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  • how to adjust suspension?

    can the suspension be adjusted to lower the seat height? if it is possible, can anyone tell me how? if not, is there any other way to lower the seat height?

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    • Originally posted by padhu View Post
      Hi XBhpians,

      I am from Chennai.
      Recently the Digital console on my FZ stopped working. No light glows except the one meant for Engine.
      Thank you.
      Why don't u get the newly designed FZ Digital Console? Looks a bit cooler IMO.

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      • Originally posted by jamiejako View Post
        can the suspension be adjusted to lower the seat height? if it is possible, can anyone tell me how? if not, is there any other way to lower the seat height?
        Suspension adjustment won't change ride height, only stiffness.
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        • Well, is there any way to lower the seat height on the fz?

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          • Originally posted by jamiejako View Post
            Well, is there any way to lower the seat height on the fz?
            yeah, remove some padding, replace stock monoshock with shorter one or you can redesign the frame
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            • Originally posted by jamiejako View Post
              Well, is there any way to lower the seat height on the fz?
              another suggestion - smaller tyres.

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              • Originally posted by jamiejako View Post
                Well, is there any way to lower the seat height on the fz?
                ....or another suggestion again: high heel shoes!
                When I do something stupid, my consolation is to know that I'll do the worse one only once!

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                • Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
                  Why don't u get the newly designed FZ Digital Console? Looks a bit cooler IMO.
                  Where the heck can one see any picture of this "new" FZ???? I can't find anything googling it, nor on the "news" section of this forum?

                  Would anyone be so kind as to post some pictures here, or post a link?
                  When I do something stupid, my consolation is to know that I'll do the worse one only once!

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                  • Originally posted by Lucky Luke View Post
                    Where the heck can one see any picture of this "new" FZ???? I can't find anything googling it, nor on the "news" section of this forum?

                    Would anyone be so kind as to post some pictures here, or post a link?
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                    • Some how don't like the stickering of new FS-S on the side of tank. Makes it looks like commuter bikes of 100cc.
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                      • My new FZ-16

                        Hey fellas, Greetings to all the contributors to the forum like deville_56 and nand15...

                        I bought fz-16 in feb and should say I'm satisfied with most of the things.
                        And I don't know much about bike maintenance.Currently my first service is finished and I'm getting a mileage of 36-40 riding under normal speeds which is 45-65kmph. But,surprisingly I used to get around 43-45 before 1st service and now it has come down.I don't know why!!! I searched through this thread but I couldn't gather exact information due to mixed opinions in the posts. So please tell me the following things.

                        1) Which spray to use for Chain cleaning and Chain lubrication?( One of my friends who has been using fazer for nearly 2 years told me to use engine oil or any other cycle-chain-lubricant. His sprockets are still fine and perfect and his bike toured a total of 18k till today.)

                        2) Which engine oil is best?(balanced smoothness, Performance and mileage.)

                        3)How to get Better Mileage?( That same friend said he always gets 45-50kmpl under 50-70kmph and that reduces to around 42 in thrash mode which is beyond 80kmph.) Is it correct that we only get good mileage after first 2 or 3 services and in the initial services the mileage fluctuates?

                        4)Any other measures to be taken? I'm a new comer guys!
                        Note; Currently my bike has toured 1700KM
                        Last edited by sivaram; 04-30-2012, 04:15 PM.

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                        • Originally posted by sivaram View Post
                          Hey fellas, Greetings to all the contributors to the forum like deville_56 and nand15...

                          I bought fz-16 in feb and should say I'm satisfied with most of the things.
                          And I don't know much about bike maintenance.Currently my first service is finished and I'm getting a mileage of 36-40 riding under normal speeds which is 45-65kmph. But,surprisingly I used to get around 43-45 before 1st service and now it has come down.I don't know why!!! I searched through this thread but I couldn't gather exact information due to mixed opinions in the posts. So please tell me the following things.

                          1) Which spray to use for Chain cleaning and Chain lubrication?( One of my friends who has been using fazer for nearly 2 years told me to use engine oil or any other cycle-chain-lubricant. His sprockets are still fine and perfect and his bike toured a total of 18k till today.)

                          2) Which engine oil is best?(balanced smoothness, Performance and mileage.)

                          3)How to get Better Mileage?( That same friend said he always gets 45-50kmpl under 50-70kmph and that reduces to around 42 in thrash mode which is beyond 80kmph.) Is it correct that we only get good mileage after first 2 or 3 services and in the initial services the mileage fluctuates?

                          4)Any other measures to be taken? I'm a new comer guys!
                          Note; Currently my bike has toured 1700KM
                          1. Discussed recently.. There is a thread on chain lubrication, plz find it.
                          2. No bike oil can increase your mileage. For performance and smoothness try ss and fs oils.. Motul is still the bestbrand to go for.
                          3. It fluctuates if idle rpm etc are changed.. Otherwise its very consistent.. After two three service you may expect slight inc in mileage.
                          4. Any other measure for what? I assume mileage - nothing can increase your (stock bike's) mileage from 36-40 to 45 k/l.. I am getting around 40.. Just like many others here.. If i ride in splendor mode may be i can get 45, but you are already in splendor mode! So no options here.

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                          • I read somwhere, clutch lever should be pulled as fast as possible and released slow.. Unable to trace where.. Will give you the link when i find it.[/QUOTE]

                            You read that in the bike manual...
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                            • Originally posted by greenknight View Post
                              You read that in the bike manual...
                              lol.. You made me go through the manual again.. Found it on page 3-5!
                              Have searched what not to find the link, and see where i found it :-)
                              thanks

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                              • Originally posted by Lucky Luke View Post
                                Where the heck can one see any picture of this "new" FZ???? I can't find anything googling it, nor on the "news" section of this forum?

                                Would anyone be so kind as to post some pictures here, or post a link?
                                Here you go: Products | India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
                                Yamaha Fazer [2011]

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