8 hours of bike maintenance

[Erci]

Looong day, but I got everything done!!

-Air filter replaced (K&N drop-in)
-Full cooling system removal (drained, cleaned and fluid replaced).
-Spark plugs replaced (happy to say all 4 plugs looked in perfect shape, but the gaps were a bit big: .9 when manual calls for .6 to .7.)
-Throttle body sync (what an enormous pain in the butt!! I did get it synced fairly close.. much better than initial reading when I just hooked the carbtune up).

Oh .. all of this was on FZ1, but I think all the steps are just about the same on FZ6

Amazingly, there were no left over spare parts when I finished up :rof:

Parts removed (including radiator)

Plugless

Fuel tank fully suspended to make it easier to get to TB hoses and screws

 

[JONJONsocal]

No left over parts is always good.. lol

:thumbup:

I bet you felt a difference after all the work you did... Im due for a similar service soon.. :rockon:

 

[Erci]

No left over parts is always good.. lol

:thumbup:

I bet you felt a difference after all the work you did... Im due for a similar service soon.. :rockon:

Too exhausted to go for a ride after all that work. I'll post back tomorrow. Honestly the bike was running pretty good, so I kind of doubt it'll be noticeable, but it needed to be done. This was the first coolant / plug / air filter change in 20k miles!

 

[Hellgate]

Erkey...quick question. Why don't you post up stuff like this on the FZ1 Forum??? I'm sure the boys and girls would enjoy hearing what you are up to...

 

[Botch]

Ah, so that's how you can remove the plugs! My hand is just too big to get them out with the radiator in place.

 

[Erci]

Erkey...quick question. Why don't you post up stuff like this on the FZ1 Forum??? I'm sure the boys and girls would enjoy hearing what you are up to...

:don'tknow: .. plenty of good folks on that forum too, but it doesn't feel like family to me. This one does

 

[Erci]

Ah, so that's how you can remove the plugs! My hand is just too big to get them out with the radiator in place.

Yeah! Absolutely no way to do it on FZ1 without swinging radiator out of the way. Supposedly hoses can stay on and it can just be swung out enough to get to plugs, but I figured since I'm changing coolant too, I might as well pull it off.

Pulling the fans (FZ1 has 2) off was a bit of a pain, but worth it in terms of getting all that room to make spark plug change a breeze!

 

[Powerman]

I always do the plugs when I pull the radiator for cleaning and changing the coolant. Makes the job sooo much easier.

 

[cmantis]

Eric should have replaced the clutch cable while you were at it... j/k Though I would have loved to come over and give you a hand and learn a thing or two. Next time let me know I could at least cheer you on. Actually spent all day moving to BK and took much longer than 8 hours and who knows where all my parts are in this mess.

 

[FinalImpact]

If I'd known I would have had you measure some physical dimensions on the COPs (coil over plug) as I have notion to do a little conversion to the FZ6.... Btw, what plug and gap is speced for the 1? Thanks in advance!

Good Job!
Now to bleed the brakes and grease the Steering Head!

 

[dpaul007]

If I'd known I would have had you measure some physical dimensions on the COPs (coil over plug) as I have notion to do a little conversion to the FZ6.... Btw, what plug and gap is speced for the 1? Thanks in advance!

Good Job!
Now to bleed the brakes and grease the Steering Head!

"-Spark plugs replaced (happy to say all 4 plugs looked in perfect shape, but the gaps were a bit big: .9 when manual calls for .6 to .7.)"

Right in the first post :thumbup:

 

[Erci]

If I'd known I would have had you measure some physical dimensions on the COPs (coil over plug) as I have notion to do a little conversion to the FZ6.... Btw, what plug and gap is speced for the 1? Thanks in advance!

Good Job!
Now to bleed the brakes and grease the Steering Head!

The plugs are NGK CR9EK, with recommended gap of 0.6 - 0.7mm.
Yeah.. brakes are next.. I'll probably replace the lines too.
Steering head.. I usually like to leave that alone unless it asks for attention (less than perfectly free or gritty lock to lock, with wheel off the ground, OR any play)

 

[Erci]

I *thought* bike ran just fine before, but it's significantly smoother now and whatever hesitation existed before appears to be gone now

 

[Tailgate]

Excellent and entertaining! However, I didn't notice any empty beer cans strewn about or a cold one just about to be popped for a finale. Don't you drink beer?

 

[Erci]

Excellent and entertaining! However, I didn't notice any empty beer cans strewn about or a cold one just about to be popped for a finale. Don't you drink beer?

There's a recycling bin which didn't make it into the picture.. filled to the brim with empty bottles :rof:

 

[FinalImpact]

There's a recycling bin which didn't make it into the picture.. filled to the brim with empty bottles :rof:

Hydration is always important! :thumbup:

 

[JONJONsocal]

I *thought* bike ran just fine before, but it's significantly smoother now and whatever hesitation existed before appears to be gone now

Nice, the only reason I ask is because I also thought my bike run great, until I did the sparks, oil, tires, lubed clutch cable, K&N filter.. and wow it feels like a new bike.. K&N gave it a nice engine sound. Tires make a big difference. I had OEM ones and now I got the PC's 2. Clutch lube makes it go smooth... I also have a 1000 bike and the FZ6 feels just as fun. lol


Jon

 

[FinalImpact]

I *thought* bike ran just fine before, but it's significantly smoother now and whatever hesitation existed before appears to be gone now

Same affect on the fizzer a while ago, "just made it smoother". Only new plugs tho.. .. .. I think they like being played with and getting new stuff! :thumbup:

Are the FZ1's known for having vibrations that hinder visibility in the mirrors, numb hands etc? Do they shake like some of these 600's?

 

[callmegandhi]

I'm trying really hard, but I just can't respect a man that wears Crocs! :BLAA:

 

[red_rock_beetle]

my neighbor always said if you don't have any parts left over when you are done, you haven't done it right.