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**s_and_m** · 12-13-2010, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by dude_phenom View Post

Rise in the levels can be two reasons.

1. Your last fuel was super crappy.
2. (and this might be more likely) you are running a very rich mixture i.e., fuel is added a lot as compared to air. Fuel doesnt get burnt fully and properly and therefore more carbon deposits.

This could be an awesome way of finding if the bike is on a rich mixture or not. All you guys with me on this conclusion??

My prev 500 Rs (8.38L) of Petrol lasted for 215 Km. Un friggin belieavable. Never have I got so low. This is in car territory now. Some major must have got screwed. Coz I usually get 33 - 37 kmpl in my usual trash mode. Like everyone I'm also suspecting rich mixture (or lousy pump). But here's the puzzler. Normally on a rich mixture there will be a lot of soot settled on the inside of the exhaust and if you rev at neutral to say 8k rpm all that soot would get blown away. I tried that and nothing came. Now i'm shitting in my pants hoping nothing got messed with the air filter or worse the carb

Hmm.. ok, I'll tank up and measure the average. If shit happens, I'll rev it at neutral to 8k. But I fear that if nothing comes up during this, and if I take it to the SVC, they'll tune it for mileage :'(. I get 38 and I'm always on trash mode and hence, would absolutely loath riding this bike if detuned.

**rylan** · 12-13-2010, 06:14 AM

rear tyre veering to the right when it locks.

Hey folks,

hope u all are enjoying with ur baby fz.
I had a small query to be verified. Is it normal for the rear tyre to veer to the right when u lock the tyre. I experienced it today for the first time when i locked the rear brakes.
I was surprised when this happened. Is this something to be worried about????
Plss help....
eagerly awaiting ur reply.....

Regards,
rylan.

**eliksir** · 12-13-2010, 09:39 AM

happens when you slam the brakes very hard at high speeds

**dude_phenom** · 12-13-2010, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by rylan View Post

Hey folks,

hope u all are enjoying with ur baby fz.
I had a small query to be verified. Is it normal for the rear tyre to veer to the right when u lock the tyre. I experienced it today for the first time when i locked the rear brakes.
I was surprised when this happened. Is this something to be worried about????
Plss help....
eagerly awaiting ur reply.....

Regards,
rylan.

You could try balancing the rear wheel. Take it to your SVC. It cost me about 180 Rs at Pacer Motors, Blr.

**dude_phenom** · 12-13-2010, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by grandvam View Post

Question - How to check the disc brake liquid level??

You have to place bike on center stand on a level surface and hold the handle bar level too and look at the brake level indicator at the side of the reservoir.
That is the black box at right handle bar. There is a circular glass window in which you can see the liquid level. Look for a bubble or flash a light at it.

**rkakkar** · 12-13-2010, 12:05 PM

Better headlights

Currently I have stock headlights on my FZ and I have completed my second free service. Could I get better headlights? Would it void my future free services or anything like that? If not, which ones should I go for and can I get them fixed at the SVC itself?

**grandvam** · 12-13-2010, 12:17 PM

@dude_phenom, thanks!! i will check today

**Helios** · 12-13-2010, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by rkakkar View Post

Currently I have stock headlights on my FZ and I have completed my second free service. Could I get better headlights? Would it void my future free services or anything like that? If not, which ones should I go for and can I get them fixed at the SVC itself?

Bro you wont void your warranty until you mess with your wiring. Just changing the headlight wont void your warranty. Thats what i know. Correct me if I am wrong guys

Originally posted by rylan View Post

Hey folks,

hope u all are enjoying with ur baby fz.
I had a small query to be verified. Is it normal for the rear tyre to veer to the right when u lock the tyre. I experienced it today for the first time when i locked the rear brakes.
I was surprised when this happened. Is this something to be worried about????
Plss help....
eagerly awaiting ur reply.....

Regards,
rylan.

Hey man, before trying anything like that you must know that the weight of the beast is centralized. Hence if you lock up your rear wheel you should be able to maintain it in a straight line if you want by transfering your body weight to the left and right respectively.
Other than that check the air pressure on the tyres and other significant stuffs

if you are not sure about the tyre alignment check it with the SVC guys

-CHEERS-

**mitz** · 12-13-2010, 04:16 PM

Hi guys.. My FZ is a year old & has clocked 11k+ kms so far.
My bike is completely as it came in stock & nothing changed so just wanted to know the basic parts to be changed if any for the FZ as old as mine?

1) Sprockets (My SVC guy says both sprockets should be changed at 10k kms & he suggestd me to instal stock R15 sprockets which shall cost me around Rs 1500)
2) Spark plug? (NGK Irridium)
3)Air filter (Stock or K&N/Pipercross)
4) Disc brake fluid / Shock absorbers fluid ?
5) Chain set ?
6) anything else requires a replacement?

Please suggest soon as I expect to cross 12 k kms within this week & planning to overhaul my FZ whatever it requires.
Regards.

