hey calvin your fz6 videos helped me a lot, maintaing my bike and do all the small and bigger things! you are one of those people youtube should pay for content. greets from germany
Great video, man! It's so nice to have someone local creating contante about the FZ6. I have a 2007 FZ6 and even though I like the exhaust sound, I have the impression that in low RPM the bike is quite muted. However, I don't really like the idea of changing the muffler because I don't really like loud bikes. It seems to me you found the perfect alternative to give just a little more character to the bike without being too annoying. I appreciate it man. I will do the same as soon as possible. Cheers!
Just did this mod and found three things helped: 1) work off the kickstand not the center stand so it is out of the way. 2) loosen all header lugs as far as possible to allow maneuvering 3) remove the side cowl so you can loosen the Allen bolt that lets the hanger bracket swing to get the right alignment to hang the new pipe. It does sound slightly louder and higher pitched over 4k rpm.
3:25 The part you threw away there is the gasket. My maintenance guide instructs to replace them if you remove them, and now that you have removed them from your exhaust - you made it leak. There's one on both ends of the catalytic converter. Removing the catalytic converter sure makes the bike sound more manly and the exhaust more toxic.
Now I want to do this to my fz6 like you said cheap and effective upgrade not obnoxiously loud and no need for a power commander but definitely worth doing if eventually upgrading the muffler and getting a PC
Thanks for the video Calvin! This is on my to do list, but one of the things I've read is that this should help reduce temperatures by your ankles since there's no longer a cat. Should help a lot in those hot summer days!
Thanks for mentioning that lol Im definitely doing it now. Found the same piece of pipe calvin installed on aliexpress for $34 with shipping. Was planning to just smash the cat out of the original pipe but I can probably sell it now.
Excellent video. I really like the two camera setup.. I have recently ordered a new Delkevic exhaust for my Fz6N. Hopefully arrives by next weekend or during next week. I asked the supplier regarding the catless mid pipe but was warned against it as the new exhaust will be LOUD as it is.
Calvin i have an issue that i cant narrow down, maybe youll have some insight. My bike sat for a year after i lowsided it at a very low speed, but now its starting to act up only when its cold outside. During warm weather my 2004 Fz6 idles normally, But as the fall rolls in, and the ambient temps drop below 55°F it idles around 3000 RPM, but only after it warms up. I checked the air temp sensor and TPS, both are in spec. Today I checked the error codes, and there were 6. 12,13,15,19,22,30. So i cleared the codes today for the first time since i owned the bike, restarted it a few times while checking the codes and there are zero errors, but the idle is still rising after it warms up, when the outside temps drop at night. Im not sure what the issue is.
Hi Calvin ! Have you experienced any bad smelling exhaust fumes after the decat ? I saw in some of your comments that you contemplate to drill holes into your muffler, in order to get a better sound, but you should also be aware of the downsides, caused by the modified backpressure parameters and air-fuel ratio. I have drilled the muffler of my FZ6 looking for a better sound, but I ended up in getting real bad smelling exhaust fumes and backfires on deceleration. I mounted a K&N air filter and tweaked the CO settings, the backfires dissappeared, but the bad exhaust smell persisted. For me the bad smelling exhaust fumes is a dealbreaker because I commute with my FZ and I hate to stink whenever I entered a room (I was on the edge of selling my FZ for that matter). I ended up reverting to a stock muffler, stock air filter, performed a throttle body balancing and tweaked again the CO settings and now the level of the exhaust fumes reduced significantly. I have the stock catalytic converter, and I intend to give it a clean in the summer with vinegar and sodium hidroxyde. I saw on a forum that a guy reduced the level of bad exhaust fumes by approx 75% by cleaning the catalytic converter with vinegar. I love your content on FZ6, great quality ! Please, please, please make a video on CO settings ! It would be interesting to see your views and your approach on such a topic which has the most unanswered questions on the forums.
Great video man! I know you mentioned you didn't want to take off all your luggage racks. But, would you think about doing a taillight install/replacement? Mine got a crack in the lens and they don't do replacement lenses, so I will need to remove it fully and put in a new one.
Hey Calvin I put on a power commander on my Fz6, I didn’t like the performance I was getting out of the settings compared to it’s original I took off the power commander but it seems the bike is stuck on the pc settings, any knowledge on what I can do?
I can't for the life of me find where the ground lead connects to from the negative terminal of the battery. The manual says it is somewhere on the right side under the seat but it seemingly does not exists on my bike. Same 2007 fz6. If you know where the ground connection is or where else I can connect it please let me know.
