Recent content by cjb600

Sorry I haven't updated for a while. I finally got a chance to do some much needed maintenance on the 2004 FZ6 I bought. Changed oil, spark plugs, brake fluid, coolant-all were needed! When I was doing the throttle body sync, I found the air box was not fully seated on the throttle bodies...

Well I ended up buying the bike. I think I got a good deal, I paid $1400 for 2004 model. I checked it over and found that the sound was most likely from a previous owner doing some airbox mod. There are holes drilled in the air box cover to give it a more throaty sound when accelerating...

I only noticed the sound when I was test riding the bike and the sound seemed to increase in speed as the bikes speed increased. When the bike was in neutral, I couldn't hear any weird noises from the engine.

Sorry I haven't replied to this post yet. The owner of the bike is out of town and I haven't been able to look at it again. I should know more by next Wednesday. Thanks for your advice! I hope it is only a chain/sprocket issue.

I am looking at buying a used 2004 FZ6. I took the bike for a short test drive and when accelerating, heard some rattling or clunking noises. I could not tell where they were coming from. It is hard to describe but the noise would speed up when accelerating and slow down when braking. It...

Hi, I am looking at buying a used FZ6. I found a nice 2004 model with 19,000 miles. Just wondering if the 2004 had any weird problems since it was the first year. Is the FI okay, any recalls, etc?

I am in the market for a FZ6. I owned a 2005 model and sold it 2 years ago and now want another one I think. I am also looking at the Suzuki SV650. Any people here ridden/owned both? I read the reviews and the only thing I can tell is most prefer the low end of the SV. I have ridden the...

Is there a way to move this to the Wanted To Buy category? I just noticed I put this in the wrong place!

Nice Bike, but I am looking for one a little cheaper. I wish I could get a new one! My price range is more in the $2000-3000 plus shipping. Thanks.

Hi, I am looking for a clean FZ6 in my area. I am located in central ND. I am hoping to find one within a 200 mile radius from where I live. Let me know what you have, maybe we can make a deal. Thanks!

I haven't really had any other shifting problems. Even the shift from 1st to 2nd gear isn't bad. When I'm shifting from 5th to 6th, sometimes I can feel it trying to catch, sort of like the 1st to 2nd shift, but sometimes it misses. Maybe I don't have the revs up high enough. I am normally...

Do I want to tighten the clutch cable freeplay or loosen it? Is this the adjustment at the clutch lever? I have noticed the clutch doesn't engage until the lever is about 3/4 released. Is this normal? I do need to get a repair manual for this bike. I have had 1980's vintage cruisers and...

I actually know the person I bought it from. He bought it as a hold over in 2006 and claims he didn't have time to ride it. Everything else on the bike seems okay. Just curious about the shifting problem. Since I purchased it, I have ridden 300 miles, and did my first oil change using...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I just picked up a 2005 FZ6 with only 300 miles. I have been having problems shifting from 5th to 6th. It doesn't happen all the time, but occasionally when shifting from 5th to 6th, it won't grab 6th and falls back to 5th. Just wondering if there is a fix for...