During rains i did not face any problem, i did not feel any wetness in seat, just sit down and ride no need to wipe and all, since you wont have contact with seat due to the mesh.

The cool mesh is just a strapped down under the seat, can remove it anytime and put it back.

Of course bro!Motul chain lube and Motul chain clean-both are different.you have to use them every 500km(if u rip frequently) or 750~800km for trouble free operation of the chain.To use these products are not tough as the price!
->Firstly u need to have a so called grunge brush(a toothbrush will do.)or a piece of cloth(what mechanics use at shops-its like a banyan fibre or something don't know the name exactly!).
->Take some newspaper, place them behind the chain so that, when you spray the lube onto chain, it doesn't reach the rim.If it falls on the rim,I say-its hard to remove..its highly adhesive!!
-> Now,put the main stand,neutral,spray the chain clean onto chain while rotating it with 'hand' .
->Continue this for some three rotations of chain.
->Wait for some 5 mins.you can notice the muck and other particles coming out. wipe this off using the rag.If yuo are using any kind of brush,make sure its got soft bristles so that, O-rings are safe.
->Clean till you get that 'new look'.and of course!Dont forget to clean the sprocket.Cleaning part is done!!

While lubricating,
-> spray the chain on the slack side..ie the side which meshes with sprocket.its better if you spray it on a warm chain..it sticks better.keep spraying for 3 rotations.Let it dry for some time.
->Clean the swing arm and exposed portion of sprocket from the lube.
Its done!!
NEVER do this putting the bike in any gear out of laziness!! It may cost your finger!
480 for lube and 450 for chain clean-worth it

In my opinion, a dirty but oiled chain is better than a dirty and dry chain. Yes, wear will be higher but not as high as a dry chain.

nice post on chain lubing!!

guys i am going in for my 2nd free service tomorrow........pls tell me what all i should ask the SVC guys to do(apart from regular stuff).....and will they get the rim stripes done for me if i pay for it???

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if your bike is working fine then regular service is enough..
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yes..they will stick the rim stripes for you if you pay them... i think white rim stripes from R15 will look good for red or black FZ16..

Gear Oil for lubricating the chain? I never thought this was advisable. You can purchase Motul chain lube and chain cleaner costing about Rs.450 each.

Starting Issue

Hi Guys Need help again!!
The unusual weather in Delhi coupled with raining few days back has resulted in some chill in the mornings and evenings so I was worried about my FZ-S getting to life or not and to my horror today morning it didn't start!!
I switched it OFF and ON just to reset and pulled the choke too but still no life....finally after continuously pressing the self for a minute did it roared back to life and is running good now. But since the cold is yet to get worse so I am worried about getting it to life in the mornings......can you guys suggest me something about this or my bike has some problem that SVC guys can take care off?? I know since it is carb fitted and not fuel injected so cold starts are an issue but since it has no kick so what to do when my fine day comes yet again??

^^ use the choke, make sure the battery is charged and the level of acid is upto the mark.

thanks

thank you for detail explanation

If any help required for chain cleaning/lubing then refer here.

My FZ 16 has GONE.

CHEERS,
G D

GONE? where??? sold stolen??? accident??? what hppnd man???

If you have had a fall...then the reason for ur tak-tak sound maybe many
amongst the silencer being one....u will need to get it checked at the SVC..

But if u havnt fallen then probably the sound may be coz of the loose nut
washer fitting of your seat lock...try to hear it once where is the sound
coming from....i feel its your loose seat....

cheers...

I bet you have sold it for a P220 or R15 i suppose...rite???

[QUOTE=S_FI;330047]no its not from the seat .Iam sure...seems like the chain hitting against swingarm...its annoying..

Yamaha Bike Rally...

Guys i got a mail from these guys saying i was one of those who was shortlisted....anyone got this mail????

Also der was a thread on this rally rite??? can someone point me to it....