7th service FZ-X18

Hi all, here is the report of my FZ-X's 7th servicing(Paid):

Servicing done at: Kamla Yamaha Workshop, Sunmill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Odometer Reading: 13,990 kms

Charges:
1) Servicing and Labour Charges: 300+350= 650 bucks
2) Oil Filter: 50 bucks (They have reduced the pricing further from earlier Rs. 56/-)
3) Engine Oil (Motul 300V, 15W X 50 Full Synth, Purchased Separately outside): 860 bucks
4) Clutch Cable: 89 bucks
5) Rear brake rod connector:41 bucks
6) Front Sprocket: 125 bucks
7) Rear Sprocket: 243 bucks
8) Chain: 773 bucks
9) Battery connector bolts: 10 bucks

Service tax: 66.95 bucks

GRAND TOTAL: Rs. 2,908/-

Problems:

a) The chain had more or less reached its limit of adjustment thanks to my incessant thrashing rides in the last one month. Although, it would have easily lasted another 4-5000 kms, i decided to replace it immediately along with the sprockets as i have plans of doing a few more long rides 1000kms or more (one way) before the new year and just couldn't stand the slacking noise anymore.

b) Replaced the clutch cable as i was witnessing a bit of clutch play and 90 bucks didn't hurt my wallet so much. Just for the noobs, when you replace the clutch cable, at SVC the cable comes along with the protective hosing on top of it as a whole unit. you cannot buy just the cable separately unlike say in the case of royal enfield.

c) Replaced the rear brake connecting rod as it had developed quite a lot of rust.

d) Both the brakes still are in very good shape so asked the mechanic to give them a thorough cleaning. Unlike my earlier estimate, the rear brake is still good to go till 18,000-20,000 kms. Front brake may be more.

This has been by far the most expensive servicing that i have ever done on me bike (almost 3000 bucks!). However perks were nonetheless nothing short of AWESOME. i hope that the supposidly 6000kms service interval thanks to FS oil will help me reap the benefits of spending so much at one go.

The head mechanic and assistant mechanic gave all their time in overhauling everything right from oil change to greasing, to cleaning etc. My bike received a special treatment and thorough check up, even the assistant mechanic ended up having a sub assistant mechanic to work on my bike . The FFE was quite a talk of the town within the premises of the svc. As a result in less than an hour i was out of the svc.

She responded to the treatment in a good manner. fired up instantly (half a click on the starter. Now thanks to the new chain, sprockets and the FS oil she is a complete lunatic!! my FZ-X was hitting 90+ kmph in no time.. would highly recommend the Motul FS Oil.

Cheers

ThanQ SHV18 for volunteering to show me n let me have a taste of ur FFE fitter FZ. After experiencing the surge of torque the way it pulls away, riding ma stock bike is not going to be the same. Looking forward to Installing the FFE asap.

The best part is the noise....it is exactly wat i wanted from a bike....a nice rumble at cursing and a nice spirited punch when gunning down the road.

Jus 1 question to any1 and every1 who has Installed the FFE, As it lacks the Cat Converter how does it fair in the PUC test (if any1 has got it done with their bike with FFE)

This is the only thing i wanna know bout it b4 i take the dive.

Dear Indian fellow bikers,

I actually never had a look at what was the change between INR = Indian Rupee, that you call "buck" and the genuine one (the "green-back" = the US Dollar). I find that 1 USD= 53.7 INR!!!!!

Now, must honestly tell you that, although living in a country which is supposed to be "cheap" (Vietnam) the prices you give there just astound me!!!

The prices shv18 give will translate as (with "real" bucks):

1) Servicing and Labour Charges: = 12 bucks
2) Oil Filter: 90 cents
3) Engine Oil (Motul 300V, 15W X 50 Full Synth, Purchased Separately outside): 12.6 bucks
4) Clutch Cable: 1.65 buck
5) Rear brake rod connector:76 cents
6) Front Sprocket: 4.5 bucks
7) Rear Sprocket: 2.3 bucks
8) Chain: 14.3 bucks
9) Battery connector bolts: 18 cents...!!!!!

Total, for a good service/ overhaul with new chain/ sprockets, FS oil, tax included= FIFTY FOUR US DOLLARS!!!!!!

Gee, guys, you just don't realize how lucky you are! I read that the average, "middle class" salary (engineer) is well over the 1,000 USD mark, I can see in most of the pictures posted here that most of you live in quite nice houses, with often more than one car in the garage, and you keep crying, complaining, comparing prices down to the last Rupee....!!!??!?! Mileage seems quite obsessional, and saving a few km. on a nearly finished tyre more vital than the possible explosion of this tyre under you!

I don't understand!

To give you an idea: the average "middle class" salary here (engineer) is about 6/700 USD a month. The (basic) house rental in Saigon is 3 USD/ m2 as a minimum,....and a FZ-16 costs....4,500 USD= 240,000 Indian Rupees!!!!

I know that this is entirely "Off the Topic", but I would very much like to have some more figures of the various costs in India (you'll perfectly welcome to PM me if your want), incomes, etc... Not much but general figures on the web.

What astounds me too, is your amazing command of English language! I wish Vietnamese were would it be a quarter as good!!!!

I notice here that the front sprocket costs more than the rear sprocket , Is that true ? or is it a typo ? Because I think the rear sprocket costed something like 425rs ... I use a 65rs front sprocket ( 15T unicorn ) , And also I think 6000kms is too long an interval for the oil . Currently using motul 300V 15W50 ... it's 3000km old and is going strong , but I think replacement by 4500kms is advised . Also did they put in the 1.2L of oil ? Because I see that the oil filter has been changed and the oil quantity is just one litre ... That 200ml is IMPORTANT !

