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**Harrisoncool** · 12-19-2018, 10:32 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Joe29 View Post

Is it just me or are there others whose fz25 feels rough be it the gear shifting or engine??

I have broken it in properly... Rarely go above 6 to 7k rpm, clean and lube my chain regularly and change engine oil on time.

I even tried shell oil without much difference.

Yamalube had a strange effect wherein after 1.5k to 2k kms it becomes smooth and then again becomes rough by 3k and I have to change.

It's run 11.5k kms so far and I either got a faulty bike and it's never gonna get smooth, or I need to try another Fz25 and see if my expectations were too high. The SVC says it's all good.

My friends RTR 200 feels more smooth.

Though I just love how effortlessly the Fz pulls with just a slight twist of the throttle which is the only thing that makes me smile.

FZ25 should not ne ridden smooth..yes smooth acceleration/lesser gear change increases FE. But 14k in odo i learnt the optimum rpm to shift gear is at or around 5k. Taking the rpm to max torque more often increase the smoothness of the engine and gear.

**Harrisoncool** · 12-19-2018, 10:38 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

They tried to adjust the alignment, and failed. They insisted that nothing was wrong and that the problem could be in my head.

There's definitely a problem with the fork or the triple tree.

Ride it for a while.... triple tree misalignment should cause improper tyre wear in front. That shoul give you a good indication. Also keep your tyre pressure in check...

**Harrisoncool** · 12-19-2018, 11:10 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Its been 14k Km's on the odo.. motorcycle feels much better than what it was before. Although occationally felt misalignment in the front. Was able to correct it by refilling the tyre pressure. Rear fish tails a lot more than my liking and losing confidence.. hence had to adjust my riding style and break well im advance than hard breaking. A lot of wheel spin at all gears under hard acceleration. Though all these can be sorted with new set of wheels, decided to continue with the current one for a while to observe bike's handling. My issues now is, when ridden at 2.5 to 3k rpm in 2nd gear constantly for about 3 to 5 min, engine shuts off for a brief moment and then comes back on. The same can observed when riding for about 2 min in 2.5k rpm and then opening the throttle (gradually ofcourse). Also when shifting to 3rd and powering up there is slight hesitant from the engine to accelerate. This is been there since i bought... Two services gone and the diagnosis is normal. Though it wasnt bad before, now it has become more frequent. Planing to visit service center this weekend, but would love to get my fellow rider's feedback.. has anyone felt the same? Or what could be the issue?

**JyotishmanS** · 12-19-2018, 01:13 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Harrisoncool View Post

My issues now is, when ridden at 2.5 to 3k rpm in 2nd gear constantly for about 3 to 5 min, engine shuts off for a brief moment and then comes back on. The same can observed when riding for about 2 min in 2.5k rpm and then opening the throttle (gradually ofcourse). Also when shifting to 3rd and powering up there is slight hesitant from the engine to accelerate. This is been there since i bought... Two services gone and the diagnosis is normal. Though it wasnt bad before, now it has become more frequent. Planing to visit service center this weekend, but would love to get my fellow rider's feedback.. has anyone felt the same? Or what could be the issue?

You're probably using bad quality petrol. Use injector cleaning liquid once. Your shutting down symptom is usually due to a dirty injector.

**JyotishmanS** · 12-19-2018, 01:15 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Post my 4th service, i have a fairly loud rattling sound from the bike. Comes only after 4500rpm/70 kph. There are no other symptoms. Bike accellerates beautifully, no vibrations anywhere, just this rattling noise. Anyone?

**hemanta** · 12-19-2018, 02:42 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JyotishmanS View Post

Post my 4th service, i have a fairly loud rattling sound from the bike. Comes only after 4500rpm/70 kph. There are no other symptoms. Bike accellerates beautifully, no vibrations anywhere, just this rattling noise. Anyone?

Yeah that's in all fz25s. You'll have to ignore that sound. If you ask SVC to fix it, they'll tighten the valves and then your acceleration will be hampered. So use ear plugs and ride.

**JyotishmanS** · 12-19-2018, 06:03 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by hemanta View Post

Yeah that's in all fz25s. You'll have to ignore that sound. If you ask SVC to fix it, they'll tighten the valves and then your acceleration will be hampered. So use ear plugs and ride.

