Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Just crossed 50k in odo day before yesterday. Still it is going strong.

So far replaced or repaired:
1. Clutchplates assembly once.
2. Intake & Exhaust valves once.
And, other consumables like Brake pads, cone sets, fork oils, three set tyres etc etc.

Now, bike is giving white smokes only when the bike is revved hard in cold (I saw it today in SVC). Cylinder Piston Piston Ring needs replacement.

Suitable engine oil in which the engine felt responsive is Motul 300v 10w40, and smoothest in Motul 5100 15w50, so far.

Iridium plug (NGK CR8EIX) made the engine more smooth and a slight urgency in throttle response.

Also the michelin pilot street 140/70 r17 made the bike a little more speed in a gear than before. And, 15T front sprocket from Yamaha R15 v2 made the bike a little more relaxed in highway 95-100 kph cruising, but replaced with stock for struggle in city rides.

Overall a good reliable machine from yamaha. Planning to give it to my friend as I upgraded my ride to R15.

Here are very few memories with that machine. Hope you guys like the very small ownership experience.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

No. Burgain for less than 40k. If white gray smoke is coming from the exhaust while revving, it means piston rings, cylinder bore & piston are damaged, it can also damage the valves & valve seats. The cost of repairing will go around 10k including labour costs.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Nope. I bought a 3 year old perfect condition bike for 40k. And get a mechanic along to check before buying the bike.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

I am planning to get a used Fzs 4 yr old model. Everything looks fine but some burning smell seems to be coming from engine. Should I buy it at 50k?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hey guys any link to Fzs WhatsApp group?

Please add me too

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

New issues lately (UPDATED : SOLVED MYSELF)

1. Bike won't start on just self start. Need to give slight throttle. (Used to start without throttle before) (Issue : Chock was on)

2. (During neutral) Need to keep on giving throttle every few seconds to keep bike engine ON. Otherwise engine turns off. (Issue : Chock was on)

3. (During neutral) When high throttle is given and released, bike seems to be still accilerating with some RPM and throttled engine sound, even when accilerator is fully released. (Issue : Chock was on)

4. Some kind of power drop with a 'bhoom' sound once in a while when riding. (Still there. Need help)

Thanks.

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hi, can you help me decide to buy the new tire?
A. Pirelli Angel city 140/70
B. Pirelli Sport demon 140/70.

For the front tire, I have selected Pirelli Rosso 2 110/70

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Ya he said he observed only black smoke and the engine coukd sustain for
another 8-10k

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Hey saikatbyte,

You are absolutely true about the old fzs bike and thanks for the suggestions on tyre and spark plug. I will consider them for my bike.

The default tyre which every fzs get was doing good but a single puncture hole with time converted into a big one and so big that even after applying three sticks from tubeless puncture kit were unable to stop air in it. I changed it to MRF Revz C 150/60/17 after only 12000 kms only. This one was a soft compound tyre performing very well in dry as well as on wet roads. But this also went into vain after some 15000 kms with 7 punctures in it and cracks. Replaced it with MRF Revz C1 150/60/17. Current tyre is bae....freaking good....from last 13000 kms i am using it without single puncture and is performing awesome in every condition. I think its a hard compound tyre. [emoji41]

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Yeah, old gen FZs are gem. They require very less maintenance. If you are travelling more often in highway, I prefer you to put Michelin Pilot Street (not Sporty) 140/70 R17 tyres, you will gain some more speed in each gear, like 84-85kmph in 6000rpm than 79-80kmph. Also, for slightly responsive throttle & fuel economy, use NGK CR8EIX Spark plug, 600/-, it doesn't need adjustments/regapping, will last 25K kms.

I didn't spend much in my 49k km ownership. Why didn't he replace the cylinder kit & piston also, only piston rings!

Re: YAMAHA FZ 16 Jerking Issue (carburetor model)

Same i have also clocked on my bike but never paid that much in total till now...keeping tires aside.
Ride safe and take care sir.

Re: YAMAHA FZ 16 Jerking Issue (carburetor model)

Around 40k

Re: YAMAHA FZ 16 Jerking Issue (carburetor model)

Sir how many kilometers have you clocked on your bike?

Re: Yamaha FZ-16/ FZ-S

Fitted the fazer windshield by own at home and got it covered with rainbow film. It looks sexy and different. 40000 kms clocked.
Major Parts got changed during october 2015 till now are
1. Chain sprocket set once
2. Piston and ring (own mistake)
3. Handlebar 4 times (everytime it fall, new one)
4. Brake pad front twice
5. Drum brake rear twice
6. Handle end stopper 3 times
7. Front shocks (machine press)
8. Spark Plug once
9. Tyres (Rear : 3rd MRF revz c1 150/60/17) (front : 2nd MRF Nylogrip Zapper YZF 100/60/17)

Only this much and normal servicing after regular intervals. Still my bike can go 600 kms continuously without any heat up, engine cut off and radiator hot air issues comparo to big capacity bikes in any temperature. [emoji41]

Love this machine. Very reliable.

Re: YAMAHA FZ 16 Jerking Issue (carburetor model)

Finally got my bike serviced . The following things are done by the mechanic
Carburetor changed(since the stock one was broken)
Valve set changed
Piston rings changed
New battery
Speedometer console change
Fork complete work(both sides)
Oil filter
Air filter
Wheel bearing s
Engine oil
Labour
Total 17k

After everything, his advise was piston and clutch plate were weak and i would need to change it after 10k kms.

One issue noted after all :
With the current piston rings it would take a bit of time for seating . If i reduce the gear From 3 to 2 and then increase the throttle the bike would lag in pick up it takes a bit of time to catch the speed.