (just brought from washing before check up) & told you that ypur bike is giving white smoke, then you are totally fooled, because the cold engine has some of the water particles condensed after the engine is cooled for a while or may be water entered due to high speed jet during washing. Nothing to worry about. If the engine is smoking in hot condition, then you are about to replace the Cylinder, Piston & Piston Ring set which approximately cost around 5-6k bucks & labor costs extra.
Now-a-days people in the ASC was making us fooled by doing that (ripping hard the cold engine & showing white smoke appearing & snatch money by changing unnecessary undamaged parts). Get used to it.

**splitsecond** · 11-02-2016, 12:28 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hey guys me going to book new bike next week, but cant decide between FZ v1 OR FZ v2 OR Hornet160
My requirements

1. Good torque and overtaking capability under 90km/hr speed (wont drive above 90km/hr)
2. In gear acceleration
3. 100% city use
4. smoothness

Mileage not an issue

can anyone please compare these three bikes with the above requiremets

gixxer is out due to poor pillion seat,
FZ v2 looks not that great compared to v1(subjective)
is hornet160 low/mid range pull any good? comparable to FZ v1 ?
Fz v1 test driven, engine is not as smooth as people are saying its ok(compared to unicorn)

wont be able to test drive all three, so this is going to be an impulse buy.

**ALI.R** · 11-02-2016, 12:49 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by splitsecond View Post

Hey guys me going to book new bike next week, but cant decide between FZ v1 OR FZ v2 OR Hornet160
My requirements

1. Good torque and overtaking capability under 90km/hr speed (wont drive above 90km/hr)
2. In gear acceleration
3. 100% city use
4. smoothness

Mileage not an issue

can anyone please compare these three bikes with the above requiremets

gixxer is out due to poor pillion seat,
FZ v2 looks not that great compared to v1(subjective)
is hornet160 low/mid range pull any good? comparable to FZ v1 ?
Fz v1 test driven, engine is not as smooth as people are saying its ok(compared to unicorn)

wont be able to test drive all three, so this is going to be an impulse buy.

IMHO, you are eliminating what is currently the best motorcycle in the 150-160cc segment, the Gixxer. The latest SF variant has FI and rear disk, not to mention the best in class performance. Even as a FZ v1 owner myself, I'd suggest you give the Gixxer a second thought,especially as the pillion comfort wouldn't be much different from the other bikes you have shortlisted.

**peacelover73** · 11-02-2016, 12:53 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by splitsecond View Post

Hey guys me going to book new bike next week, but cant decide between FZ v1 OR FZ v2 OR Hornet160
My requirements

1. Good torque and overtaking capability under 90km/hr speed (wont drive above 90km/hr)
2. In gear acceleration
3. 100% city use
4. smoothness

Mileage not an issue

can anyone please compare these three bikes with the above requiremets

gixxer is out due to poor pillion seat,
FZ v2 looks not that great compared to v1(subjective)
is hornet160 low/mid range pull any good? comparable to FZ v1 ?
Fz v1 test driven, engine is not as smooth as people are saying its ok(compared to unicorn)

wont be able to test drive all three, so this is going to be an impulse buy.

Just as I thought about all those bikes as I'm planning to buy a new one. Gixxer was off the list due to small pillion seat. Hornet bikes are reported to have issues. Customers are posting in their Facebook page. Please check that out. Hornet is actually very good looking but lacks an engine kill switch and weird design of switch keys. It's the most expensive of all (100k for dual disc version). I think the FZ16 is better for its look, engine etc... The new ones are just okay. If u r not a TVS hater, check out their new RTR 200 also. It's an exciting one.

**nadz11.ns** · 11-02-2016, 02:52 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by splitsecond View Post

Hey guys me going to book new bike next week, but cant decide between FZ v1 OR FZ v2 OR Hornet160
My requirements

1. Good torque and overtaking capability under 90km/hr speed (wont drive above 90km/hr)
2. In gear acceleration
3. 100% city use
4. smoothness

Mileage not an issue

can anyone please compare these three bikes with the above requiremets

gixxer is out due to poor pillion seat,
FZ v2 looks not that great compared to v1(subjective)
is hornet160 low/mid range pull any good? comparable to FZ v1 ?
Fz v1 test driven, engine is not as smooth as people are saying its ok(compared to unicorn)

wont be able to test drive all three, so this is going to be an impulse buy.

