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KindredGhost · 07-20-2008, 12:20 PM

Hey fellas,
So I bought a FZ6! It's a blue '05 with 7k miles on the clock. It looks liked it was tipped over on the right side, but other than that it's good to go. She's got new Dunlop Roadsmart tires, saddle bags, and a bike cover.

So, I'm about to take her through some canyons in about 10 minutes... really looking forward to that!

My only concern about the bike is the throttle... It seems kinda touchy. Is that normal? It seems like if the throttle is slightly twisted, the bike surges. It's not dangerous or anything but slightly annoying. Could this be from the TPS recall?

let a brother know!
KG

**Damnitsjeff** · 07-20-2008, 12:43 PM

Fantastic I'm sure you will love it. Welcome

**jsteinb95** · 07-20-2008, 12:47 PM

Congrats! I believe that's normal (touchy throttle)

Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, don't go for a ride....take it back and tell them about the surging. If not, then call your local dealer and have them run the VIN for the recall.

DefyInertia · 07-20-2008, 01:40 PM

You definitely need to run the VIN against the recalls. My bike improved after having the TPS installed but it's still touchy compared to a carbed or more expensive bike.

throttle and clutch control is the real answer but if you're looking for mods you can...

change the final gearing and run a gear higher than you otherwise would

get a PCIII and tune (or so I've heard)

buy a different bike

looshfoo · 07-20-2008, 01:51 PM

is it the fast blue? :P and congrats

idanny · 07-20-2008, 02:16 PM

congrats got the same bike its great. If you dont mind saying how much did you pay?

Avalon786 · 07-20-2008, 02:30 PM

Congrats, enjoy your new ride! Let us know how the ride went

Did the 06 have any recalls?

grumpy1luvs2eat · 07-21-2008, 06:29 AM

When you twist the throttle it surges? Isn't that what you want? Good Luck with your ride, it'll be a hoot! GRUMPY

**reiobard** · 07-21-2008, 06:44 AM

congrats on the bike, sounds like you got a decent setup for tires/cover!

Ride lots and post often!!!

**FZ6inNH** · 07-21-2008, 09:16 AM

Congrats on the bike!

(I hope he made it out of the "canyon" yesterday!)

Let us know what your first thoughts are after a good hard ride!

07-20-2008, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
KindredGhost Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley Bike: '05 FZ6 & '98 VTR1000 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 3 Member #3706	I bought a FZ6!!! Hey fellas, So I bought a FZ6! It's a blue '05 with 7k miles on the clock. It looks liked it was tipped over on the right side, but other than that it's good to go. She's got new Dunlop Roadsmart tires, saddle bags, and a bike cover. So, I'm about to take her through some canyons in about 10 minutes... really looking forward to that! My only concern about the bike is the throttle... It seems kinda touchy. Is that normal? It seems like if the throttle is slightly twisted, the bike surges. It's not dangerous or anything but slightly annoying. Could this be from the TPS recall? let a brother know! KG

07-20-2008, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Damnitsjeff Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, IN Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 200 Rep Power: 6 Member #1536	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! Fantastic I'm sure you will love it. Welcome __________________ 9 out of 10 Doctors say that I am allergic to "RAP" music!!!!

07-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! Congrats! I believe that's normal (touchy throttle) Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, don't go for a ride....take it back and tell them about the surging. If not, then call your local dealer and have them run the VIN for the recall.

07-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! You definitely need to run the VIN against the recalls. My bike improved after having the TPS installed but it's still touchy compared to a carbed or more expensive bike. throttle and clutch control is the real answer but if you're looking for mods you can... change the final gearing and run a gear higher than you otherwise would get a PCIII and tune (or so I've heard) buy a different bike __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
looshfoo little boy from downtown Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangor, ME Bike: none yet. :( Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #2590	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! is it the fast blue? :P and congrats

07-20-2008, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
idanny Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas Bike: fz6 2005 Posts: 248 Rep Power: 6 Member #1550	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! congrats got the same bike its great. If you dont mind saying how much did you pay?

07-20-2008, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Avalon786 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Ruby Blood Red FZ6 Posts: 638 Rep Power: 10 Member #2994	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! Congrats, enjoy your new ride! Let us know how the ride went Did the 06 have any recalls?

07-21-2008, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
grumpy1luvs2eat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulfport, MS 39503 Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 238 Rep Power: 5 Member #3224	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! When you twist the throttle it surges? Isn't that what you want? Good Luck with your ride, it'll be a hoot! GRUMPY

07-21-2008, 06:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,415 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! congrats on the bike, sounds like you got a decent setup for tires/cover! Ride lots and post often!!!

07-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: I bought a FZ6!!! Congrats on the bike! (I hope he made it out of the "canyon" yesterday!) Let us know what your first thoughts are after a good hard ride! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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