engine

  1. zixaq

    WTB FZ6 in the SF Bay area or a new motor

    Hunting for a replacement bike, or maybe a replacement motor, near SF after my engine asploded today.
  2. C

    Engine replacement

    Hi guys, I've searched but can't find an answer. Does anyone know if an 09 fz6 engine will fit in an 06 fz6? Not an r6 engine. Mine has 66k on it and needs some work. I can get one for 500, just need to know if it will fit before I buy it.
  3. seanalan329

    Replaced my '06 engine with a '07. Feels good to be back on the road.

    When I bought my bike 5 years ago the seller neglected to inform me of a very serious issue. I posted about it when I found out, but basically I’m guessing the chain came off on the previous owner and took a chunk out of the engine. There was an attempt to fix it by the last guy with some JB...
  4. seanalan329

    Engine swap

    Is a engine from 07-08 Californian FZ6 straight swap to a 06 non-Californian FZ6?
  5. zixaq

    Hiccup in power delivery accelerating in 2nd. very troubling.

    Hey all, I need experts. Sometimes (hard to repeat), when I'm accelerating hard in 2nd gear, there is an abrupt stop/start to power delivery that lasts less than half a second. The engine tone doesn't change much, so it seems like it has to be something in the transmission. How bad a thing am...
  6. G

    Engine Differences on FZ6S

    Hi guys, new user here. Well, I have a problem, and I hope this is the place to find the answer. My 2006 FZ6S suffered a rod failure back in 2012, which according to most people I have talked to is almost impossible, especially at 35K miles, but I somehow managed it. It's been parked...
  7. C

    Error code 46 - check engine light comes on

    I have a 2007 FZ6 S2, weirdly my bike seems to be running fine, but while riding around town (30mph, around 4k rpm and a lot of stop and go) after about 20-25min my check engine light comes on. I checked the error codes by going into diagnostics mode and error 46 comes up. The service manual...
  8. upshiftoverdrive

    Anyone know anything about V-Twin Air Cooled Japanese Bikes? My brother-in-law just bought a VStar 6

    As the title says. Please check out the attached video. I know it's not good, wondering if anyone can pinpoint this scary knocking? I'm wondering if the timing is off and the valves are kissing the piston a little bit? Probably too easy, the sound is pretty catastrophic. I am scared to...
  9. J

    05 fz6 no start

    My 05 fz6 won't start.... it cranks fine has spark and new plugs... fresh fuel.... just won't fire up unless I spray ether onto it... I can see it spraying fuel into the throttle bodies so I know it's getting fuel to the engine ... don't have a battery on it just using a car to jump start it...
  10. B

    Error 33 breaking my bike abroad- urgent help please

    Hello, I am currently stuck abroad as my trip was detoured by some malfunction. The timeline of events: -yesterday I saw the check engine light flash for 1s while going over a bump -today I saw the highbeam led flash for 1s when starting the bike -rode for about 100km- -let the bike sit...
  11. seanmhc

    Unstable / Unhappy Idle when engine semi-warm

    So for the past few months my bikes not been entirely happy, fuel mileage has dropped and this irregular idle problem has come out of nowhere. When starting the bike while the engine is still warm, but not at full operating temperature, for instance leaving it off for 5 minutes and starting...
  12. KB2WYL

    Best thing for restoring black on engine casing, frame, and plastics?

    What does everyone else out there use with good success? Looking to shine up the bike. I've tried the peanut oil trick on the plastics, and it works well, but doesn't last. I've never found much for the powder coating on the engine and frame. Anyone else have luck with any products...
  13. L

    FZ6 Fazer vs. MT-07/Tracer 700

    Hey guys, It might not be the right place to talk about this topic, but I thought I’d share my dilemma. Maybe I can start a conversation and get some insights from you. So, here we go.. Basically I can’t make up my mind whether I should buy a Tracer 700 or an older FZ6 Fazer. This will be...
  14. S

    Can't get new bike to start! Interlock?

    Hey everyone! I'm new here. I recently bought a 2006 fz6 with 8300kms. I got a good deal but didn't attempt to start it before buying since it was -20 Celsius. I drained the fuel, added fresh premium fuel. Was still unable to start. Checked the air box for critters. It was ok. I am getting...
  15. fazil

    XV250 Engine renewal

    My first bike was a 1992 year Xv250 bike, i still keep it. It's almost 25 years old but looks very fresh thanks to ebay. I surf ebay for cheap nos parts. So bike still runs well. But i think of renovating the engine in the future. So i can start to collect the engine parts that i'll need...
  16. Palerider

    Question regarding front sprocket size

    Does anyone have any experience in going up 1 tooth on the front sprocket? Does it help with the economy and engine RPM for highway speed? If so, how bad does it hinder performance? Thanks for your time and expertise!
  17. HottyToddy

    Radiator - Need advice

    1st time poster, long time lurker! I recently acquired an '06 FZ6. The story I got was that the driver "fell asleep" while riding one night. I've been riding all sorts of bikes for almost 40 years, and to date, I have yet had the inclinling of even dosing off during a ride, so I must sumise...
  18. happyker

    Engine Seal

    Just noticed this. Last picture I had of this side of the bike was Sept 1st and it wasn't like this in the picture so I think it just happened. I've never had any kind of dropping of the bike since I purchased it though I do now put on lots of NYC miles. This is on my new to me 09 FZ6 that I...
  19. C

    2008 FZ6 Engine Build Kits?

    Does anyone know where i can find any engine build kits or even to order individual Stage 2 parts or any at all?
  20. C

    2008 FZ6 Engine Build Kits?

    Does anyone know where i can find any engine build kits or even to order individual Stage 2 parts or any at all?
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