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  • #11116
    Originally posted by Sunjay Kumar View Post
    Finished lubing
    It was a mess full of dirt had a tough time cleaning it
    now waiting it to dry
    Please share the clean procedure you followed...it'd be of great help.
    My First bike trip with XBhpians
    Ride Two
    Solo ride to Javadhu hills

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    • #11117
      Originally posted by jkhan69 View Post
      Please share the clean procedure you followed...it'd be of great help.
      first placed the bike on center stand then removed the front sprocket cover
      I had also asked my cousin to help me
      Took some kerosene and 2 old toothbrushes we started applying kerosene
      and started to brush from all sides
      Kerosene should be washed away after some time it shouldn't be allowed to sit on the chain for long time
      after complete;y cleaning all the links of the chain and both sprockets
      cleaned it with a cloth Allowed it to dry for some 10 to 20 min
      Then sprayed the lube on both the sides and kept it for drying

      I want to know approximately how much lube should be applied

      Note Always use a glove your hands will get very very dirty without gloves i couldn't find a glove today will be prepared from next time
      tool about 1.5 hours

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      • #11118
        Originally posted by nand15 View Post
        Guys planning to sell my headlight assy with the projector and angel eye ... It's a single beam H3 projector , I want to to go for the Bi-Xenon setup now ... Or if i go nuts , which I am known to be , I would put the fazer's fairing on my bike and try a dual projector setup on that one ...
        Since you ride a lot on the highways,I guess the Fazer fairing would help ..
        I don't know how you manage with the wind blasts on the naked Fz,they buffet me even with the fairing which provides relief if I crouch

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        • #11119
          Originally posted by Sunjay Kumar View Post
          I want to know approximately how much lube should be applied

          Note Always use a glove your hands will get very very dirty without gloves i couldn't find a glove today will be prepared from next time
          tool about 1.5 hours
          There is no specific amount of lube you can apply , just make sure you get an even spread on the chain , Generally a couple of rounds does the job . Do not overspray as it might lead to slipping of the chain ...

          Another thing to note very carefully is keep your fingers well away from the sprocket area when you wipe the chain after cleaning ... People have lost fingers as it gets jammed in the sprocket . I myself have cut my finger once ...

          Stay safe

          @rohan_5013 : yes that would be one of the reasons too ... It's crazy at high speeds .
          Last edited by nand15; 08-13-2011, 12:12 AM.
          People ask me , why are you cribbing about the BHP ? to them I say "MORE is never ENOUGH" xbhp.com

          FZ16 headlight assembly with projector and angel eye for sale .

          My first ever trip log ... http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...gh-clouds.html

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          • #11120
            Originally posted by nand15 View Post
            Another thing to note very carefully is keep your fingers well away from the sprocket area when you wipe the chain after cleaning ... People have lost fingers as it gets jammed in the sprocket . I myself have cut my finger once ...

            Stay safe
            The bristles of my tooth brush got stuck between the sprocket
            After lubeing i went for a ride had to stay Rains started and the bike all wet
            what about the lube will it wash off or should i give another small coat

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            • #11121
              The new FZ comes with a different carburetor it gives more mileage
              my friend at the SVC told when i went to get the lube today

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              • #11122
                Originally posted by Sunjay Kumar View Post
                first placed the bike on center stand then removed the front sprocket cover
                I had also asked my cousin to help me
                Took some kerosene and 2 old toothbrushes we started applying kerosene
                and started to brush from all sides
                Kerosene should be washed away after some time it shouldn't be allowed to sit on the chain for long time
                after complete;y cleaning all the links of the chain and both sprockets
                cleaned it with a cloth Allowed it to dry for some 10 to 20 min
                Then sprayed the lube on both the sides and kept it for drying

                I want to know approximately how much lube should be applied

                Note Always use a glove your hands will get very very dirty without gloves i couldn't find a glove today will be prepared from next time
                tool about 1.5 hours
                Thanks mate.

                Originally posted by Sunjay Kumar View Post
                The new FZ comes with a different carburetor it gives more mileage
                my friend at the SVC told when i went to get the lube today
                may be a dumb question, can we use the new one with older models?
                My First bike trip with XBhpians
                Ride Two
                Solo ride to Javadhu hills

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                • #11123
                  New kick start (stock) is it really worth it?


                  1) has your bike given you any trouble with cranking up the engine to start?

                  2) how much would be a cost replacing the old battery to a new one should the battery die?? = 700-1200 bucks and that too after 2.5 - 3.5 years provided the battery has been topped up at regular intervals (unless you've bought an maintenance free batt)and the terminals kept clean and greased to avoid carbon & sulphur deposition. worst case scenario the only probable thing that may fail would be the relay which only costs around 80 bucks to replace.

                  3) in comparison, what is cost of installing a kick starter to your bike?= 2800-3000 bucks.


                  so the question you should ask yourself is.. is it really worth spending so much unless you have faced an issue with your bike?

                  in my opinion pricing wise= not worth it.

                  Cheers


                  Thanks alot man


                  Guys Anyone else also think KICK START is not worth it?

