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**xdocx** · 05-28-2017, 01:50 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Mani_K View Post

Some help needed guys......

I'm developing discomfort and pain in my posterior and mid back. I'm coming back to riding after 10 years, having stopped riding a Pulsar 180 in 2007.

I do the basics of having a, not firm but comfortable grip on handle bars and not straining my back with an upright position.

The discomfort starts kicking in after about the 20th km of a ride. I commute 70 kms a day, 35kms each way to work and back.

The seat edges near the inner thighs support radiates with vibes from the engine post 60 kmph, so do the foot pegs and the buzz kicks in at the handle bar. The levels of intensity varies as I go up the speed ranges till about 115 kmph.

The odo is at 1300kms and the first service didn't make much difference to the above mentioned points.

The showroom doesn't have the accessories yet, not even a cushioned seat cover. Any suggestions?

I did have problems in seat...increased the seat foam by 4 inch..now almost similar to pillion height...cost only 300..made by local shop..Now long ride is comfortable

**PDEBANSHI** · 05-28-2017, 08:02 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

willing to buy fz25 but my nearest showroom does not provide any accessories with it not even a leg guard. they says its not available.
Is it really true ?
can some body post a picture of leg guard for fz25.

**VaibhavPisal** · 05-28-2017, 09:52 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post

Hi guys...
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Fyi I have booked the fz25 but my mind is still on the Ktm.
On with the questions now..
1. How are the brakes? Heard they are spongy.. is there any feedback at all?
2. How Good are the headlights?
Yes, there are posts from before.
There were few posts saying that the throw has improved after adjustment. Can they be used if you're out for a night ride?

3. I was just thinking.. since most of the components are same as the fzs, could there be a way to retrofit the fzs head lamp assy and convert it to 3500-4000 lumen after market led?

4. I also heard that there is a flat spot sub 3k rpm.. is it true?

Sorry about the long post..
The dilemma is eating me from the inside😅
Thanks in advance

about brakes: bite and feedback from brakes are 2 different things. brakes with good bite tend to shed speed instantly as you squeez it. brakes with good feedback let you know if wheel is locking up.

this bike has amazing feedback but little bite. have you used bike with drum breaks? those breaks are super progressive, have the best feedback. but bite is lacking. and you tend to stop a bit further ahead from where you applied brakes. these brakes are similar in character except stopping power is much higher cause its disk. so you will stop much closer compared to drum brakes.

for fueling under 3k rpm, i had no complaints.

**paradoxr9019** · 05-28-2017, 09:58 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post

about brakes: bite and feedback from brakes are 2 different things. brakes with good bite tend to shed speed instantly as you squeez it. brakes with good feedback let you know if wheel is locking up.

this bike has amazing feedback but little bite. have you used bike with drum breaks? those breaks are super progressive, have the best feedback. but bite is lacking. and you tend to stop a bit further ahead from where you applied brakes. these brakes are similar in character except stopping power is much higher cause its disk. so you will stop much closer compared to drum brakes.

for fueling under 3k rpm, i had no complaints.

Thanks for your reply..
How about the headlamp does it have a usable throw during night time?

**VaibhavPisal** · 05-28-2017, 10:06 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post

Thanks for your reply..
How about the headlamp does it have a usable throw during night time?

have no personal experience. i dont own the bike. have test ridden it twice, once without time obligation or pillion.

both times it was in day.

**mknaidu11** · 05-28-2017, 10:18 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by PDEBANSHI View Post

willing to buy fz25 but my nearest showroom does not provide any accessories with it not even a leg guard. they says its not available.
Is it really true ?
can some body post a picture of leg guard for fz25.

Without leg guard, its not possible to register the bike in Maharashtra and Rajasthan, my experience (Except some sports bike like R15). So, show room needs to provide the same prior to delivery of the bike. Helmet if you have one than you need not you get from showroom. Seat cover, body cover, manual you may take delivery at later date.

Hope you are able to see the leg guard.

**Vinu Pillai** · 05-28-2017, 10:46 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post

Thanks for your reply..
How about the headlamp does it have a usable throw during night time?

