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Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

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  • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Has anybody opened front sprocket cover? As the third nut is deep inside, what size of T wrench should be used?

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    • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Abhilash831989 View Post
      Has anybody opened front sprocket cover? As the third nut is deep inside, what size of T wrench should be used?
      All three were 8mm if I remember

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      • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        Alignment problems, the handlebar and fork assembly were tilted to the left when the bike was going straight.
        I have read all your comments regarding the front being tilted towards while going straight and when I went to pacer hebbal they also told me it was alright and it was just in my head, also that after putting back the front it felt normal for sometime then again it went back to being crooked ,tilted towards left it happens with me also I have taken the front off countless no of times and put it back I can concur that it ll be fine for some time . There is no mechanical logic to this but try this losen the Crown nut , and remove right side pinch bolt and ride for short distance try to take as many right turns and no left and tighten it . See if this resolves this has worked for me for short durations.

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        • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Has anyone tried to overgearing the bike?? I think the rc 200 rear sprocket 43teeth will be a direct fit but have my doubts regarding the same..can someone help me out on this

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          • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by tanishbansal View Post
            I have read all your comments regarding the front being tilted towards while going straight and when I went to pacer hebbal they also told me it was alright and it was just in my head, also that after putting back the front it felt normal for sometime then again it went back to being crooked ,tilted towards left it happens with me also I have taken the front off countless no of times and put it back I can concur that it ll be fine for some time . There is no mechanical logic to this but try this losen the Crown nut , and remove right side pinch bolt and ride for short distance try to take as many right turns and no left and tighten it . See if this resolves this has worked for me for short durations.
            What? Have you tried it yourself? Did this experiment work?

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            • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by JyotishmanS View Post
              What? Have you tried it yourself? Did this experiment work?
              Yes, Many times but it is not a permanent solution maybe if I find the right torques and torque it down it may hold the configuration longer. But the no of times I have taken the front myself and people at SVC there is no guarantee that things are not slipping and many threads have widened etc.

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              • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                How many here have faced the wobble problem? Has anyone reliably solved it? If so, how?

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                • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by rajan_coolrock00 View Post
                  Do visit local workshops too. Ask what they have to say about the vibration. Welcome
                  Finally the problem was resolved today..My assumption was correct..The main culprit was the worn-out chain.Now there's no vibration between 3-4k rpm.Btw the chain sprocket costs a lot.The total bill was 2400 including damper n sprocket bearing.

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                  • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by SASWAT NAYAK View Post
                    Finally the problem was resolved today..My assumption was correct..The main culprit was the worn-out chain.Now there's no vibration between 3-4k rpm.Btw the chain sprocket costs a lot.The total bill was 2400 including damper n sprocket bearing.
                    You replaced
                    Front sprocket
                    Rear sprocket
                    Chain
                    Damper?

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                    • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      yes,I replaced all mentioned above

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                      • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        After close to 3 months with my FZ25 and my riding primarily restricted to Bangalore city and a couple of rides on Hosur/Nice road, I finally got a chance to do a longer ride to Vellore and back last weekend. It was an extremely comfortable ride, I stuck to between 80-90 km/h throughout and was able to cover the 220 km in around 3 hours of riding. The engine was extremely smooth and felt like it could go on all day. Through the trip, I got an average fuel economy of around 38 km/l.

                        A few things that has got me looking expectantly at the Interceptor
                        - This bike cries for a 6th gear. I settled on a 90 km/h cruising primarily because at 100+, the revs were a bit too high for my liking. If it had a 6th gear, it would've been far more relaxing both for the bike and for me
                        - I have a problem with the seating, I feel that the pegs are a bit too much to the rear which puts some pressure on my hips. It is not unbearable but on comfort, I would give it a 7/10
                        - Being a naked bike, the wind blast is a problem above 115, I touched that speed a few times and it wasn't comfortable for me

                        Now that I have started the long rides, my intent is to do at least one 300-400 km every month. I'll be eagerly waiting to hear about the reviews of the Interceptor and see if that is a worthwhile upgrade, in that case, the Yamaha becomes more of a city and short haul bike

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                        • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by jaganm View Post
                          After close to 3 months with my FZ25 and my riding primarily restricted to Bangalore city and a couple of rides on Hosur/Nice road, I finally got a chance to do a longer ride to Vellore and back last weekend. It was an extremely comfortable ride, I stuck to between 80-90 km/h throughout and was able to cover the 220 km in around 3 hours of riding. The engine was extremely smooth and felt like it could go on all day. Through the trip, I got an average fuel economy of around 38 km/l.

                          A few things that has got me looking expectantly at the Interceptor
                          - This bike cries for a 6th gear. I settled on a 90 km/h cruising primarily because at 100+, the revs were a bit too high for my liking. If it had a 6th gear, it would've been far more relaxing both for the bike and for me
                          - I have a problem with the seating, I feel that the pegs are a bit too much to the rear which puts some pressure on my hips. It is not unbearable but on comfort, I would give it a 7/10
                          - Being a naked bike, the wind blast is a problem above 115, I touched that speed a few times and it wasn't comfortable for me

                          Now that I have started the long rides, my intent is to do at least one 300-400 km every month. I'll be eagerly waiting to hear about the reviews of the Interceptor and see if that is a worthwhile upgrade, in that case, the Yamaha becomes more of a city and short haul bike
                          Glad to see you enjoying the bike. Here's a few things you can do to improve its cruising capabilities -
                          1- Get a windshield from AS200 or Fazer.
                          2- Get better tyres, your riding experience will shoot up. Braking, cornering and stability all improve by a lot. Go with Mrf Masseter or Michelin Pilot Street radial if willing to spend a bit more.
                          3- Go to your local seat guy, ask him to plonk an inch of foam. The comfort level improves.
                          4- If you are not obsessed with spirited city accelerations, over gear the bike for a better top end and relaxed highway rides. But don't fiddle around, visit an expert and experienced mechanic.

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                          • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by SASWAT NAYAK View Post
                            Finally the problem was resolved today..My assumption was correct..The main culprit was the worn-out chain.Now there's no vibration between 3-4k rpm.Btw the chain sprocket costs a lot.The total bill was 2400 including damper n sprocket bearing.
                            My bike is at 15k kms right now and my bike has crazy vibrations between 3 and 4000 rpm. Post that it is nice and normal . U can visually see the handlebars shake in that 3000-4000rpm band.
                            Did you have the same experience?
                            I have been trying to sort this issue out for a while now.

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                            • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Terrorbladezz View Post
                              My bike is at 15k kms right now and my bike has crazy vibrations between 3 and 4000 rpm. Post that it is nice and normal . U can visually see the handlebars shake in that 3000-4000rpm band.
                              Did you have the same experience?
                              I have been trying to sort this issue out for a while now.
                              Do u notice the vibration when accelerated from 45 in 5th?Does your tank also vibrate in that rpm range?

                              This was what happening in my bike and it was due to the chain sprockets. Now, after replacement the bike just rides like new.

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                              • Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Terrorbladezz View Post
                                My bike is at 15k kms right now and my bike has crazy vibrations between 3 and 4000 rpm. Post that it is nice and normal . U can visually see the handlebars shake in that 3000-4000rpm band.
                                Did you have the same experience?
                                I have been trying to sort this issue out for a while now.
                                Regarding the handle, is it vibrations or wobbles?

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