Awesome video as always! I have a suggestion for a future video. "How to polish your exhaust headers on an FZ6". :p On an unrelated note though, have you ever considered installing a steering damper on your FZ6? I was considering doing that for mine. When you're really romping on it the front end gets a little light at high speed and you can feel a little bit of side to side movement. It doesn't do it to an extreme level or a level where I think it's unsafe, but it would give me more confidence if I had one installed. It looks like Öhlins used to make one for the FZ6, but they're a little hard to find and cost about $500 USD. You can get a cheap universal one on ebay, but they look a bit janky. So I guess for the time being I'll just live with it.
Oh ya I plan on polishing the pipes soon! Thanks for the idea. I have considered a steering damper but I've been turned away from it due to the price of kits like the Ohlins kit that seem like they are actually meant for the FZ6 S2. I also haven't had a tank slapper or experienced steering wobble on hard acceleration so I haven't felt the need to get one with the kind of riding I do. If I was gonna attend a track day I think I would consider it more seriously.
I have a 2006 fz6, it is showing error 19, indicating failure of the side rest pedal, I have already performed the test, the sensor is ok, even so error 19 appears and the bike does not start. do you know how i can is solving this problem?
Hey Calvin, I’m dealing with an issue i have with my 06 FZ6 I just picked up. I’m consistently blowing ignition fuses and it seems like it only happens on deceleration. I’ve replaced the r/r, the stator tested good, battery is good and brand new. I just can’t seem to figure it out
Hmmm that’s odd. I suspect the coils need replacing. I would also check spark plug gap, or replace the plugs. Also maybe check for a loose ground wire. There is a ground wire on top of the transmission. I would also measure the crank position sensor to rule that out for certain. That’s an odd problem you have, if none of my suggestions fix it I would try measuring the voltage and current going through the ignition fuse with a multimeter with the bike on a centre stand and free revving. I don’t think the main or ignition relay would cause an over current condition but it’s worth considering. Best of luck!
@@Calvinm I’ve since replaced the ECU that had a giant crack in it, and I’m going to be replacing the whole wiring harness pretty soon as well. My clutch cable snapped so sadly I don’t really get to see if the ECU is going to fix this but I’ll look into the coils like you said. Thanks!
@@Calvinm so I’ve tested the voltage across the fuse while free revving and it’s a pretty consistent 17.5 +/- 0.6 every so often. How would I test the coils or do you already have a video on this?
Sorry to comment on a older video but what do you think happened to me , I changed my spark plugs and now the bike runs on 2 cylinders and backfires then stalls ? It was fine and ran perfectly before the plug change.
My third cylinder is not firing at all. I don’t know if it could be a faulty ignition coil or just a spark plug. Where would I buy a new set of coils if it is them. I want a quality site with good shipping. It’s hard to find parts for this bike
Megazip.net and partsfish.com are good websites for getting genuine parts in new condition. Megazip.net ships from three different warehousing from different countries so they may have a shipping option that works for you. I think partsfish.com is located in the USA. I have ordered from both and gotten good parts from both.
Would you suggest buying a bike that needs the coil pack, I’m not a mechanic and it seems like to much work for someone that doesn’t have the right tools. Is it expensive to fix?
A coil pack isn’t a particularly hard job. It means lifting the tank (or taking it off) taking out the battery, battery case, and rubber weather protectant. You don’t need many tools, just a 5mm Allen, 10mm wrench, and a screw driver. I’m not sure how much a shop would charge. The problem with this bike you’re looking at though might not just be a coil pack. People love to sell vehicles claiming its an easy fix when in actuality they have no idea or they know it’s a bigger problem than that... So do everything you can to ensure it’s just a coil pack. Best of luck!
Good work, we will check in the winter :)
Very cool man! Thanks for sharing.
Good video 👍 Do you use the FZ6 repair manual or where do you have all those infos from ?
I found a Yamaha service manual online by googling around. I'll see if I can find the link for you.
