nudgedoink
Junior Member
hi i've recently obtained an 07 fz6 with yoshi slip ons, k&n filter, decat mid pipe and a modded airbox. i have 2 problems with this bike, poor fuel economy and a ticking sound.
Fuel Consumption
I have yet to hit reserve but i am only at 200km and i am down to the last bar of the fuel gauge. I estimate that I would probably hit 230km at most before hitting reserve. I know it's not traumatically bad mileage but i am very easy on the throttle and rpms, since this is my first 600cc (previously riding small scooters). riding is 30% city, 70% highway.
I have searched through the forums and a common solution was to disconnect the battery for a period of time to let the ECU reset, due to the above mods that i have mentioned. how much of a change in fuel economy am i expected to observe after this? also, i'm not sure if the previous owner had already done so. are there any other solutions to reduce my fuel consumption?
Ticking sound
another issue i have is that i experience a ticking sound when i rev the bike. it comes from the front right side of the engine and goes away when i pull in the clutch. It is not the clutch itself vibrating though as i have tried to lay my finger on the clutch while accelerating and the sound still persists - and is definitely coming from the engine. anyone knows what could be causing this?
thank you all for your help and advice. i'm really new to the fz6 and any help would be greatly appreciated :wav:
Fuel Consumption
I have yet to hit reserve but i am only at 200km and i am down to the last bar of the fuel gauge. I estimate that I would probably hit 230km at most before hitting reserve. I know it's not traumatically bad mileage but i am very easy on the throttle and rpms, since this is my first 600cc (previously riding small scooters). riding is 30% city, 70% highway.
I have searched through the forums and a common solution was to disconnect the battery for a period of time to let the ECU reset, due to the above mods that i have mentioned. how much of a change in fuel economy am i expected to observe after this? also, i'm not sure if the previous owner had already done so. are there any other solutions to reduce my fuel consumption?
Ticking sound
another issue i have is that i experience a ticking sound when i rev the bike. it comes from the front right side of the engine and goes away when i pull in the clutch. It is not the clutch itself vibrating though as i have tried to lay my finger on the clutch while accelerating and the sound still persists - and is definitely coming from the engine. anyone knows what could be causing this?
thank you all for your help and advice. i'm really new to the fz6 and any help would be greatly appreciated :wav:
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