wojo72 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I took the FZ07 out for a quick run today. The bike starts and idles fine but is way down on power. The bike won't pull past 6k in any gear. The gas is only a couple of weeks old. Not sure to start on troubleshooting. I'm looking for suggestions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzonly1 Posted December 24, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 24, 2015 I read a thread once where a guy was having a similar issue. Turned out a mouse made a nest in his air filter. I'd start there and make sure there isn't anything restricting air flow. How long did you ride that tank of gas before you noticed a change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo72 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 I burned up MAYBE 1/4 of a tank before I parked it. It was acting stupid as soon as I fired it up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornery Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Is it too early for a spark plug to start failing? Should the computer be throwing a code if it's missing? “The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.” — Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo72 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 That's what I thought. No light on the cluster. It seems to rev past 6k in neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornery Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well, where lawn equipment is concerned, some plugs test fine on the bench, but fail under load. You said it started going away at higher RPM. That's what "sparked" my post. They're not particularly easy to get at, but I doubt they cost an awful lot. I hate to just throw parts at a problem, but if they're cheap enough, and there are no other ideas, might as well. “The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.” — Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooschnickens Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I would echo checking the airbox. I've heard reports of lots of folks finding critters' nests packed in there, especially during the colder months or when the bike has been sitting a while. Apart from that, double check the connectors for your injectors and maybe try topping off the tank with some fresh gas if there's room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzonly1 Posted December 24, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 24, 2015 Siphon that gas outta there too. Get some fresh gas. (Not from same place u filled up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted December 25, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 25, 2015 If it is a critter nest you could cover the snorkel or hole with a piece of fine wire mesh. When I took off my snorkel and replaced my filter I chopped off and used that mesh and secured it under the plate. Works great! Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cndnmax Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Do you have a fuel tuner or is everything stock? Does it feel like it's running on one cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted December 25, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted December 25, 2015 My bet is on lack of air. It's the season where critters make nests and store food. First thing I did was make a mash screen for the FZ07 but I forgot to do the ATV. Sure enough it ran like crap and they make a nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzonly1 Posted December 25, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 25, 2015 If it is a critter nest you could cover the snorkel or hole with a piece of fine wire mesh. When I took off my snorkel and replaced my filter I chopped off and used that mesh and secured it under the plate. Works great! Really good idea. I might do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 When I've had similar problems in the past with cars I checked for loose spark plug wires, batt. elec. connections (the simplest things first) and that often proved to be the culprit. It's so new I wouldn't think it's anything major. I doubt any water was in your gas to begin with and doubt any condensation built up since you first put it away but it wouldn't hurt to siphon off/add fresh gas. Then again, it could be a critter thing as mentioned or something else. Good luck with it and let us know what was causing the problem after you've found it. Have a better new year! Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo72 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Long story short it was the work of mice. The filter was jam packed with bird seed. My wife keeps a bag of it in the garage. I'll have to put that in some kind off container with a secure lid. I am having trouble finding a replacement air filter locally. Hopefully I remember where everything goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted December 27, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 27, 2015 Bird seed! I knew it! Im not laughing at your misfortune, but "jam packed with bird seed" is a good one. Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member forcefed86 Posted December 27, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 27, 2015 Well if it was jammed packed with the shet from colombia that would be one dope fz07!! Lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted December 27, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted December 27, 2015 Long story short it was the work of mice. The filter was jam packed with bird seed. My wife keeps a bag of it in the garage. I'll have to put that in some kind off container with a secure lid. I am having trouble finding a replacement air filter locally. Hopefully I remember where everything goes maybe an upgrade to k&n with a flash is in order? ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hmmmm, this is intriguing ... wife hates bike .... puts birdseed in same vicinity as bike ... mice love birdseed so mice get blamed ... you married one of the smart ones! Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Well, if that was my "made in Italy" toy, I'd be pulling every electrical connector involved in making it run ( seemingly hundreds of 'em, everything except the lights, lol) and give a spray with this stuff http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-Deoxit-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=pd_sim_236_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41esA2w9C%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1X2TSS4A6V99603VQPK1 If there was a magic elixir, this would be it. It'll take a connector green with oxidation and make it work like new again. You'll never smear dielectric grease on any electrical connector ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted December 29, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted December 29, 2015 It's a pretty regular occurrence where I live. Especially during the winter months. Here's the air filter of a friend's ATV. Ran like crap too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Popcorn out the exhaust would make one heck of a vid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted December 29, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted December 29, 2015 Popcorn out the exhaust would make one heck of a vid! Ask and ye shall receive [video src=https://youtu.be/NSySqtRwS1M] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We have a similar problem with mud wasps building mud nests in the inlets and exhausts ( and any other hole they can find). One day your bike runs fine the next you come to start it and it won't start. After stuffing around for hours you work out there is no exhaust ( or very little) expulsion. Oh look. deep down inside a lumpy ball of mud... My poor whipper snipper suffers from mudwasp intake syndrome incessantly. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted December 30, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2015 Popcorn out the exhaust would make one heck of a vid! Ask and ye shall receive [video src=https://youtu.be/NSySqtRwS1M] But mommy... the popcorn is all oily and smells like a gas station ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 That's just hilarious. Wonder if that requires a reflash? And just imagine the conversation over warranty at the BMW dealer, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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