Calvin MC awesome
@Unterbrecher Freunde here is a link to the service manual:
www.fazerclub.ru/manuals/FZ6/Yamaha_FZ6_2007_ALL_VERSIONS_Service_Manual.pdf
Awesome video as always! I have a suggestion for a future video. "How to polish your exhaust headers on an FZ6". :p
On an unrelated note though, have you ever considered installing a steering damper on your FZ6? I was considering doing that for mine. When you're really romping on it the front end gets a little light at high speed and you can feel a little bit of side to side movement. It doesn't do it to an extreme level or a level where I think it's unsafe, but it would give me more confidence if I had one installed. It looks like Öhlins used to make one for the FZ6, but they're a little hard to find and cost about $500 USD. You can get a cheap universal one on ebay, but they look a bit janky. So I guess for the time being I'll just live with it.
Oh ya I plan on polishing the pipes soon! Thanks for the idea. I have considered a steering damper but I've been turned away from it due to the price of kits like the Ohlins kit that seem like they are actually meant for the FZ6 S2. I also haven't had a tank slapper or experienced steering wobble on hard acceleration so I haven't felt the need to get one with the kind of riding I do. If I was gonna attend a track day I think I would consider it more seriously.
Can You add video how to buy Fz6 s2 and what to pay attention to when buying?
I can do that!
I have a 2006 fz6, it is showing error 19, indicating failure of the side rest pedal, I have already performed the test, the sensor is ok, even so error 19 appears and the bike does not start.
do you know how i can is solving this problem?
does this sensor measure rotation and together with the speed sensor display the speed on the board?
No, the bike has a speed sensor that measures the output speed of the transmission.
Hey Calvin, I’m dealing with an issue i have with my 06 FZ6 I just picked up. I’m consistently blowing ignition fuses and it seems like it only happens on deceleration. I’ve replaced the r/r, the stator tested good, battery is good and brand new. I just can’t seem to figure it out
Hmmm that’s odd. I suspect the coils need replacing. I would also check spark plug gap, or replace the plugs. Also maybe check for a loose ground wire. There is a ground wire on top of the transmission. I would also measure the crank position sensor to rule that out for certain. That’s an odd problem you have, if none of my suggestions fix it I would try measuring the voltage and current going through the ignition fuse with a multimeter with the bike on a centre stand and free revving. I don’t think the main or ignition relay would cause an over current condition but it’s worth considering. Best of luck!
@@Calvinm I’ve since replaced the ECU that had a giant crack in it, and I’m going to be replacing the whole wiring harness pretty soon as well. My clutch cable snapped so sadly I don’t really get to see if the ECU is going to fix this but I’ll look into the coils like you said. Thanks!
@@Calvinm so I’ve tested the voltage across the fuse while free revving and it’s a pretty consistent 17.5 +/- 0.6 every so often. How would I test the coils or do you already have a video on this?
Sorry to comment on a older video but what do you think happened to me , I changed my spark plugs and now the bike runs on 2 cylinders and backfires then stalls ? It was fine and ran perfectly before the plug change.
@@mickrelsor157I think you might’ve plugged the coils incorrectly the wrong way
My third cylinder is not firing at all. I don’t know if it could be a faulty ignition coil or just a spark plug. Where would I buy a new set of coils if it is them. I want a quality site with good shipping. It’s hard to find parts for this bike
Megazip.net and partsfish.com are good websites for getting genuine parts in new condition. Megazip.net ships from three different warehousing from different countries so they may have a shipping option that works for you. I think partsfish.com is located in the USA. I have ordered from both and gotten good parts from both.
Would you suggest buying a bike that needs the coil pack, I’m not a mechanic and it seems like to much work for someone that doesn’t have the right tools. Is it expensive to fix?
A coil pack isn’t a particularly hard job. It means lifting the tank (or taking it off) taking out the battery, battery case, and rubber weather protectant. You don’t need many tools, just a 5mm Allen, 10mm wrench, and a screw driver. I’m not sure how much a shop would charge. The problem with this bike you’re looking at though might not just be a coil pack. People love to sell vehicles claiming its an easy fix when in actuality they have no idea or they know it’s a bigger problem than that... So do everything you can to ensure it’s just a coil pack. Best of luck!
@@Calvinm thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it.
Did i see that right? The battery is under the tank??? Thats way to much work to get to. My 2001 fz1 is under the seat like everyother bike
Under the tank is common as well as under the seat. I could have the tank up in 2 minutes so I wouldn’t say it’s that bad of a spot 🤷♂️ haha
@@Calvinm oh yeah i guess your right. My tank would be harder because the bolt is striped.... like every other bolt on my god damn used bike....
I see no video. Just a photo. What's wrong?
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