Decimation

I see a lot of people are riding tomorrow to Hocking Hills. I'm not really down to ride 3 and a half hours, ride for however long, and then ride 3 and a half hours back. I heard route 250 has a plethora of decent curves and it supposed to be somewhat fun to ride. If anyone knows the route, or just wants to ride, let me know. I live in Ravenna, not even 15 minutes from Kent. Sunday morning/afternoon-ish is what I'm thinking.

Well...I was going to ask if anyone minded an OR newb showing up...until I saw how far this place is from Ravenna.

SRSLY? There are plenty of JarHeads on this forum that don't have a case of the assholes. Don't pass the buck onto the Marines. If you're an asshole just admit that you've always been an asshole. Stop projecting.

You're just a douche, man. I wasn't being an "asshole" until you put your hand in the basket.

You're prolly not gonna last long around here. Need thicker skin a better sense of humor and a better understanding of sarcasim. Good luck.

Heh, trust me, I have thick skin and my sense of humor is there, albeit witty and dry. Also, if someone whose spelling is that of a 5th grader's has lasted this long, I'm sure I'll do just fine

This thread makes me giggle, and Paulie I applaud your restraint. I'm actually surprised at the restraint, you must be feeling sick or something.

Because everyone on this website has the Godlike knowledge that you do. Just because someone owns a motorcycle, doesn't mean they know everything about it. This is why I ask questions. If I didn't, I'd end up destroying a $10,000 motorcycle. If anyone is showing restraint, it's the ones that have to sift through the "holier than thou" bullshit to find the answers they need.

The fan simulates forward motion of the motorcycle. It forces air through the fins to lower temps at a standstill. That is its main function. When you are moving it really isn't a necessary item.

For the record' date=' 214F isn't very hot. Just ride the bike and stop worrying. Everything is operating as it should.

I'd apologize for my sarcastic remarks, but that just ain't my style. [/quote']

I appreciate it, man. I didn't mean to be insulting, I just tend to have a short temper. The Marine Corps will do that to you.

it comes on at those temps because if it reaches that temp, that usually means you are sitting in traffic etc. no air rushing over the radiator. so the fan has to do it.

if it's coming on while you are riding (moving) you have issues.

I see...I really appreciate the info, man.

Haha, well I guess that makes me feel a LITTLE bit better. I guess I'm just a bit touchy about who is around my bike...

What the hell is the fan for, then? It doesn't come on until the bike is at 214F.

I'm not going to roll into his shop, have him see my bike, and have him instantly think "Shit, not THIS retard." Nah son, homie don't play that.

I guess I'm just paranoid. I'm not very spun-up on motorcycle mechanics.

Leave it to me to not look in the manual.

Chill out. No need to get butthurt over some counter-sarcasm. I fight fire with fire.

Oh, and I can see why everyone is referring me to DucRx to get my bike worked on. I see that he is very professional and he is also very helpful.

Note the sarcasm.

I'll go ahead and answer for Isaac's papa.

1. running the fan does nothing but kill your battery. the water isn't circulating with the engine off.

2. a running engine still makes heat. riding it just keeps it hot. it's not going to heat up beyond what it already is no matter how hard you're riding it.

air flow through the radiator guarantees that.

your bike will not blow up because it's turned off in the summer heat.

Ok, but they argued that the ram-air in the front of the R6 will cool it down more, thus keeping the running heat lower. I'm not sure I trust just killing the engine when the bike is at 215F.

I'm pretty sure I want to kill myself.

Cool story, bro.

No, but my brother is. I'll probably be giving him a ride to and from. Never really got into Iron Maiden. Old School Black Metal bands are the only "older" bands that I dig.

I've been told a few ways too cool down the engine after a long ride. I used to just kill the engine and let the fan run until it turned itself off. That was, until someone told me that that was almost useless and the best way was to just ride at low RPMs for the last few miles of the ride. Anybody have any input and/or a better way?

You literally need two wrenches to change ALL the fluids, unless you need to change the turn signal and headlight fluid as well, those require some specialized items.

DERP DERP HURRRR

Im not that stupid, my friend.

Well, I've never done anything with fluids on a motorcycle. I'm not even entirely sure I have the tools for the job.

Thanks for all of the help, guys. I'm supposed to be getting a complete fluid change soon, so I wanted to get a few opinions before I brought the noise issue up with a mechanic.

I really have no clue. My knowledge of motorcycles is limited, and I don't want some sleaze mechanic telling me it's one thing so he can overcharge me.

So, this happened about a month and a half ago before I got out of the military and came back to Ohio. I was riding down some boring road in South Carolina when my low fuel light surprised me (as usual) and came on. Subsequently, the engine started making a "throaty" sound, much different from the typical engine noises. I figured maybe it was because the tank was almost empty, and the hollow space was making a weird echo. Well, I filled up and started the bike and it was still making the same noise. I THINK I have a little bit of torque loss in 1st and 2nd gear, but I'm not sure if I'm just being paranoid.

tl;dr 2008 Yamaha R6 engine putting out a throatier than normal sound. It doesn't have that slightly high-pitched whine and rumble that it normally has.

Any ideas?

Thanks for all of the welcoming, everyone. To everyone who is near my area: Keep me in the loop whenever you plan any group rides!

'preciate it, guys. Kick-ass R6, Tony.