4 Common Problems with the Yamaha FZ6!

In this video I go over the four most common issues I see with the Yamaha FZ6 platform including the S1 and S2 versions. After years of working on this bike as well as creating content on the bike I believe these are the most common points of trouble any owner may have with this otherwise very reliable machine.

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[hxirek]

When it comes to the tensioner - the easiest way to determine if it is the problem is to listen to it when you let go of the gas - it gets tensioned when you accelerate but it becomes loose when there is no power. If you hear any rattle or grinding noise when you let go of the throttle then that is clearly the issue.

[Mcleod]

Thank you Calvin! I have a 2008 FZ6, With about 8, 000 miles on it now. I absolutely love this bike. Just wanted to let you know that every FZ6 owner is blessed to have your shared knowledge amongst us. Much love to ya brother. HoldFast, God speed, and safe travels.

[FlemNmzzzz]

Best channel for any FZ6 owner, hands down. Your channel is a Godsend, bro.

[Rubenfz]

After 2 FZ6N (2005 s1 2007 s2), 6/7 years owner, more than 65, 000km, it's amazing bike. I agree with you.

[NC-xkeg]

Of my 8 bikes this is far & away the best bike I've ever owned or even ridden! Very thorough video! Thank you.

[owenmattson]

Other than the tps, the fix for all my issues has been a delkevic exhaust with the baffles out. No chance of hearing the tick tick when you only hear vroom vroom!

[Paulie]

Calvin, your an amazing gift, to all FZ6 owners! thanks again for this excellent vid!! I'm just back from a ride and was wondering about the rattling.. Cheers for clearing up that its normal, big respect from Dublin Ireland 👍🏽, and as always... ride safe bro

[РодионАлександров-рм]

Just bought used fz-6s from a friend of mine and it's so great that there is a channel that explaines all the maintenance stuff I need to do. Thanks for that great job yo've done!

[stevewill]

I can’t believe he still has this bike, I bough one a few years ago and watched these vids for help, now I have a fz1 and triumph Daytona

[Dwalls]

I've had mine since 2013 and I learnt some stuff about my bike today ....cheers mate 👍

[justinavila]

Just bought a 2005 for 2k and found your channel. Thanks for the detailed explanations 👍

[kernorbi]

I will check one 09 model on this week. I'm happy to found your channel. Actually i'm surprised about the list. It's short... Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[hsuchaoyang]

a problem of fz6 in Taiwan, it`s the relays. Because of wet weather i think, they usually will change it into other bikes` relay like majesty 250. The problem 1 and 2 are common in Taiwan too

[jkroa]

The TPS check is uber valuable tip. Nice video.

[huntermancc]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd be interested in seeing you hammer out the coil on plug ignition. That seems like a very interesting prospect, and I wonder if it would change torque or power delivery noticeably.

[SamCyanide]

Only problem I've had was when I let the spark plugs go like 4, 000 mi over the interval for changing them. One of my cylinders was down, swapped out the plugs and it was perfect again

[kamn]

Hi Calvin, thanks for making these videos its an absolute joy learning from them!
I have a 2006 fz6ss with 53kkm and it developed the signature moderately fast ticking when warm at certain rpms between 2-5k rpm bad tensioner noise. I almost instantly ordered a mechanical one but eventually first took mine off for inspection. It wasnt a hydraulic one, maybe the s2 s is hydraulic or mine was replaced. Anyway it SEEMS to be fine but perhaps its gotten weak over the years but theres no way for me to measure that. The chain doesnt seem to be stretched much at all at least from what I could figure trough the tensioner hole on the block. My bike was serviced regularly all its life so the internals should be gucci. I havent really been able to compeltely isolate the ticking source even with the screwdriver method which is a great idea and works well. The chain area is definitely the loudest but it doesnt sound like theres aynthing wrong excatly. I'll have a good mechanic take a listen after the season is over or try a cheap manual tensioner from china and see if it makes a dif. Way too nice weather to not ride currently if it blows up so be it. Not even 3kkm ago this bike had a pinging noise from the top area of the engine and I was certain it was time to do the valves but then the noise just disappeared. I get its not a refined engine (thanks to you) and the bike is old and used but nonetheless these noises shouldnt come standard... although im starting to think they do and these engines are just trolling us.

[brendanp.]

Amazing video and content. We FZ6 owners thank you!

[bikesandbits]

Thanks for your videos. I have recently come across them and subscribed. I have today picked up an '08 FZ6N. Your videos will be very helpful.

[joshhartman]

Thanks for the info. Just picked up an 06 with 51k for $1500. Done all fluids and still have plugs to do. I'll be looking at your channel alot more.