Why will it only start in neutral ??!! - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

JONAC · 07-24-2007, 12:27 PM

I stalled my new bike today for the first time since collecting it last week ...

I could see oncoming traffic so quicky pulled in the clutch and hit the start button ... to the sound of nothing !!!! As soon as I put it into neutral it fired up ok ... Is this the norm with FZ6s ??

I learnt on a Honda CBF500 and could start it in any gear as long as the clutch was in.. I was under the impression that all bikes were the same.

I think if this is the norm then it is extremely dangerous ... a rapid start is often needed and trying to quickly knock it into neutral only adds to the panic..

Is there anyway I can over-ride this (in my eyes) stupid design ???

OneTrack · 07-24-2007, 12:49 PM

You should have got a red one...they don't stall.

stroker · 07-24-2007, 01:01 PM

Make sure the clutch switch is plugged in on your left handlebar.

JONAC · 07-24-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneTrack

You should have got a red one...they don't stall.

Blue ones probably don't normally !! with a proper rider on it that is

----> me learning how not to stall

JONAC · 07-24-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stroker

Make sure the clutch switch is plugged in on your left handlebar.

I take it that this is not normal then ?

**wrightme43** · 07-24-2007, 01:03 PM

If the kickstand is down or the switch thinks it is down no starty in gear. Check that as well. Mine will start in gear, clutch in, kickstand up.

**Botch** · 07-24-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stroker

Make sure the clutch switch is plugged in on your left handlebar.

Yup, something's amiss on your bike, I can start mine in 1st just by pulling in the clutch.

JONAC · 07-24-2007, 01:05 PM

Back to the dealer then

300 miles on the clock .... hope its a quick fix ... I'll check the clutch wire is plugged in and maybe check the kickstand..

Thanks fellas

**Nelly** · 07-24-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneTrack

You should have got a red one...they don't stall.

That maybe so. But if they did it would be in a much more un-refined way than the black and silver one.

**Nelly** · 07-24-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JONAC

I stalled my new bike today for the first time since collecting it last week ...

I could see oncoming traffic so quicky pulled in the clutch and hit the start button ... to the sound of nothing !!!! As soon as I put it into neutral it fired up ok ... Is this the norm with FZ6s ??

I learnt on a Honda CBF500 and could start it in any gear as long as the clutch was in.. I was under the impression that all bikes were the same.

I think if this is the norm then it is extremely dangerous ... a rapid start is often needed and trying to quickly knock it into neutral only adds to the panic..

Is there anyway I can over-ride this (in my eyes) stupid design ???

Did it stall when you put it in gear again? Only 300 miles, I would carry out the checks suggested and if your not happy run it buy the dealer. After all it’s a fair investment. The really important thing though, is that these babies are bullet proof. You rarely hear of anything gong badly wrong. Although the red one is the (allegedly) the fast one. Cheers

07-24-2007, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
JONAC ***** Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Doncaster UK Bike: Only in my dreams Posts: 791 Rep Power: 23 Member #305	Why will it only start in neutral ??!! I stalled my new bike today for the first time since collecting it last week ... I could see oncoming traffic so quicky pulled in the clutch and hit the start button ... to the sound of nothing !!!! As soon as I put it into neutral it fired up ok ... Is this the norm with FZ6s ?? I learnt on a Honda CBF500 and could start it in any gear as long as the clutch was in.. I was under the impression that all bikes were the same. I think if this is the norm then it is extremely dangerous ... a rapid start is often needed and trying to quickly knock it into neutral only adds to the panic.. Is there anyway I can over-ride this (in my eyes) stupid design ??? __________________ Jonathan Currently BIKELESS !!!!!

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wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	If the kickstand is down or the switch thinks it is down no starty in gear. Check that as well. Mine will start in gear, clutch in, kickstand up. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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JONAC ***** Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Doncaster UK Bike: Only in my dreams Posts: 791 Rep Power: 23 Member #305	Back to the dealer then 300 miles on the clock .... hope its a quick fix ... I'll check the clutch wire is plugged in and maybe check the kickstand.. Thanks fellas __________________ Jonathan Currently BIKELESS !!!!! Last edited by JONAC; 07-24-2007 at 01:08 PM..

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07-24-2007, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	You should have got a red one...they don't stall.

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stroker Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thorold Ontario Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 6 Member #184	Make sure the clutch switch is plugged in on your left handlebar.

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