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I had this exact same thing happen to my 2008 FZ6N in the first month I owned it. When the dealership told me it was not considered a design flaw so a new one wouldn't be covered under warranty that was the last time I ever set foot in that dealership. I just wish I had the time to research the...

Order placed https://www.partzilla.com/product/yamaha/1WS-16340-00-00 Just got new clutch springs delivered - as the claimed heavy duty ones i got from EBC are total **** - instead of a claimed 30% stronger - they feel about 20% weaker than stock - i slip on every launch Now have some...

Not a cheap chain. In fact it is one of the best - DID VX2 Gold X-ring

I am approaching 100,000 miles since new. Currently at 135000km

Yeh nah - you want to loosen the clamps around the rubber intakes wiggle/slide it on (you may find a touch of silicon spray will make this easier and also help restore your rubbers) and then tweak the clamps JUST tight enough to seal around the intakes but loose enough to slide it off next time...

Hi All Well on the weekend while doing a oil/filter change i decided it was also time to put some fresh new clutch plates in. (My baby has 135,000km up and most of them have been hard on the clutch) So i tracked down a good deal on a EBC Street Racer Kevlar friction plates and heavy duty...

Hi All *deep breath* OK - well here is the next update in this saga. Seems when i put the starter motor together some washers were dislodged from the end of the shaft by the magnets in the housing and as a result eventually they found their way around to the brushes and caused a short. The...

***UPDATE*** OK - Sorry for the delay my treasured comrades I had a win on the weekend. Well by win i mean i got off my ass (or away from the PS4) and decided to have a look at the bike, Looks like i fixed this issue and the cause of it was ......... wait for it ......... SHAGGED STARTER MOTOR...

^ What he said Seized links means you need a new chain You do not want to risk a seized link at highway speed. Imagine the consequences. I have just recently converted to a 525 chain. So far it is great although it does stretch a lot more than the 530 did. I only ever needed to make 1 small...

I have since ordered a starter motor rebuild kit instead - i am convinced the starter relay is not the issue And if i am wrong at least i will also have an overhauled starter motor and only $45 out of pocket

Hi everyone Posted this a while back but the link may have changed. This link below should work for anyone. Please feel free to download and keep. I have used this SO many times - has saved me so many hassled. Be warned before pressing print - its almost 600 pages. Yamaha FZ6 2007 Service...

No further updates just yet. Have heaps on and as its only an intermittent issue it's not really top of the list. The test start using an external battery could be the way to go. I still have the last battery in the shed. It was still strong as when i replaced it and made sure it was fully...

the cables shouldnt get hot when cranking - if they do it means they are carrying way too much current or you have been cranking it way too long when i said warm/hot i meant the engine - not cables and all connectors are clean and free of corrosion

Hi All Have not posted on here in ages. Have been having far too much riding of course Well recently i had my baby girl (2008 FZ6N) start having an issue where intermittently (maybe 1 in 3) times when i would go to start her while she was warm/hot I get just a relay/solenoid click and NO...

YES! I had this happen to me within the first month of owning her new. I was so annoyed. Yamaha dealer claimed it was my fault, despite other owners having an updated fan (with shroud) installed for free when they had the same issue Long story short - rock jammed fans - fans burned out when...