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**RanjithMN** · 02-01-2011, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by RAK View Post

Just had a chat with Motul distributer here in Mumbai. As per him SS is not in grade of 15W40 but in 15W50. Also 15W40 is there but it is a mineral oil and not SS. Only available SS oil which Motul provides is 15W50.

Also check this link from R15 ownership thread: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...tml#post504466

MOTUL SS is available in 10W40 which is fine for the FZ/FAZER

**RAK** · 02-01-2011, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

MOTUL SS is available in 10W40 which is fine for the FZ/FAZER

The guy whom I talked to is the biggest Motul distributor in Mumbai. Next time will surely check for 10W40.

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

Guys,how long has your stock battery lasted before replacement?

Its around 15 months now for me and haven't faced any problems. I do a regular topup of Distilled water. I have seen that the batteries differ for FZ and Fazer. My friend's FZ has AMCO whereas my bike was provided with MINDA.

**nand15** · 02-01-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

Hello All,

I have one query although not related to FZ or Fazer, but lower sibling of it SZR.

Now similar to FZ and Fazer, SZ R doesnt have kick start. Now my question here is:

- What if i go out for a week keeping my bike parked, and if I start the bike using electric start will it start?

- What needs to be done if the battery is dead?

- How would I start the bike without kick if battery is drained out?

- Is there any way to save battery from draining when I am out for a week, I have heard that removing +\- wires from battery will save it from draining, is it true?

Don't worry , One week is not a problem at all ... It will and should start , just use the choke for a first time start in the morning .

If the battery is dead , ( i.e , the lights and horn and speedo work , but doesn't crank ) , then push starting will work , which is , put your bike in gear , 2nd gear preferably and roll it to about a speed of 5 to 7 kmph and then dump the clutch ...

If the battery is completely drained , i.e none of the systems light up , then you got no option but to charge it or jump the battery ... google the same for more info on it .

EDIT : My FZ's battery is also MINDA ... thus far no major issues with it .

EDIT 2 : Guys got rid of my exhaust cover yesterday , It was looking really bad with all the scratches and bottom end almost scraped off due to cornering .

, now my option is to either try and re-paint it or fabricate a completely different cover or to leave it just like that . any suggestions ???

**cscsarkar331** · 02-01-2011, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by RAK View Post

The guy whom I talked to is the biggest Motul distributor in Mumbai. Next time will surely check for 10W40.

Its around 15 months now for me and haven't faced any problems. I do a regular topup of Distilled water. I have seen that the batteries differ for FZ and Fazer. My friend's FZ has AMCO whereas my bike was provided with MINDA.

my bike Fz is also provided with minda.No problem till date except for cold start in mornings

**kinshuk.arya** · 02-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

Hello All,

I have one query although not related to FZ or Fazer, but lower sibling of it SZR.

Now similar to FZ and Fazer, SZ R doesnt have kick start. Now my question here is:

- What if i go out for a week keeping my bike parked, and if I start the bike using electric start will it start?

one week wouldnt give any problem to the battery and you will be able to start the battery with the self start.

- What needs to be done if the battery is dead?

if the battery is dead just strat the bike following the below mentioned procedure and then run it for a couple of kms, it will charge the battery.

- How would I start the bike without kick if battery is drained out?

there is a procedure called jump start which can be used to start the engine in case battery dies....

you put the bike on center stand, put the bike in 5th gear, then give a jerk to the rear wheel so that it moves at least quarter to half the rotation in the forward direction

- Is there any way to save battery from draining when I am out for a week, I have heard that removing +\- wires from battery will save it from draining, is it true?

yes disconnecting the battery terminals will can save the battery from draining for at least a month after which it will drain itself.... for one week you can disconnect the terminals

answers in bold....

**RanjithMN** · 02-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the reply guys.ive done 13k/1.5yrs with my MINDA and its drained now.Wondering if i should get it replaced.Has anyone replaced theirs?if yes,after how long?

**RAK** · 02-02-2011, 12:24 PM

Today after the service my gear shift has become rock hard. I am not able to put it on neutral in stop and go traffic in both ways from 2nd to 1st and vice versa.

When I switch off the engine I am able to put it on Neutral very easily. Cant understand why this happened just after the service before that it was butter smooth.

**nand15** · 02-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by RAK View Post

Today after the service my gear shift has become rock hard. I am not able to put it on neutral in stop and go traffic in both ways from 2nd to 1st and vice versa.

