Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I know brother, that is why I said: "since the bike is new this shouldn't be the case".

The tank cap lock must be dry, lube it and it will be okay. (the inside lock)

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences



Graphite is not a good idea boss ,it tends to get hard over time & it will do some serious damage to locks.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks for the heads up.

I used it like 6-7 times, can't remember the exact but must be under 10 times in my olden days of Pulsar 220 and didn't have any problem. Maybe it will be hard and get jammed if used in higher quantity? Not sure but yeah people use it with caution.

For me it worked and did the job.

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Thanks for the heads up.

I used it like 6-7 times, can't remember the exact but must be under 10 times in my olden days of Pulsar 220 and didn't have any problem. Maybe it will be hard and get jammed if used in higher quantity? Not sure but yeah people use it with caution.

For me it worked and did the job.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I've experienced this too. You're not the only one

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Even I faced this due to water in the key hole. Put some oil into the keyhole and it'll be fine.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I'm thinking about improving lights and here what I came to know.
R15 alternator produce 14v 160w @ 5000rpm
regulator capacity is 14.1 - 14.9v at 14Amp
Battery 12v 3.5A runs 35W*2
stator is winded with 19AWG

R125 produce 14v 235w at 5000rpm runs 55W*2 - this stator look same but doesnt fit on r15 as it 3mm bigger, winded with 18AWG

Now coming to the FZ25 stator output, its 100% accurate as I have taken from its service manual.
outputs at 14v 162W @ 5000rpm
regulator type single, 14-14.8v 16Amp capacity.

Now 162W is similar to what R15 produce. F25 HL low is 9w High 13.5w total 22.5w.
if R15 can run 35w then where the additional power is going on? F25 should handle two aux light easily. But some test are required before that.

Now coming to stator of XT250 which shares same engine type generates
14v 190w at 5000rpm, have 6amp capacity battery; rectifier capacity is below FZ25 at 10A 14.1v-14.9v.
XT250 runs 12v 60w/55w HL

Now I believe this data is extremely helpful to give a start for some of you DIY guys.

Auxiliary light and license plate light both are at 5w, consumes 10w total. If these can be change to leds then 10w would be saved.

These are just my findings as of now. Soon will start some test on it. I'm thinking if XT250 share same engine then its stator should fit on F25 as well. If thats true, then

Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks for a ton of meaty information.

When someone says same engine, it’s piston, block, head, cam and crank shaft and few other components are same as the other one.

However, starter motor, injection technique, gear ratios and stator, wiring will often be different.

Reason?? Adjusting to local market where they want to sell it. And also they try to use few components from existing lineups so, parts could be procured easily. This is especially true who’s in mass market production.

If your numbers are true, we all have a good reason to cherish. In short, we can upgrade lot of stuff. Without worrying about those 5v lights

FZ25 might have a bigger starter motor, to handle additional 100 cc. Make a note of it while upgrading.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Numbers/data are absolutely 100% true.
Talking about starter motor output
R15 0.20kW
FZ16 0.25kW - btw stator output 14v 125w, battery 5amp
XT250 0.40kW

If FZ16/R15 can handle 35+w directly then why not FZ25.

somebody rewinded R15 stator with 17AWG and running 55+55w (two of them).

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Main issue is single 15amp fuse in whole circuit if blown then nothing works in fz25. Many people faced issues of fuse blown and starter motor malfunction after installing aux light. Aux system with separate fuse and relay will be safer.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Earlier i have encontered rear tail lamp flickering issue ,now it is solved

This is situated near rear brake pedal ,by adjusting the nut it solved the issue.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Using Relays should fix this issue. As load would be diverted directly to the battery instead of onto existing wiring. All car Headlight upgrades go through relays. Looks like we are forced to use relays.
The only advantage being, when you take it to SVC, you can remove all relays and its associated wiring in few min. This shd help in retaining warranty. Once you get your vehicle back, spend around 15-20 Min, you have your Aux lights up and running fine. only downer being more learning curve for everyone.

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I installed the Minda P70 dual horns for the pulsars on my FZ25. Much more happier now.

Although no wires were cut, I had to use a relay and cutout for the additional horn.. is this an issue for warranty as the bike is due for first service on the 24th. Will the SVC guys make an issue about it?

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

It depends on your SVC. There are few brands, which check vehicles and void their warranties in India (Car brands).
Not sure how your local dealer handle such situations.

Just remember that you could lose your warranty + Extended warranty (if you have purchased). Why not take it out and then take it to SVC. it hardly takes few min to unplug and remove all cables. and horns?

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

In user manual it's specified that during breakin period upto 500km 4-4.5k rpm should be maintained and from 500 to 1000 km upto 6k rpm. So is it safe to ride up to 6k rpm after 500 km? My odo reading is 505. Any suggestions? Thanks

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

So i went beyond 600 kms today and pushed the bike a little. 120 kph to be precise. Felt damn planted and secured. But there was a strange thing that i faced. At 100 kph+, as i press the front brake lever, there was a buzz, just for a second, or even less. Not present at lower speeds. Any suggestions.