Some upgrades for my Fizzer today - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**Botch** · 08-18-2008, 08:01 PM

These aren't really mods, so I hope its okay I post this here.

Took my Fizzer to a local shop today, they threw on some brand new Michelin Pilot Powers. I also had them throw in some new iridium plugs, and finally to clean the chain and use Teflon lube instead of chain lube.

The tires didn't feel "right" at first, but after a few miles I was thinking, wow, this sure is easier to turn! Admittedly my original Bridgestones, at 10,400 miles, were a bit "squared over" and that's probably the majority of what I'm feeling. I scooted up and down Ogden canyon just to wear them in a bit, and that's the most comfortable I've ever felt driving that stretch.

Now we just need to see how long they last.

The plugs seemed to make a difference too, not in total power but just in the smoothness of the engine. I won't be gunning her at all until the tires are broken in a bit, but I'm glad I did it.

Couldn't tell a difference with the chain lube, there's a new "howl" that I hear as I accel/decelerate, but I'm thinking that's the tires. One question: with Teflon, do you still follow the same lube schedule (ie every 500 miles)?

Nice to have improvements on your bike. Crap! Tomorrow's only Tuesday!

VEGASRIDER · 08-18-2008, 08:05 PM

How much did they charge you for putting in the new plugs? I bought some Michelin PP and had them installed for $278 inlcuding tax and labor a few months ago at the local Yamaha dealership here in LV. But they ended up making a mistake, and put on the 2CT's on the rear

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DaFiz · 08-19-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Botch

The plugs seemed to make a difference too, not in total power but just in the smoothness of the engine.

Of course they will last much longer and save you the replacement cost at the next service. The real noticeable change comes from a new air filter. It makes the engine come alive again.

**reiobard** · 08-19-2008, 04:03 AM

nice upgrades!!! i would be happy to hear how the tires wear in

Wolfman · 08-19-2008, 04:13 AM

Have got the Pilot 2ct's myself...great tires. Rear is getting close to needing replacing, so as winter is not far from over, i plant to put a Power on the rear at least.

Would love to hear what sort of wear you get out of yours.

Tailgate · 08-19-2008, 09:27 AM

I saw a R1 in the Peppermill Casino parking lot the other week and it had a rusty looking chain. Geesh! I just squirt a little bit of chain lube periodically (and bring a little can along when on a long trip) and don't really adhere to a set schedule. I have about 7K miles and the chain hasn't stretched hardly at all (I try not to jerk accelerate, don't do wheelies, etc.)

**Botch** · 08-19-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

How much did they charge you for putting in the new plugs? I bought some Michelin PP and had them installed for $278 inlcuding tax and labor a few months ago at the local Yamaha dealership here in LV.

$25 to install the plugs (they told me they had to loosen the radiator, so now I know how to do it myself next time); $30/wheel for installation, and the remainder of the $478 bill was the tires themselves; OUCH! And I thought this small independent shop would be a bargain compared to the Yammie dealer.
Live and learn, I guess.

To top it off, I dropped the bike this afternoon, first time, partly because of the new tires, I posted about it in the "Hall of Shame".

**sportrider** · 08-19-2008, 05:56 PM

just so you know, you don't have to remove the radiator to change the plugs, it's tight but you can do it. I always ran PPs on my FZ6(with the exception of the one set of shinkos) I averaged about 3500 miles on them before being into the wear bars on the rear, but I seem to be a tire assassin. my last set did last almost 4500 miles, but that was trying to conserve fuel.

I have them on my R1 and I'm impressed with how well they are wearing, I turned 3500 miles on the way home today and I figure they still got about a 1000 miles left in them before I'm due (maybe)

**Botch** · 08-19-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sportrider

just so you know, you don't have to remove the radiator to change the plugs, it's tight but you can do it.

I tried, but my hands just wouldn't fit (I wear XXXL gloves, and have a C-to-F span on a piano!). Two bolts on the radiator will still be cheaper than $25.

**sportrider** · 08-19-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Botch

I tried, but my hands just wouldn't fit (I wear XXXL gloves, and have a C-to-F span on a piano!). Two bolts on the radiator will still be cheaper than $25.

very true!!! my XL hands just barely fit in there.

08-18-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Some upgrades for my Fizzer today These aren't really mods, so I hope its okay I post this here. Took my Fizzer to a local shop today, they threw on some brand new Michelin Pilot Powers. I also had them throw in some new iridium plugs, and finally to clean the chain and use Teflon lube instead of chain lube. The tires didn't feel "right" at first, but after a few miles I was thinking, wow, this sure is easier to turn! Admittedly my original Bridgestones, at 10,400 miles, were a bit "squared over" and that's probably the majority of what I'm feeling. I scooted up and down Ogden canyon just to wear them in a bit, and that's the most comfortable I've ever felt driving that stretch. Now we just need to see how long they last. The plugs seemed to make a difference too, not in total power but just in the smoothness of the engine. I won't be gunning her at all until the tires are broken in a bit, but I'm glad I did it. Couldn't tell a difference with the chain lube, there's a new "howl" that I hear as I accel/decelerate, but I'm thinking that's the tires. One question: with Teflon, do you still follow the same lube schedule (ie every 500 miles)? Nice to have improvements on your bike. Crap! Tomorrow's only Tuesday! __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

08-18-2008, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Re: Some upgrades for my Fizzer today How much did they charge you for putting in the new plugs? I bought some Michelin PP and had them installed for $278 inlcuding tax and labor a few months ago at the local Yamaha dealership here in LV. But they ended up making a mistake, and put on the 2CT's on the rear . __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

08-19-2008, 04:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,391 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Some upgrades for my Fizzer today nice upgrades!!! i would be happy to hear how the tires wear in

08-19-2008, 04:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,511 Rep Power: 30 Member #2280	Re: Some upgrades for my Fizzer today Have got the Pilot 2ct's myself...great tires. Rear is getting close to needing replacing, so as winter is not far from over, i plant to put a Power on the rear at least. Would love to hear what sort of wear you get out of yours. __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

08-19-2008, 09:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tailgate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 12 Member #1189	Re: Some upgrades for my Fizzer today I saw a R1 in the Peppermill Casino parking lot the other week and it had a rusty looking chain. Geesh! I just squirt a little bit of chain lube periodically (and bring a little can along when on a long trip) and don't really adhere to a set schedule. I have about 7K miles and the chain hasn't stretched hardly at all (I try not to jerk accelerate, don't do wheelies, etc.) __________________ TechSpec Snake Skin tank grips, Clear Alternatives LED tailight board, Bell accessory socket, Amperite turn signal beeper, T-rex frame sliders, BD43's dual headlight, "Backoff" LED license plate frame, Scorpio, Xena XE-15

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sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	Re: Some upgrades for my Fizzer today just so you know, you don't have to remove the radiator to change the plugs, it's tight but you can do it. I always ran PPs on my FZ6(with the exception of the one set of shinkos) I averaged about 3500 miles on them before being into the wear bars on the rear, but I seem to be a tire assassin. my last set did last almost 4500 miles, but that was trying to conserve fuel. I have them on my R1 and I'm impressed with how well they are wearing, I turned 3500 miles on the way home today and I figure they still got about a 1000 miles left in them before I'm due (maybe) __________________ a work in progress...

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