Sound when you turn the key to "on"?

[Invader Jim]

I have had my FZ6R a little over a month. Every day when I turn the key the warning lights come on for a few seconds and it makes some noise. Maybe the noise is a fan or something powering up and then down. I am not sure what it is. It sounds like the bike is booting up. Yesterday, I noticed that the lights come on as usual but the bike is silent. It starts fine and runs fine but every day since I got it I heard the power-up sounds when I turned the key and now it is silent.

What do you hear when you turn the key to the on position? What is normal? What makes the noise when turn the key to the on position? Is something wrong with the bike?

 

[Perdurable]

My bike makes the usual booting up sounds that you said yours used to every time i have no clue what makes them F/I system???

 

[Rabbitman109]

My bike makes the usual booting up sounds that you said yours used to every time i have no clue what makes them F/I system???

I do believe that it is the fuel injection system. It is normal to hear it. I can't recall any more, but if you don't hear it, that doesn't mean that there is something wrong. Clearly things are working if it starts up and runs. I don't think that it makes the sound all the time. I think that after the bike is warm, it doesn't do it....I think it is priming the injectors for starting when it is cold. It is such an over looked sound that I never payed attention.

 

[ajskillz13]

Check if your red cutoff switch is on or off when you start it. You will get no noise if it is in the off position. Turn it on halfway through the "boot" and you'll hear it finish. If this isn't it, I'd be surprised.

 

[Invader Jim]

Check if your red cutoff switch is on or off when you start it. You will get no noise if it is in the off position. Turn it on halfway through the "boot" and you'll hear it finish. If this isn't it, I'd be surprised.

Went out to the parking lot and tested it and that is it! Thanks.

 

[JSP]

Fuel pump priming.

 

[Mayne Evnt]

Exactly what ajskillz said if the kill switch (red button) is in the on position(pushed back) when you turn the key you will not hear it.

 

[Blue-Sun]

When I hear that sound... I salivate like Pavlov's dog, because I know I will be riding very soon!!

 

[JSP]

When I hear that sound... I salivate like Pavlov's dog, because I know I will be riding very soon!!

 

[JT]

If I recall correctly the owners manual indicates that the bike is checking its electrical systems.

 

[spider2k]

Fuel pump priming.

this. wires don't make no noises.

 

[oorgle]

Fuel pump priming.

its the fuel pump. modern fuel pumps prime before the engine starts. my truck makes the same noise. if your not hearing the buzzing sound then the pump is not priming and is running dry for the first second. I would get it looked at or one day you will come out and the pump will be dead and the bike won't start.

if your bike is still within warranty then you shouldn't have to pay to have it fixed as the pump is not a wear and tear item.

 

[buzzbomb]

I like the way the fuel pump sounds when it's priming. I feel like I'm starting a jet turbine every time I turn the key on, LOL.

Ok. Maybe not to that extent, but I've got a good imagination and the sound reminds of a turbine starting up! Lay off, OK??!! Sheesh.

 

[Anthony]

Its the ROCKET getting ready for takeoff!

 

[Perdurable]

Its the ROCKET getting ready for takeoff!

the powercrystal powered rocket!!!

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[buzzbomb]

the powercrystal powered rocket!!!

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You don't have one anymore. You painted it black! Be quiet and get back into your modwhore corner.

 

[Perdurable]

You don't have one anymore. You painted it black! Be quiet and get back into your modwhore corner.

ouch that hurts
hehe jk i sure did that stupid pos!!!

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[jmlevy85]

It is your fuel pump priming. In all vehicles using an electric fuel pump it will run for roughly 3 seconds when you first cycle the key to ensure that there is enough pressure for the injectors to work. It is completely normal. Your car will do the same thing if it has an electric fuel pump. Try just turning the key to the on position with the door open and chances are you will here a very similar noise.

 

[jmlevy85]

its the fuel pump. modern fuel pumps prime before the engine starts. my truck makes the same noise. if your not hearing the buzzing sound then the pump is not priming and is running dry for the first second. I would get it looked at or one day you will come out and the pump will be dead and the bike won't start.

if your bike is still within warranty then you shouldn't have to pay to have it fixed as the pump is not a wear and tear item.

Actually if there is enough pressure in the lines the pump will not run. If you ever notice an extended start time then what you want to do is cycle the key on for 3 seconds then of then on again. Do this 3 or 4 times and see if the starting issue continues. If it is corrected then your fuel pump is going out. If it does not do anything then there is something else wrong

 

[Chevyfazer]

Very true, if it kept priming every timeout could bust a hose or fitting.