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    My 2013 won't start

    lazy I'd say that bike has been ridden way to slow, lugging in too high of gears. Corrosion on plug @ bottom of pic, nasty poor storage . Ride it hard, wind it up near red line once in a while when the road ahead is clear. DON'T baby it like last owner. B
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    How old are you guys and girls with FZ8's?

    60. been riding since I wa a kid. I have some 1960's, - 1970's RD's and a 69 H1. Saw the 8, liked the look. Been to Minnesota and more a few times , a 10 hours + on the FZ8 . All good. Moving up to a FZ1 this year, my son gets my 8. B
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    What Oil you using

    Rotella t6 since 1st change. walmart USA $25 B
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    How many miles you got on your fz8?

    near 6000 miles on my 2011. all good and may have to move to an FZ1. My son wants the 8. B
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    Longest Ride in one Day

    500 miles and a bit, 10+ hrs. stops for gas, do your stretches , move around on the bike a bit. 60 yrs old I train Tae Kwon Do the last 25 years B
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    Bags-Connection set-up w/ pics!!

    better pic Early morning in Minnesota heading back to canada
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    Bags-Connection set-up w/ pics!!

    nice Nice set up. MSR flyscreen on mine. pushes just enough air over to keep most bugs off. enjoy your ride. B
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    Engine vibration

    70 mph = 5000 rpm 80mph = 6000 B
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    just back

    imperial gals. life on a border town = savings on gas & beer.
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    just back

    24 cans of moosehead, $17 cdn @ the usa duty free store! thanks for the tips on raingear , checking it out. 70-75 mph here to Minneapolis $67 in gas . can go 130 miles ,empty didn't flash yet. confident of 150 + miles on a tank. roads relatively flat B
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    just back

    Hi all just rolled in from 1200 miles. 600 each day. Soo Ontario to Minnesota. Bike ran great as always, 50 + miles / gal doing 70-90 mph. Hit some heavy rain. What do you wear for raingear? B
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    Want to be owner looking for some advice

    76 isn't old nice '76 bike! nice to have but a new bike will be great to just "ride". B
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    Want to be owner looking for some advice

    grab it that's a smoking deal on the 8. grab one while you can. better than a USA price! B
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    2013 FZ8 Windscreen

    fly screen MSR fly screen on my 2011 8 easy on/off. still gonna get bugs and wind on your helmet but wayyyy less than without. I only use it when I travel. B
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    ontario meet

    Sault ste Marie is my town. haven't seen any other 8's here several FZ1 though. I have approx 500 k on this season so far, too much snow! B
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