Idle Auto-Shut Off ? - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

todd311 · 01-04-2010, 03:43 PM

How long should the bike run just idling? Mine runs for a while then shuts down. I took into Yamaha and they stated that is normal and that there is an auto-shut off at 20 mins or so. Have any of you experienced this?

Thanks,

Todd

gearhead · 01-04-2010, 04:10 PM

I recall there is something in the owners manual that confirms the 20 minute idle shut-off. I don't have the manual in front of me otherwise I could give you the page number.

FitZ6R · 01-04-2010, 04:27 PM

Yup, it's in the manual, page 6-1. But why do you leave your bike idling for 20 min??

cbzdel · 01-04-2010, 04:33 PM

I let mine idel for extended warm-ups when its really cold. I waited 15 minutes once and the bike was only at 153 degrees! Granted it was in the teens.

I let it warm up because when you are riding in sub freezing temps shifting becomes very rough unless the bike has been warmed up.

**JonKerr** · 01-04-2010, 04:50 PM

I haven't tested this as I can't see a reason to ever let a bike idle for 20 minutes. But it makes since. The charging system doesn't charge under, I believe 4000 RPM. So idling you're just draining the battery and wasting gas. Probably getting the bike hot too.

todd311 · 01-04-2010, 05:14 PM

i just had not ridden my bike in a few days....but when it died...it made me think something was possibly wrong...

thanks for the replies..

todd

**99vengeur** · 01-05-2010, 09:05 AM

In cold temps, you really only need to let it idle until the temp no longer reads "LOW". So for me, at around 112 degrees F, the bike no longer reads "LOW" and it's good to go. Anything beyond that is really just a waste of gas and time. Once you start riding, the engine will warm pretty quickly to operating temps.

Roaddawg · 01-05-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 99vengeur

In cold temps, you really only need to let it idle until the temp no longer reads "LOW". So for me, at around 112 degrees F, the bike no longer reads "LOW" and it's good to go. Anything beyond that is really just a waste of gas and time. Once you start riding, the engine will warm pretty quickly to operating temps.

+1. I start mine before I put on my balaclava, helmet, and gloves and do a quick walk-around . By the time I'm ready to go, the bikes around 120F (on a 30F morning). By the time I get to the freeway (1 mile), it's more than warmed up.

01-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
todd311 Junior Member Bike: Yamaha Blue FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: houston,tx Posts: 17 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Idle Auto-Shut Off ? How long should the bike run just idling? Mine runs for a while then shuts down. I took into Yamaha and they stated that is normal and that there is an auto-shut off at 20 mins or so. Have any of you experienced this? Thanks, Todd

01-04-2010, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
gearhead Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 203 Thanks: 49 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	I recall there is something in the owners manual that confirms the 20 minute idle shut-off. I don't have the manual in front of me otherwise I could give you the page number. __________________ 2009 FZ6R Raven: Faster than the speed of dark. Cortech soft-bags, T-Rex frame sliders, Pro-grip tank protector, Red reflective rim stripes, FZ6R clear double-bubble windscreen. This message was sent with 100% recycled electrons.

01-04-2010, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
FitZ6R Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 72 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts	Yup, it's in the manual, page 6-1. But why do you leave your bike idling for 20 min?? __________________ Kent 2009 Raven FZ6R // Yamaha Raised Bubble Windscreen // T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders // Joe Rocket & Cortech Luggage

01-04-2010, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	I let mine idel for extended warm-ups when its really cold. I waited 15 minutes once and the bike was only at 153 degrees! Granted it was in the teens. I let it warm up because when you are riding in sub freezing temps shifting becomes very rough unless the bike has been warmed up. __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

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JonKerr Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R a.k.a. "Gretchen" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego (Lakeside) Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 56 Thanked 872 Times in 490 Posts	I haven't tested this as I can't see a reason to ever let a bike idle for 20 minutes. But it makes since. The charging system doesn't charge under, I believe 4000 RPM. So idling you're just draining the battery and wasting gas. Probably getting the bike hot too. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R / BT-003 Tires / T-Rex Frame Sliders / T-Rex Swingarm Spools / Custombikeparts.com FE / R6S Mirrors / LP Flushmounts / DDM HID Kit / Pro Grip Grips / Pro Grip CF Tank Pad / StompGrip Race Ovals / Pazzo Shorty Levers / GYTR Tinted DB Windscreen / R6 Header & GYTR CF Exhaust / DynoJet PCV / Marthy Maps / K&N Intake / Driven Lightened Sprocktes / EK Chain / RaceTech Suspension / MFW Vario Offset Pegs / EBC HH Brake Pads / Goodridge SS Brake Lines My Vimeo Page

01-04-2010, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
todd311 Junior Member Bike: Yamaha Blue FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: houston,tx Posts: 17 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i just had not ridden my bike in a few days....but when it died...it made me think something was possibly wrong... thanks for the replies.. todd

01-05-2010, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	In cold temps, you really only need to let it idle until the temp no longer reads "LOW". So for me, at around 112 degrees F, the bike no longer reads "LOW" and it's good to go. Anything beyond that is really just a waste of gas and time. Once you start riding, the engine will warm pretty quickly to operating temps. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

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