I recall there being a ground wire that connected to the top of the transmission area. Near the butt end of the starter there was a threaded hole that a black ground wire attached too. But I never traced that wire back to the battery for fun or necessity so I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing. Good luck either way!
Yeah my fz6 is way too loud. I got it kinda beat up with a fresh motor. So I have been fixing it up. I got it straight piped and have been search for the right exhaust. I definitely do not want to go stock. I want a good tone. Good sounding bike. Not a screaming bumble bee sounding like it's about to explode at only 7k. Lol my bike it catted still and it too loud without the back section of the exhuast.
Hello Calvin I was wondering, where you got your saddle bags and crash/highway bars as I’ve looked almost everywhere and nothings really showing up to fit an 09 fz6.
The saddle bags are made by Shad. They worked very well for me and suited the bike. I made a video on them for more details if you’re interested. Link: th-cam.com/video/Z7SrTs5UcuI/w-d-xo.html As for the highway/crash bars, I never found the company who made my exact parts but this company makes very similar ones. Link: sw-motech.com/en/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572011720.htm Happy riding 👍
I cringe at the phrase "loosen up the header bolts" It's been a few years since I put together my custom slipon with split pipe. But iirc the stock secondary cat can be drilled out for the same effect. My new mufflers flow freely enough that I get some mild post ignition on hard clutch decelerations and it happens at that cat. Could probably lean the fuel little enough in the stock settings to get it right. But it rarely happens on normal deceleration and the bike is a monster. That stock muffler is definitely a huge restriction. Makes the bike sound like a kazoo too!
Hey calvin, how are you. what can i do to contact you, i'm having issues with my Fz6 S2 2008. i recently bought it, with lots of problems, i watched most of your helpful videos to resolves the most of the issues, but i got one that still happening, it doesn't matter what i do... so, i want to contact you directly, send you some videos and hear or read your opinion. grettings from Venezuela.
Jeje Calvin, to remove the cats on the headers.... there is no need to wait to someone to do it... Just install FZ6 S1 (2004~2006) headers... Those doesn't have them
Alternatively smash the cat out of the original pipe and save $70. Another cheap and easy mod for more sound is to drill trough the resonance chambers wall inside the muffler with a long drill which pretty much straight pipes the bike.
@@Calvinm Ive done it. Its pretty loud until it warms up, after it quiets down quite a bit. Doesnt sound as good as an aftermarket but still 10 times better than the super muffled stock sound. Riding slow (and fast) is so much more fun now, you dont have to redline it constantly to get that sweet purr. I still have the cat pipe, dont know how it would sound without cat. Also on my s1 theres no cats in the headers or an oxy sensor.
Awesome video as usual my guy. Do you notice any change in performance without the cat creating back pressure? I did the big airbox mod and while the bike doesn't idle nicely when cold, it defiantly gives a little more low-end torque.
You really should have found a way to put those gaskets back in. Next time you put bolts in, try putting them all in loose first, rather than putting in each one tightly.
Easily my favorite TH-cam channel, glad to see so much educational FZ6 content.
Wow, thanks! How nice to hear 😁
hey calvin your fz6 videos helped me a lot, maintaing my bike and do all the small and bigger things! you are one of those people youtube should pay for content. greets from germany
Great video, man!
It's so nice to have someone local creating contante about the FZ6.
I have a 2007 FZ6 and even though I like the exhaust sound, I have the impression that in low RPM the bike is quite muted. However, I don't really like the idea of changing the muffler because I don't really like loud bikes.
It seems to me you found the perfect alternative to give just a little more character to the bike without being too annoying.
I appreciate it man. I will do the same as soon as possible.
Cheers!
Thanks man! Hope you enjoy the sound change 👍
Just did this mod and found three things helped:
1) work off the kickstand not the center stand so it is out of the way.
2) loosen all header lugs as far as possible to allow maneuvering
3) remove the side cowl so you can loosen the Allen bolt that lets the hanger bracket swing to get the right alignment to hang the new pipe.
It does sound slightly louder and higher pitched over 4k rpm.
Dual camera setup and great explanation. Perfect video as always!!🔥
Thank you 🙌
Looking forward to more fz6!🙏🏼
3:25 The part you threw away there is the gasket. My maintenance guide instructs to replace them if you remove them, and now that you have removed them from your exhaust - you made it leak. There's one on both ends of the catalytic converter. Removing the catalytic converter sure makes the bike sound more manly and the exhaust more toxic.
