Team Yamaha Fz1
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So this might have been going on for a while since on the highway at high speeds it would fall on her face?? Omg 
I hope it’s not too late 
I hope it’s not too late 
FZ1 Temperature Light...on/off???
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Doc Samson
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So this might have been going on for a while since on the highway at high speeds it would fall on her face?? Omg
Hard to tell for sure but, yes, get it checked asap. I hope it's not too bad!
jwarden
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So this might have been going on for a while since on the highway at high speeds it would fall on her face?? Omg
The murky looking oil is a very bad sign. Hopefully the motor is ok. I would take it to the shop by trailer if possible. Like Doc says the Seafoam is definitely not the problem.
Team Yamaha Fz1
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No the OIL is NOT murky it’s the Coolant that looks like clay water! The oil is still good!!!
jwarden
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Ah, I did not read carefully enough
Oil is likely getting into the coolant. If that's the case it's surprising there isn't coolant also getting into the oil.
Team Yamaha Fz1
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Ah, I did not read carefully enough
That would be the only way my coolant looks like CLAY WATER? That’s not as bad as coolant in the oil?
I’ve called the shop all day while at work and no one picked up. I’ll try again tomorrow or I’ll find another shop!
Im borderline scared now
Doc Samson
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That would be the only way my coolant looks like CLAY WATER? That’s not as bad as coolant in the oil?
I’ve called the shop all day while at work and no one picked up. I’ll try again tomorrow or I’ll find another shop!
Im borderline scared now
I'd much rather have oil in my coolant! Flushing oil out of that system, while certainly a PITA, is not going to be nearly as bad as needing a new engine.
I've attached the service manual for your perusal. Check out the schematic on page 5-60 (#18) to see where the problem likely is occurring...
jwarden
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That would be the only way my coolant looks like CLAY WATER? That’s not as bad as coolant in the oil?
I’ve called the shop all day while at work and no one picked up. I’ll try again tomorrow or I’ll find another shop!
Im borderline scared now
Maybe not the only way but certainly the most likely given that you see coolant leaking from the oil pan weep hole. What I was saying above is that coolant is likely in the oil as well. It just may not be as evident yet.
Klurejr
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You might have a leaking head gasket if the coolant in the radiator is milky....
The weephole issue as mentioned means the seals on the water pump need to be replaced.
The weephole issue as mentioned means the seals on the water pump need to be replaced.
Team Yamaha Fz1
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Well it shut off on me 6 times on the way home. The oil is still clean from what I can see but it FALLS FLAT ON HER FACE every 5 -7 mins and I have to let it sit and start then another 5-7 mins. I’m not going to ride it anymore until I take her to the shop!
You guys on this site are Awesome really I appreciate the responses.
I will Update once it’s in the shop and what is found.
jwarden
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Well it shut off on me 6 times on the way home. The oil is still clean from what I can see but it FALLS FLAT ON HER FACE every 5 -7 mins and I have to let it sit and start then another 5-7 mins. I’m not going to ride it anymore until I take her to the shop!
You guys on this site are Awesome really I appreciate the responses.
I will Update once it’s in the shop and what is found.
That particular problem sounds like it could be an intermittent/failing fuel pump. Let us know what they find!
Team Yamaha Fz1
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I bypassed the fuel pump thinking it was failing and still does the same thing.
I will definitely list the problems found!
Team Yamaha Fz1
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Ok I will be dropping the bike off tomorrow after work. Gave me an estimate of $300 to fix the leak and coolant flush.
We will see..
We will see..
jwarden
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That is surprisingly reasonable! Hope it all works out well!
Doc Samson
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Ok I will be dropping the bike off tomorrow after work. Gave me an estimate of $300 to fix the leak and coolant flush.
We will see..
Wow, I hope that's all it costs you! I'm looking at a little more than double that...
Team Yamaha Fz1
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I’m getting off at 1 and dropping her off today.
Yea I was a little surprised with the cost as well..
I will post as soon as they tell me what the issue was.
Team Yamaha Fz1
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Ok here’s the update:
1. Water Pump seals are leaking
2. Coolant line that goes around the back of the engine is leaking
3. Oil pan has a leak somewhere
4. Getting everything done along with a oil change and coolant flush.
Total cost $410.00
Will have her back by Tuesday
One more update When I go pick her up and open her up!!
1. Water Pump seals are leaking
2. Coolant line that goes around the back of the engine is leaking
3. Oil pan has a leak somewhere
4. Getting everything done along with a oil change and coolant flush.
Total cost $410.00
Will have her back by Tuesday
One more update When I go pick her up and open her up!!
Doc Samson
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Ok here’s the update:
1. Water Pump seals are leaking
2. Coolant line that goes around the back of the engine is leaking
3. Oil pan has a leak somewhere
4. Getting everything done along with a oil change and coolant flush.
Total cost $410.00
Will have her back by Tuesday
One more update When I go pick her up and open her up!!
Dang man, that's a great price for all that! Hold onto that mechanic for dear life (assuming he does a good job)!
Team Yamaha Fz1
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He just called me and said that the Water Pump might be shot but he’s going to break it down and further diagnose it..
if it is that’s another $275-300
Doc Samson
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That would not be good but, given what "could have happened", I think you are still coming out ahead! Hope that's all!