Lack of power!

[comicsans]

Hey guys,

I'm having problems with my fzs600 fazer 98 model. I went out today with a few friends with 600's for the first time (only had the bike a few weeks) and there acceleration and speed where so much better than mine (bandit 600 & 650). I had a go on the 650 and it was miles better acceleration than mine.

Because of the weather it has been the first chance for me to test out the performance properly. I decided to see on the way home how fast I could get out of it and all I could manage was 85mph it would not go any faster

I got the bike on eBay !! (I know). It's done 23k miles and I just put new down pipes on it so I know it's not been restricted from the exhaust or anything.

If anyone could help me or point me in the right direction of the cause I would really appreciate it.

Ben

[red98]

restrictor kits are fitted to carbs not exhaust    could be your problem,ask the previous owner,might be able to help 

[wezdavo]

Got to be restricted  :eek

[Bracechenko]

:agree

[comicsans]

phew i really i hope it is.

i bought it as a ex part exchange and its the first 600 i have been on i was a little disappointed with the power but i didnt know any better because the closest thing i had been on was the ER500.

do you know the sort of money a garage should charge to remove one?

[unfazed]

As long as its not a factory restricted one  :'(

[comicsans]

would there be anyway of knowing?

[taylor]

i have got a restricter on mine, it does about 98 mph, they supplied the parts and paperwork, and fitted it for 250, and thats main dealer price, so to take of , 150 ish.

[His Dudeness]

just contact the person you bought it off and ask them if it's restricted

[comicsans]

its a shop and i have sent them an email asking, it was a part exchange and they never stated it was restricted so if i have got to pay to take it off i think im well within my rights to ask them to contribute. what do you think?

[His Dudeness]

seems fair to me. sure you can't lose anything asking. if it's restricted with washers in the carb inlets it's no big deal getting them out. i'd guess they might charge an hours labour if they're going to be w@nkers about it.

[Mark YPVS]

Hi,
If its a genuine Yamaha restriction kit you will need the standard carb needles and throttle springs, but i think they are simple to fit ( got to do mine ) what does it rev up too as mine will just about hit 8000 rpm in top.
Mark

[comicsans]

yeh mines about 7-8000 ish

[Mark YPVS]

sounds like it restricted, where abouts are you, could go for a ride and see if its the same as mine( im heathrow)
Mark

[comicsans]

im in bromley, thinking about it i know for sure i have never seen it go over 8000 revs.

i havent left feedback for the shop i bought it from yet too.

[Mark YPVS]

ask them to contact the last owner as they may have the standard parts, mine came with the bike.

[CharlieDee]

well if it is restricted, at least you know it hasn't been thrashed in the top end of the rev range!!  :lol

[xlewisbdx]

I have mine restricted (stupid license)

It has to be restricted. I can get about 100 out of mine on a good day.

Take them out!

[comicsans]

just called the bike shop they called the previous owner and it turns out they did have it restricted!! thanks for all your help guys you where spot on with what the problem was.

[red98]

its an easy job to remove them,have a go yourself,plenty of help on here if you get stuck