Z3R0_zhift
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I'm riding a FZ6 S2 2008. It's been two weeks that I went for a valve clearance (change timing chain, tensioner, gasket, coolant), clutch plates on my ride and a new battery. Oh, I changed to new metzeler z6 Roadtech front and rear. There's slight improvements on the fuel consumption which normally I get about 240km before reserve but now 245km. Estimated distance for overall mileage I am getting is 320km. Currently using BMC filter and scorpion slip-ons, no engine mods, decat or anything. Ain't sure what the previous owner did with the bike though.
Sprocket mods just rear +1. It's been 3+ years and is was still getting the 240. I do overfill the fuel tank but there weren't any issues so far. I just adjusted the throttle cable for a better throttle feel but other than that it was fine. There's a ticking sound that I had notice on my left side for a long but there weren't any issues. Stationary idle was sometimes at 1250-1000rpm.Some thoughts on my mind were:
1) Changing gears from 6k-7k rpm
2) Sprocket sizes as highlighted by a local mech
3) Magnetic coil/ stator and regulator
4) Overwork pistons or piston rings
5) Engine cylinder block worn
6) Air filter change, the outer rubber is wearing off
There's no issues on the handling but I realised the bike is getting faster in warming up after I have done the servicing. Regular changing of engine oil is 5-6k km and original ngk cr9ek every 6 months. Rarely wash the bike though,ain't sure whether that has to do with anything but I do a maintenance of cleaning my chain and lube every 2 weeks. Previously there were kinks to the chain (1 yr plus old) but after the tire change its back to normal.
Looking at touring and commuting mods, and kinda fixated on the bad fuel economy as compared with a friend and others online. Thoughts anyone?
Sprocket mods just rear +1. It's been 3+ years and is was still getting the 240. I do overfill the fuel tank but there weren't any issues so far. I just adjusted the throttle cable for a better throttle feel but other than that it was fine. There's a ticking sound that I had notice on my left side for a long but there weren't any issues. Stationary idle was sometimes at 1250-1000rpm.Some thoughts on my mind were:
1) Changing gears from 6k-7k rpm
2) Sprocket sizes as highlighted by a local mech
3) Magnetic coil/ stator and regulator
4) Overwork pistons or piston rings
5) Engine cylinder block worn
6) Air filter change, the outer rubber is wearing off
There's no issues on the handling but I realised the bike is getting faster in warming up after I have done the servicing. Regular changing of engine oil is 5-6k km and original ngk cr9ek every 6 months. Rarely wash the bike though,ain't sure whether that has to do with anything but I do a maintenance of cleaning my chain and lube every 2 weeks. Previously there were kinks to the chain (1 yr plus old) but after the tire change its back to normal.
Looking at touring and commuting mods, and kinda fixated on the bad fuel economy as compared with a friend and others online. Thoughts anyone?
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