Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Please let me board the same boat as you're in!. 2.8 years and 20k kms later, somehow the machine refuses to connect with me as the way even my old trusty Unicorn did. Just iterating what's already said; the bike is ultra reliable, excellent FE in the city for a 250CC in B2B traffic(read 36kmpl), relatively low SVC costs, and most importantly the punchy torque that's accessible from very low RPMs. Heck even my Unicorn broke down a couple of times but FZ25 neither did break down nor throw any small tantrums.

The bike checked every of my requirement that I thought would suit me, so I instantly test rode and booked the bike once it was launched. Somehow, as the saying goes, there's more to bikes than just numbers proved to be true. Interesting how the saying "two wheels move the soul" turns out to be so true!

Sometimes I even feel very bad for not appreciating or thinking to let go of such a reliable piece of machinery the FZ25 is but my heart is already thinking to let go of it soon.

Cheers!

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

How about using bottom half part of Fazer 25 engline guard? Anybody tried installing it?

Image for reference: https://www.bikewale.com/yamaha-bikes/fazer/

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I had thought about this earlier, tried searching for bottom part of Fazer 25 in the bike spares local market. But no luck. They seem to sell the entire front faring. Moreover the Fazer 25 hasn't been so popular as it's naked sibling, finding and getting one is quite an headache.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I've seen a picture of a Fz25 with the prev genRTR 180s belly pan. Although, can't seem to find it now. But it looked the best, perfectly in sync with the bike.
I think you should be able to source one for cheap in Pudupet (chennai), and get it done there. Do update here, if you ever get it done. It's been on my mind for sometime too.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Is FZ 25 BS6 or BS 4

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yes, I have seen a you tube video of fz25 with rtr belly pan customisation. But the guy had to cut and adjust the belly pan to fit in for FZ25. The outcome looked good but not that great. I have also seen with Autologue belly pan, which costs around 2,500. This seems to a perfect fit though. I will try in pudupet if I can get r15 v2 or Fazer 25 belly pan.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

It's BS4 2018 Dec model

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Check this link
https://youtu.be/MKLzmV6EwlE

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Just to update you all, changed the rear tyre to MRF Masseter (140/70 R17) manufactured in 43rd week of 2019. Total cost was 4200 INR. On MRF online website, the price mentioned as 3900 INR, you can see the price here. It was changed at a MRF Tyre and Service store in BE-24, Salt Lake, Kolkata. They had no idea about different Masseter compounds available (MCT and X). Wheel balancing was not done, the manager mentioned that for motorcycles, machines to balance wheels are not available to him or anywhere in Kolkata!

Front is yet to be changed, I am unable to source a suitable tyre in stock size. If any of you have any suggestions, kindly let me know.

Thank you!

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Somehow the issues with my bike's valve clearances just don't seem to go away. The last few months have been torrid for my bike.

0.06/0.08 worked for about 1000kms, and then performance started going down again.

Then tried setting it back to the same, but 3 hours later, frustration got the best of me, and I thought I had set 0.06/0.08, when it was not. The next 2 weeks were frustrating as well.

Once again, I thought I'll start clean and tried adjusting them again. This time I adjusted them calmly to 0.07/0.10 without much fuss or frustration. Unfortunately, the bike didn't feel good at all. Just for this, I've been having sleepless nights for the last week or so thinking about what to do. Literally at my wit's end now. I'm not happy with the performance at all, it is nothing like how it was when it was new-ish.

I am not sure if I'm doing it incorrectly, or there is some issue with my bike. I had no such troubles adjusting valves on the Gixxer and Unicorn 160, but I'm doubting my skills in this aspect now.

Hoping it's not some major issue with the valvetrain.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Seems like valve clearance is not the only issue and something else is also not working as it should. because clearances going down within 1000km is not normal. and even with tight clearances performance is not that noticeable in my experience, not until 110kmh atleast.

try this, this won't not solve anything but it will clear some doubts for me- check valve clearances early morning when engine is completely cooled down overnight. then go for a ride ~ 40-50km try to rev as much as possible. check clearances again in hot condition. it's difficult and you might burn your hand like i did. but give it a try. clearances should increase in hot condition (not usually, but for this engine it does increase).

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yes even I think that there's something else wrong with the top end of the motor. It might have been caused by running hard with tight tappets.

Once again I was having a sleepless night, I thought why not try again when it was quiet with no differences. I was earlier trying a 'go/no go' adjustment, but this time I went with Kirankarunan's method of feeling a drag (not rough). I set it at 0.06/0.08 again, perhaps I'll try when hot tonight after going back home, although I'm apprehensive of doing it as I've burnt my hand earlier while changing oil.


There's Pirelli Angel CT, Michelin pilot sporty, Masseter and the zappers in the stock size.

Masseters are very hard to get in 100/80, most common ones are the zappers and pilot sporty. Else you could upsize to 110/70 in angel CT as it is less curved than other tires in 110/70.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hey Guys,

I've been planning to get Fz25 this year and have my heart set on it. However I am concerned if my mom or other relatives would be able to sit side saddle on it?

If you could help me out with your personal experiences, that'd be highly appreciated.

Thanks a ton.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

The rear seat is a bit high set, but not as much as the R15 v2 or the NS200. But still people with knee problems will find it difficult to climb and sit.
In terms of seat comfort, it is good. Its fairly large and broad. So, it easily accommodates a well built adult.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

+1

Mate, you need to consider two things as below.

1. Climbing and sitting on taller seat

My dad finds is very difficult/impossible to climb onto the seat as he has knee problems. Though the seat is wide, climbing itself is a task as he can't lift his leg over a certain height. Some old people may also find the taller seating position intimidating.

2. Foot rest option/solution for ladies who sit on one side.

The stock footrest for ladies who sit on one side of bike as pillion is too small and not practical for keeping both legs. Also I'm not sure about the presence of side foot rest as an accessory, like the ones seen on 100/150 cc bikes, for ladies who sit on one side of the pillion but that may be taken care by welding one, if there's no such official accessory. IIRC, it was done by someone in the forum.

Cheers!