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  1. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    This is what I used... I added several large ferrous nuts and bolts to the tank to help loosen the rust. I also used an appropriate size plumber's test plug to close the tank when the pump was removed. Bob
  2. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    After several hours of labor replacing the fuel pump and refurbishing the gas tank in my FZ6, I hit the starter and it fired right up!! Thanks to Motogiro and Ohendo for helping me through the troubleshooting process. Here's a quick synopsis of what transpired: After sitting for several...
  3. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    Good advice. We just moved to Virginia and I'm now working on my "honey-do" list., none of which begin with the letter "m." I'll keep you apprised when I get back to work on the FZ. Bob
  4. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    Yes, in a way. I finally got 12v to the pump and I think I heard it trying to run; although, it seemed very sluggish. It now seems that, once again, the most expensive unit in the troubleshooting process is the culprit. I'll pull the pump out and take a look. Thanks very much for your...
  5. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    Sorry I didn't mention it, but I have spark, at least at cylinder 4. There is no 12v at the pump from the red/blue wire coming from the cut-out relay assembly. There is 12v at the red wire in the cut-out relay assembly. The 12v is coming from the battery all the way to the cut-out relay...
  6. Flano

    Crank but No Start

    Just bought a 2009 FZ6 from my son that sat for several months. The bike has only 6,370 miles and it was running when it was initially stored in the garage. When I got it home I cleaned the tank and replaced the fuel. The bike would not start; although, it cranked vigorously (battery >...
  7. Flano

    New member welcome thread..

    Hello from Hardy, Virginia. I'm a new FZ6 owner I purchased from my son who is headed overseas with the US Navy. My current garage has the FZ6, a Triumph Tiger 800 and a Piaggio Liberty 150. Looking forward to learning more about the FZ and thought this would be the place to start.
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