Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hi all,


I bought a preowned Yamaha fzs, 2014, 17200kms last week from my neighbour.

He went to china for 4 yrs for his company work, and i saw he used his bike continuosly, so i bought that with confident.

I changed fz with new engine oil, Motul 20w50 (1 liter -- and i have to pour another 200ml today or tomorrow for changed the oil filter ), New oil filter, spark plug and air filter, drive chain was cleaned and lubricated and slack adjusted by myself.

By outer look it feels well maintained and by internaly after using a week i found more vibrations in foot pegs and tank bottom area , which we used to hug our thighs while driving.

Any suggestions welcome......

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Can anyone suggest a best front tyre for my yamaha fz s v1 ?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Stock or Pirelli Sport Demon if you can find it.

If you're fine with oversizing, there are a lot of options in 110/70.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Do not over size front tyre. It will effect the distance and speed calculated on the Speedo meter.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Check your swingarm bearing and alignment

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Well, I'm not the one who owns the FZ.

Anyway, It will affect the readings, but it's upto [MENTION=98216]The_supersic[/MENTION], who asked the question.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

I have Fz-16 2013 model and 47k on odo and did ontime service and bike is silk smooth not gave any troubles till date and from last few month ma facing issue like below
1.Acceleration is too hard and pulling like 100cc bike
2. Swtiches are not working properly
3. Lowbeam is not working
4. Brake pads are good and may need a replacement
5. am getting less then 25kmpl in bangalore city traffic

Last time when i asked with SVC they told me most of the engine parts needs to replace and cost is around 20-25k. Need a suggestions like what all things needs to replace and what will be the cost so bike may feel like new.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hi everyone, I wanted to know whether Duke indicators is a direct fit on my fz16??

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

No, you need indicator adapter to fit the led indicator to further fit to stock holes.
Indicator Adapters are available in AliExpress though.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Not a direct fit.

But, you can fit using washers since Yamaha holes are big and odd shaped. You need to cut Duke indicator wires since connectors are different. Also have to change indicator flasher to electronic once since flash rate will be faster.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hey Guys
This is my first post in xbhp i am originally from Kerala but now in pune studying automobile designing for my degree .I own a 2011 fz-s now converted to fz 16. I always loved the fz when it came out with its huge wheels and the body design just was perfect. This is my first geared bike,i have had a Honda dio earlier but sold it.I bought the bike from my father's friend he has taken care of it real well.The day i got it i serviced it,changed the MRF tires to Michelin pilot sporty(140 rear and 100 front) and tried spray painting the panels because the paint had shown its age.It came out disastrous and later repainted everything to gloss black from a proper painter in pune. Now currently the bike is in Kerala but will be taking it back to pune within a week.I have done some pretty good mods to the bike.Hope everyone like it.

Mods done earlier

Nmw Racing Bangalore-CDI with 8 maps
Bmc Conical airfilter
Sc project replica exhaust (Cop magnet)
Yamaha R15 Version 2 Chain sprocket
Led projector headlight(A huge mistake)
Motocross handlebar
Spray painted golden wheels

Mods right now

Royal Enfield Himalayan Handlebar(Direct fit)
Duke 200 indicators(all around with highway flasher)
Dagrex full exhaust system(got from a friend had a small dent)
Custom painted wheels
Custom tailtidy
Bajaj Dominar 400 mirrors
Hp airfilter
Custom taillight
Nighteye Led H4 Lights(Really Good)

Mods to be done


Rear disk brake conversion
Pulsar AS 200 windshield
Big Bore Kit(Maybe)


1.The day i got the bike

2.After the repaint

3.Spray painted wheels and Led Projectors


4.This is how she looks now




DIY paddock stand



5. Nighteye LED

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hi all ,

Can any one advice on real world mileage specs of fzs v 2.0 fi. And over all reliability and smoothness

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

The mileage in the city is about 40kmpl (bumper to bumper traffic) while mixed usage on Highways and city will return about 45kmpl. And riding in the economy mode at all time will get you close to 50kmpl and it's a nice figure when compared to Suzuki Gixxer.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Will it remain same even couple of years down the line , if all services done on time ?.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

The overall mileage had been around 45 kmlp in Pune traffic with sedate riding style ( dad uses this bike for daily office commute of about 30 km to and fro).

There has been some sound from the engine I suspect it to be tappets, but don't know for sure.

The brakes are weak (dual disk variant) as compared to a Gixxer (I ride a Gixxer with dual disk).

FZs has a slightly bigger turning radius than Gixxer.

I personally find the Gixxer to be more comfortable in terms of seat and riding position. The seats on the fz are hard and give me a butt ache on longer rides.

Can't say anything on the smoothness as the fz is fuel injected while my Gixxer is carb variant. The fuel injection will anyday be smoother than the carb.

One thing to remember on the fz is that never let it run out of petrol, as soon as the reserve light flickers fill it up.

The fuel gauge on the fz is a bit erratic, it seem to have a mind of its own.

Overall the fz should be reliable if services properly and regular intervals.