[nma83]

I gave my 2017 FZ25 for regular service today. The bike has been sparingly used and has run 10,100Kms. The list of repairs to be done in the service:
1. Replace rear and front brake pads
2. Replace front suspension oil seal (started leaking recently)
3. Oil, oil filter, spark plug replacement
The total bill quoted is Rs.8000+ including labour.

High beam light is also gone, but the SA mentioned that the entire unit would have to be replaced and is costly.
Does anyone know if an independent garage can fix the high beam alone?

[deltaone]

Originally Posted by nma83

I gave my 2017 FZ25 for regular service today. The bike has been sparingly used and has run 10,100Kms. The list of repairs to be done in the service:
1. Replace rear and front brake pads
2. Replace front suspension oil seal (started leaking recently)
3. Oil, oil filter, spark plug replacement
The total bill quoted is Rs.8000+ including labour.

High beam light is also gone, but the SA mentioned that the entire unit would have to be replaced and is costly.
Does anyone know if an independent garage can fix the high beam alone?

Nothing you can do about the headlight. Its not a bulb but a led light strip iirc. Its a full replacement. I think it was around 2.5-3k for a replacement headlight assembly.

However, given how useless the high beam on the original headlight is, I'd recommend changing the whole thing to a simple circular unit, or getting some aux fog lamps. Would work a lot better.

[ram.iyer95]

Originally Posted by nma83

High beam light is also gone, but the SA mentioned that the entire unit would have to be replaced and is costly.
Does anyone know if an independent garage can fix the high beam alone?

What your SA mentioned is true I believe, as the whole headlight assembly is a sealed single unit. I was told the same thing by my SA as well recently, and had to get the whole assembly replaced as the headlight glass got badly cracked due to a hit. I still don't know how that happened, somebody either hit it with something or banged into it while taking their bike out from the parking lot. Total damage to the pocket was ₹4k including the labour charges at the ASC.

[Samba]

Turns 6 with 9,500 km on the odo.

Just 9,500 km in 6 years is a complete injustice to this bike.
The good part is, it still brings a smile to my face whenever I ride this bike.
The strong low-end and the midrange is addictive. This bike turned out to be reliable.

Then there are some short coming too.

Eg, due to the soft front suspension, the cornering ability is compromised, the headlight illumination for night rides are pathetic, and the lack of the 6th gear and the poor top end is evident on the highway runs.

Despite of all these negatives, I still love this bike and there are no plans to upgrade. My limited usage simply do not justify upgrading this bike. Else I would have definitely upgraded to a twin cylinder by this time!

Sharing few recent clicks-

[Fastdriver]

Originally Posted by Samba

Turns 6 with 9,500 km on the odo.
the headlight illumination for night rides are pathetic,

The headlight is much better in the BS6 version which I currently own and also has much better fuel efficiency. BS4 version which I owned had poor headlight and lower fuel efficiency.

[RD410]

Originally Posted by Samba

Turns 6 with 9,500 km on the odo.

I don't own one, but I had the opportunity to take a bs4 FZ25 on a 500 kms round trip to the hills. It easily climbed up the steep inclines of Kodaikanal with pillion, in 3rd gear That's some crazy low end it's got. Despite ripping it, it gave 41 kmpl average FE for the entire trip!

In my opinion, the best thing about FZ25 is speed recovery. It's very quick to reach 90-100. Even when you slow down to a halt, the strong low end, midrange and short gearing helps to recover speeds quickly. It's one of those rare bikes on which you can consistently maintain 80-90 kph average speed whether it's hills or plains, highways or 2 lane roads, solo or with pillion.

As for cons that I felt - it's not the most confidence inspiring in corners, engine is not revv happy like say the RTR200 or Pulsar 250, engine kept stalling despite being fuel injected, pillion comfort isn't great and due to short gearing, the need for an overdrive 6th gear is always felt. Basic looking instrument console and poor headlamp are a let down compared to what the Apache and Pulsar (250) offer. And looks of the bs4 version is very similar to FZ150 v3, people barely recognise it as the bigger sibling.

Overall, FZ25 is one of the best all rounder bikes available. It's a shame that Yamaha never bothered to promote it or market it properly.

[Justus12]

Hi Bhpians!

