Hey,
Anyone out there in the suburban area of Chi town?
I live in Darien and was looking to see if anyone wanted to meet up to let me listen to their Fz6.
Here's the deal: My 2009 fz6. Almost 5K on the odo. Since I can remember, I have had what is to me,a horrible rattling/whirring noise in all gears. While there all the time, it is most noticeable between 5K-7K. Had the dealer I bought it from look at it last week, service manager there says its probably valves. He's heard better, but usually worse. "Normal for the fz6, etc". Said to just let it go and ride.
The noise seems to be originating from the top of the engine, directly below the two fuel tank bolts. It is centered, not more noticeable on the right (so I think I can rule out cam chain) nor left. To me, if this was "normal", no one would want to ride their fz6. Things I have tried thus far:
-Chain tension and wheel alignment
-checked all bolts to torque settings
-Replace exhaust gaskets
-clutch lever for virbration
-tire pressure, etc
-Scorpion exhaust
-Ear plugs
The noise is still there, and I still focus on it to the point I no longer seem to enjoy the ride. The only other thing I can think of is the oil. I switched to synth around 1500miles, Rotella 5-40, and have tried using Amsoil 10-40 synthetic. Might try dumping in some Yamalube dino or semi-synth in a heavier weight to see if it quiets down.
But, I'd just like to hear another Fz6 or have someone who has some miles on theirs give mine a little test ride. Because, at this point, I may have to sell it. I know it seems a little rash, but its one of those things that once it irritates you, it consumes everything else.
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Scorpio
Anyone out there in the suburban area of Chi town?
I live in Darien and was looking to see if anyone wanted to meet up to let me listen to their Fz6.
Here's the deal: My 2009 fz6. Almost 5K on the odo. Since I can remember, I have had what is to me,a horrible rattling/whirring noise in all gears. While there all the time, it is most noticeable between 5K-7K. Had the dealer I bought it from look at it last week, service manager there says its probably valves. He's heard better, but usually worse. "Normal for the fz6, etc". Said to just let it go and ride.
The noise seems to be originating from the top of the engine, directly below the two fuel tank bolts. It is centered, not more noticeable on the right (so I think I can rule out cam chain) nor left. To me, if this was "normal", no one would want to ride their fz6. Things I have tried thus far:
-Chain tension and wheel alignment
-checked all bolts to torque settings
-Replace exhaust gaskets
-clutch lever for virbration
-tire pressure, etc
-Scorpion exhaust
-Ear plugs
The noise is still there, and I still focus on it to the point I no longer seem to enjoy the ride. The only other thing I can think of is the oil. I switched to synth around 1500miles, Rotella 5-40, and have tried using Amsoil 10-40 synthetic. Might try dumping in some Yamalube dino or semi-synth in a heavier weight to see if it quiets down.
But, I'd just like to hear another Fz6 or have someone who has some miles on theirs give mine a little test ride. Because, at this point, I may have to sell it. I know it seems a little rash, but its one of those things that once it irritates you, it consumes everything else.
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Scorpio
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