Now I want to do this to my fz6 like you said cheap and effective upgrade not obnoxiously loud and no need for a power commander but definitely worth doing if eventually upgrading the muffler and getting a PC
I have a 07 fz6 too I’d love to see your build
Thanks for the video Calvin! This is on my to do list, but one of the things I've read is that this should help reduce temperatures by your ankles since there's no longer a cat. Should help a lot in those hot summer days!
Ya I could see the heat being less with the cat removed.
Thanks for mentioning that lol Im definitely doing it now. Found the same piece of pipe calvin installed on aliexpress for $34 with shipping. Was planning to just smash the cat out of the original pipe but I can probably sell it now.
All these videos are chalk full of good info thanks!
Glad you like them!
how did you slove the backpreasure problem without cat converter
Excellent video. I really like the two camera setup.. I have recently ordered a new Delkevic exhaust for my Fz6N. Hopefully arrives by next weekend or during next week. I asked the supplier regarding the catless mid pipe but was warned against it as the new exhaust will be LOUD as it is.
Ya once you have the exhaust installed you can decide if you want more loud 💥📣
Calvin i have an issue that i cant narrow down, maybe youll have some insight.
My bike sat for a year after i lowsided it at a very low speed, but now its starting to act up only when its cold outside.
During warm weather my 2004 Fz6 idles normally,
But as the fall rolls in, and the ambient temps drop below 55°F it idles around 3000 RPM, but only after it warms up.
I checked the air temp sensor and TPS, both are in spec.
Today I checked the error codes, and there were 6.
12,13,15,19,22,30.
So i cleared the codes today for the first time since i owned the bike, restarted it a few times while checking the codes and there are zero errors, but the idle is still rising after it warms up, when the outside temps drop at night.
Im not sure what the issue is.
Really good work! Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Calvin !
Have you experienced any bad smelling exhaust fumes after the decat ?
I saw in some of your comments that you contemplate to drill holes into your muffler, in order to get a better sound, but you should also be aware of the downsides, caused by the modified backpressure parameters and air-fuel ratio.
I have drilled the muffler of my FZ6 looking for a better sound, but I ended up in getting real bad smelling exhaust fumes and backfires on deceleration. I mounted a K&N air filter and tweaked the CO settings, the backfires dissappeared, but the bad exhaust smell persisted.
For me the bad smelling exhaust fumes is a dealbreaker because I commute with my FZ and I hate to stink whenever I entered a room (I was on the edge of selling my FZ for that matter).
I ended up reverting to a stock muffler, stock air filter, performed a throttle body balancing and tweaked again the CO settings and now the level of the exhaust fumes reduced significantly. I have the stock catalytic converter, and I intend to give it a clean in the summer with vinegar and sodium hidroxyde. I saw on a forum that a guy reduced the level of bad exhaust fumes by approx 75% by cleaning the catalytic converter with vinegar.
I love your content on FZ6, great quality !
Please, please, please make a video on CO settings ! It would be interesting to see your views and your approach on such a topic which has the most unanswered questions on the forums.
I've drilled my exhaust and it did not smell. But when i removed the cat, it started smelling. For what i know, an ecu remap solves the problem
Great video man! I know you mentioned you didn't want to take off all your luggage racks. But, would you think about doing a taillight install/replacement? Mine got a crack in the lens and they don't do replacement lenses, so I will need to remove it fully and put in a new one.
I would LOVE to see that. And may anyone reading this please post a link for fairings for the 07 fz6!
Hey Calvin I put on a power commander on my Fz6, I didn’t like the performance I was getting out of the settings compared to it’s original
I took off the power commander but it seems the bike is stuck on the pc settings, any knowledge on what I can do?
I can't for the life of me find where the ground lead connects to from the negative terminal of the battery. The manual says it is somewhere on the right side under the seat but it seemingly does not exists on my bike. Same 2007 fz6. If you know where the ground connection is or where else I can connect it please let me know.
I recall there being a ground wire that connected to the top of the transmission area. Near the butt end of the starter there was a threaded hole that a black ground wire attached too. But I never traced that wire back to the battery for fun or necessity so I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing. Good luck either way!
@@Calvinm I think I found what you’re talking about. I used a bolt from my skateboard and it seems to have worked! Thanks for the reply.
If I instal a mid pipe, is not necessary a new software?
Where did you buy the catless pipe from??
Yeah my fz6 is way too loud. I got it kinda beat up with a fresh motor. So I have been fixing it up. I got it straight piped and have been search for the right exhaust. I definitely do not want to go stock. I want a good tone. Good sounding bike. Not a screaming bumble bee sounding like it's about to explode at only 7k. Lol my bike it catted still and it too loud without the back section of the exhuast.
