roscohendrix
Junior Member
I guess growin up ridin old clunker dirtbikes has me biased, but mine is smoother than a babys butt. I try to stay in lower gears an keep the rpms high.
2. At 5k miles? I would expect it to still be in sync.
It got worse with higher elevation. Most of the trip was at 5000 feet.
After having all of those race replica SS bikes, why a FZ?
If your not going to be at elevation a lot I would leave it be. If you do go to elevation a lot you may want to use either a hiflo air filter for those trips or do the airbox mod.
Why not......... Zoidberg?
I think the throttle "issue" is HUGELY exaggerated as is the vibration "problem" that some complain about on here. I have no issues at all with the throttle on my fz6, I think it is a rider issue not a bike issue. Sure there is a slight little turn on the throttle where it is off but it takes about 1 second to notice it and about 1/10th of a second for you to adjust to it if you even want to call it an adjustment. I really do not see the issue.
I strongly disagree.
The throttle is an issue that only gets worse as your riding improves.
When I first starting riding, I noticed rather quickly the throttle was jerky no matter how slow you you wrist the throttle. However, that wasn't a much of a problem for me at the time. I putted around on my motorcycle and stay lightly on the throttle most of the time an the issue didn't bother me much at all.
However, as I improved at riding the problem only increased to the point where I can not ride this motorcycle at level I wish without endangering myself. The motorcycle is not safe for me anymore.
You see, when you start riding faster, breaking harder into turns, leaning the bike over further and getting on the gas quicker to stabilize the bike the jerky throttle becomes a catastrophic problem. The Fz6 suspension which is not great to begin with coupled with a jerky throttle is a danger.
When you get on the throttle with the bike leaned over deep it causes the front to shoot out wide, giving you the sensation of losing the front and making the bike run way wide in turns.
The stock Fz6 is fine commuter bike and well do alright riding is semi-spirited rides. However, this bike is not one you can ride aggressively unless you find a way to fix/manage the throttle issues and/or get a better suspension system.
FZ6 was designed with purpose in mind.
I don't see anyone trying to use a Civic trying to win the F1 race.
True, but that's what makes the Fz6 such a good sleeper.
I bought the fz6 for its versatility but expecting it to perform on a racetrack or like a super sport bike is asking too much. It will do fine for a spirited ride but it does have limits.
Knowing bike and your limits is very important.
You need the right tool for the right job.
To the OP, sounds like your job requires a more specifically designed tool for it.
I bought the fz6 for its versatility but expecting it to perform on a racetrack or like a super sport bike is asking too much. It will do fine for a spirited ride but it does have limits.
Knowing bike and your limits is very important.
You need the right tool for the right job.
To the OP, sounds like your job requires a more specifically designed tool for it.
Maybe it's my bike but I haven't a clue what you are talking about!
(I do, however, keep my throttle cable as tight as it will go without making the engine speed change when I turn the bars).
Mine is an '09.