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  • Originally posted by s_and_m View Post
    Guys.. need urgent help from you all..

    Where in Pune do I source Motul semi-synth or Petronas full synth? I live in Pimple Saudagar and I wanted to get the bike serviced in the weekdays itself, so 2 only days left!

    Thanks in advance

    Edit: Which grade exactly does FZ take? 15W40 or 20W40?
    Hey buddy, the grade for FZ is 15W40. This I think is for mineral oil. The Yamaha recommended semi-synthetic oil has grade as 15W50.
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    • FZ has a recommended grade of 20W40,YAMALUBE has tht grade for Mineral but not for semi synthetic.
      15W40 will perform better at cooler temps than 20W40 but 20W40 is more than enough,if you dont get tht grade then get 15W40 or 10W40
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      • Originally posted by s_and_m View Post
        Yes but which one is preferable? Or should I just decide by the cost? what does the 1st number stand for? Any ideas?
        Its the viscocity factor... For more details read this... Engine Oils...
        I would recommend Yamalube semi syn. version which i am using for my FZ after 17K+ kms... its very good oil, cost is 415Rs/-

        stick to any xW40 grade(good to avoid 5W40) than xW50...

        Originally posted by ayushkant View Post
        Hey buddy, the grade for FZ is 15W40. This I think is for mineral oil. The Yamaha recommended semi-synthetic oil has grade as 15W50.
        FZ's reccomende mineral oil is 20W40... the semi.syn version is 15W40 not 15W50...
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        • Yamalube semi-synth is 15w50. I've been using it on my R15.
          I don't think there is any other grade available here, please correct me if there is something specifically formulated for the FZ.
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          • Originally posted by ayushkant View Post
            Hey buddy, the grade for FZ is 15W40. This I think is for mineral oil. The Yamaha recommended semi-synthetic oil has grade as 15W50.
            Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
            Yamalube semi-synth is 15w50. I've been using it on my R15.
            I don't think there is any other grade available here, please correct me if there is something specifically formulated for the FZ.
            Sorry guys my bad... actually Yamalube semi.syn is 15W50 not 15W40...
            i am going to change it to Castrol semi.syn 15W40... anyone has used it? how is it?

            Also for my bike the engine oil seems to come out(even though its very little) and sticks around the engine frills(i.e below the engine oil dipstick), is it the problem of the wrong grade oil(i am currently using the R15's 15W50)?
            Last edited by Binoy; 05-06-2010, 06:23 PM.
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            • hello all,

              i got a offer for a one year old red FZ which did 3500 km, the price he is asking is 58000, the bike is in ok condition but his insurance is expired.how can the insurance expire? is it posible only if you dont pay or are there any other ways? i am in trivandrum.... what all should i check beforte taking a 2nd hand fz? is this a good price to buy? and where can i download service manual for fz?
              Last edited by thought dead; 05-06-2010, 09:58 PM.

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              • ^^ insurance expires when the vehicle is more than a year old and the insurance has not been renewed. Your insurance premium for the bike will be slightly more since it will involve an inspection of the bike also. Also no claim bonus will not be given for your insurance.


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                • Originally posted by ayushkant View Post
                  Hey buddy, the grade for FZ is 15W40. This I think is for mineral oil. The Yamaha recommended semi-synthetic oil has grade as 15W50.
                  Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post
                  FZ has a recommended grade of 20W40,YAMALUBE has tht grade for Mineral but not for semi synthetic.
                  15W40 will perform better at cooler temps than 20W40 but 20W40 is more than enough,if you dont get tht grade then get 15W40 or 10W40
                  Originally posted by Binoy View Post
                  Its the viscocity factor... For more details read this... Engine Oils...
                  I would recommend Yamalube semi syn. version which i am using for my FZ after 17K+ kms... its very good oil, cost is 415Rs/-

                  stick to any xW40 grade(good to avoid 5W40) than xW50...



                  FZ's reccomende mineral oil is 20W40... the semi.syn version is 15W40 not 15W50...
                  Thanks for the help guys

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                  • Originally posted by s_and_m View Post
                    Thanks for the help guys
                    Saw your post now....if you are in Pimple saudagar then you must be knowing
                    the Pimpri area.....There are some oil retailers at the main road of Pimpri....
                    you can source the Petronas or Motul from there.....
                    Its your best bet and dont forget to bargain for the price...you will get a good deal.....
                    cheers....

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                    • Originally posted by N-o-v-i-c-e View Post
                      Saw your post now....if you are in Pimple saudagar then you must be knowing
                      the Pimpri area.....There are some oil retailers at the main road of Pimpri....
                      you can source the Petronas or Motul from there.....
                      Its your best bet and dont forget to bargain for the price...you will get a good deal.....
                      cheers....
                      Thanks for the location.. chking the map now!

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                      • Engine Oil

                        Hey guys,

                        I'm still confused about the Engine Oil for my FZ. I've been using 15W50 grade of semi-synth. Yamalube since 5k n now my bike is 22k old. I've never experienced any prob of engine overheating or jerking at odd times. Once I used Castrol recommended Active Xtra 20W50. That was also OK kinds. But later I reverted back to Yamalube.

                        Now I'm hearing a lot that FZ is meant for 15W40 grades only and engine stalls if using 15W50. But if this is so, then why does Yamaha owners provide this oil for FZ??

                        Please help throw some more light on this topic and clarify mine and others' doubt on which grade oil to use for our bike.
                        Stabl'ised by: BlackCat (FZ-16), BlackBird (ThunderBird)

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                        • Originally posted by ayushkant View Post
                          Hey guys,

                          I'm still confused about the Engine Oil for my FZ. I've been using 15W50 grade of semi-synth. Yamalube since 5k n now my bike is 22k old. I've never experienced any prob of engine overheating or jerking at odd times. Once I used Castrol recommended Active Xtra 20W50. That was also OK kinds. But later I reverted back to Yamalube.

                          Now I'm hearing a lot that FZ is meant for 15W40 grades only and engine stalls if using 15W50. But if this is so, then why does Yamaha owners provide this oil for FZ??

                          Please help throw some more light on this topic and clarify mine and others' doubt on which grade oil to use for our bike.
                          Using a slightly more viscous oil will not cause overheating, jerking or stalling. Because the oil is more viscous, it will absorb some noise and vibration making the engine smoother. The downside is slightly higher fuel consumption, slightly longer heat up time, slightly higher chance of engine damage if thrashed when cold and some loss in power.

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                          • Guys need urgent help from you.

                            I am going to Leh on a FZ. Where can I get rear tyre with studs? I am not able to get tyre other than the standard one.

                            I don't want a radial tyre like the standard fitment since its off roading capacity is quite limited.

                            Thanks in advance.
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                            • using W50 grade wont stall or jerk your bike....the only possible problems will be in the long term
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                              • Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                                Guys need urgent help from you.

                                I am going to Leh on a FZ. Where can I get rear tyre with studs? I am not able to get tyre other than the standard one.

                                I don't want a radial tyre like the standard fitment since its off roading capacity is quite limited.

                                Thanks in advance.
                                There are no equivalent sized studded tyres for the FZ. It has an odd sized rear tyre. The closest would be dual purpose tyre like the Michelin Sirac 120/80x17. This tyre is actually too narrow for the standard rim, so I suppose you'll have to take your chances or actually find a narrower rim and hub assembly that fits the FZ.

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