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For Sale & Wanted / Re: For sale 2003 FZS600 bits and pieces
« on: 20 August 2022, 10:27:18 pm »
Hey fella, I might be interested in the top box, handlebars, end can and tank bag if you can get some pictures?
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This was rather neatly done
I'm going to try some black wrap around the link pipe to keep the thieving eyes away from it.
The 600 is a2 piece exhaust
So when they refer to slotting in to the link pipe is it the tailpipe or the down pipe the cat would be pushed into
Did you happen to see what cat they installed? I need to get one fitted but buggered if I'm letting them do that to my pipe and charge that much for the pleasure!
As mentioned in my post above one way is to fit a later FZ6 link pipe, it requires some fabrication but that is fairly straightforward for any skilled fabricator.
https://www.sparesunlimited.co.uk/yamaha-fz6-fz6n-2004-2006-fz6s-2004-2005/
Or you can go the same route as Riverbank they will fit something very similar if not the very same as, they come in various sizes to suit your pipe diameter. I've not used these, but know of people who have. In a lot of EU countries bikes are tested for emissions and have been for years, many owners are forced to retro fit as it was country wide not just a specific city or town etc.
https://www.louis-moto.co.uk/artikel/retrofit-catalytic-converter-for-sbk-exhaust-systems/10027049
Unlike the UK where the market has concentrated on decat, link pipes etc. This will change and at speed, as mentioned all new bikes within a few years at most, will be emission tested like cars and I think it's very possible in time any vehicle under going the standard MOT will to.
At present any vehicle over 40yrs old is exempt from MOT and VED, because they're deemed not to be variable for daily use, commuting etc. Yes a few might still be used to commuting but the vast majority will be weekend, high days and holiday use only.
My 2000 FZS 600 level read 0.43, which he said was unusually high.
But after speaking to one of the staff I mentioned I cleaned my K&N air filter last week and he said that would not have helped at all and more than likely raised the level, although in the same breath he also said it wouldn't have been significant enough to make it pass.
So something to note, a dirty paper filter could actually lower your test results.
I had the Cat. fitted anyway, as i never really had much choice.
I was there about 70mins in total, which included the initial Dyno test, then having the Cat. fitted, then a retest again.
Whole lot cost £435
No power loss whatsoever, but it has changed the sound of the bike a little bit, but to be honest I like the new sound so no worries there.
I asked about how I will know when it's all well and good and was to told to download an app tomorrow called TFL DRIVE, and when I enter my Reg. Number it will state that my bike is exempt.
And finally it was pointed out to me that no bike is the same, so one bike may pass whereas another might fail, even if they are the same year and model of bike. This is due to many factors so there is no way of knowing what your bike will show up.
BRAY MARINA near Windsor .....next challenge....YOUR BIKE OUTSIDE YOUR OLD SCHOOL.
Anyone going out today and going to do this one?
B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix...
YOUR BIKE AT A DIY STORE
Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean
If it would run on android, I would buy 2, just to have one as a spare
Well crisis seems to be averted for now. Charged the battery for a few hours and stuck it back in. Bike fired up straight away and ran fine.
The battery is knackered as after nearly 4 hours on charge it still only managed to get to 13v and after checking with the multimeter it seems to be losing charge at a rate of 0.01 every 10 seconds or so.
So new battery getting ordered and hopefully thats the end of that
Cheers .it has nowt BELOW 4 k . i have been running it on Profi fuel-max additive FOR OVER 300 miles . Went out this morning for a couple of hours didnt go above 3k as i think the pilot jet works to around 3/4k ?? Seems slightly better . But still has a fluff when you hold it at 3k . Maybe a good strip and clean will do the job . Cheers for the helpful info . I thought the fzs ran on the weak side that is why i was going to rejet . If they run rich as you say should be ok .I have a Zaddoz exhaust sounds cracking but took it off as i thought it was suited to the bike flat below 3k but the Scorpian isnt any better . So after clean out will put it back on .
Mate your original statement wasQuoteGoing out this morning with a rev ceiling of 4 thou.
Your latest info is reverse, in which case yes this will more than likely be the pilot jets. I've never heard of Zaddoz, most cans work very well, one of the best IMHO is Quill.
I can't believe no-one can't find an American pickup truck. I'll give it one more week before setting an alternative challenge.