TBR Exhaust and Break In

[MaximumHP]

So I finally picked up my new FZ6R yesterday and got a few miles on it before the next rain storm hits today. Since I really bought it 3 weeks ago, the inability to get it home has forced me to spend my time acquiring mods for the bike vs. riding or even looking at it. In my habitual craigslist perusing I discovered a used TBR exhaust and picked up a juicebox from a member here.

My question is:
Should I wait until I break the bike in a bit before I throw the exhaust on it? My thought was after the 600 mile service I’d install it. Looking for opinions, should I throw it on now with almost no miles on bike, wait for the 600 mile service, or wait until the 1000 mi break-in completion per the manual. Obviously the 1000mi mark would be the safest, but I don’t know if I can hold myself back that long.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

So I finally picked up my new FZ6R yesterday and got a few miles on it before the next rain storm hits today. Since I really bought it 3 weeks ago, the inability to get it home has forced me to spend my time acquiring mods for the bike vs. riding or even looking at it. In my habitual craigslist perusing I discovered a used TBR exhaust and picked up a juicebox from a member here.

My question is:
Should I wait until I break the bike in a bit before I throw the exhaust on it? My thought was after the 600 mile service I’d install it. Looking for opinions, should I throw it on now with almost no miles on bike, wait for the 600 mile service, or wait until the 1000 mi break-in completion per the manual. Obviously the 1000mi mark would be the safest, but I don’t know if I can hold myself back that long.

Exhaust won't affect break in, plenty of us switched before breaking in. No worries.

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[Perdurable]

Exhaust won't affect break in, plenty of us switched before breaking in. No worries.

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i agree i am one of them haha as long as your air/fuel is correct your bike will break in just fine

but check this link!!!
Motorcycle Extremist - Motorcycle Engine "Break-in" the Right Way!

 

[MaximumHP]

OK, thanks guys. Bring on the noise!

 

[Perdurable]

OK, thanks guys. Bring on the noise!

oh ya and when you get it... dont forget to remove the TBR end cap take the choke out then put the end cap back on... it makes the bike sound soo much better imo

 

[MaximumHP]

We'll see if I can handle that kind of noise. Without question I will try it though. I generally like my vehicles louder, but my threshold has gotten lower as I get older. Honestly I was just going to mod the stock exhaust, but found the TBR on craigslist for $400, couldn't pass it up.

 

[SpawnXX]

All the fuel controller does is increase fuel consumption/richness...and this will not hurt your bike in any way, just would cause popping on decel. I wouldn't be worried, slap that baby on.

 

[MaximumHP]

OK, I was thinking the two things that concerned me with the change were fuel mixture (burning hotter/colder than normal somehow affecting the metallurgy during break-in) and possibly back pressure (somehow could change the dynamic of the rings or something) I tend to overanalyze this type of stuff, it just in my genes.

I'll just blame all of you if my engine blows up

 

[Perdurable]

OK, I was thinking the two things that concerned me with the change were fuel mixture (burning hotter/colder than normal somehow affecting the metallurgy during break-in) and possibly back pressure (somehow could change the dynamic of the rings or something) I tend to overanalyze this type of stuff, it just in my genes.

I'll just blame all of you if my engine blows up

just baby it <3

u could do this for fun lol

under 4k rpms 0-100 miles
under 5K 100-200
under 6k 200-300
under 7k 300-400
under 8k 400-500
under 9k 500-1000

 

[bloodypulp]

just baby it <3

u could do this for fun lol

under 4k rpms 0-100 miles
under 5K 100-200
under 6k 200-300
under 7k 300-400
under 8k 400-500
under 9k 500-1000

Just hit 4k miles last mo. Was under 6k all along . Just started going up to 9-10k couple weeks ago but that's just cause I didn't know how reach its potential . Freakin noob

 

[Perdurable]

Just hit 4k miles last mo. Was under 6k all along . Just started going up to 9-10k couple weeks ago but that's just cause I didn't know how reach its potential . Freakin noob

what are you waiting for beat the snot out of that little pig!!! they love it!!!

 

[bloodypulp]

Yea. It's like getting a new bike all over again

 

[dart1963]

MY only concern on modding before breakin is done is the warranty...

I wouldn't touch it until 1k miles... if anything is wrong, rare, but we have had 1-2 member with an issue, Yamaha may not cover it under warranty...

and... no advice here is legal advice... take it for what it's worth

 

[MaximumHP]

just baby it <3

u could do this for fun lol

under 4k rpms 0-100 miles
under 5K 100-200
under 6k 200-300
under 7k 300-400
under 8k 400-500
under 9k 500-1000

Too late, I've already inflicted more pain than that. there is no way I can wait 1000 miles before ringing her out.

 

[SpawnXX]

Keep up on maintenance, take care of her, but ride her like you stole her.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

MY only concern on modding before breakin is done is the warranty...

I wouldn't touch it until 1k miles... if anything is wrong, rare, but we have had 1-2 member with an issue, Yamaha may not cover it under warranty...

and... no advice here is legal advice... take it for what it's worth

It's my understanding that your warranty claim cannot be denied because of modding unless they can prove your mod caused the problem.

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[MaximumHP]

It's my understanding that your warranty claim cannot be denied because of modding unless they can prove your mod caused the problem.

True, but I had a friend that they refused to do warranty work (Third part warranty) when he blew his transmission because they said his cat-back exhaust on his Prelude added more power than the transmission was designed to handle. We all know it’s a load of crock, but loopholes exist unfortunately. He actually blew it doing burnouts so didn’t fight too hard since it was damaged in an act of stupidity. We were also teenagers with no money to pursue any litigation.

I’m not terribly worried about it. If there was something unrelated seriously wrong, I could throw the stock back on.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Yeah, I hear ya. It can be interpreted many ways even if you don't have aftermarket parts. If they think your riding it too hard or racing it then it can void warranty work or improperly trailering. The FZ6R is nearly bullet proof, I don't think I've ever heard anyone in here complain about any major problems.

 

[Anthony]

oh ya and when you get it... dont forget to remove the TBR end cap take the choke out then put the end cap back on... it makes the bike sound soo much better imo

Yes, take the silencer out!