Daniel_Aus
Junior Member
Hi all,
I bought my FZ6 about 2.5 months ago. It's an '08 naked with approx. 22000kms on the dial. The dealer said they serviced it before I bought it but my guess is they just did the basics (oil, filter, chain etc).
Edit: One of the main reasons for doing this is that I'm getting crappy mileage around town (30 MPG / 13KM/L) and want to try to improve it.
I'm thinking of replacing the spark plugs and air filter. I've done this once before on my old bike, SV650 but just wanted some advice before I rush into it. So a couple of questions:
1. Can these jobs be done with the bike on the side stand? I don't have a paddock stand or centre stand.
2. Can the tank be lifted without draining the fuel or disconnecting anything?
3. Should it be done with low fuel in the tank? I.e. is there any risk of fuel leakage when lifting the tank?
4. Is there anything I need to be aware of in particular before attempting this?
Thanks!!
I bought my FZ6 about 2.5 months ago. It's an '08 naked with approx. 22000kms on the dial. The dealer said they serviced it before I bought it but my guess is they just did the basics (oil, filter, chain etc).
Edit: One of the main reasons for doing this is that I'm getting crappy mileage around town (30 MPG / 13KM/L) and want to try to improve it.
I'm thinking of replacing the spark plugs and air filter. I've done this once before on my old bike, SV650 but just wanted some advice before I rush into it. So a couple of questions:
1. Can these jobs be done with the bike on the side stand? I don't have a paddock stand or centre stand.
2. Can the tank be lifted without draining the fuel or disconnecting anything?
3. Should it be done with low fuel in the tank? I.e. is there any risk of fuel leakage when lifting the tank?
4. Is there anything I need to be aware of in particular before attempting this?
Thanks!!
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