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  • #4666
    Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    See the problem with this size is that it's difficult to get a brand other than MRF. You'll have to upsize to get metzelers.

    But you're right, it's the rear which is horrible.
    Yes that's why I stuck with the stock front tyre. I am also exploring options in the 100/80 17 size. Currently only good tyre other than the stock MRF is the Pirelly sport demon which is a decent touring tyre and is by no means a big leap over the stock. Let's hope MRF releases the Masseter front in 100/80 17 soon.

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    • #4667
      Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Joe29 View Post
      I completed my second service just last week at 4580 Kms. I stuck with Yamahas engine oil itself considering I want the engine to be fully set before moving to better fully synthetic oils.
      I just took it for my first long ride after the service yesterday. I noticed the engine has become more free and throttle response sharper.
      But my main issue now is VIBRATIONS . It seems to vibrating more than before second service, as I was expecting it to go down with more time, kms and services. The reason I say more is because, for the first time, My hands and Legs were tingling after a 100 Km ride, which has never happened till date(Have ridden upto 150kms continously before with no issues whatsoever). I didn't put in fuel as well after the service, so can't point towards bad fuel. Could it be some issue or is it normal??.
      I have observed that vibrations appear specially just after new engine oil change (yamalube) for few hundred kms but automatically settles down when engine oil become used. It may be the characteristic effect of oil to this particular fz25 engine.

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      • #4668
        Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Joe29 View Post
        I completed my second service just last week at 4580 Kms. I stuck with Yamahas engine oil itself considering I want the engine to be fully set before moving to better fully synthetic oils.
        I just took it for my first long ride after the service yesterday. I noticed the engine has become more free and throttle response sharper.
        But my main issue now is VIBRATIONS .
        Sometimes it could be the chain that is on the tighter side, some mechanics tend to over tighten it during service.
        make sure the chain slack is at spec or maybe a wee bit more. and remember the chain 'tightens' up once you sit on the bike, and if you a heavy weight person it just gets tighter.
        i personally prefer a little more slack than spec on my duke 200, a tight chain could cause a buzz on pegs that over a long ride make you legs feel tingly/buzzy. i've had that happen a couple of times. usually after riding a few 100km the chain would losen a bit and it feels better. i prefer to rather set the slack a bit more during adjustment itself.

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        • #4669
          Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Amrit.Singh View Post
          Yes that's why I stuck with the stock front tyre. I am also exploring options in the 100/80 17 size. Currently only good tyre other than the stock MRF is the Pirelly sport demon which is a decent touring tyre and is by no means a big leap over the stock. Let's hope MRF releases the Masseter front in 100/80 17 soon.
          Pirelli sport demon is better than masseter by a good margin, have used both and i prefer pirelli over mrf anyday.

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          • #4670
            Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Got done with my windshield today.

            AS200 Winshield was used, sourced from Bajaj Begumpet service, as it was hardly available anywhere else in Hyderabad.

            Total Cost approx Rs.640/-

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            • #4671
              Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post
              Pirelli sport demon is better than masseter by a good margin, have used both and i prefer pirelli over mrf anyday.
              Here u can have this. Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70 -17 M/C 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear (Home Delivery) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01JA7LMR8/..._GAIRAb5H675J1

              It's cheaper than Masseters.

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              • #4672
                Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by keith_j_snyder2 View Post
                Here u can have this. Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70 -17 M/C 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear (Home Delivery) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01JA7LMR8/..._GAIRAb5H675J1

                It's cheaper than Masseters.
                I know they're available for very less price on amazon, have purchased few tyres from them.
                They sell slightly older tyre, take it easy for first 500 kms after that the tyres perform well.

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                • #4673
                  Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post
                  I know they're available for very less price on amazon, have purchased few tyres from them.
                  They sell slightly older tyre, take it easy for first 500 kms after that the tyres perform well.
                  Originally posted by keith_j_snyder2 View Post
                  Here u can have this. Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70 -17 M/C 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear (Home Delivery) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01JA7LMR8/..._GAIRAb5H675J1

                  It's cheaper than Masseters.
                  We were talking about the front tyre only. The rear is easily available in various brands, while the front is available in MRF, Ceat and Pirelli (PSD), excluding the mediocre Michelin.

                  Even the front PSD is difficult to find here in Bengaluru.
                  Last edited by Shashank K R; 03-19-2018, 12:16 AM.

