I havn taken it fr service yet macha.. taking it this saturday only...

may b i should hav given last week itself The ride is was a bit ruff yesterday... its 1040 kms now... so this saturday definitly hittin the svc...

so be awake at 10 am saturday morning You r getting a call then

The ride has been a bit ruff for last 2 days.. rattle sounds at 2.5-3.5k rpm... above dat its kinda ok...
checked fr the rim bends - a small deflection in the rear... not sure if its an illusion cos f the stickers (hoping so )
+
a few regular frictions in the other parts

so waiting to get this service done badly

the console light of FZ always remains in "on" position...
even if we do not put on the fog light or the pilot lamp...

Hey Kinshuk, even I am using the new FZ16 just 2 months old, I would like to let you know that the LCD Backlight is 'ON' only when you switch 'ON' pilot lamp or head lamp. So I think this is a new modification in new FZ16 w.r.t to electrical.

Hey, I also have a red Fazer.

1) Under what conditions does it backfire? If it's while going down/up steep slopes you will face this problem sometimes, but as far as I know it's nothing to worry about.

it backfires randomly meanin i havent payed close attention but it happens when i leave the accecelorater and again accelorate
when the bikes stationary

2) I think you mean rear tail light. This is usually on if the pilot lamp is on. Either adjust your brake switch (as instructed in the manual, it's a simple job and you can do it to your satisfaction rather than the service guy's) This may well be the problem since you've got complaints about the rear brake as well. If not, could be a bit more serious electrical issue best left to your service.

yea ill tell him my service is due day after


3) The whole bike's red parts at least are made of ABS plastic, so this does not apply. There are certain places on the bike which will begin showing signs of rust such as the number plate holder, or parts which have had paint peeled off due to a fall. The metal bits can be touched up at your service centre but the plastic bits can only be replaced. Secondly, if you live in a humid area, putting your bike cover on the bike immediately after use can cause condensation which will accelerate, not prevent, rust.

no the red parts paint is peeling off meanin i have had an accident but the paint which is missin is not due to that for sure you can make out very easily
its like a company defect kinda thing



4) Get it adjusted at the service centre, alternatively sit on a friend's no-problem FZ and compare to troubleshoot.

will try cus i dnt knw many others wid bikes
where u from in mumbai



5) They need regular tightening if you take your bike on bumpy roads or after a fall. The service centre people tend to loosen and fold them for storage when you give your bike for service, you have to ensure you have them adjusted to your requirements again. There is a locknut under the mirror, but none of the tools in the toolkit will fit in there unless you remove the mirror assembly first. I advise doing this instead of getting a mech to adjust it because I've had my paint scratched this way. Also, you might want to get radium reflector strips on the mirrors, I've found that they help people from knocking into them at night and loosening the bolts.

where do i get there radium thingis from and how much will they cost
( im totally outta cash spent a bomb on my helmet you wont believe if i tell u how much and my dads super pissed )



6) If you have stored your bike for a long time without using it, carbon will build up on the fuel sensor; your console may not necessarily be the problem. Get this cleaned by the SVC.
define long time



7) not sure what you mean about the headlights
i got them changed so not a problem
( but just 2 explain the reflectors developed blak spots on them)



8) The sides lose their colour after falls or if you hit something...
both sides have lost their colour and its only fallen on 1 tht also got tht replaced with a new 1



9) What is your bike's running and are you changing the oil frequently? Both these should solve stiffness issues while shifting. I found my bike loosened up after about 3k kms.
i took delivery in mid feb and iv done bout 3000 kms till date
its not much i know but it was fine after the 1st service then again its become stiff



10) This sounds a lot like a bent rim. Your ride quality may have suffered due to the bends, and therefore you feel there's something wrong with the shocks. Take three fingers and run them on the edge of the rims where the alloy meets the tyre. Do it on both sides, ie 2 sides of the front and 2 of the rear. If you feel any unevenness, then your rim is bent and needs to be replaced. The front rim costs around Rs 2000 and the rear Rs 2500 (Mumbai). If you live in Mumbai go to the Kamla Yamaha parts depot because everyone else is #^*^% out of stock. Bends would also explain your tyre pressure problems.
dude im bankrupt atm my bike is still in warranty cant they do it for free in the service ??
i always go to lower parel only sunmill compound right and tht guy took 3 months to change my headlights and hes the one who told the backoffice that i refuse to come to the service center (after goin 6 times for my headlights) when he never called only and when he calls me at 11 o clock he dosent reach for an hour so i left




HTH and back to lurking for me.

Even brake liner was not available at my sixth free service done at about 15700km. I changed it myself after a week. I get it serviced at Muthoot Yamaha. I didn't change my chain set yet, bought one though.
Front sprocket - 121
Chain - 773
Rear sprocket - 243

My rear tyre torn today, beyond repair, thanks to the Indian citizen who threw the old hacksaw blade in my path. Puncture guy referred me to patching specialist . He will patch it from inside tomorrow. Only temporary fix. Gotta change soon.

My rear tyre torn today, beyond repair, thanks to the Indian citizen who threw the old hacksaw blade in my path. Puncture guy referred me to patching specialist . He will patch it from inside tomorrow. Only temporary fix. Gotta change soon. What all are the other options out there for FZ??? Saw many in communities/forum. Not sure which one to go.

My requirements :
Max budget 3k.
No crappy MRFs.
Tubeless.
Hard compound.

I love tubeless, I can get home late safe. Only hate part is 100 bucks for a puncture and difficult to get good puncture repair guys.

theres a new high profile tubeless tyre 140/70 but the thing is that it has no manufactures name... a friend of mine bought at 2800