**ABZ** · 12-13-2010, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by mitz View Post

Hi guys.. My FZ is a year old & has clocked 11k+ kms so far.
My bike is completely as it came in stock & nothing changed so just wanted to know the basic parts to be changed if any for the FZ as old as mine?

1) Sprockets (My SVC guy says both sprockets should be changed at 10k kms & he suggestd me to instal stock R15 sprockets which shall cost me around Rs 1500)
2) Spark plug? (NGK Irridium)
3)Air filter (Stock or K&N/Pipercross)
4) Disc brake fluid / Shock absorbers fluid ?
5) Chain set ?
6) anything else requires a replacement?

Please suggest soon as I expect to cross 12 k kms within this week & planning to overhaul my FZ whatever it requires.
Regards.

Change the following:-
1. Air filter.
2. spark plug ( i'd go for NGK iridium )
3. chain set if its necessary.
4. brake pads and brake lining of necessary.
5. Special greasing at fork bearing and swing arm.

stuff like brake pads and chain depend on usage and maintenance... so for some they change before 12k while others 15k..

**nand15** · 12-13-2010, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by rylan View Post

Hey folks,

hope u all are enjoying with ur baby fz.
I had a small query to be verified. Is it normal for the rear tyre to veer to the right when u lock the tyre. I experienced it today for the first time when i locked the rear brakes.
I was surprised when this happened. Is this something to be worried about????
Plss help....
eagerly awaiting ur reply.....

Regards,
rylan.

Yes it is normal for the bike to fishtail if you slammed hard on the brakes , not necessary to be at high speeds , it can fishtail at 40kmph , i specifically tried this out on a free road ... but the thing is , the bike offers so much stability that even if you do fishtail , it's much easier to control it on the FZ than on some other bikes i've ridden ...

**rohan_5013** · 12-13-2010, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by rylan View Post

Hey folks,

hope u all are enjoying with ur baby fz.
I had a small query to be verified. Is it normal for the rear tyre to veer to the right when u lock the tyre. I experienced it today for the first time when i locked the rear brakes.
I was surprised when this happened. Is this something to be worried about????
Plss help....
eagerly awaiting ur reply.....

Regards,
rylan.

Yeah don't worry abt it..it happens to me all the time

.

Guys my second service is coming up and I was wondering where would be a good place to give it for servicing

From what I've read Orion is to be avoided..Thnx for any help

**kinshuk.arya** · 12-13-2010, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by rkakkar View Post

Currently I have stock headlights on my FZ and I have completed my second free service. Could I get better headlights? Would it void my future free services or anything like that? If not, which ones should I go for and can I get them fixed at the SVC itself?

for better headlights you can go for....

1. OSRAM NB 55W/55W or a philips vision 55/55 cost around (700-850rs per bulb depending on the city but you can bargain)

2. 35W HID kit DONOT go for 55W(illegal mod if you get caught, legal with projectors installed)(price for HID kit varies from 1600 for chinese brands to 6000 for Philips single kit) ( price for projectors varies from 2k-12k for single projectors for details of projectors check the link in my signature or search for a thread named Let there be Light in Universal Threads Section)

3. otherwise go for rewinding and you can install a 100w car bulb in it)

**kinshuk.arya** · 12-13-2010, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by mitz View Post

Hi guys.. My FZ is a year old & has clocked 11k+ kms so far.
My bike is completely as it came in stock & nothing changed so just wanted to know the basic parts to be changed if any for the FZ as old as mine?

1) Sprockets (My SVC guy says both sprockets should be changed at 10k kms & he suggestd me to instal stock R15 sprockets which shall cost me around Rs 1500)

go only if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of low end torque and get some good high end power....

2) Spark plug? (NGK Irridium)

NGK Iridium definitely, (costs 550rs, ngk doesnot make iridiums for fz but the iridium for honda shine fits perfectly)

3)Air filter (Stock or K&N/Pipercross)

i will advice you to remain stock as otherwise you will have to get in the hassles of upjetting, tuning the carb etc.

4) Disc brake fluid / Shock absorbers fluid ?

top up if required...

5) Chain set ?
depends on the wear and tear..

6) anything else requires a replacement?

oil filter if it was not changed at 10k
Please suggest soon as I expect to cross 12 k kms within this week & planning to overhaul my FZ whatever it requires.
Regards.

answers in bold

**nand15** · 12-13-2010, 09:41 PM

^^ on the contrary , with the R15 sprockets you will lose out on the top end ... we have 40 teeth rear sprocket , and the R15 has 42 ... more teeth at the back will result in a loss in top end , but crazy lower range acceleration , you will get a pocket rocket that gets breathless at high speed ....

check this , you can see the performance of any gearing or sprocket mod you have ...

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

Guys i wanted to check my spark plug today , but the thing was screwed in too tightly , I was scared to put pressure incase I break it or somethin ... i used the tool in the kit to get it out ... all of a sudden it isn't coming out ...

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