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Ridgerunner1061 · 03-12-2010, 10:25 PM

Aloha:
I was getting ready to ride today and I pushed out my friends Honda 919 and then my FZ6(2006). His bike rolled out so much easier I was really surprised. Both bikes have similiar mileage, correct tire pressure and correct chain adjustment. Why would the 919 push easier than my FZ6. I have 19,000 on the bike and Mich Power Pilot 2ct's that are new with correct air pressure. The 919 has battle Axe 016 tires and 15,000 miles. Are the wheel bearings on the Z that need repacked. I am stumped

Silver05 · 03-12-2010, 10:42 PM

wow. I would think our FZ6's would feel lighter and move easier than the 919. I'm also awaiting thoughts on this...

TownsendsFJR1300 · 03-13-2010, 05:46 AM

Get the bike up on the center stand, lift the front wheel up (I use a sizzor jack under the header) and check for brake drag. You should get at least a half turn free spinning after spinning by hand. The rear should also be at least the same.

You can also go for a ride, stop WITHOUT the front brake and feel the rotors. If its very warm/hot your brake calibers are sticking. Do the same for the rear brake.

If its dragging its time to R&R them and possible replace seals. Yamaha recomends replacing caliber seals/lines every 2 years....

BTW, the fronts on my 07 starting dragging with 5,000 miles on them. I pulled the pistons/seals (appeared clean inside). I further cleaned them and reassembled with disc brake lube (I purchased Permatex) which is made for pistons, seals, etc. Works great now...

Good luck

TownsendsFJR1300 · 03-13-2010, 05:49 AM

When checking you can also push the pads back in slightly with a thin screwdriver and see if the drag goes away (eliminate possible bearing failure) and try spinning again. If that helps, the calibers need cleaning..

von_trippenhopf · 03-13-2010, 07:14 AM

I had to 'un-seize' my front brake calipers recently as the front brakes were dragging after the bike had been stood for a while. It was a surprisingly easy job, it wasn't the pistons sticking in the calipers but the brake pads sticking in their housing.

jrevans · 03-13-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner1061

Aloha:
I was getting ready to ride today and I pushed out my friends Honda 919 and then my FZ6(2006). His bike rolled out so much easier I was really surprised. Both bikes have similiar mileage, correct tire pressure and correct chain adjustment. Why would the 919 push easier than my FZ6. I have 19,000 on the bike and Mich Power Pilot 2ct's that are new with correct air pressure. The 919 has battle Axe 016 tires and 15,000 miles. Are the wheel bearings on the Z that need repacked. I am stumped

Yours was in gear and his wasn't.

RJ2112 · 03-13-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner1061

Aloha:
I was getting ready to ride today and I pushed out my friends Honda 919 and then my FZ6(2006). His bike rolled out so much easier I was really surprised. Both bikes have similiar mileage, correct tire pressure and correct chain adjustment. Why would the 919 push easier than my FZ6. I have 19,000 on the bike and Mich Power Pilot 2ct's that are new with correct air pressure. The 919 has battle Axe 016 tires and 15,000 miles. Are the wheel bearings on the Z that need repacked. I am stumped

If that is a CBR 919RR...... It's nearly 100 lbs lighter. Claimed dry weight is less than 400 lbs.

Honda CBR900RR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

mcteague · 03-13-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ2112

If that is a CBR 919RR...... It's nearly 100 lbs lighter. Claimed dry weight is less than 400 lbs.

Honda CBR900RR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Looks like you skipped a decimal point. The Honda looks to be about 10 lbs lighter than the FZ6's 410 lb dry weight.

Tim

RJ2112 · 03-13-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mcteague

Looks like you skipped a decimal point. The Honda looks to be about 10 lbs lighter than the FZ6's 410 lb dry weight.

Tim

Huh. For some reason I've always thought the FZ6 felt a lot heavier than that.....

mcteague · 03-13-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ2112

Huh. For some reason I've always thought the FZ6 felt a lot heavier than that.....

Weight 2006: 423 lb (192 kg)
2007: 410 lb (190 kg)

Yamaha FZ6 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tim

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