FE600 new owner needs advice

re: new kid on the block

heya volvonut,

It shouldn't be belching smoke. If it is, then it sounds like you're going to be doing some adjustments to the carb.

As for the ignition mod, which one are you speaking of? Drilling a hole in the case? Could you post a link to where you found it so we know what we're discussing?

Welcome to the forum, and even the internet You've done just fine thus far.

thanks,
json

Congratulations on such a rare find. A small amount of black smoke is normal. After the bike warms up the amount should diminish. With regard to the ignition there are three main causes of failure. First I would say is water ingress into the stator caused by the ignition cover not sealing all that great. Remove the cover every wash, wipe out any moisture and give it a shot of WD-40. Second is vibration. Keep all the nuts and bolts tight. Especially the motor mounts. I am not quite sure that heat is really a problem but the stator venting mod does exist for a reason I suppose. On my 97 FX600 the ignition has remained reliable and I did not vent the cover. I would definitely do the breather mod though. Many versions exist with the end result being the same.

One of many breather Mod threads

Welcome to the site!

Re: re: new kid on the block

schwim said:

As for the ignition mod, which one are you speaking of? Drilling a hole in the case? Could you post a link to where you found it so we know what we're discussing?


thanks,
json

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Hi json:

Its from the old Tech Site I believe Ignition Cooler Mod

Definitely sounds like Carb. issues. Float height, plugged air bleed, fuel screw out too far, too big pilot, worn needle/needle jet, needle raised too much. Many possibilities. Volvonut? Not from Sweden, you don't own it? :wink:
Dan