I just finished the changing the coolant on my FZ6N 2006. My overflow tank was at the back of the motor near the back spring under the tank. Thanks for the vid helped me alot, but I spilled alot of flued when I realed the coolant cap... It was a heavy flow. Drained it, flushed it twice, ran the the motor a bit and filled it up a bit and flushed it with the new coolant. Then filled it up and ran the motor for 5min with some revving to get all the air out. Then closed it all up. Thanks for your video, helped alot.
I love your videos man! Ive learned so much from them on maintaining my FZ6. Im changing out my coolant as we speak. It was very brown so for my first flush I used distilled water and distilled vinegar to descale it a bit. Waiting now to do maybe another 1 to 2 flushes with distilled water. Easy job but its a bit of a waiting game and its messier than I thought haha.
I’ll be subscribing and hope you can drop some more knowledge on maintaining an fz6, thank you sir! I’ve only had my bike for under a month so maybe I’ve gotten used to bad spark plugs and will get to enjoy the bike running much better! Hopefully will see tmw
Maintenance book I got for the bike instructed to flush the system through the pumps drain while topping up with tap water with hose until the water coming out is clear & do this every 3 years.
Hey, great video! I did all the same as you did in the video. Still, my coolant won't move from the radiator to the reservoir. My radiator is full, the tubes and cap seems alright. Any idea what it could be? Water pump? And should I add coolant to the reservoir?
Is that drain bolt on water pump the only point we need to drain besides overflow? I know on my my 85 maxim there were like 3-4 different drain locations. I really wish I could find a physical shop manual for this bike.
I don't have water wetter I got a 4 bottles total of Yama lube so I drain it then jusy fill it with distilled and refill with the yamalube and that good? And if the resivor is low of the old stuff can I just add the Yama lube in it?
I think tou should use some dis water , to clean the system first , remove the cooland , put water in the radiator , start the motorcycle , leave the bike running until the pump starts kicking in to have a good recirculation , Shut off the bike , wait till it cools down , then start putting fresh cooling in it like you did
No there’s probably nothing wrong. There is probably some coolant hiding in the inner passages of the engine that can’t be emptied out without flipping the engine upside down and shaking 😅
Do you think the noise your cam chain is making is normal for the bike? I have a similar noise but not that loud and its making me crazy. So what's your thought on that?
Hey Benjamin, ya I think the noise of my bike is typical for this kind of bike. It's a 16 valve solid lifter valve train that's chain driven, it's bound to be ticky. I had my cylinder head off about 20,000km's ago and I checked/adjusted the valve lash on the the valves to be within spec (service claims this should be done every 40k km's) while the head was off. I also checked my chain tensioner, timing chain guides and sprockets and all were in good condition. If your bike is around or past 40,000km's I would consider checking your valve lash since even a couple thousands of an inch of extra valve lash can make the bike more ticky and noisy. The original hydraulic chain tensioners rarely fail on these bikes, and when they do it's very noticeable. Good luck, and if you have any other questions you can shoot me a message on instagram @freeheadgasket
I’m not sure what brand it is exactly, because it was on the bike when I bought it but it looks similar to the Givi TN358 or the SW-Motech. Hope that helps! 👍
Removing the engine guard is not a difficult procedure. You just need the right tools, as I’ve done it many times when changing the oil and oil filter. Time, patience and tools.
Git an fz6 a few months ago and as a relatively new rider your channel is a life saver
I just finished the changing the coolant on my FZ6N 2006. My overflow tank was at the back of the motor near the back spring under the tank. Thanks for the vid helped me alot, but I spilled alot of flued when I realed the coolant cap... It was a heavy flow. Drained it, flushed it twice, ran the the motor a bit and filled it up a bit and flushed it with the new coolant. Then filled it up and ran the motor for 5min with some revving to get all the air out. Then closed it all up. Thanks for your video, helped alot.
Me again, coolant is nice and black. Did a few jobs with the help of your videos. About to do one more!
Great video as usual mate, i've just bought a mint condition '05 and am learning a lot thanks to you, can't wait for spring!!!
Happy to help! Enjoy the ride! 👍
I love your videos man! Ive learned so much from them on maintaining my FZ6. Im changing out my coolant as we speak. It was very brown so for my first flush I used distilled water and distilled vinegar to descale it a bit. Waiting now to do maybe another 1 to 2 flushes with distilled water. Easy job but its a bit of a waiting game and its messier than I thought haha.
Great video, I bought this bike recently second hand and I noticed its temps were weird and I found your video.
