I flushed for at least 45min. the water was crystal clear by the time I was done. Drained then put in distilled water and a bit of antifreeze.
Like I said, I'll reassess when I drain the radiator.
I flushed for at least 45min. the water was crystal clear by the time I was done. Drained then put in distilled water and a bit of antifreeze.
Like I said, I'll reassess when I drain the radiator.
I was disgusted when I drained it, and very surprised that the bike didn't run hot at all. Ever.
I doubt that there was enough antifreeze in the system and that decent water was used.
New thermowax should be here in 2 weeks, I may flush the system again, depending on the colour of the
radiator...
Howdy
Have the same issue on my 08 FZ1. Removed it to clean it, but I think the water channel is blocked, can barely get any flow through it with a syringe, or an air hose.
Brown water with sediment came out of it when I shook it, so I flushed my entire cooling system. All the water looked...
Howdy in the parts fiche, its referred to as CASE, STARTER. Part number 5VY-14204-00-00. Just ordered on for my bike.
Below are 2 links which helped me.
5VY-14204-00-00 YAMAHA CASE, STARTER
https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/yamaha-parts/motorcycles/fz1-s-fazer-2008.aspx
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c314/rsm688/FullSizeRender%202_zpscdqly9ee.jpg
Howdy All, I have the same issue where my bike idles high, had to set the idle screw to its lowest setting, and it still idles at around 1400rpm. Sometimes a bit lower.
I removed my Thermowax, but honestly not...
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Stu here from South Africa.
Been riding for about 15 years, mostly smaller cc bikes.
My 08 FZ1 is my first litre class bike. Had her for 7 months now
and loving every ride.
I used to commute a lot, but now I'm more of a weekend warrior as I don't need to commute anymore...