Haha. But it has suddenly started. So it might be something loose too.

**Kirankarunan** · 12-19-2018, 08:28 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JyotishmanS View Post

Post my 4th service, i have a fairly loud rattling sound from the bike. Comes only after 4500rpm/70 kph. There are no other symptoms. Bike accellerates beautifully, no vibrations anywhere, just this rattling noise. Anyone?

Hi if the tappets are adjusted right, slight sound does come at that rpm. A more serious rattle could also come if the plate inside the timing chain cover has come loose. One possibility

**JyotishmanS** · 12-19-2018, 10:40 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Kirankarunan View Post

Hi if the tappets are adjusted right, slight sound does come at that rpm. A more serious rattle could also come if the plate inside the timing chain cover has come loose. One possibility

No tappet adjustment done till now. Sound seems to come right from the center of the bottom of tank. No noise in idle though, so probably isn't the timing chain. Odo reading is 15300 by the way.

**Harrisoncool** · 12-19-2018, 11:59 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JyotishmanS View Post

You're probably using bad quality petrol. Use injector cleaning liquid once. Your shutting down symptom is usually due to a dirty injector.

I dont think its fuel quality... using this pump for almost a decade now.. its company owned BP. Any way.. will ask for injector clean..in my next visit.

**Kirankarunan** · 12-20-2018, 11:00 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JyotishmanS View Post

No tappet adjustment done till now. Sound seems to come right from the center of the bottom of tank. No noise in idle though, so probably isn't the timing chain. Odo reading is 15300 by the way.

Tappets could also be it as not adjusted in some time. Mine goes very very slightly out of spec when checked at 5000km intervals. Not the timing chain, there is a plate inside the cover which will rattle at a certain rpm if loose. It was what was coming loose in that recall tightening scenario.

**JyotishmanS** · 12-20-2018, 11:15 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Kirankarunan View Post

Tappets could also be it as not adjusted in some time. Mine goes very very slightly out of spec when checked at 5000km intervals. Not the timing chain, there is a plate inside the cover which will rattle at a certain rpm if loose. It was what was coming loose in that recall tightening scenario.

Okay bro, will get it checked. By the way, my bike was part of the recall. And regarding tappets, slightly sceptical about touching them too much as they're a very sensitive part.

**Prajy25** · 12-20-2018, 10:32 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ramdante View Post

Hi Prajy, If you can share, can you let me know what motorcycle's engine guard/belly is that? And where did you get that done? Looks pretty neat, and enhances the looks.

Hi Ramdante,

The Engine Belly pan belongs to TVS RTR 160 and got it done by myself as only 2 z shaped clamps were used to tighten it.

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Originally posted by Kirankarunan View Post

Hi has the air filter price gone up? I got it for Rs 276 mrp a few months ago.

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Has anyone here serviced the brake calipers and master cylinder yet ? Some dust seal and o seal due for periodic replacement and I wanted to know what it would cost.

Anyone knows how to access the ECU? Some parameters I think need to be set from the diagnostics screen.

Regarding Airfilter I bought it from the nearby Spare Parts shop and not in Yamaha authorized center. maybe they have cheated me.

I have serviced my caliper in nearby Mechanic shop as i did a offroad riding for couple of day and it was really muddy. he did not replace any Oring or any seal. Just cleaned it and fixed it. Also got my Rear disc pad changed for 399 bought from amazon and service centre quoted more than 800. and i really dont see any difference in OEM and aftermarket Braks and i also feel the after market braks durability is good compared to yamaha's

**Kirankarunan** · 12-21-2018, 07:16 AM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Prajy25 View Post

Regarding Airfilter I bought it from the nearby Spare Parts shop and not in Yamaha authorized center. Braks and i also feel the after market braks durability is good compared to yamaha's

Hi thanks. The air filter part no is B97-
E4450-00. Yes brake shoes I think the other FZs also fit and work. Keep us posted how your bike behaves.

**Shamanth Gowda** · 12-21-2018, 06:28 PM

Re: Yamaha FZ 25 Owners Reviews and Experiences

One thing I observed is that the vibration at 5k rpm is almost gone while riding with pillion. How is that? Any bolt needs tightening?

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