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**iamvik** · 12-07-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by nand15 View Post

Chains failing at 20k are signs of bad maintenance

hey u say chains failing at 20k , well my friends jus went bust at 9k kms ... it's been maintained properly , serviced at proper intervals , still this happened .

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What do you mean by "proper intervals"? Are you talking about time or distance run?

**nand15** · 12-07-2009, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by iamvik View Post

hey u say chains failing at 20k , well my friends jus went bust at 9k kms ... it's been maintained properly , serviced at proper intervals , still this happened .

What do you mean by "proper intervals"? Are you talking about time or distance run?[/QUOTE]

i would say both time and distance run , as specified by the manual ... 6th service at 9k shows that , technically it should have been at 15k , so i would say a combination of both ...

**k2cool_87** · 12-07-2009, 07:37 PM

have any of u tried long distance rides on the FZ??
with saddle bags and stuff on bungee cords on the bike??

i kno tank bags are out of option but is it possible to have something else aiding the luggage carrying on the bike if yes then wat did u use?? how much luggage was it???

also wat was the bike's performance?? as in the acceleration department? and also the handling?

**anirudh fz1** · 12-07-2009, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by Braveheart View Post

Guys I have noticed that almost all mechanics have the tendency of overtightening the chain, I do myself check for slackness after every adjustment. When the chain is tight and the bike goes in a pitfall both the chain and sprockets get damaged.

If your rear shocker seems to be stiffer than usual and the ride is bumpy, chain is noisy particularly frnt sprocket when reversing the bike.

Bike should not be driven in this condition as it causes permanent damage to chain sprocket and chassis.

Plz get your chains checked and rectified, Chains failing at 20k are signs of bad maintainence.

One blunt way of confirming is load your vehicle with 2 passengers and then check, there should be enough looseness to make the chain hit the metal/rubber near the foot-rest

ur back after long time dude,
even i had the same experience ,the loser who changed my sprockets made the chain very tight,i read the manual & adjusted it myself today.
changing chain freeplay is tricky the first time guys
,make sure u have the right tools first,(needed spanner is not given in toolkit)
plp here saying bike is serviced on time ,still the chain went bust,why??
coz the svc guys know nothing

**dude_phenom** · 12-08-2009, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by shamanthnv View Post

Hi, I have put this cover on my FZ using it from 2 months. Yes for long rides you wont feel that numbness in the butt. Acts like the beaded seat cover which is used in cars, so acupuncture effect, And Air circulation does happen under. And slight cushion feeling also. Ya, seat did not get wet in rainy season since there is half an inch mesh gap between seat and you.

This seat cover is starp-on under the seat, so can be removed and clean the seat any time. Got it from Orion SVC bangalore. I had posted the photo also in this same thread sometime back.

Hmm. lots of good news here

Looks like Orion is the place that contains the stuff that Pacer dont (Crash guard/ seat cover). Will check it out when I go over to purchase a DSG jacket and gloves...

**iamvik** · 12-08-2009, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by nand15 View Post

What do you mean by "proper intervals"? Are you talking about time or distance run?

i would say both time and distance run , as specified by the manual ... 6th service at 9k shows that , technically it should have been at 15k , so i would say a combination of both ...[/QUOTE]

I believe that the chain must be cleaned and relubricated every 500 km in India. Conditions here are particularly harsh since it can be both humid and dusty and sometimes even both.

If the chain is cleaned and lubricated only every service, even if it's early, and not depending on the condition of the chain, I'm sure the chain will suffer. I think Yamaha (and maybe Bajaj too since they too offer an O-ring chain on some bikes) have underestimated the wear on the chain due conditions and user maintenance. People just don't like, remember or bother visiting a service station once or twice a month just to get the chain serviced. And to top that, getting charged Rs. 150 each time isn't going to help the issue either.