I think the salary quotation is mis-represented ... To be over 1000 USD , which = 53000 INR by today's rate , that would take some experience to get , atleast a couple of years at minimum . For starters it is around 25000-35000INR and , that is for Engineers . There are a lot more streams other than Engineering , which doesn't have the same pay-scale . And how many from the "non-engineering" category own this bike ? Quite a few i'm sure ...

House rentals here depend again on a lot of factors , the area , the type , the size ... In Bangalore for an average 2 bedroom apartment the rental would be 12000-15000rs ... the Mumbai guys pay a hell a lot more .

Coming back to the bike aspect , I guess Russell Peters had it spot on ... "We are cheap" , Jokes apart , I think it's harmful only when we obsess over the mileage ( I for one am not bothered ) and push the tyre beyond it's maximum wear limit , which I doubt guys here do , simply because they're here on xBhp ...

its 13k on odo... why did you go for a chain and sprocket change??

I have a R15 with the works (the only thing missing is the kitchen sink ), which includes 165cc Big Bore, revised cylinder head, aggressive cam, FFE and much more. Just did the PUC test couple of days back. Passed it with out any problems. The readings were:
1. CO: 0.649% vol vis-a-vis limit of 3.5% vol
2. CO2: 1.81% vol
3. HC: 148 PPm vol vis-a-vis limit of 4,500 PPm

So if my bike is able to pass the PUC test, I don't think there should be any problem with the FFE and FZ16.




You could take a look at the Reserve Bank of India website Reserve Bank of India

typo error buddy corrected it. 425 for rear sprocket?? all the parts for my bike have been purchased over the counter from the SVC and are genuine. Howcome so much variation in pricing?
that 200 ml will be topped up by me later. I believe the life of the FS oil will depend on my riding style.. too aggressive= lesser life, moderate riding= better life.

Read 14k on the ODO bro. I did it only after consulting with the head mechanic. The chain had more or less reached its adjustment limit and was slacking so much that it was barely above 3-4 cms from hitting the mainstand. He said that the slacking would remain even though i could use it for the x no. kms till the next service and i just couldn't handle the noise it made so decided to replace it. I know it sounds weird but i just didn't want to take chances with my upcoming rides where the minimum distance i am planning to cover (one way) is 900-1000+kms..


Cheers

Guys,A little OT...check the below video...it feels sporty...
Francisco Morales - Yamaha FZ16 - YouTube

Thanz a Mill for that piece of info pal.....it was a big help


Hahahahaha.....good joke....u r the No1 Example for the term Grass is greener on the other side.

Dont know from where u got to hear the AVERAGE "middle class" salary was $1000 but datz utter bullshit......i know engineers who have been working for last 5-6 years and the max they draw is 30-35000.

guys,
the bike is on the freeflow filter right now. just a precursor before the FFE next month. On Joel's advice, i switched the main jet from 112 to 117.5 (p180's). But the bike struggles past 6000rpm. Its lost almost all its power. So i changed back to stock jets for now. bike pulls much better. So, what could be the problem with the bigger jet?? i noticed the holes on it were smaller than the ones on the stock one. Please help me out guys. is the a proper mechanic in chennai who knows these things?? guys?

i guess Joel would be the best person to answer this question. you got the simota air filter from him or went ahead with some other brand??


Cheers

Nothing wrong. That is the property of break fluid & if it falls on the painted part, after sometime the paint will get damaged. I read few DIYs regarding break fluid change & nobody asked to cover the bike (below the reservoir) neatly to avoid the damage.
Did it as soon as I got FFE installed even though the motorcycle was running at 6k on odo (better safe than sorry). Passed PUC, readings might be marginally higher but no issues.
Somewhere in the engine thread I read the replcement for 300v is at 6k, but that depends on your riding style. I did few long tours planning to replace at 5.5k interval. There is no hard & fast rule. You will understand from the motorcycle's behaviour, but then don't stretch it too far & rip too hard.
Don't wait for too long otherwise that 200 ml will cost you much more. Just check the oil level. If it is at max then I'm not sure if SVC has changed the filter. I shifted to FS at 8.5k & replaced the filter while changing the oil.

Yeah I read it too ... My bike's oil still has the greenish tinge to it ... although going by standard I felt that a 5000km interval is better rather than push the oil to it's limit before changing it .

+1 on the 200ml top-up call ... Yup when checked it would show about halfway up the dipstick , if 1L oil is put in and the filter changed

Hi Buddy,s,

My bike fz-s has touched 16k kms on its odo, i am still using yamalube oil, can you guys please suggest which oil shud i go for, i mean semi or full synthetic, and which brand and specifications suited for fz.
And also i need to replace my headlight bulb which i feel the illumination is not quite sufficient. Can you guys let me know a better headlight with better illumination??

Kindly let me know the costs of both these in bangalore..

as per oil is concerned:
you can go for motul semi synthetic costs 450rs per bottle. no use of going to full synth. if you want better mileage and a smoother ride i will recommend you to use shell petrol only.... costs aroun 2rs/liter more but will improve you mileage by at much as 3-4 kmpl.
as per better illlumination is concerened there are two ways to achieve those:
1. go for 35 HID. costs 3000rs(One year warranty) . or 55W HID(both high and low beam HID) without warranty you can get those things for around 1000 bucks.
2. go for a 55/55W H4 bulb. (normal pne costs around 200-250rs, osram NB and philips will cost around 600rs).
the illumination evenfrom the 35W HID will be better then a 55W halogen bulb.