guys have a query......does the back-light of the console[speedometer] always remain on ?? even if we do not on the fog-light or the headlight switch??coz my starts only when we put on the fog light....

the console light of FZ always remains in "on" position...
even if we do not put on the fog light or the pilot lamp...

err......but my console light starts only wen i put on the pilot light or headlight......

they might have done that in the new bikes i am not sure but do raise it with the svc....

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interesting...i recently saw a vid from Indonesia where the back light came on ONLY when the Park or Headlight was switched on...so maybe the newer FZ's come like that

Hi All,

i am posting the "work in progress E manual" of Yamaha FZ 16. i am halfway through scanning the pysical copy. Since, the images were of very high quality, hence i couldnot upload them on xbhp as an attachment. Once i am done with the whole lot, i shall post the link for the same for everyone at XBHP.

You can view it on the link below:

YAM MANUAL Low Work in Progress - Fullscreen

Please Note: Respecting Yamaha's Copyright Policy, you will find the reference bike model/ images with Yamaha Logo. I hope this will not be used for any other purpose than reference.

Would love to hear your comments/suggestions.

shv18

YUP!! mine is just one month old and the backlight comes on only when the Park or headlight is switched on. The backlight remains on regardless only on older models not sure which year

Hey, I also have a red Fazer.

1) Under what conditions does it backfire? If it's while going down/up steep slopes you will face this problem sometimes, but as far as I know it's nothing to worry about.

2) I think you mean rear tail light. This is usually on if the pilot lamp is on. Either adjust your brake switch (as instructed in the manual, it's a simple job and you can do it to your satisfaction rather than the service guy's) This may well be the problem since you've got complaints about the rear brake as well. If not, could be a bit more serious electrical issue best left to your service.

3) The whole bike's red parts at least are made of ABS plastic, so this does not apply. There are certain places on the bike which will begin showing signs of rust such as the number plate holder, or parts which have had paint peeled off due to a fall. The metal bits can be touched up at your service centre but the plastic bits can only be replaced. Secondly, if you live in a humid area, putting your bike cover on the bike immediately after use can cause condensation which will accelerate, not prevent, rust.

4) Get it adjusted at the service centre, alternatively sit on a friend's no-problem FZ and compare to troubleshoot.

5) They need regular tightening if you take your bike on bumpy roads or after a fall. The service centre people tend to loosen and fold them for storage when you give your bike for service, you have to ensure you have them adjusted to your requirements again. There is a locknut under the mirror, but none of the tools in the toolkit will fit in there unless you remove the mirror assembly first. I advise doing this instead of getting a mech to adjust it because I've had my paint scratched this way. Also, you might want to get radium reflector strips on the mirrors, I've found that they help people from knocking into them at night and loosening the bolts.

6) If you have stored your bike for a long time without using it, carbon will build up on the fuel sensor; your console may not necessarily be the problem. Get this cleaned by the SVC.

7) not sure what you mean about the headlights

8) The sides lose their colour after falls or if you hit something...

9) What is your bike's running and are you changing the oil frequently? Both these should solve stiffness issues while shifting. I found my bike loosened up after about 3k kms.

10) This sounds a lot like a bent rim. Your ride quality may have suffered due to the bends, and therefore you feel there's something wrong with the shocks. Take three fingers and run them on the edge of the rims where the alloy meets the tyre. Do it on both sides, ie 2 sides of the front and 2 of the rear. If you feel any unevenness, then your rim is bent and needs to be replaced. The front rim costs around Rs 2000 and the rear Rs 2500 (Mumbai). If you live in Mumbai go to the Kamla Yamaha parts depot because everyone else is #^*^% out of stock. Bends would also explain your tyre pressure problems.

HTH and back to lurking for me.

Reg rim bends

You can check for bends in ur rear rim by mounting ur bike on the centre stand and engage a gear n accelerate.

When the wheel rotates the rim has to rotate uniformly and ther shouldn be any hiccups.. if thers any bends u can easily find out by the jerks in the motion.

Note: take care that the stand is properly mounted through out the process.

Wouldn't that be for checking alignment?

kathik ji.....what happened to your bike?? you never called me for the service thing

@samrath

No yaar u can do it for checkin rim bend... Jus conentrate on the rim-tyre mating area... u can very easily spot the bends than with hand inspection...

I havn taken it fr service yet macha.. taking it this saturday only...

may b i should hav given last week itself The ride is was a bit ruff yesterday... its 1040 kms now... so this saturday definitly hittin the svc...

so be awake at 10 am saturday morning You r getting a call then