generally engines don't 'pop' when it runs lean unless there is a leak in the intake side.
Irregular idle and splattering while accelerate is almost always an intake side issue. (eg. leak, block intake or fuel delivery issue)
Soft popping while roll off can either be leak in exhaust or...
According to Yamaha (Australia):-
ETHANOL BLENDED FUELS
Q. Are Yamaha Motorcycles, ATV's and SSV's designed to operate on Ethanol Blended Fuels.
No, All current and previous models are NOT designed for Ethanol Blended Fuels at any percentage. (ie. E5, 5% and E10, 10%).
If...
That is just wrong!! Glad you saw it!
I had a similar thing earlier this year, after a front puncture the shop didn't tighten both pinch bolts. two weeks later i was on a freeway and notice the front end wasn't right...noisy with a bit wobbly. Pull over and found the axle is loose (lucky on...
As a rule of thumb:-
white smoke: no drama, generally moisture or condensation especially in the morning, new bikes, or park outdoor. New bikes can have a rotten egg smell is well, due to new cat.conv.
brown/black smoke: engine running rich, or dirt injector(s)/jet(s).
blue smoke...
G'day from downunder! This is my first post even I joined two months ago.
I felt like to share my story regards to newbie(oldgit fz) on FZ6!
I've read sportrider_fz6 post few weeks back, excellent write-up! :thumbup:
....however........I bought mine 04' model six months ago as 'first...