Hello Calvin I was wondering, where you got your saddle bags and crash/highway bars as I’ve looked almost everywhere and nothings really showing up to fit an 09 fz6.
The saddle bags are made by Shad. They worked very well for me and suited the bike. I made a video on them for more details if you’re interested.
Link: th-cam.com/video/Z7SrTs5UcuI/w-d-xo.html
As for the highway/crash bars, I never found the company who made my exact parts but this company makes very similar ones.
Link: sw-motech.com/en/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572011720.htm
Happy riding 👍
Cool stuff, any plans on putting a slip on exhaust on it? I just purchased my 2009 and it came with a two brothers exhaust and it sounds great 👍
No plans yet, gonna enjoy the sound as is for now 👍
I see this is an 07 fz6, mine is an 06 without an o2 sensor. Is that right?
Hello Calvin! So, does the S2 Exhaust Manifold really have 2 catalysts inside? In the same Manifold? Thank You!!! Great Videos!!!
Ya it sure appears to! Glad you like the videos 👍😄
Why did you go with a de-cat pipe and not with a slip-on exhaust?
Decat was simple and I didn’t want an obvious exhaust modification because the police don’t like that very much here. Stock mufflers looks stealth imo
Calvin did you have any issues with fuel trims. Wanting to do this but I sure if a tuning we'll be required
Ótimo vídeo 👏🏼🇧🇷
Aí sim BR
@@FZ6NAFLORIDA 🚀🚀🚀
@@ig.fz6 tô com uma fz6 2004 meu patrão comprei uma ponteira do BR e trouxe pra cá eua 🇺🇸 os caras não conseguiram instalar , tô numa Zika kkkk
Mine is all rusty and I can't take the exhaust off the engine. Those clamps are pure stuck there like welded
I cringe at the phrase "loosen up the header bolts"
It's been a few years since I put together my custom slipon with split pipe. But iirc the stock secondary cat can be drilled out for the same effect.
My new mufflers flow freely enough that I get some mild post ignition on hard clutch decelerations and it happens at that cat. Could probably lean the fuel little enough in the stock settings to get it right. But it rarely happens on normal deceleration and the bike is a monster.
That stock muffler is definitely a huge restriction. Makes the bike sound like a kazoo too!
Very cool bros. Hope to see your vdo evey week.
Yo Calvin what's the riding season like out there in Vancouver?
December was wet and snowy but January has been mild but very wet. We might be getting snow again in a week or so though 🤷♂️
Thank you !!!
Welcome!
What’s the purpose of this? Please explain thanks
Sound change and potentially better air flow for making more power with a tune or power commander.
@ thank you!
Hey calvin, how are you.
what can i do to contact you, i'm having issues with my Fz6 S2 2008.
i recently bought it, with lots of problems, i watched most of your helpful videos to resolves the most of the issues, but i got one that still happening, it doesn't matter what i do...
so, i want to contact you directly, send you some videos and hear or read your opinion.
grettings from Venezuela.
You can contact me on Instagram @freeheadgasket. Send me a message there 👍
Jeje Calvin, to remove the cats on the headers.... there is no need to wait to someone to do it... Just install FZ6 S1 (2004~2006) headers... Those doesn't have them
Good to know!
Alternatively smash the cat out of the original pipe and save $70. Another cheap and easy mod for more sound is to drill trough the resonance chambers wall inside the muffler with a long drill which pretty much straight pipes the bike.
Ya I’ve seen the drilling technique before, looks intriguing 👀
@@Calvinm Ive done it. Its pretty loud until it warms up, after it quiets down quite a bit. Doesnt sound as good as an aftermarket but still 10 times better than the super muffled stock sound. Riding slow (and fast) is so much more fun now, you dont have to redline it constantly to get that sweet purr. I still have the cat pipe, dont know how it would sound without cat. Also on my s1 theres no cats in the headers or an oxy sensor.
Appreciate you dawg
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Awesome video as usual my guy. Do you notice any change in performance without the cat creating back pressure? I did the big airbox mod and while the bike doesn't idle nicely when cold, it defiantly gives a little more low-end torque.
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You really should have found a way to put those gaskets back in. Next time you put bolts in, try putting them all in loose first, rather than putting in each one tightly.
2023 and I’m suffering to hit the exhuast of my motorcycle hahaha
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Thanks for subbing! 😁