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jrf · 07-21-2008, 02:37 PM

Ok, so the other day I am riding thru my neighborhood (without helmet, I know I know

) anyways I hear this sound like an electrical short curcuit

. I am in 2nd going about 30 or so and its a quick ssssssppppp.

I look down and see nothing, smell nothing, bike runs, So I thought I was hearing things. About half mile latter same thing happens and still there is no signs of what it is or were it is coming from.

I kept riding and didn't hear it again for the next 5 ro 6 miles that I rode.

It sounds like it is coming from the right side and actually sounds like it is up high, meaning around the throtlle or somewhere in that general area.

I took it out today for a long ride (50 miles) with my helmet on and face shield down I can't hear it, but when I got close to home I lifted my face shield and all of a sudden there was the sound again and still nothing.

All lights work, engine fires right up, runs great. If I hadn't gone without a helmet I probably never would have heard it in the first place.

Bike: 2005 faster blue
Miles: 4300

I don't know if the TPS was done, but I will be calling soon to see.

Any thoughts would be great, or anyone else have this experience

lonesoldier84 · 07-21-2008, 02:46 PM

wear a helmet. this guy in my city died from a trip that lasted 2 minutes around the road around his shop he was only testing the bike as he was a mechanic working on the bike and had 20-30 years of riding under his belt.

bout ur problem i have no idea, im a noob.

**sportrider** · 07-22-2008, 08:35 AM

check your plug wires, maybe one's shorting? aside from that no idea.

jsp · 07-22-2008, 04:38 PM

I guess you are right saying it is very weird, but are you sure that the issue in question is a electrical one?

CanadianFZ6 · 07-22-2008, 04:51 PM

Fuel pump?

Fred · 07-22-2008, 04:57 PM

Clutch lever buzz? Sounds like it's just an RPM related vibration of some sort.

jrf · 07-22-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsp

I guess you are right saying it is very weird, but are you sure that the issue in question is a electrical one?

I am not 100% its electrical. But the sound I hear sounds just like a short curcuit.

The first time I heard it the RPM's were up, the 2nd, if I remember right I had the clutch pulled and was coming to a stop.

It's jsut really weird, If I never would have heard it I wouldn't ever know that their might be something wrong. There is no change in performance or anything. When it happened there was no power loss or anything, just a really weird sound, and I can't duplicate it, it just does it speratically(sp.) well 3 times that I have heard anyway.

I'm just totally stumped

chokeslam512 · 07-23-2008, 06:34 AM

Perhaps a vacuum line? I know that those generally cause a loss of power when not fully attached but if you were coming to a stop then you may not have noticed it.

07-21-2008, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrf Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 127 Rep Power: 4 Member #2473	very weird electrical issue Ok, so the other day I am riding thru my neighborhood (without helmet, I know I know) anyways I hear this sound like an electrical short curcuit. I am in 2nd going about 30 or so and its a quick ssssssppppp. I look down and see nothing, smell nothing, bike runs, So I thought I was hearing things. About half mile latter same thing happens and still there is no signs of what it is or were it is coming from. I kept riding and didn't hear it again for the next 5 ro 6 miles that I rode. It sounds like it is coming from the right side and actually sounds like it is up high, meaning around the throtlle or somewhere in that general area. I took it out today for a long ride (50 miles) with my helmet on and face shield down I can't hear it, but when I got close to home I lifted my face shield and all of a sudden there was the sound again and still nothing. All lights work, engine fires right up, runs great. If I hadn't gone without a helmet I probably never would have heard it in the first place. Bike: 2005 faster blue Miles: 4300 I don't know if the TPS was done, but I will be calling soon to see. Any thoughts would be great, or anyone else have this experience

07-21-2008, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
lonesoldier84 SuperFlanker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Bike: 2006 FZ6 Blood Red w/ Fairing Posts: 989 Rep Power: 14 Member #2195	Re: very weird electrical issue wear a helmet. this guy in my city died from a trip that lasted 2 minutes around the road around his shop he was only testing the bike as he was a mechanic working on the bike and had 20-30 years of riding under his belt. bout ur problem i have no idea, im a noob. __________________ http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._sig_aztec.gif "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience."

07-22-2008, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,662 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: very weird electrical issue check your plug wires, maybe one's shorting? aside from that no idea. __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

07-22-2008, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
jsp Easyrider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portugal Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 4 Member #2698	Re: very weird electrical issue I guess you are right saying it is very weird, but are you sure that the issue in question is a electrical one? __________________ *Nemo Nascitur Sapiens...*

07-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
CanadianFZ6 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baden, Ontario Bike: '07 FZ6, '08 Bandit 1250, '08 V-Strom 650 Posts: 490 Rep Power: 18 Member #903	Re: very weird electrical issue Fuel pump? __________________ '08 Bandit 1250sea (gray with hard bags and full fairing) '08 V-Strom 650 (blue) '07 FZ6 (Blue)

07-22-2008, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 842 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Re: very weird electrical issue Clutch lever buzz? Sounds like it's just an RPM related vibration of some sort. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

07-23-2008, 06:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
chokeslam512 Dental Floss Tycoon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Bike: '08 FZ-6 Posts: 100 Rep Power: 3 Member #3334	Re: very weird electrical issue Perhaps a vacuum line? I know that those generally cause a loss of power when not fully attached but if you were coming to a stop then you may not have noticed it. __________________ Mr Pibb is a replica of Dr. Pepper, but it is a bullsh*t replica because the dude didn't even finish his degree. Current Mods (in order of appearance): T-Rex frame sliders, Scorpion slip-on exhaust.

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