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    jjmaine replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    Can I ask why it might fail after a coolant replacement? I'm curious because my bike uses this system (Yamaha Fz6r) and after getting...
  • TownsendsFJR1300
    The coolant method is not just on/off like a switch. There is a transition phase where the plunger is only partially closing the holes...
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    toybox replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    The reason I replaced it was due to concerns about reliability. Since it relies on cooling water for heating, there is a possibility...
  • Motogiro
    Motogiro reacted to tuning-forks's post in the thread Question About FZ6's choke with Like Like.
    The coolant method is not just on/off like a switch. There is a transition phase where the plunger is only partially closing the holes...
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    toybox replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    I understand, which is why I opted to use the electronic choke typically used in carbureted models. According to my data, there appears...
  • tuning-forks
    tuning-forks replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    The coolant method is not just on/off like a switch. There is a transition phase where the plunger is only partially closing the holes...
  • T
    toybox replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    The advantage is that it is easier to maintain — you only need to check whether it is powered. There’s no need to worry about whether...
  • T
    toybox reacted to Motogiro's post in the thread Question About FZ6's choke with Like Like.
    I saw a picture where it looked like there was a plug assembly going to the IAC and thought there was some electrical control but it was...
  • T
    toybox replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    I believe that using a specialized tool would make disassembly easier. Since it is not frequently taken apart, attempting to do so...
  • T
    toybox replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    The original manufacturer uses a wax element controlled by water temperature. In my design, I use a water temperature-controlled switch...
  • T
    toybox reacted to tuning-forks's post in the thread Question About FZ6's choke with Like Like.
    I think the wax refers to how the plunger in IAC is actuated. Same as in an automotive thermostat, thermostatic wax is used to expand...
  • assets.intel
    assets.intel reacted to Motogiro's post in the thread FZ6R Speed/Tach Wiring with Like Like.
    Welcome to our great forum! I believe the FZ6R is a variant of the FZ6. The engine is the same displacement but differs in performance...
  • TownsendsFJR1300
    TownsendsFJR1300 reacted to Motogiro's post in the thread Question About FZ6's choke with Like Like.
    I saw a picture where it looked like there was a plug assembly going to the IAC and thought there was some electrical control but it was...
  • Motogiro
    Motogiro replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    I saw a picture where it looked like there was a plug assembly going to the IAC and thought there was some electrical control but it was...
  • tuning-forks
    tuning-forks replied to the thread Question About FZ6's choke.
    I'm sure I got the link to that vid from some other thread on this forum, but can't remember which one. :D
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