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                  • #11124
                    Originally posted by jkhan69 View Post
                    may be a dumb question, can we use the new one with older models?
                    Even i thought about it il ask the SVC n tell I think yes because only the carburetor has to be changed the new carburetor has a different mechanism and is more efficient

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                    • #11125
                      Originally posted by w00d@bangalore View Post
                      New kick start (stock) is it really worth it?

                      1) has your bike given you any trouble with cranking up the engine to start?

                      2) how much would be a cost replacing the old battery to a new one should the battery die?? = 700-1200 bucks and ...

                      3) in comparison, what is cost of installing a kick starter to your bike?= 2800-3000 bucks.
                      It's been slightly above two years now, and I've completed 17000 kilometers on my bike. I've never felt the need for a kick start, and I still am running on the same battery.

                      I take care of things (including charging and topping up fluids in the battery) religiously though.

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                      • #11126
                        New member to the FZ club

                        Guys,

                        Here is a new addition to the FZ owners club.

                        Got my Yellow streak FZ-S delivered two days back.

                        Some observations:
                        • Love the engine. Vibe free, Nice grunt and very very torquey
                        • Superb handling. Easy on corners and supremely stable on straights.
                        • Slick Gearshift. All gears slot correctly. No false neutrals.
                        • Brakes have enough bite. Wide tyres complement them.
                        • Ride is a bit stiff. I may have to adjust the rear suspension.
                        • Fit, Finish is awesome. Paint finish is top notch.
                        • Headlamp is good for city use. Thank fully mine came with a Philips bulb. Low beam spread is good. High beam goes to the top of trees and buildings. May have to adjust the focus.
                        • Front number plate is a true eyesore. Might have to find a workaround.
                        • Some poor ergonomics. Side stand is below the gear lever and I have to look down when engaging it.
                        • Kick starter has been added in the latest versions but heck, I have to fold the rider right foot rest to engage it.
                        • Switches are hard to use but of good quality.
                        • The console is good but has poor visibility when there is bright sunlight.
                        • Tail lamp and Indicators are small but bright enough to attract attention.
                        • Mirrors provide an excellent view due to the wide handle bars.
                        X-BHP ians in Chennai, Please point me to a good A.S.C

                        I have been getting mixed opinions of Service centers and I'm confused.

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                        • #11127
                          Originally posted by paray2x View Post
                          Guys,

                          Here is a new addition to the FZ owners club.

                          Got my Yellow streak FZ-S delivered two days back.

                          Some observations:
                          • Love the engine. Vibe free, Nice grunt and very very torquey
                          • Superb handling. Easy on corners and supremely stable on straights.
                          • Slick Gearshift. All gears slot correctly. No false neutrals.
                          • Brakes have enough bite. Wide tyres complement them.
                          • Ride is a bit stiff. I may have to adjust the rear suspension.
                          • Fit, Finish is awesome. Paint finish is top notch.
                          • Headlamp is good for city use. Thank fully mine came with a Philips bulb. Low beam spread is good. High beam goes to the top of trees and buildings. May have to adjust the focus.
                          • Front number plate is a true eyesore. Might have to find a workaround.
                          • Some poor ergonomics. Side stand is below the gear lever and I have to look down when engaging it.
                          • Kick starter has been added in the latest versions but heck, I have to fold the rider right foot rest to engage it.
                          • Switches are hard to use but of good quality.
                          • The console is good but has poor visibility when there is bright sunlight.
                          • Tail lamp and Indicators are small but bright enough to attract attention.
                          • Mirrors provide an excellent view due to the wide handle bars.

                          X-BHP ians in Chennai, Please point me to a good A.S.C

                          I have been getting mixed opinions of Service centers and I'm confused.

                          The suspension will improve as you gain kms
                          Adjusting the high beam is easy just lose a nut on the left side and adjust the lamp
                          I never felt that the sunlight visibility bad its good

                          How many kms have you done
                          Complete the run in with care
                          Ride safe

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                          • #11128
                            Originally posted by Sunjay Kumar View Post
                            ... and both sprockets
                            if you dont mind... need more details on the front sprocket cleaning. Can we open with the spanner/wrench available in the tool box?
                            My First bike trip with XBhpians
                            Ride Two
                            Solo ride to Javadhu hills

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                            • #11129
                              Originally posted by paray2x View Post
                              Guys,

                              Here is a new addition to the FZ owners club.
                              X-BHP ians in Chennai, Please point me to a good A.S.C

                              I have been getting mixed opinions of Service centers and I'm confused.
                              subscribe to this thread mate and we shall meet.

                              I get my bike serviced at Raj Yamaha, canal road, Adyar. I've learned that no SC is good or bad. its just our expectations
                              My First bike trip with XBhpians
                              Ride Two
                              Solo ride to Javadhu hills

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                              • #11130
                                Originally posted by jkhan69 View Post
                                subscribe to this thread mate and we shall meet.

                                I get my bike serviced at Raj Yamaha, canal road, Adyar. I've learned that no SC is good or bad. its just our expectations
                                I agree to that. But what I wanted to know is who listens, understands our problems better and helps us in solving them.

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