High Miles

[kdburtch]

Just saw a goldwing for sale with 88000 miles and it got me thinking...

How many miles have been able to get out of the original FZ6 motor and transmission?

 

[Cloggy]

Well I know Kenny and a couple of others have over 50,000 on theirs, I think Dunno has the most I've seen at 63000 : http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/33285-50-000-miles-club.html.

 

[abraxas]

I've just passed 110 000 km ... 68000m give or take.

Just had the head off, valves needed reseating and valve stem seals, more than that, another 100 000km coming strong!

 

[g8anos]

fz6 naked!

My tacho says 99.500 km

almost 100.000!!!!!

No major maintenance! Just that one little chain-tensioner inside the motor, I don't know how it's called.

Other than that, spark-plugs every 20.000km, valve checking at 60.000, every 5000km quality motor oil, every 10.000 oil filter.

Also changed 2 OEM air filters. I use now a BMC.

Changed the battery a year ago.

I didn't ever needed to change the clutch-plates!

I'm also on my 3rd set of chain-sprockets.

IMO, the secret behind longevity of motorcycles, is to use them, every day if possible, no matter what. With rain, with cold, with heat, just get that oil flowing in the guts of motor!
:thumbup:

 

[deeptekkie]

From what I read you will probably retire your bike before your bike ever retires!