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**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by iamvik View Post

I've just dropped my bike off at Bangalore Wheels for its 5th free service. I've complained about gear shifting problems and poor mileage. I hope the job gets done correctly.

i dont know about bangalore but yamaha svc in goa is horrible.....

what are the problems that can be rectified in a bike for a better mileage apart from driving style...

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by dude_phenom View Post

I have never locked my discs till date. I use only 2 fingers to operate the front brake, never felt the need to squeeze more than that. However are you sure you arent overly using your rear brakes. Skidding can (and mostly does) occur when u apply greater force on your rear brakes. Check out the braking section the tips section of x-bhp. Very good info there.

ABS not available on the FZ currently. I think the Apache will be coming out with that, no info about that though. But you can manually perform ABS action (if you practice it). ABS is applying brakes in short bursts so as to not lock your wheels. That is you have to apply and then remove and then apply and then remove. Of course under panic braking this would be the last thing anyone might do. But I have done that a couple of time in a car. Never faced such a situation on bike (touchwood) :-)

ABS is available for FZ @http://www.goforkrp.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=538704859

**RanjithMN** · 03-15-2010, 01:14 PM

dropped my bike off for replacing the Gear Shaft on warranty.

Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post

ABS is available for FZ @http://www.goforkrp.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=538704859

tht isnt an actual ABS.

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

dropped my bike off for replacing the Gear Shaft on warranty.

tht isnt an actual ABS.

i know that is not an actual ABS which works with a microprocessor....

but this is a mechanical ABS.... but it is better than not having one and besides one does not get an ABS at 650 bukcs....

chk out this link:

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/pit-stop-general-biking-discussion/6040-abs-saves-lives.html

**RanjithMN** · 03-15-2010, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

dropped my bike off for replacing the Gear Shaft on warranty.

and got it back now,gear seems fine gotta wait and see,they only replaced the Shaft's spring for which they charged me 10rs eventhough i have warranty.

**jd666** · 03-15-2010, 05:24 PM

^^ jaago grahak jaago!!!!

**Rajeesh** · 03-15-2010, 05:34 PM

Any body face the same????

I have done nearly 2800 Kms in my FZ, which I brought on Dec 09. I am fine with the riding comfort and handling, but I would like to improve the head lamps, I feel I need brighter beams.. also Is there any way to improve my front disk braking??
Another thing to say is I was able to cruise continuously for a few munites at 110 Kmph.. It was a straight road and I never decreased the throttle..I could feel the acceleration going up...but Once my speedo reached 110, It will go back to 108 then 109 and again 110.. this continued till I brought it below 110.
Also the fuel gauge never gives me an idea about how much oil I have in my tank.. some times it will give the first column blink.. when I stop some where and start the bike again, It may show 3 columns... I am really fed up with this.

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Rajeesh View Post

I have done nearly 2800 Kms in my FZ, which I brought on Dec 09. I am fine with the riding comfort and handling, but I would like to improve the head lamps, I feel I need brighter beams.. also Is there any way to improve my front disk braking??
Another thing to say is I was able to cruise continuously for a few munites at 110 Kmph.. It was a straight road and I never decreased the throttle..I could feel the acceleration going up...but Once my speedo reached 110, It will go back to 108 then 109 and again 110.. this continued till I brought it below 110.
Also the fuel gauge never gives me an idea about how much oil I have in my tank.. some times it will give the first column blink.. when I stop some where and start the bike again, It may show 3 columns... I am really fed up with this.

for brighter beams there are two options
1. go for powerful headlamps of 60/55w rating which would not harm fz electrical systems or the battery and are a direct fit.
2. u can go for HID kit which might cost around 2500 but to fit it legally you also need projector headlamps.

**Rajeesh** · 03-15-2010, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post

for brighter beams there are two options
1. go for powerful headlamps of 60/55w rating which would not harm fz electrical systems or the battery and are a direct fit.
2. u can go for HID kit which might cost around 2500 but to fit it legally you also need projector headlamps.

I dont want to change my bike's looks...
I would like some thing that I can fit to the current head lamp assembly

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Rajeesh View Post

I dont want to change my bike's looks...
I would like some thing that I can fit to the current head lamp assembly

then for osram nightbreaker 60/55w headlamps then costs around 700 bucks....

even with the projector you wont have to change the looks of the bike....
it will just look like a tube in the current headlight assembly...

**Rajeesh** · 03-15-2010, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the suggestion bro... I will do it this week end along with my next service..
Can I do any thing for more brakeing??

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Rajeesh View Post

Thanks for the suggestion bro... I will do it this week end along with my next service..
Can I do any thing for more brakeing??

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

the front disk in FZ is more than enough....
to ensure effective brakeing u r supposed to use both the front and the rear brakes together....
also you can go for an ABS system for front disk....

**Rajeesh** · 03-15-2010, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

the front disk in FZ is more than enough....
to ensure effective brakeing u r supposed to use both the front and the rear brakes together....
also you can go for an ABS system for front disk....

ABS for bikes??
This Idea is new to me!!
How much will it cost?

**vinais** · 03-15-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post

u wont be able to do it on a yamaha service center as fitting a more powerful headlamp will void your warranty if the svc guys came to know about it....

so get it cahnged form any other mechanic....

Got my stock bulb replaced with a Philips 55w one at my service center itself. Dont think its and issue...

PS: Osram nightbreaker does seem to be the best bulb out there, am not really that happy with the philips one even though its a huge improvement over the stock

**kinshuk.arya** · 03-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Rajeesh View Post

ABS for bikes??
This Idea is new to me!!
How much will it cost?

the ABS costs aorund 650bucks.... u can chk out this link for more details...

Kaulson Racing ...... GO !!!!!!!!!!!! For KRP

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