Fz1 Ownership Thread

[trustvishwas]

i have a small query about super bikes,,
are they useful as ,, tourers ,,

beocz r1 tank capacity ,, is 18 liters i guess,,
if it gives a milage of 15 - 20 ,, how can we go at a stretch ,, what if there are no petrol bunk for 300 km or so ?
isnt that risky ,,

just want to know wether super bikes can be used as tourers or not

There is no stretch of road in India where you won't find a fuel station in 300 km distance. (unless you are planning on crossing sahara / gobi dessert, you won't have any problem.)

[chinmayakar]

There is no stretch of road in India where you won't find a fuel station in 300 km distance. (unless you are planning on crossing sahara / gobi dessert, you won't have any problem.)

What about the Fuel Quality on Highways? In city you know your usual Shell Pump and can be rest assured, but on highways the shabby pumps dont look right. I mean all the talk about Adulteration etc. Isnt that harmful for these machines?

[deadman23]

Well then you need the Bandit 1250S. Thats the only import which runs perfect on unleaded petrol. No high octane required because of its relatively lower compression ratio.

Also, all these motorcycles have filters in their fuel pumps which prevent any impurities from reaching the engine.

Adulterated petrol is simply bad luck. there is no way around it. Just dont go to the same pump the next time.

[trustvishwas]

1st Service Update :


Positives of the bike so far -

4.Runs smooth and fine with regular fuel also

What about the Fuel Quality on Highways? In city you know your usual Shell Pump and can be rest assured, but on highways the shabby pumps dont look right. I mean all the talk about Adulteration etc. Isnt that harmful for these machines?

Well then you need the Bandit 1250S. Thats the only import which runs perfect on unleaded petrol. No high octane required because of its relatively lower compression ratio.

Also, all these motorcycles have filters in their fuel pumps which prevent any impurities from reaching the engine.

Adulterated petrol is simply bad luck. there is no way around it. Just dont go to the same pump the next time.

I think Niks has already specified that bike runs fine with regular unleaded fuel. Regarding adulterated fuel, make sure that you go to company run pumps like Club HP etc.

[niks_devil666]

Hey Niks I had stopped reading superbike and import section so couldnt really comment on your thread earlier. I guess I am back to reading it again sorry for the delay

Buying a naked for inter city and intra city rides was the awesomest thing you could do. Once again...congrats on buying a bike which suits the kind of riding you do. Not the usual 'faired' superbike phobia

A few things of concern tho. There is no way in hell that the engine mounts can come loose if they were torqued well during the assembly of the bike. Atleast not so soon. You aint ripping the bike nor redlining her. You aint doing anything that shouldnt be done on the bike. I think you need to look deeper into why the engine mounts were loose. Its a effin serious thing to have them loose.
secondly...why replace the air filter ? could it not be cleaned ?
thirdly...yes do service your bike at every 5 k interval. I service my bike at every 3.5 k interval. Could be an overkill to some...but these fast toys need to be in pristine condition all the time.

Congrats once again...and do call me for your moto cafe night rides

Ciao

Thanks dude.

I was also surprised that the engine mounts were loose. Although the mech has tightened them properly. I have also been advised for a service interval of 3-4k kms. I might get the next one done after 4k kms.

About air filter , thats wht the mech told me that it should be replaced as it cannot be cleaned. Will a K&N provide respite from this unnecessary expense?

And will start calling u for the rides. But we all cruise at around 100-110 only

Well then you need the Bandit 1250S. Thats the only import which runs perfect on unleaded petrol. No high octane required because of its relatively lower compression ratio.

Time and again I have posted the fuel requirement of my bike. I dont understand whts the fascination with Bandit as a touring bike

[mav1234]

Time and again I have posted the fuel requirement of my bike. I dont understand whts the fascination with Bandit as a touring bike

OT: I guess this started back when I quoted to you, why you have not chosen bandit instead of fz1..hehe.. .. sorry for creating a war after that..

BTW, dont worry too much about the unleaded fuel, FZ1 runs perfect on that too..

Once you cross say some 5K mark, you can very well go in for K&N or Simota Air filter. Its quite nice, and there will be no hastle...
Just wanna ask, how was the Yamaha Servicing done. I mean are you satisfied with the servicing part... can you just throw some light upon this.

[niks_devil666]

Just wanna ask, how was the Yamaha Servicing done. I mean are you satisfied with the servicing part... can you just throw some light upon this.

I wasnt there when the servicing was being done. The problems were fixed so I think the service was good

[Drifty]

I dont understand whts the fascination with Bandit as a touring bike

Because,he owns one!
P.S.-He is a senior correspondent of OD mag ;-)

[niks_devil666]

Because,he owns one!
P.S.-He is a senior correspondent of OD mag ;-)

Mav or Deadman ?

He owns ? thats why

[mav1234]

nahi yaar.. i dont have SBK.. my old warhorse 220-Fi is enough as of now. Just saving for GT650R...

Yaa may be because of this, he (deadman) put forwarded his opinion..

[Drifty]

Mav or Deadman ?

He owns ? thats why

I am talking about deadman23 ;-).There is an ownership thread of his Bandit in this section.

[RabidRacoon]

Dude 100-110kmph speed is better than sitting at home wanting to go on a ride. I am on for the next ride.

[niks_devil666]

Dude 100-110kmph speed is better than sitting at home wanting to go on a ride. I am on for the next ride.

+1 to this .... wait for my sms invite. There shud be one ride on Sunday night

[harishks01]

booked an fz1

hey niks congrats on your bike..

i too ve booked the fz1 (white). unfortunately they ve asked me to wait for this colour
few questions:
1) have u touched speeds above 200kmph? if so how is the wind blast??? is it managable?
2) is shell super recomended? how r u following it up?
3) have u owned any other sbks before? do u feel contented with the power?
4) are u planning for any mods?
5) should we worry about getting the radiator mesh??? cause i ve heard the mechanics say tat regular riding/touring can damage it, as it is completely exposed!!!!!!!!!!
6) how s the clutch doing?? i mean is it smooth? i felt it was a little hard though!!! when u ride in traffic does your fingers hurt????
7) the bike is about 215 kilos.. are u finding any difficulty in handling it???


have i asked 1 too many doubts

[nav75]

+1 to this .... wait for my sms invite. There shud be one ride on Sunday night

Please send a sms to me also. I also want to come for night rides.
I promise, I won't slow you guys down or else will catch you guys at the next halt.