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**Sarvajit** · 12-08-2009, 11:46 AM

Keep the chain slack at around 25mm. (1 inch). Measure this by putting your finger underneath&moving it up. A bit looser (5 mm.)won't cause much harm, but tighter will surely.

**asim.mohd** · 12-08-2009, 04:28 PM

excessive engine oil

Hi,

I was wondering whether there are any ill effects of having filled in excessive engine oil (more than the maximum oil level indicated by the dipstick).

Have any of you done so? any bad experiences?

I have topped up my bike with power1 (on yamalube), it went way past the max.level but the engine performance is top notch now. revs freely, pickup has improved, butter smooth.

Thanks for sharing ur experiences.

**ayushkant** · 12-08-2009, 07:18 PM

Insurance for rear tire rim

Hi,

Has anyone changed the rim of the rear tire??

Mine rear tire rim has got damaged by the potholes on the road. How do I claim for an insurance for it and how much time does it takes?

**rupeshpnair** · 12-08-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by ayushkant View Post

Hi,

Has anyone changed the rim of the rear tire??

Mine rear tire rim has got damaged by the potholes on the road. How do I claim for an insurance for it and how much time does it takes?

just take ur bike to the SVC guys and they will help u out in getting the insurance claimed.... it shouldnt take more than 2-3 days.... i had both my front and rear rims broken and got the bike done in 4 days...

**rupeshpnair** · 12-08-2009, 09:41 PM

Hi friends, I bought the FZ in nov last year... and its been giving me a mielage of just 30kmpl... but never wanted any of the SVC guys to fiddle with the carburator setting so never mentioned it....

but i faced a problem on my LEH trip the bike couldnt manage the hights... when checked with a local machanic he said its due to excess fuel flow from the carb.... so he put a think copper wire in the Jet and reduced fuel flow... never faced the problem after that... i took the copper wire out after i returned... but the mielage has dropped to 27 Kmpl....

I want to get the Jets changed now... can showone help me with the Jet size of the FZ and where we can get them in Hyderabad... the SVC guys say that it comes with the carb...
thnx guys

**ayushkant** · 12-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by rupeshpnair View Post

just take ur bike to the SVC guys and they will help u out in getting the insurance claimed.... it shouldnt take more than 2-3 days.... i had both my front and rear rims broken and got the bike done in 4 days...

Thanks Rupesh for the info. But I heard that I'll have to leave my bike at the SVC for the insurance?? And then I'll have to pay from my side for the part and Insurance Comp. will send me the cheque later on??

**dude_phenom** · 12-08-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by nand15 View Post

also was recommending BP speed fuel saying it's better than the rest , dunno how far true that is ... jus thought i'd let u guys know .

Originally posted by avithe1 View Post

Dunno if its because of the SPEED fuel (I've been using only SPEED since I got the delivery of the bike) or its the 2nd service. Earlier I used to get a mileage of ~42 kms/l but after my 2nd service have been getting ~53 Kms/l . I was about to post the confirmation of the mileage some time later as I am now in the second iteration of my reserve to reserve testing, but just wanted to say that maybe using SPEED does help in someway.

Originally posted by nand15 View Post

oh ! 53 kmpl , nice , i've got about 56 on a couple of long trips , thats about it ... else it's been 43 constant , i've been using shell only . so could fuel really help that much ? coz the guy says shell is the worst but for the name .

Holy moly... My bikes done about 900km just over a month old. And I still get only 37-38 kmpl. I'm trying Speed next time and will let you guys know. (Unfortunately filled the tank yest with normal Indian Oil. So its gonna take a while.

)

**rupeshpnair** · 12-08-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by ayushkant View Post

Thanks Rupesh for the info. But I heard that I'll have to leave my bike at the SVC for the insurance?? And then I'll have to pay from my side for the part and Insurance Comp. will send me the cheque later on??

depends upon wht kind of insurance u have got.... some insurance would pay it by themselves once the claim is approved... and some u have to pay it upfront and then u would get the check...

u need to leave the bike at teh SVC for the insurance guys to take the snaps and such formalities....

**gideontony** · 12-09-2009, 11:14 AM

guys went to the amaha showroon to get the fazer's faring for my fz..they said it'll cost 8k & they wont fit it...

**dude_phenom** · 12-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by gideontony View Post

guys went to the amaha showroon to get the fazer's faring for my fz..they said it'll cost 8k & they wont fit it...

As in they just expect us to keep it as a showcase piece??? I wouldnt let any one fit it except a SVC guy... (Even if they do a bad job atleast you can yell at em...)

**gideontony** · 12-09-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by dude_phenom View Post

As in they just expect us to keep it as a showcase piece??? I wouldnt let any one fit it except a SVC guy... (Even if they do a bad job atleast you can yell at em...)

yeah yeah ur rite dude...i didnt get the faring yet..coz i'm little worried about the fitting...

**leadpb** · 12-09-2009, 03:39 PM

The Seat Cover...!!

Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post

ya actually me too.....no pains per say but damn man ass gets numb after every hour....shit need a better seat!!!

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.

Is it so... my bum is sore like anything after lot of rides...Gonna get this sure the next time I end up in t he Service Centre

**leadpb** · 12-09-2009, 03:42 PM

The Chain...!!

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

I think I have an opp. problem. My chain is loose, almost all the time. Such the the chain touches the rubber strap near the front sprocket. And also, it makes this sound which I dont like, not forgetting the vibration it causes. Whereas, I have noticed that all FZs (and variations in form of FZ-s and Fazer) come with almost zero play. More comments please !!

**leadpb** · 12-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Mileage & Pickup

Originally posted by rupeshpnair View Post

Hi friends, I bought the FZ in nov last year... and its been giving me a mielage of just 30kmpl... but never wanted any of the SVC guys to fiddle with the carburator setting so never mentioned it....

but i faced a problem on my LEH trip the bike couldnt manage the hights... when checked with a local machanic he said its due to excess fuel flow from the carb.... so he put a think copper wire in the Jet and reduced fuel flow... never faced the problem after that... i took the copper wire out after i returned... but the mielage has dropped to 27 Kmpl....

I want to get the Jets changed now... can showone help me with the Jet size of the FZ and where we can get them in Hyderabad... the SVC guys say that it comes with the carb...
thnx guys

Check your choke cable and plunger. I had a simillar problem. It seemed the choke plunger had not moved to the original position. After fixing, my mileage moved to 35KMPL !!

**leadpb** · 12-09-2009, 03:45 PM

Fuzzy & Leh !! (and more)

Good to read that a couple of Fuzzys have already done the biking pilgrimage to Leh.

Guys need feedback on the bike for a Leh trip. What needs to be done and what not for fuzzy..for the height !!

BTW, where can I get bungy cords for tying the backpack on rear ?? (In bangalore!!)

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