I am currently using a 2017 FZ25 given to me by a relative's friend who has moved aboard for work. I will be writing about my thoughts and the condition of the bike later in a detailed post. The bike has clocked over 30k kms till date and is currently running on a set Michelins'. The tyres have worn out and the rear usually locks up on sudden or panic braking as this is the First Gen Non Abs model. Could anyone suggest a good set of rubbers? I am a sedate rider but do spirited rides once a while. I ride the bike to my work place and back on weekends which is around 42 kms both ways, from which 28 kms is on the highway. I keep in check that I don't go overboard with the speed due to the rear locking issue. Please feel free to suggest any tyre that you know of which could be the best fit. My requirements are durability and handling. I would lean more over to the tyres which are value for money but I would also love to know more about the serious ones like the Pirellis' and Metzellers' as I may plan on getting them later. Thanks!!

[Samba]

Turns 7 with only 10,200 km on the Odo.

In the last year, the running was really low. It was hardly 1,000 km.

In between I wanted to practice a bit of detailing. So I decided to try it on the FZ25 because of its smaller surface area!
Washed and applied 3M shampoo to clean it. Followed by a proper claying. Then the Turtle wax was applied. The end result was satisfactory considering it was my first try.







The black edition garage!



The whole process took more than a couple of hours and on day one itself, I realized this was not my cup of tea! Let the professionals do their job! It's too hectic and time-consuming, especially for people like me who suffer from OCD!

10,000 km in 7 years!
Someone vented his frustration by scratching my bike's speedo meter console while the bike was parked! Hence the scratches.



& a couple of pics from a short afternoon highway ride.





Now coming to the bike. The yearly service is due with some more repair jobs-
Work listed-

Replace Engine oil & oil filter.
Replace the air filter.
Replace Spark Plug.
Replace front and rear brake pads and brake oil.
When the bike reaches 70 km/hr I can feel a wobble on the handlebar, it disappears when the speedo crosses the 100 km/hr mark! So the ball racers, T, and the fork alignment need to be checked. Plus the tires are now 7 years old, so the rubbers may have gone hard/bad.

If not in December will hopefully fix these issues in January. I am not very keen to get the job done at Yamaha, currently am in search of a good FNG with an experienced mechanic where I can be present and get the work done under my supervision. As my bike usage is very low, am not in a hurry, am taking my own sweet time to get it done at the right place.

[Soumya_93]

Yamaha, is a reliable beast!Just needs some timely maintenance.Once done,you are ready to hit the road.I do have a Yamaha beast in my stable,clocked 70k on the odo.The engine did take alot of battering,but routine check and maintenance feels like new machine every time I ride it!
Beautifully elaborated Samba da!

[Samba]

Originally Posted by Samba

[b]Now coming to the bike. The yearly service is due with some more repair jobs-
Work listed-

Finally, after much procrastination, I got a thorough work done on my bike. In my previous post, I mentioned the issues.

Thanks to my friend Hero Sen for referring me to an excellent mechanic in Saltlake. This man owns a small shop but is knowledgeable and a perfectionist. Earlier he used to work for the Yamaha racing team and is an expert, especially on Yamaha bikes be it a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke. The guy's name is Chotka (nickname) and his shop's name is Niva Auto. I am more than impressed with the work. He restores a lot of bikes/scooters starting from the Lambretta to Royal Enfields to the 2-strokes, plus he works on modern bikes too including super bikes.

Now coming to my bike-

The bike is 7 years old, so got both the tires replaced. This time I have gone for Ceat tires. Let's see how they perform, compared to my earlier MRFs. It's too early to comment on them now.

Replaced the tires from Bhpian Aj-Got-Bhp's new store- DeGarage99.
Damage to pocket Rs- 5,200.

Though the bike has only covered 10,400 km, I still replaced the following, just because of the age of the bike-

Spark Plug
Air filter
Engine oil (Yamaha Lube)
Oil Filter
Front and rear brake pads
Brake oil
Accelerator cable
Clutch Cable
Ball racer (There was a slight wobbling on the handlebar once the bike crossed 65-70 km/hr). Happy to say it's rectified now.
A thorough service including cleaning, lubing, and refitting of the major parts.

Total damage to pocket - Rs 4,800.

So after spending a total of Rs 10,000, am happy with the work done. The earlier smoothness & the feel is back.

Fz25 in all its glory.



The man (Chotka) in front of his workshop with me and my FZ25.



The bonus- Got to ride this moded RX135, with a 5-speed gearbox for a small distance. This reminded me of my college days in Bangalore when I often used to ride a blue RXZ with a 5-speed gearbox!

[7000plusrpm]

Originally Posted by Samba

The guy's name is Chotka (nickname) and his shop's name is Niva Auto.

Thanks for sharing Samba, I am in salt lake and will visit his shop for my two-wheelers