Fz FI is the way to go then.

Take test ride of Fz FI and Hornet. The excuses of not doing taking TD should be left out.

**saikatbyte** · 11-02-2016, 09:55 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post

Anyone changed Clutch plates recently? How much do they cost?

700 bucks plus labor charges extra

**Kartik Shetty** · 11-03-2016, 02:17 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Changed my brake light bulbs to led ones, looks amazing at night especially the white effect on Number plate.

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**Kartik Shetty** · 11-03-2016, 02:20 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Kartik Shetty View Post

Changed my brake light bulbs to led ones, looks amazing at night especially the white effect on Number plate.

This is the bulb

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**accuengineer** · 11-05-2016, 02:50 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Kartik Shetty View Post

This is the bulb

How much and where did you procure them

Cheers

Mathews

**Kartik Shetty** · 11-05-2016, 03:16 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by accuengineer View Post

How much and where did you procure them

Cheers

Mathews

Bought it from AliExpress was expensive at Rs. 190 compared to the earlier Rs. 10 bulb... But i was curious to try led. Earlier bought it from a different seller for Rs. 150 but it was shorting the circuit if u go back a couple of pages...

**Joel Ashirwadam** · 11-06-2016, 09:32 PM

Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S - MOD

One thing is for sure, Yamaha Bikes are great, but I have three niggles with my 2011 FZ-S.

1. Those stock rear view mirrors are 50% useless, and better at showing my biceps.
2. That awkward looking front License plate.
3. Annoying after sales service.

So what did I do about them!

1. In regard to the rear visibility, I got some bar end mirrors, they are awesome in providing rear visibility. But they need some getting used to and needs a little effort to have a look at it. It is not a big deal, as I am comfortable with them now to the point the stock mirrors give me an odd feeling when I ride other bikes.

3. As far as the after sales, I had some very annoying moments with Yamaha ASC in Coimbatore. I complain about something and they replace something else or they never even look at it or at time have even made worse. Recently I asked them to change the clutch cable, as the rubber shielding have started to peal off, but completely ignored by them. Anyway, sometime back I have decided to take the DIY route to give regular maintenance, such as oil and oil-filter change, brake-pad/shoe replacement, chain lubrication, etc. sometimes if I do not have the necessary tools, I take to some local reputed mechanic. Finally, once a year general service at the ASC. Well, sometimes you have to bite the bullet!

Hope this post is useful!

Happy Riding!

**Duoscribe** · 11-07-2016, 01:33 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Kartik Shetty View Post

Bought it from AliExpress was expensive at Rs. 190 compared to the earlier Rs. 10 bulb... But i was curious to try led. Earlier bought it from a different seller for Rs. 150 but it was shorting the circuit if u go back a couple of pages...

Looks good. Could you please post the product link. Thanks.

**Kartik Shetty** · 11-09-2016, 12:31 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Originally posted by Duoscribe View Post

Looks good. Could you please post the product link. Thanks.

1157 BAY15D Bulb Cree led Chips High Power lamp 21/5w led car bulb brake Lights Source parking White Red Yellow 12V - 24V D035

500 Internal Server Error

http://s.aliexpress.com/Z3iYJZFZ

(from AliExpress Android)

**Prashant Kumar** · 11-09-2016, 09:02 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

My bike feels lot less smoother after first service, any idea why?

**GauravB728** · 11-09-2016, 11:40 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

I want to use 42 teeth rear sprocket from R15 on my FZ. SVC is asking to buy full set. They are not allowing to buy only rear sprocket of R15 and rest (front sprocket and chain) of FZ. My question here is if I buy complete set of r15 will the chain fit properly on FZ? Has anyone tried? I am concerned about chain length.

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