Glad it helped!
Smashed the like button only because I liked how you jumped at the end of the video😂. Great video, Thanks👍
Haha glad you noticed and appreciated that haha. Stick around for more cheesy moments.
You worked hard for it , i feel bad you only got 14 view , but hey don't give up mate i will subs to you
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Thanks for posting. I need to change my coolant soon and I needed a guide.
Btw use some autosol to clean the exhaust pipes. :P
I’ll be subscribing and hope you can drop some more knowledge on maintaining an fz6, thank you sir! I’ve only had my bike for under a month so maybe I’ve gotten used to bad spark plugs and will get to enjoy the bike running much better! Hopefully will see tmw
Thank you Calvin. you are the best
Maintenance book I got for the bike instructed to flush the system through the pumps drain while topping up with tap water with hose until the water coming out is clear & do this every 3 years.
Hey, great video! I did all the same as you did in the video. Still, my coolant won't move from the radiator to the reservoir. My radiator is full, the tubes and cap seems alright. Any idea what it could be? Water pump? And should I add coolant to the reservoir?
Solid video man! Thank you, I love that you used a blender bottle lol
Haha you have good eyes 👀 it was convenient and easy to pour
Hi bro. You are doing good work. I world work with you to learn abaut some thing motorcycle
Great informative video, thank you!
You are welcome! 👍
How come you front indicators come on with the ignition?
Hey bro!! Thank you for this and your other video!
I am a fellow fz6 owner and had some misfires I think due to the spark plugs will be changing them out tmw to see if it helps
You’re welcome man! Glad you like the videos!
Is that drain bolt on water pump the only point we need to drain besides overflow? I know on my my 85 maxim there were like 3-4 different drain locations.
I really wish I could find a physical shop manual for this bike.
Ya I believe that was the only drain point.
Hello I have the same machine without ABS. Do I need silicate or silicate-free coolant?
I don't have water wetter I got a 4 bottles total of Yama lube so I drain it then jusy fill it with distilled and refill with the yamalube and that good? And if the resivor is low of the old stuff can I just add the Yama lube in it?
what's the average temperature , when riding? my sits at 200f - 218f
Seems like reasonable temperatures you have.
I think tou should use some dis water , to clean the system first , remove the cooland , put water in the radiator , start the motorcycle , leave the bike running until the pump starts kicking in to have a good recirculation , Shut off the bike , wait till it cools down , then start putting fresh cooling in it like you did
Ya that's a good idea. What I did was similar.
I have the Same one, thank you!
Hello, please tell me whats you temperatures in Celsius
Very good video
Great video man
Good job
What to do about the overflow resevoir?
Drain and refill to max line. It’s handy to have a syringe or turkey baster to get the fluid out.
Sick!!!
Hello People, I have a question, the manual said that i need 2.25 L of coolant but i only needed 1.75L approx. do u thing that something is wrong?
No there’s probably nothing wrong. There is probably some coolant hiding in the inner passages of the engine that can’t be emptied out without flipping the engine upside down and shaking 😅
Do you think the noise your cam chain is making is normal for the bike? I have a similar noise but not that loud and its making me crazy. So what's your thought on that?
Hey Benjamin, ya I think the noise of my bike is typical for this kind of bike. It's a 16 valve solid lifter valve train that's chain driven, it's bound to be ticky. I had my cylinder head off about 20,000km's ago and I checked/adjusted the valve lash on the the valves to be within spec (service claims this should be done every 40k km's) while the head was off. I also checked my chain tensioner, timing chain guides and sprockets and all were in good condition. If your bike is around or past 40,000km's I would consider checking your valve lash since even a couple thousands of an inch of extra valve lash can make the bike more ticky and noisy. The original hydraulic chain tensioners rarely fail on these bikes, and when they do it's very noticeable. Good luck, and if you have any other questions you can shoot me a message on instagram @freeheadgasket
@@Calvinm Great advice mate!! You're the best!
What size is the coolant drain bolt crush washer?
6x11x1 mm
Does the reservoir need be flushed too ?
It would be a good idea to drain it and fill it with fresh coolant. A syringe comes in handy for that. 👍
Can I ask where you got your engine guard?
I’m not sure what brand it is exactly, because it was on the bike when I bought it but it looks similar to the Givi TN358 or the SW-Motech. Hope that helps! 👍
Removing the engine guard is not a difficult procedure. You just need the right tools, as I’ve done it many times when changing the oil and oil filter. Time, patience and tools.
S1 is different set up.