Possible to LOWER overall power temporarily?

[BePrepared]

I'm wondering if there's a way i can lower the effective power of my bike for a while until i am more comfortable with it. I'm a noob, so i want to take my time getting familiar with the bike before i access the full power

 

[galland1]

Just don't twist the go handle so far. If you can't do this you have the wrong moto. and shouldn't be riding it. JMO

 

[BePrepared]

i am assuming that i can do that, but i was hoping there'd be an easy solution to tame it down until i'm proficient at throttle control...

If there isn't, i'll just be living in the parking lot with it for the first week... no open road at all till i'm 100% confident that i can control it

 

[TSi Fly]

Hi, the FZ6 is pretty tame and rides nicely in the lower rev ranges and shouldn't catch you out, I would recommend finding a large empty car park and spend an hour or so practicing low speed control. I have done this with loads of bikes using the white lines separating the spaces as a slalom. You will be amazed how quickly you will build confidence with the throttle.
Just take it nice and easy.

 

[youngy]

There is a restrictor kit available in the UK that cuts the power to 33 bhp. They are not cheap however at £100. It restricts the amount of travel on the throttle linkage. You could make one for a few cents.

 

[BePrepared]

i would absolutely LOVE IT if you could tell me how to do that exactly. Pictures would be great

that's kinda what i'm looking for. Something to keep me below 7-8k rpms till i'm ready for it.

 

[galland1]

What TSi said.

 

[youngy]

fz6 fazer restrictor kit on eBay (end time 12-Nov-10 20:30:51 GMT)

Genuine YAMAHA FZ6N / S FAZER 600 Restrictor Kit on eBay (end time 10-Dec-10 11:35:33 GMT)

The second one is the genuine Yamaha part and looks fairly complicated tbh.

The first one looks like a bracket that fits on the linkage and just stops the cable pulling up as far as stock.

 

[radexS1]

There is the factory restrictor kit.
X marks the restrictor plate. It stops the throttle cable there from being opened out fully, you can see the plates hitting eachother.
All I know is what I can see there, on my bike.

It won't stop you getting to 7-8k, but it will absolutely slow you down getting there. I'm not sure how much it limits the upper end - I haven't fully explored the bikes power or rev range yet, since I still don't understand it and my limits that well yet , and I don't have access to a closed road.

Also, once it starts to ROAR , I tend to focus all my attention on whats in front of me and underneath me. not looking much at the revVometer. yeah I know thats not what its called. ah tachometer I remember. That is generally when overtaking or celebrating an overtake, and to be honest I've only heard it in 3rd gear a couple of times! didn't take my eyes off the road to check the speedo ...

 

[lytehouse]

I'm wondering if there's a way i can lower the effective power of my bike for a while until i am more comfortable with it. I'm a noob, so i want to take my time getting familiar with the bike before i access the full power

You are making yourself totally paranoid about this bike. Calm down and try to relax, take it to a parking lot for lots of practice & when you can afford it, take the MSF course like you've planned.....
You sound like a sensible young man.....believe in yourself and your abilities.

 

[Erci]

You are making yourself totally paranoid about this bike. Calm down and try to relax, take it to a parking lot for lots of practice & when you can afford it, take the MSF course like you've planned.....
You sound like a sensible young man.....believe in yourself and your abilities.

+1! You do sound sensible. Leave the bike as is and just take it easy while you're learning.

 

[Kazza]

i am assuming that i can do that, but i was hoping there'd be an easy solution to tame it down until i'm proficient at throttle control...

If there isn't, i'll just be living in the parking lot with it for the first week... no open road at all till i'm 100% confident that i can control it

Mate, that's a given. You shouldn't be on a public road until you can ride it AND more importantly, STOP it safely! You can kill yourself at 20km/h so just be careful and take your time learning. You will love it when you can ride it. Just listen to what people are telling you when they are teaching you to ride.

When you do your MSF course, you will learn so much. Don't ride on the roads until you have done this.

 

[ELIZABETH]

As a previous TOTAL Newbie, never been on a bike, I bought my FZ6 just after I took the MSF.
I don't think you need to worry about getting a device to lower the power, just your sensibilities about it will be enough.
I didn't see WHEN you are taking the MSF, but would recommend doing that first, before you do much on your own. They are VERY good at teaching you the GOOD habits for riding, and since you are totally new, you will benefit greatly from learning the RIGHT way before you teach yourself the WRONG way.
Plus, you can utilize the training exercises that they teach you in the class to hone your skills properly.
The FZ6 as a first ever bike was a great choice for me, and I think it will be for you, too!
Glad to see you are willing to take the time to learn cautiously. :cheer: