Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

I doubt that anyone has put the tyres you mentioned on their fz. Its a mere stylish commuter bike and these tyres are simply overkill for this bike and are very expensive too.
140/80 would be a very tall tyre and will surely touch the mudguard and the bike will get very tall geared and will be very sluggish in the lower rev band. Up size up to 140/70 or 150/60 is ok, still the bike will get tall geared but will be quite usable and would directly fit too.

If you are looking for off-road knobby tyres you can go for ralco speed blaster 140/70 or 130/70. People going to ladakh on their dominar & ktm use this tyre. Its cheap too.You can get it in local market.




If you want something for grip and on road use you can check out michelin pilot street radials or mrf masseter both come in 140/70 size.Other cheaper alternatives are mrf zapper s 140/70 which I use and ceat zoom xl.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Finally upgraded to led headlight . Got the nighteye leds from bangood.








Build quality of the led is very impressive, and seems to be very sturdy too.
The stock dust cap can be fitted on these leds.







High& low beam

Here is a video for the demo of beam pattern, sorry for the quality as my phone's camera is not that great so it may seem a bit dark.






The camera is not doing proper justice to the light as it is brighter in real life compared to the pictures.
These are way better as well as brighter than the stock halogen.
The only con is that as leds emit pure white light these are pretty useless in foggy conditions.
Hope they last long, will further update my experience after using extensively. Till now initial impressions are great.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Got the sprocket set and chain replaced. The pull in low gears felt reduced but the chain grinding noise is gone. The earlier sprocket teeth don't appear to be worn out. Might have run for another 5-6k kms. The stock chain lasted for 16k kms.

Still looking for tyre options. Anyone tried Pirelli MT-60? It comes in rear option of 140/80 17 TL



This one is more street tyre with some degree of off-road tread design.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Diesel is used for chain cleaning not lubrication. You can even use kerosene for cleaning chain. Use any good quality chain lube like motul or you can even use ep90 gear oil for lubing.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Can i use diesel for chain lubrication? Many sites listed that diesel can be used for chain. Does it workout well? Anybody tried this?

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

The sound might also be coming due to the chain. When the o-rings of the chain wear out that part of the chain makes a clunky noise when rotating as it goes around the sprokets. Nuts inside a tyre will have a muffled sound compared to clunky metal sound of the chain. Inspect the chain for stiffness along a few joints.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Hi All,

Am using the FZ s 2.0 from 2015. for the past two weeks am hearing a sound from the rear tire. When i put the bike in center stand and rotate the wheel i found that some pieces like nuts are inside the tire. But the tire pressure not reduced. When i took to puncture shop they told that it will not affect as its a tubeless tire.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Tried a top speed run on the way to Malshej Ghat.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Hi xBHPians,

I have been reading the ownership experiences you guys have shared for the FZ V2 and that has been a great learning experience.I have been a passive reader but now I have registered and be part of the discussions. I have been riding the FZ since 3 years now this thread was influential and duly referred for the decision to go for FZ V2. Havent had any issue with the bike.

Since past few months I have observed cracks in the rear tire sidewall. While the cracks are not very deep but with pillion they get more wide.


*Excuse the dirty rims as I wasn't able to clean the rims for some time.

So I have decided ro change the tires. I want to put some dual sport or adventure touring tires. I went through the thread but havent found any reference for adventure tires. I have something on these lines in my mind although I am unsure about the price compared to the stock tires- https://m.moto.michelin.com/DC/en/ty...akee-wild.html




Has anyone changed the tires to the knobby adventure / off road tires? How is the braking and handling? Both tires are slightly wide and tall but have the same rim size. Also do I need to change both tires since the front one has quite a bit of thread left.

Or do you think it is an overkill to have adventure or dual sport tires.

Another issue which I am facing is the chain. It makes odd grinding sounds and needs replacing. The rear sprocket seems fine and not due for change. The bike has run 15k kms. I felt the chain got damaged too early. When I showed the issue to service centre they advised changing the complete chain and sproket set.
Should I change the sproket set as well or the chain replacement alone is good?

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

A casual top speed video on the way to Malshej Ghats.



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A casual top speed video on the way to Malshej Ghats.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

What is the price of the fuel tank body parts(3 piece fiber cover)? Mine is scratched up and wanted to either but new or get it wrapped.

Re: Review after 1500 Km - FZS FI V2 Dual Disc

About braking any bike in the world if apply front disk brake on gravel road it will fall.

You have to get used to the front disk break. Because it's not like the gear less scooter front drum brakes. Apply the front break first to slow down once it slow down then to make a stop.

Eventually you will get used to it

Review after 1500 Km - FZS FI V2 Dual Disc

It has been almost 3 months and 1500 km with my bike.
Some of my observations:
Mileage
In 4 refills, I have got an avg of about 49kmpl by full tank method. (331km-6.43l, 334km-6.45l, 320.2km-7.05l, 335.5km-6.9l) I think I might not have filled the tank to the brim in the first two times. The comfort of the bike is so good at higher gears that I was tempted to shift up soon, below 3000rmp at about 2500 rpm. This seems to have brought down my mileage to about 45 kmpl. Next time I experimented and let the rmps cross 3500 before gear upward shift, and got about 48kmpl. I ride completely in the city. I am not an aggressive rider. I get to touch 50 kmph just once on a traffic free flyover.

Mirror
I used to struggle with scooter, some vehicles would pass close enough without ever appearing on the mirror. That has never happened with this one. I feel safe knowing that I know what is around me.

Revs
I simply love the vibrations that appear in 3rd and 4th gears and smoothness of 5th gear.

Brakes / Tyre
Braking in scooters while navigating the bumper-to-bumper traffic of Bengaluru would give me shoulder / back pain. I dont feel the exertion with the disc brakes.

I fell down once, lost balance another time on the gravel and pebbles filled roads of Bengaluru. I don't know whether it is the tyre, the bulky vehicle for my physic or I panicked and aggressively pressed the front brake. I have been cautious ever since and make sure I apply the front brake gradually. I wished Yamaha provided ABS. I was wearing helmet, gloves, shoes and full-sleeve shirt and came out without any scratch. The crash guard provided by the showroom got bent and couldn't handle the slow fall of bike.

Gears/Clutch
Initially the clutch plates were hard. It is becoming easier to shift with time.

Fuel indicator
I had read somewhere that digital fuel indicator dont match the accuracy of analogue ones. The indicator keeps going up and down erratically. The first of six lines vanishes and appears again and again anywhere between 60-150km, the second line plays it till 250 km and the 3rd line disappears at around 320km i.e. 6.5-7 liters close enough to the half tank measure of 6L.

Extended warranty
I had paid for 2 years extended warranty at the time of purchase. During the first free service at 1 month, I was told I will be intimated in another month or so. I am yet to receive any communication. How long would it take? Will I receive another booklet or something?

First Service
I continued with Vinayak Yamaha. I had driven just about 350 kms in the first month. I was charged 900 - 350 for engine oil, 150 for 3M oil, 100 for oil filter, 100 for consumables, 200 for chain oil. The mechanic advised wax coating, but I opted out. They dont provide lacquer coating. The hard gear/clutch persisted after the service. Any suggestions for 2nd service?

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Seems very good quality product paying 600-700 for such thing is no problem compared to what I saw here in market. Thanks for sharing pictures.

Re: Yamaha FZ16 version 2.0

Ya it has a bit of resistance and the mesh is quite hard. The only con I found with this cover is that if birds shit on your seat its a bit difficult to clean because of the mesh.
It has been 3 years the cover has not shone even a bit of wear. I can't remember the exact price it was around 650-700 bucks.