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                  • #4674
                    Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                    We were talking about the front tyre only. The rear is easily available in various brands, while the front is available in MRF, Ceat and Pirelli (PSD), excluding the mediocre Michelin.
                    I would go ahead with PSD for the front.

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                    • #4675
                      Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post
                      Pirelli sport demon is better than masseter by a good margin, have used both and i prefer pirelli over mrf anyday.
                      Actually I have ridden a friend's now sold continental gt for at least a few thousand kilometers with sport demons and I can't spot the difference between the two of "a good margin". If anything, masseter definitely has better grips on the corners once warmed up. Sport demons are excellent touring tyres as they provide a great balance between grip and tyre life. His rear lasted around 18-19k even after being driven around nainital and the front last 20k+. In my personal opinion, you can't go wrong with either of them. I have had a few panic braking incidents and the tyres on my fz25 are yet to squeal.

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                      • #4676
                        Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Amrit.Singh View Post
                        Actually I have ridden a friend's now sold continental gt for at least a few thousand kilometers with sport demons and I can't spot the difference between the two of "a good margin". If anything, masseter definitely has better grips on the corners once warmed up. Sport demons are excellent touring tyres as they provide a great balance between grip and tyre life. His rear lasted around 18-19k even after being driven around nainital and the front last 20k+. In my personal opinion, you can't go wrong with either of them. I have had a few panic braking incidents and the tyres on my fz25 are yet to squeal.
                        The touring counterpart of pirelli sport demon is called sport dragon.
                        I have used PSD on CBR, the mrfs are really good but pirelli performs better.
                        But its different for everyone, whatever tyre inspires confidence in you, go for it.

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                        • #4677
                          Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post
                          The touring counterpart of pirelli sport demon is called sport dragon.
                          I have used PSD on CBR, the mrfs are really good but pirelli performs better.
                          But its different for everyone, whatever tyre inspires confidence in you, go for it.
                          According to pirelli, the sport demons are "destined for touring". I guess these are stickier than the sport dragons, maybe for "sport" touring.

                          On this bike, a pilot Street/masseter should be more than enough. My friend's having a blast with the pilot Street radials.

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                          • #4678
                            Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by ankit.traveller View Post
                            I have observed that vibrations appear specially just after new engine oil change (yamalube) for few hundred kms but automatically settles down when engine oil become used. It may be the characteristic effect of oil to this particular fz25 engine.
                            Originally posted by s1d View Post
                            Sometimes it could be the chain that is on the tighter side, some mechanics tend to over tighten it during service.make sure the chain slack is at spec or maybe a wee bit more. and remember the chain 'tightens' up once you sit on the bike, and if you a heavy weight person it just gets tighter. i personally prefer a little more slack than spec on my duke 200, a tight chain could cause a buzz on pegs that over a long ride make you legs feel tingly/buzzy. i've had that happen a couple of times. usually after riding a few 100km the chain would losen a bit and it feels better. i prefer to rather set the slack a bit more during adjustment itself.
                            Thanks for your inputs. I am not sure about chain slack at it seems fine for now. Engine does seem to be settling down or else I am getting used to it. Its just that it had become really smooth right before second service inspite of the oil being used for 3.5k kms and was expecting the same to continue.

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                            • #4679
                              Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by ashwinjoze View Post
                              Got done with my windshield today.

                              AS200 Winshield was used, sourced from Bajaj Begumpet service, as it was hardly available anywhere else in Hyderabad.

                              Total Cost approx Rs.640/-
                              Nice! So, how does it perform? Worth the money spent?

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                              • #4680
                                Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Joe29 View Post
                                I completed my second service just last week at 4580 Kms. I stuck with Yamahas engine oil itself considering I want the engine to be fully set before moving to better fully synthetic oils.
                                I just took it for my first long ride after the service yesterday. I noticed the engine has become more free and throttle response sharper.
                                But my main issue now is VIBRATIONS . It seems to vibrating more than before second service, as I was expecting it to go down with more time, kms and services. The reason I say more is because, for the first time, My hands and Legs were tingling after a 100 Km ride, which has never happened till date(Have ridden upto 150kms continously before with no issues whatsoever). I didn't put in fuel as well after the service, so can't point towards bad fuel. Could it be some issue or is it normal??.
                                Engine vibrations will increase till about 6000 kms, post which you must get your fi cleaned. Get checked for any anomalies in valve clearance then. If everything is fine, go for better engine oil post 7500. Engine will get quiet.

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