From the new bikes my i like Competition White and Golden Streak the most

Hello all! (New entrant here, Fz-16 key in my pocket since 4 months now )

Has anybody changed the suspension setting and tested it yet?

I was preparing my bike for a Saddlesore attempt - Blr-Pune-Blr.
and, I was wondering, whether setting the suspension setting slightly towards tight-setup would make the bike handle a bit better - and help it stay planted firmly on the road.

Thoughts please.

I have two days to change the current setup (set to middle setting now),
and, I have a weekend (drive to Nandi Hills) to test it out as well.

Thanks,

Ace.

I find the stock setup perfect. If you make it more hard then there is a possibility that you might face some backache issues on the bad patches of the road. Since you are attempting a SS I would not suggest it. I haven't done a saddlesore but I am sure that the spine will take a beating with the soft suspension also.

Try to keep the stock settings. All the best for your SS.

Talk about prompt help! (5 minutes flat!)
Thanks a lot for the wishes and the suggestion.

I guess, for now, the current setup will stay.
Will test it on this weekend (trip to Nandi hills, and a sprint on NICE road).


Ace.

Anyday buddy . Instead of making changes to the suspension I would strongly recommend going for 15T front sprocket from Unicorn OR Pulsar which is a direct fit in FZ/Fazer. If you overgear then your engine will be less stressed as compared to stock in the SS attempt. You will gain more top end but will lose the low end torque. Since you are doing a SS then top end should matter the most for you.

Just give it a try this weekend.....many of us are using 15T setup since we ride mostly on highways.

@DigitalID

Sorry to hear about the tyre condition
what is the pressure you fill in the rear and front tyre
and how frequently do you check it ?

Regarding the tyre how old is it?
I suggest you to go to the MRF office and get the tyre checked
At SVC they charge 100 per puncture
i had got 2 fixed 2 months back

and dude fazer is not a bike which performs well in the higher revz. fz and fazer are made for city riding which means instantaneous acceleration from o-60 and not for sustained speeds of 90+ on a regular basis. i have been using fz from the past 1.5 years and till now havent faced anything major apart from a relay which needed replacement. i am a regular user of the highway too on which i maintain speeds of 90-100kmph. but that too once or twice in a month or so. regarding brakes replacement it depends on the usage and varies person to person it is not the fault of the bike.

if you wanted continuos speeds of 90+ in city for daily purposes i am sorry to say that "yes you have chosen a wrong bike you should have gone for something else."

P.S: why dont you buy a puncture repair kit? it costs somewhere around 150rs for 4 rubber strips and the kit. it is quite handy and easy to use.

I would not say you've chosen the wrong bike , For that matter any other 150cc would behave very much the same way if you pushed it at 90+ all the time ...

The point here is , With aggressive riding comes more wear and tear , that is but natural ... You need to be able to accept the fact that your bike's maintenance will be higher and the parts replacement interval shorter ...

Hey man, maybe you could go for the Joel mods,after which the engine won't be stressed at even 100+ ..

But it's fun to ride 15T+140/70 on pucca highway. It could touch 75 kmph around 5k rpm. I'll be reverting to this set up for Independence Day ride.

Doing a DIY thread for this, pending mod approval.

First of all no one here is ignoring your posts. Its just that guys here must not be having answers to your questions and thats the reason no one is replying. As simple as that. We all are here to help each other and get our issues resolved.

REVZ and PSD both are prone to punctures. Its bound to happen. I faced a lot of problems with punctures with my old REVZ but got it replaced dirt cheap from MRF for a new one. My friend who has a PSD is also facing puncture issues. So basically we cant help. Mumbai roads are bad and we cant avoid punctures. Navi-Mumbai is the worst place for punctures. If you cross the Vashi toll naka you can easily see lots of nails and screws lying on the roads. And on both sides of the roads you will find as many as 7-8 puncture repair shops. I am sure that these people are the ones who are responsible for most of the punctures there.

As far as regular service goes I have replaced my Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Disk Pad, Brake Liner as part of regular service at 12K Kms (They didn't go bad.....but I replaced it as per the manual). Also my starter motor went bad and it was replaced by Yamaha after a lot of fight. Maintenance is a part and parcel of any machine. If you own a machine you need to maintain it and its bound to create issues. The issues faced in your bike will not be same as mine and thats why we are here to help each other and gain knowledge.

Yesterday I went for the 15T Unicorn front sprocket. I drove around 100 Kms on the Eastern & Western Express highway and the effect was amazing. Stress on the engine was very less as compared to stock. So if you drive regularly on highways then try 15T setup. I am sure you will like it.

PS: Above mentioned things are just my opinion and came from my experience. I am sorry if you feel offended by any of my above comments.


Very well said guys. Its not a highway cruiser or a tourer. But will keep a smile on your face till 100 KMPH. Please dont ask what happens after that.

If the DIY is possible with tool set (which is common), I would love to do it! (just the 15T part not the 140/70)

with 17T or something and coupled with 140/90 or something could mean 100 at 5.5K rpm !