When I switch off the engine I am able to put it on Neutral very easily. Cant understand why this happened just after the service before that it was butter smooth.

how's the clutch freeplay ? If it's too annoying , take it right back and get them to fix it .

**rylan** · 02-02-2011, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by RAK View Post

Today after the service my gear shift has become rock hard. I am not able to put it on neutral in stop and go traffic in both ways from 2nd to 1st and vice versa.

When I switch off the engine I am able to put it on Neutral very easily. Cant understand why this happened just after the service before that it was butter smooth.

Apart from the clutch freeplay as nand mentioned, also the check out ur chain slack. They might have tightened it a little too much.

**RAK** · 02-02-2011, 03:29 PM

@nand15, rylan.....I replaced the old clutch lever and clutch cable with a new one. The clutch freeplay is a bit hard right now. As per the SVC guy the sprockets are worn out and needs replacement. I told them that I will get it done next time.

Is it because of the new clutch lever & clutch cable?

**Bipr15** · 02-02-2011, 03:53 PM

Hello guys this my 1st post here
I juz brought a fz16 it's brand new got it now is there any suggestion u guys want 2 give me thanks in advance !

**lalitp** · 02-02-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by nand15 View Post

Don't worry , One week is not a problem at all ... It will and should start , just use the choke for a first time start in the morning .

If the battery is dead , ( i.e , the lights and horn and speedo work , but doesn't crank ) , then push starting will work , which is , put your bike in gear , 2nd gear preferably and roll it to about a speed of 5 to 7 kmph and then dump the clutch ...

If the battery is completely drained , i.e none of the systems light up , then you got no option but to charge it or jump the battery ... google the same for more info on it .

EDIT : My FZ's battery is also MINDA ... thus far no major issues with it .

EDIT 2 : Guys got rid of my exhaust cover yesterday , It was looking really bad with all the scratches and bottom end almost scraped off due to cornering .

, now my option is to either try and re-paint it or fabricate a completely different cover or to leave it just like that . any suggestions ???

Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post

answers in bold....

Thanks a lot for your replies! I really appreciate it!

So if I see self start is not working then I need to engage bike in second gear, hold the clutch and run with the bike and leave the clutch? Is it true? Or I can do this with someone pushing my bike? Please correct me if I am wrong.

What is this MINDA battery? Do Yamaha provide them in the bikes by default?

Also how do i know if the battery is maintenance free or not?

**deville_56** · 02-02-2011, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

So if I see self start is not working then I need to engage bike in second gear, hold the clutch and run with the bike and leave the clutch? Is it true? Or I can do this with someone pushing my bike? Please correct me if I am wrong.

Yes you can. Either push yourself, else let someone push, or roll down an incline. All these work fine. Don't forget stopping the bike once its ON

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

What is this MINDA battery? Do Yamaha provide them in the bikes by default?

Minda is one of the brands of batteries used by YMI. They come with either Minda, AMCO, or Exide, or even some other brand, depending on your luck and batch of the bike.

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

Also how do i know if the battery is maintenance free or not?

MF batteries comes sealed and requires no topup and mostly it will be mentioned on the battery. Anyways YMI till now don't provide them on FZ/SZ.

**lalitp** · 02-02-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by deville_56 View Post

Yes you can. Either push yourself, else let someone push, or roll down an incline. All these work fine. Don't forget stopping the bike once its ON

Thanks for clarifying my doubt! Yeah man surely i will stop the bike as soon as I start it.

Originally posted by deville_56 View Post

Minda is one of the brands of batteries used by YMI. They come with either Minda, AMCO, or Exide, or even some other brand, depending on your luck and batch of the bike.

Thanks for this information, I did'nt know this.

Originally posted by deville_56 View Post

MF batteries comes sealed and requires no topup and mostly it will be mentioned on the battery. Anyways YMI till now don't provide them on FZ/SZ.

So like Honda provides maintenance free batteries, Yamaha doesnt. So what all maintenance is needed for Battery?

Please pardon my so many questions. I am a newbee and will be getting delivery of my SZ R this Saturday.

**deville_56** · 02-02-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

So like Honda provides maintenance free batteries, Yamaha doesnt. So what all maintenance is needed for Battery?

Routine topup one every 2 months or whenever charge is low. Clean terminals. Will be done on routine services, or can be done at home or an auto electrician (10-25 bucks job).

Originally posted by lsp2310 View Post

Please pardon my so many questions. I am a newbee and will be getting delivery of my SZ R this Saturday.

This place is supposed to clear doubts

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