The problem I faced with headlight is while taking curves we cannot see the sides.only the front road is visible.for eg.if you are taking a left-hand curve ,ur left side will be barely lit up.light spread is very low

**Terrorbladezz** · 05-28-2017, 10:52 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Took my MK-|| for a ride in the night yesterday in some heavy rains to enjoy the ride and also see how this bike performs .
Very pleased with the amount of grip and confidence this bike inspires . Never did I skid and was doing a healthy 60-80 kmph .
Cleaned the bike today and I realised how big this bike is !
Happy riding

**Terrorbladezz** · 05-28-2017, 10:54 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Rajathrajk View Post

Yesterday I went to show tappet noise to SVC they said it will appear when engine gets heat. Is it true ?

Am scared to get it fixed because I felt SVC people are not trained Upton level

Is this before the first service ?
If yes .. not a problem because the engine is still setting in and tappet noise is common .
If it's post first service and the issue still persists , try a different SVC and get it rectified

Originally posted by Kirankarunan View Post

Update on using Fiero mirrors. It works very well. Tried little past 70kmph. There are vibes but not as much as before. But view is very good, no blind spots right behind me. Now to hunt for a new pair. RTR mirrors don't extend out as wide as these. Although they are higher placed than the stock Yamaha. They would be an improvement too I assume. Also will check for KTM 2017. Am open to suggestions too. Thanks!

**mknaidu11** · 05-28-2017, 10:55 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Vinu Pillai View Post

The problem I faced with headlight is while taking curves we cannot see the sides.only the front road is visible.for eg.if you are taking a left-hand curve ,ur left side will be barely lit up.light spread is very low

LEDs will have narrow throw of light, unlike normal bulbs as used earlier. That is the reason why you are left with narrow beam, cant see turnings.

**pkk_84** · 05-28-2017, 02:43 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

[QUOTE=Chandan92;1297040]Found the pic, it was my mistake. It has an oil cooler. Attaching pic for others.

Here a bit more clear pic for reference. I assume its clear

Cheers,
pkk

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**krishnab4u** · 05-28-2017, 03:10 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I wish to upgrade from cbr150 to fz25. I have read the ownership experiences. Headlight is a big let down. Has anybody changed the bulb?

**Kirankarunan** · 05-28-2017, 03:39 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by krishnab4u View Post

I wish to upgrade from cbr150 to fz25. I have read the ownership experiences. Headlight is a big let down. Has anybody changed the bulb?

Please take a test ride on a bike with adjusted lights. It's a full assembly. Can't just change bulb. The LEDs are mounted on a plate. Light is reflected and not directly shining. I tried it in heavy rain too and it works well.

**fusioncoast** · 05-28-2017, 04:46 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Did some mild off roading bike performed great.

**Mani_K** · 05-28-2017, 08:07 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ramdante View Post

I am still thinking you might need to adjust your position a little bit, or may e try adjusting the handlebar position too. I am 6' and face aboslutely no pains in the back

I'm just an inch short of 6 feet and planning to wait about 60 more days before I decide to pick up a car again (also will try the back strengthening exercise as suggested by others before)

Originally posted by xdocx View Post

I did have problems in seat...increased the seat foam by 4 inch..now almost similar to pillion height...cost only 300..made by local shop..Now long ride is comfortable

I checked with the SVC and they seemed to have no clue. So have to try an external bike accessories shop for that.

Post 1500 kms on Odo - update:
The gears are just SUPER CLUNKY (making me miss the lesser effort of a heel and toe shifter) and didn't get better after first service followed by a couple of visits to SVC. The clutch play has been adjusted so much that the action now requires just about an inch of clutch release, to control the power delivery (like many of us had on the RX100)

Now the Yamaha Area Service Manager wants to have a look at it because this seems specific to my bike alone.

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
I did expect some issues being an early adopter of a new model, however it still stings when they occur.

I lost my cool and went on a ranting spree at that Yamaha tech over the phone (lethargic to another level with zero customer care!) about everything from headlights being inadequate on highways at night, to the vibes creeping in at above 70 kmph.

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