**iamvik** · 12-08-2009, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post

have any of u tried long distance rides on the FZ??
with saddle bags and stuff on bungee cords on the bike??

i kno tank bags are out of option but is it possible to have something else aiding the luggage carrying on the bike if yes then wat did u use?? how much luggage was it???

also wat was the bike's performance?? as in the acceleration department? and also the handling?

cramster saddle bag: Rs. 1200
additional buckle and strap to help tie it onto the bike: Rs. 100
Look on the guy's face when he saw my backpack and Rs. 50 bungee cord doing a better job: Priceless

Look on his face when he saw how the saddle bags had scratched his new bike:

**rupeshpnair** · 12-08-2009, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post

have any of u tried long distance rides on the FZ??
with saddle bags and stuff on bungee cords on the bike??

i kno tank bags are out of option but is it possible to have something else aiding the luggage carrying on the bike if yes then wat did u use?? how much luggage was it???

also wat was the bike's performance?? as in the acceleration department? and also the handling?

Hi @ k2cool_87... I have been to Leh on the FZ.... i took the cramster saddle bag and a bag with the trip stuff in it.... the handling was pretty good as the bungee cords helpd us keeping it in place well...

i have attached the snap of the FZ with all its luggage on it...

**k2cool_87** · 12-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by iamvik View Post

cramster saddle bag: Rs. 1200
additional buckle and strap to help tie it onto the bike: Rs. 100
Look on the guy's face when he saw my backpack and Rs. 50 bungee cord doing a better job: Priceless

Look on his face when he saw how the saddle bags had scratched his new bike:

hehehe nice one ...will keep the scratches in mind...

Originally posted by rupeshpnair View Post

Hi @ k2cool_87... I have been to Leh on the FZ.... i took the cramster saddle bag and a bag with the trip stuff in it.... the handling was pretty good as the bungee cords helpd us keeping it in place well...

i have attached the snap of the FZ with all its luggage on it...

Thanx rupesh ....u went to leh...man thats my dream..wanna do it one day....so the fz handles the saddle bags nice....
jus one q though how was the handling once the whole thing was on the bike???
also address the issue raised above of the scratches?? did u get any???

**rupeshpnair** · 12-08-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post

hehehe nice one ...will keep the scratches in mind...

Thanx rupesh ....u went to leh...man thats my dream..wanna do it one day....so the fz handles the saddle bags nice....
jus one q though how was the handling once the whole thing was on the bike???
also address the issue raised above of the scratches?? did u get any???

Handling purely depends on how well u tie the luggage ontot he bike... and how well the distribute the weight within to maintain the balance... I hade no issue as the bungee cord we took saved us a lot of time and hassle...

I too would have ended up having scratches on the bike due to the saddle bag scratching against the fiber but avoided it by putting a broad tape on the fiber before we put the saddle bag on it...

**k2cool_87** · 12-08-2009, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by rupeshpnair View Post

Handling purely depends on how well u tie the luggage ontot he bike... and how well the distribute the weight within to maintain the balance... I hade no issue as the bungee cord we took saved us a lot of time and hassle...

I too would have ended up having scratches on the bike due to the saddle bag scratching against the fiber but avoided it by putting a broad tape on the fiber before we put the saddle bag on it...

Thnx for the tips man....appreciate it....

**gideontony** · 12-08-2009, 11:16 AM

guys is it possible to fit a FAZERS faring onto my FZ???

i really like to fit one..plzz let me know

**darkknight** · 12-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by gideontony View Post

guys is it possible to fit a FAZERS faring onto my FZ???

i really like to fit one..plzz let me know

yes.the svcs in mumbai do it.they charged a friend of mine 11k

for it.so be careful wen negotiating the money part.afaik it shouldnt be more than 4.5 k.

**gideontony** · 12-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

yes.the svcs in mumbai do it.they charged a friend of mine 11k

for it.so be careful wen negotiating the money part.afaik it shouldnt be more than 4.5 k.

what 11k

but watz the actual cost???

**Alex Ninan** · 12-08-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by anirudh fz1 View Post

ur back after long time dude,
even i had the same experience ,the loser who changed my sprockets made the chain very tight,i read the manual & adjusted it myself today.
changing chain freeplay is tricky the first time guys
,make sure u have the right tools first,(needed spanner is not given in toolkit)
plp here saying bike is serviced on time ,still the chain went bust,why??
coz the svc guys know nothing

TO Which Service center in B'lore were you giving the Bike.. ?? just wanted to know .. so that I don't give there by mistake.. :-)

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