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**arijitmaniac** · 11-12-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Mad Mik View Post

For those who are interested in seeing a stock FZ power curve.

Those who want to make enquiries into the Yoshimura exhausts, These are their distributor. Makes a alternative to the ugly RC FFE.

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Yoshimura product site : FZ16/BISON - FULL SYSTEM STAINLESS TRI-CONE CARBON END

The tq curve or curves should I say are quite interesting. The HP curve will help those who want to know when to change gears. Although there are no numbers to correspond with the charts we can assume each horizontal line is 1000rpm

Tell me how you interpret the charts and how your current riding habits correspond to the lines.

Would be glad if you could explain. Lot of us are noobs you know

**Stanley27** · 11-12-2012, 09:56 PM

Happy Diwali

Happy Diwali fellow riders!!
Being Diwali time, I think timing is perfect to share my HID headlight mod

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Headlight assembly and Ballast

Demon eye

HID: hi-lo beam

Big thanks to @shiv18 for all the help!!!

**deville_56** · 11-12-2012, 11:09 PM

Anyone tried KTM Duke's 150/60-17 on FZ??

**shv18** · 11-12-2012, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Stanley27 View Post

Happy Diwali fellow riders!!
Being Diwali time, I think timing is perfect to share my HID headlight mod

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Headlight assembly and Ballast

[ATTACH=CONFIG]86169[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]86170[/ATTACH]

Demon eye

[ATTACH=CONFIG]86171[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]86172[/ATTACH]

Big thanks to @shiv18 for all the help!!!

No probs mate.. though one personal observation. I would have definitely preferred the top two LEDs to be be off and the parking light below to be normal white LED. Would give more highlight to the angel and demon eyes.

Anyways, i presume the make of the Ballast is of chinese make by the looks of it. But i am glad that R&D Motovil sent the who unit pre attached along with the headlight assembly which makes things a lot more easier.

It should easily last 2+ years.

Any clue what is the Color temp of the kit??

Cheers,

**Stanley27** · 11-13-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by shv18 View Post

No probs mate.. though one personal observation. I would have definitely preferred the top two LEDs to be be off and the parking light below to be normal white LED. Would give more highlight to the angel and demon eyes.

Anyways, i presume the make of the Ballast is of chinese make by the looks of it. But i am glad that R&D Motovil sent the who unit pre attached along with the headlight assembly which makes things a lot more easier.

It should easily last 2+ years.

Any clue what is the Color temp of the kit??

Cheers,

Thats what I had exactly asked him to do but he himself put green for pilot and top two LEDs...kept it same as of now, will probably change sometime in future.
Yeah I did not want hassles of opening the headlight n all so asked him to send it pre-fitted in the headlight assembly. Color is 6000K

**wnaveen1** · 11-13-2012, 04:55 PM

Thank you Shv18 for your advice, I will get the engine oil changed as soon as possible.

One more doubt is can I cruise at 90 kmph speed on my bike continuously during long tours.

Thanks in advance and Happy Diwali.

**brad_desouza** · 11-13-2012, 07:32 PM

How often should one change their clutch plates on the FZ?

I know its subjective to the persons riding style. I would describe mine as relatively easy on the clutch. I don't pop wheelies, accelerate too hard, too fast. I ride mostly on highways, long distances, mostly cruising in the 70-80 kmph range.

My bike has done about 33,500 kms so far (this February will be 4 years). I haven't changed the clutch plates at all. Although I am very prompt with servicing my bike and everything. I get it checked by my mechanic every month, month and a half even though I don't have any problems with the bike.

**juniorbiker403** · 11-13-2012, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by brad_desouza View Post

How often should one change their clutch plates on the FZ?

I know its subjective to the persons riding style. I would describe mine as relatively easy on the clutch. I don't pop wheelies, accelerate too hard, too fast. I ride mostly on highways, long distances, mostly cruising in the 70-80 kmph range.

My bike has done about 33,500 kms so far (this February will be 4 years). I haven't changed the clutch plates at all. Although I am very prompt with servicing my bike and everything. I get it checked by my mechanic every month, month and a half even though I don't have any problems with the bike.

clutch plates are to be changed when they are worn out
they are not to be changed like,say an oil filter element which must be changed at regular intervals
if you have no problem at all then leave the clutch and other major parts(monoshock etc.)alone.

**brad_desouza** · 11-13-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by juniorbiker403 View Post

clutch plates are to be changed when they are worn out
they are not to be changed like,say an oil filter element which must be changed at regular intervals
if you have no problem at all then leave the clutch and other major parts(monoshock etc.)alone.

I totally agree with what you said. I guess its my fault, I didn't frame my question properly.

What I meant to ask is on an average. When have you'll other FZ riders changed your clutch plates? Just to get a rough idea, so I know when to start scrutinizing the condition of mine.

**shreyasvb** · 11-13-2012, 09:03 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16

Guys my fzs switches off suddenly during riding

My idle is 1200rpm.

Whats the problem? Its just 2 weeks old..

N today i just pulled d choke and started n pushed it bak t original position..
n the bike seems to be fine i guess...
NOT SURE..

Any ssolutions guys? Pls help..
Tia

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**segagt_0** · 11-13-2012, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by brad_desouza View Post

I totally agree with what you said. I guess its my fault, I didn't frame my question properly. What I meant to ask is on an average. When have you'll other FZ riders changed your clutch plates? Just to get a rough idea, so I know when to start scrutinizing the condition of mine.

There's really no such time that when u reach x kms or after certain years u should change your clutch plates. One can easily screw the clutch within half an hour in a brand new bike or even less if handled in such a way. But if u use your clutch the way it should be used or rather i should say if used wisely, then a set of clutch plates can be used for 50+k kms.

**jonahmano** · 11-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by shreyasvb View Post

Guys my fzs switches off suddenly during riding

My idle is 1200rpm.Whats the problem? Its just 2 weeks old..N today i just pulled d choke and started n pushed it bak t original position..n the bike seems to be fine i guess...NOT SURE..Any ssolutions guys? Pls help..Tia

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Ride her for few more days. If you want you can increase the idle RPM to 1400. It worked for me.Have patience, it will get better with time

**brad_desouza** · 11-13-2012, 10:36 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ-16

Originally posted by segagt_0 View Post

There's really no such time that when u reach x kms or after certain years u should change your clutch plates. One can easily screw the clutch within half an hour in a brand new bike or even less if handled in such a way. But if u use your clutch the way it should be used or rather i should say if used wisely, then a set of clutch plates can be used for 50+k kms.

Alright, thanks for the info buddy. Makes sense :-)

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**shv18** · 11-14-2012, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by wnaveen1 View Post

Thank you Shv18 for your advice, I will get the engine oil changed as soon as possible.

One more doubt is can I cruise at 90 kmph speed on my bike continuously during long tours.

Thanks in advance and Happy Diwali.

Well, yes you can ride her.. although the rule of thumb is to modulate the throttle and not keep the engine load at the same speed for a very long time. Say if you are doing 90kmph then you may increase the throttle to 95 kmph keep it there for say 30 seconds to 2 minutes and then let go of the throttle and reduce to 80 kmph and then again accelerate to 90 kmph. The objective is that the engine gets different loads.. Works out better for the engine.

think of it this way a long distance marathoner.. good speed at first, mid way a mild slowdown then again increase speed.. helps keeping the stamina and also avoid burn out due to excessive load.

Cheers,

**wnaveen1** · 11-14-2012, 01:21 PM

Ok Shv18, i will vary the accelaration from now onwards instead of maintaing constant speeds.

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