Barricade - Yamaha FZ-16 (2009) - Midnight Black

rahulkp18 · Jan 20, 2019

Yup, thanks for the reply, I upgraded the spark plug from stock to NGK GPower CPR8EAGP. After upgrading, the initial Rpm have reducec from 2500 to almost 2000 but I had observed a very good change in the throttle response which has become more crisp now and the acceleration is more linear.

Also, I am going to change my front tyre and earlier I had already changed the rear to Michelin Pilot Street Radial 140/70-17 and they are a joy to ride. I am confused if 110/70-17 would better fit the front alloys. Does this combination affect the Rake and stance of the bike? I think it will exert more load on the front shockers.

deville_56 · Jan 21, 2019

rahulkp18 said:

Not much difference in ride height, more planted and bit heavy.

deville_56 · Jan 26, 2019

January 2019:

New year begins with the wash.

deville_56 · Jan 26, 2019

Fork Overhaul

One of the forks started leaking and decided to overhaul both sides completely.

Fork Oil Seal - 4EB-23145-01 - ₹ 250.00 x 2

Compared with old snaps and found GT had the same ones, exact same. RE packing ₹ 315.00 and hard to get.

Changed spring also this time.

Front Fork Spring - 21C-F3141-00 - ₹ 80.00 x 2

Endurance Fork Oil - 350 ml - ₹ 100.00 x 3.
350 x 3. Needs 460 x 2.
Couldn't get Motul as there seems shortage of it and all were stocking KBX and Endurance.

Changed dust seal in one of the forks. Lost the snaps somewhere.

Fork Dust Seal - 4EB231440000 - ₹ 205.00
Snap Ring - 21CF31561000 - ₹ 7.00

Removed forks and got it changed at our regular Honda FNG, Vinayak Honda. Charged ₹ 450.00.

Total damage - ₹ 1672.00

Removing these 2 bolts after removing mudguard and brakes removes the fork without touching headlight and all.

Assembling back.

Done.

Carb Cleaning update:

Throttle was getting stuck and found that butterfly was getting stuck. Disassembled and lubed both side pivots of butterfly and working now perfectly. Now throttle is smooth and carb response is better. Flying past 6k rpm is breeze.

deville_56 · Jan 29, 2019

Got new pair of brake pads. Old one had enough life left, but has became hard and started chipping off.

Brake Pad Kit - 2GS-W0045-0000 - ₹ 166.00

Pads are from FZ v2. Got 3 grooves instead of 1.

Disc pad pin kit. Got the entire kit for ₹ 45.00 from a local shop.

deville_56 · Jan 31, 2019

Minda Electronic Indicator Flasher. Works well with LED indicators with proper flash rates, avoiding the need for ballast resistors. Minda ones were actually better than local ones with similar pricing. No relay ticking noise. Even the speedometer indicator works fine without skipping a blink. Paid ₹ 95.00.

deville_56 · Mar 21, 2019

January 2019:

1.3L. Steady monthly usage of 1-1.2k.

Shell Advance Ultra 15W50. Was already tempted to try out and it goes for 2/3rd the price in Flipkart. MRP ₹ 1051.00, got for ₹ 649.00.

Bar code - Immature way of hiding the manufacturing date.

Nothing comes free, obviously a bit old, but not enough to be concerned.

Oil Filter - 21C-E3440-00 - ₹ 44.00
Priced bumped a bit, used to be ₹40. Made by MAHLE. There was Varroc make available at ₹28.

Oil change time.

Air Filter - 21C-E4450-00 - ₹ 204.00
Air filter prices wax and wanes depending on stock. Now the lowest.

Shashankfz-fi · Mar 25, 2019

How's the experience with shell advance?

deville_56 · Mar 25, 2019

Shashankfz-fi said:

Ran 1k, was smoother across rpm easily crossing 6k.

deville_56 · Apr 20, 2019

March 2019:

While washing, saw rear sprocket oil seal popping out. Despite multiple attempts, it wasn't fitting back properly. Removed wheel and checked and to my horror, the bearing was done. Don't remember replacing it. It was Sunday and no lathe was open to remove or buy new bearing. With tight schedules, taking off nor parking the bike was possible.

With many things running in mind, took a 1/2 inch socket and banged and the bearing popped out.

It was an NBC (Birla) make, model 6004 LH.

Rushed to the usual spare guy, who is open on Sundays. Voila and there was equivalent SKF bearing. Price was almost double the NBC make.
Model: SKF 6004-2RS1
Paid ₹ 230.00 (MRP₹ 239.00)

The bearing.

Cleaned and ready for install.

Place the bearing and gently tap it in. Use old bearing or a wooden block to spread the force. Don't hit on the inner ring as it can displace the balls/damage the bearing.

Used rubber mallet. Don't bang with your regular iron hammer.

Voila. Install complete.

Put back the old oil seal. It was deformed at places, though was intact and serves its purpose. Not happy with its torn look and itching to replace it as soon as possible.

deville_56 · May 1, 2019

March 2019:

My Boy. (Ignore the waste bin [;)]

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1'32'500

April 2019:

Long pending replacement. Current one turned yellow and got some scratches. Light output very much affected.
Headlight Assembly - 21C-H4300-10 - ₹ 990.00

Box was huge and didn't fit in bag. Had to put it on tank and do all the circus in traffic [frustration]

Neatly packed.

Front.

Rear.

Came with 35/35W HS1 bulb, which I already have a great collection removed from all the neighborhood bikes (upgraded). This one also goes to the useless pile.