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.
This bike gets one more chance before I sell it.
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FZ09Bandit
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Hmm, never had that kind of problem. Even before the PCIII tune and mods. It just had more of everything. And no I was never nice to my fz6. Not saying you don't know how to ride it, but each bike is different. Why do FZs have a locking nut on the rear while everyone else uses castle nuts? Just a different kind. Get ride of the bike if it doesn't suit you. After having all of those race replica SS bikes, why a FZ?
Of course I compare to the bike I have now. Performance-same (64 in first as opposed to 75 on the gix)just a aggressive sitting bike. Of course I have never pushed any bike to there limit just mine.
Yes I have my courses under my belt and practice good maneuvering every day.
Nothing like watching a guy on a high powered bike eat it while doing a figure 8.
Of course I compare to the bike I have now. Performance-same (64 in first as opposed to 75 on the gix)just a aggressive sitting bike. Of course I have never pushed any bike to there limit just mine.
Yes I have my courses under my belt and practice good maneuvering every day.
Nothing like watching a guy on a high powered bike eat it while doing a figure 8.
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Ssky0078
Junior Member
The factory tolerable limit for the throttles being out of sync I think is up to 10mm. I used the Morgan Carbtune on my Fz1 (5k miles) when I got her and found them to have 1 cylinder that was 4 almost 6 mm off. I got them adjusted down to within 2mm and the difference was amazing in both the throttle smoothness down low and better power delivery. AFter about 4k miles on my Fz1 I'm ready to do it again after I swap out my air filter in April after my CA trip. AZ has a crap ton of dust and pollen this year and I can tell the difference in the bike sucking air.
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.
FZ09Bandit
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+1^ airbox mod! Gets rid of alot of that HURR, HHHHUUURRRRRR!!! PEW PEW(that's what mine sounded like bouncing of the limiter like a stars wars blaster with that two bros exhaust ) I miss it, the gixxer with that single yoshimura sounds like a pissed off cat garble garble rawrrrr!
) I miss it, the gixxer with that single yoshimura sounds like a pissed off cat garble garble rawrrrr!why_not_Zoidberg?
Junior Member
:Im With Stupid::beer:
DarkNinja75
Professional Poster
Comfort. My 500 is for the track because I can thrash it and not care. My FZ is for my commute, but I still like power, and I need something that I can take through a turn without fearing I'll reach the bike's limits before my own. When I ride cruisers I scrape the floorboards on every turn and it drives me nuts, but I don't like getting sore after only an hour of riding a sportbike.
I've been considering the airbox mod for a few weeks. I may do it this weekend since I have a day off. But that high of elevation for me is pretty rare. I'm typically at sea level.
FZ09Bandit
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Why not......... Zoidberg?
why_not_Zoidberg?
Junior Member
Why not......... Zoidberg?
Need a reason to ride?
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FZ09Bandit
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I see all of these bikes out on this beautiful 70 degree day. My question is. Where were you this winter?
XTremo
Junior Member
I don't find anything that I would consider to be an issue....it's just a question of adapting your riding to the bike that you may have.
The first of the Fi XT660's had quite a bad problem with this and there were factory recalls at the time.
I had one so I know how bad it was......but my FZ6 (2005) is totally smooth AFAIC.
The first of the Fi XT660's had quite a bad problem with this and there were factory recalls at the time.
I had one so I know how bad it was......but my FZ6 (2005) is totally smooth AFAIC.
mrphotoman
Massive Member
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.
Neal
Banned
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.
PosterFZ6
Junior Member
FZ6 was designed with purpose in mind.
I don't see anyone trying to use a Civic trying to win the F1 race.
Ssky0078
Junior Member
True, but that's what makes the Fz6 such a good sleeper.
PosterFZ6
Junior Member
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.
Ssky0078
Junior Member
Agreed the Fz will not keep up with an R6 or GSXR600 out on a track but for most street riding situations with the limitation of staying within a shade of the law the Fz will keep up just fine.
The list of things to do to improve a Fz6 to get it up to snuff would be the Suspension, the brakes, Power Commander, air box mod, headers and slip on. So basically turn it back into an R6. (I am somewhat tongue in cheek'in this)
Poster I agree with you on all the points you've made so far.
deeptekkie
Junior Member
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.
(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.
Ssky0078
Junior Member
^+1. This is what I was saying before about the throttle cable adjustment
DarkNinja75
Professional Poster
I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a 2008 FI motorcycle to have a responsive throttle.
darius
Never stop exploring
Yikes! Too tight and it feels snatchy to me.
I like a little play in the cable and it helps smooth out the transition from a closed throttle for me. I can see and feel the throttle cable get tense and gradually pull.
While shopping for my first bike I checked out a GS500. The throttle cable was so tight that just resting my hand on the throttle would open it. Crazy bike with an even crazier owner. Run away!
