Recent content by dz0

OK, got it back from the dealer. They checked the valves ($296 with replacement coolant) and said they were clear. Have run through nearly the entire tank of injector cleaner. I think that actually helped. Replaced the chain (31K miles) and it seems to have lost the galloping feel. I don't feel...

2006 fz6 32k miles 280USD at dealer to check, more if repairs needed. They said mine were fine. FWIW

So, on the way TO the mechanic to have him look at the valves and perhaps replace the chain, performance seemed to improve just a little. (Burned about 3/4's or more of the injector cleaner tank of gas.) I think I hit 60MPH in first. So maybe it has taken time for the injector cleaner to get...

It was field "62" and throw the switch (on to off and back) to clear the historic codes. It does so immediately, no need to switch the key to take effect. Oddly enough, I took the bike out to run some injector cleaner through it. I had a "19" code thrown and slow turn over when I went to...

I guess it is 62 in order to erase. I tried 61 and I tried 60 but the code history persists. I will go try this and edit if it works: 62 Malfunction history code erasure Displays the total number of codes that are being detected through self diagnosis and the fault codes in the past history...

So, more diagnostic information: It is not noticeable at idle. But, I rode my motorcycle very slowly yesterday. I guess I never really do that, but I've picked up a Ninjette for my kid to learn on and was following her around. I noticed the galloping feel at low RPM's too when I held it steady...

Oh, also an old crank sensor error is in the codes. But it's not current. I need to figure out how to reset that and see if it gets thrown again. The tip-over errors are newer. :) 32000 miles on the bike. I'd have to have a pro touch the valves - last time I messed with valves on my dirt bike...

My daughter running the bike at too low of RPM definitely DOES cause the dual headlight to exceed what the generator can produce and it then leans on the battery and discharge it. I've had it happen just being stuck in traffic for a few hours in the city. From previous readings - these bike just...

So.... my kid dropped my bike a couple of times, also ran it at too low of RPM's that the battery didn't charge. I recharged the battery, and took it our for a spin and now it can't hit 65MPH in first gear any more - which used to be top spee4d for first gear., It peaks at about 55MPH and feels...

Very interesting thread. I was riding to work the other day thinking, if this were my kids' first bike, what would I want to do to it to make it more manageable for a beginner street rider. One of the first things I though of was replacing the 1/4 turn throttle with an old-school half turn...

Make sure your posts are clean and contact is tight. If the shop says the alternator output is good, it probably is. I would not be super surprised if the battery needed replacement at four years. Your bike and battery are not your buddies and they have seen different "lives". Maybe that once...

+1 I also notice that the video is of her riding down the wrong side of the road for an extended period of time. It kind of seemed like she was speeding as well. I agree with and support her message. The video would be more compelling if I weren't so cynical. I wish I could figure...

Just replaced my steering head bearings, I feared and dreaded doing it myself, but it went much better than I expected. The bottoms were rusty - AND I noticed they could not have been even being used - there was no smooth part on them, they were dirty and dry and could not have kept the dirt in...

i have similar problems on my '06 FZ. When you do get this resolved, will you please post your resolution. My vibration at 7K RPM doesn't seem as bad as yours, but it's a lot more buzzy than I think it should be. I have a small pile of other issues that I need to address as well. So I'm not...