Would like some inputs on the above please....

You could keep attested copies of your license, RC, insurance and PUC certificate (PUC must be original) in a polythene bag under the seat. Its not safe to carry the originals. I keep them under the space between the grab rails along with a cloth for dusting.....

Made up my mind after test-driving the FZ-S,Fazer and R-15...Fazer is what I'm getting,the white colour.more info and reasons on it tonight because I gotta rush to work now.Just updated that FYI! Thanks..Hope am welcome to the family of Fzians?

yup,a hearty welcome to the gang.

i hope you have taken care of the following things:

1) Change the air filter as per the recommended interval of 12,000 kms.
2) Check the condition of the spark plug and replace if necessary.
3) for better acceleration figures and higher top end, can keep the tire pressure f- 29 and r-35. The ride becomes bit bumpy though.
4) i am not too sure what are the major changes with acceleration and cornering if you have changed from stock to dunlop but it will affect the handling for sure.
5) Our bikes being carbureted one, are susceptible to major changes in temperature & altitude as the AFR ratio goes for a toss. i have witnessed the same with my bike here in Mumbai where at night, when the temperatures are hitting 18- 15 'C, the overall figures have drastically improved. If you are not at all happy with the bikes performance then i suggest get the bikes carb tuned from the SVC.

My bike's front right shock gave away during the last long ride that's after clocking almost 17, 000 kms. Will get both front fork rubber seal replaced and new fork seal oil filled up soon. Besides that i don't think there is any major checking that you have to do.

Cheers

@Shv18

Dude,
how much did the FFE for your FZ16 costed you?
Is it the Daytona Racing Kit for FZ16 from Yamaha?

Could you please post some pics and your obervable differences in the bikes performance.I am planning to get one for my bike.

your welcome speedy....

although i want to know the reason of deciding on fazer then the r15 apart from budget constraints if any...

Hi,

I bought the FFE from Joel, Race Concepts and believe me his pipes do deliver what he promises. P.S. :- Daytona kit is crap!!.. For pricing and shipping details please get in touch with him at [email protected]

I suggest ask joel to ship the new batch of FFEs which are of better build and made of better quality of steel. Atleast me and RanjithMN had issues of rusting with our pipes. not much of a headache though.. a simple and cheap chrome plating finished the whole job.

i have written extensively about my experience in FFE upgrade on this thread. suggest you to search posts for the same under my profile. here is one of the links for the pictures: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...16-a-1226.html


Cheers

The R15 is truly a gem of a machine,from all aspects.Though the black and blue,looks fab,I chose the Fazer.


Budget: Coz am a 21yr old student studying MBA,paying from my pocket fully.

Waiting Period: Black,Blue: 1-1.5 months. Red: 3 months.Hate waiting.

Mileage: Can't afford 35kmpl..met a person at the dealership,who owns a 4 yr old V1.He said he's getting 35kmpl.

Servicing Charges: If I pay EMIs worth Rs.6.5k every month,then if I fall with this baby,fixing it will burn a deeper hole in pocket.(Frankly).

No Center Stand. Can't afford a paddock worth Rs.2000

Spares are a bit costlier than FZ,as I have been told.

Rear Seat: The dealer sat pillion during test drive.He had difficulty climbing up,so neither my dad/mom/gf can get up...neither can I risk a fall while they try to get up. Moreover,I will be in constant fear that the thighs might scratch the sides of the pillion seat,because of jeans button,salwar,etc.Am a BIG scratch freak! Love my machines so much!

Tyres: I know this is stupid,but the R15 tyres are superb and road-hugging,still from the looks department,FZ's tyres look fatter.
BTW, R15's tyres are 90/80 and 130/70,whereas FZ's are 100/80 and 140/60.

Tacho: I love the digital tacho of FZ,(personal biasness)

Mirrors: Fazer's mirrors are the best in the Yamaha range and those can't be fitted on R15,as said by the dealer.

Looks: R15 looks much sportier,specially the rear end. Fazer looks bulky.Love the bulky appearance more.

Shock absorbers: FZ's shock absorbers are much fatter than R15's..

Highways: I am very much confined to the city...highways are a strict no-no from my family.

you wont be able to shift the number plate from the visor to any place else.....
what you can do is get a stickered number plate on the front mud guard....

many service centers do the single beam to the dual beam mod at the time of the delivery but just confirm it once before buying the bike....

The dealer has said,if there are not much deliveries to do that day,he would be able to do it.Let's see.I would hate a local mechanic to rip apart my new baby!
Stickered number plate would attract a lot of cops na? Since now the HSRP plate has come out? If I make a sticker,where do I put it? on the visor or on the front bumper?

@SPEEDY which dealership you went to?

folks i am in dilemma.can you help me out to choose in between fz and rtr 180

Buddy if u though the R15s rear seat was small then FZs is a Miniature. Believe me almost all the ppl who sit on the rear seat of my bike always say 1 thing....isnt the back seat small. And my Gal completely hates the bike for that small seat.

and believe me the bike is not friendly for 1 side seating wen women r wearing saree....there is no place where they can rest both their feet and as it tapers a bit upward the passenger sitting sideways is always leaning on to ur back.
The bike is not at all Parents being transported friendly.

And as you have mentioned u r gonna ride it in City only i should point out that those Rear View mirrors become quite a pain in the traffic. Fazers m talking bout

Disclaimer - i have nothing against the bike but wat i have stated are true facts experienced by me for 2 years i have had it. I completely love it for wat it is.

TO ALL -

Got the oil Seal on both the front shock absorbers changed. The left 1 was leaking slightly, 32000km n i thought its better to change both of em now that the time has come to change.

A single Oil Seal costs Rs 157
Veedol Shock Absorber oil Rs 55 for 250ml, a single shock absorber took 2 cans
man they r huge compared to any other bike in this segment

Thanks for the response...
Will get carb checked. My shocks seem hard now; need to get that checked as well. There is a difference in handling with the new Dunlop tyre. The rear feels heavier. But thats because of the added weight. Otherwise the tyre is very good. Grip is excellent. No probs with stability as well.

Hello everyone. Has been a long time since my last login to the site. Recently I took up airbrushing as a hobby and I have just completed a work on the front panel that covers headlight on my fazer. Here is a pic. Yet to be completed, a little bit of repairs to do.