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r6s idling problem

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#1 · (Edited)
i have a 2006 r6s. It has about 4400 miles on it and an after market exhaust. The bike runs great except for the fact that after it warms up it cant maintain a neutral idle. it jumps back and forth from 1000 to 1500. does anyone have any ideas?
 
#2 ·
I do not think this recall is related to you problem, but I thought I would post it any way fyi. some other sport bikes had a recall related to tps, but not yours- even though your symptoms are simular. I would recommend getting in touch with your dealer about this recall any way. your problems would be easier to diagnose with more info like what does the bike have done to it, miles etc.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
YAMAHA / YZFR6 2006

Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V442000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 27, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Consequence:
IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH A NEW ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SCREWS SECURELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 714-761-7842.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION�S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
 
#6 ·
the reason I asked what you had done to the bike is because I have found this issue to be par for the course when adding aftermarket exhaust. my bike does it with a power commander. and I think I can zero it out but I'm to lazy. I think the power commander on your bike allows more idle adjustment than on my R1 but without spending money it may be very tough to get a smooth idle on your bike.
 
#7 ·
thanks for all the help everyone!!!!!!!!!! i called a dealer today and he said that a lot of r6's have this idle issue. It's an overload to the ecu which causes the surge in idle. As long as there are no other power issues through out the mid and high end there is no reason to worry. adding an aftermarket exhaust is a definite cause. hope this helps anyone else with this concern. Also, thank you very much (macattack) for the recall notice i encourage everyone to run their vin number with a dealer to see if their bike needs to be serviced.
 
#8 ·
ok like i said if you buy the block off plates at 40 bucks it will stop the surging. teh surgeis where it is pumping fresh air into the cylinder from the lack of back pressure and emission bs. it is two small plates very simple fix.

i worked at a dealership i have a r6 and we have fixed this problem a few times on r1 and r6
 
#10 ·
ok like i said if you buy the block off plates at 40 bucks it will stop the surging. teh surgeis where it is pumping fresh air into the cylinder from the lack of back pressure and emission bs. it is two small plates very simple fix.

i worked at a dealership i have a r6 and we have fixed this problem a few times on r1 and r6
i put them on my R1 but it didnt stop the surging... :sing

jus saying its not always the fix... :fact
but for sure try the blockoffs if it doesnt work just dont let it idle ride the damn thing!! :lol :crash

btw the mods that i had when it was surging were the fac pro stacks, blockoffs gutted cat, and the baffles, with a kn filter, and it was bouncing from 11 to 15 or 1600 rpms at idle... got it tuned and it fixed it , :dunno every bike is different though hopefully it works.

heres the link for the plates. :thumbup

http://www.gravesport.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=AB__011