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    Bike Won't Start

    I was putting the original fender back on because I bought a Shad top case. I accidentally left a wire exposed for the license plate light. When I turned the key to check the blinkers I heard a pop. I blew the signal fuse. I replaced it. Now the headlight doesn't come on and the bike...
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    High Beam Won't Turn Off

    It was the low beam bulb that blew. It defaults to the high beam. I replaced the low beam, and all is good.
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    High Beam Won't Turn Off

    Today on my ride the high beam light came on. I didn't turn them on. Now I can't get it to turn off. The only thing I can think of is that my low beams are out and it automatically defaults to the high beam. I have 22,500 miles, so I guess my bulb could be out. How can I tell if my low beam is...
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    Sold the FZ8

    Good luck with the new ride. Check back in and let us know what you think of it compared to the FZ8.
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    Pictures Motorcycle holiday The Alps

    The 11th picture down, the windy roads cut into the side of the hill above the lake. Where is that?!?!?!?!?!? I need to ride there!!!!!!
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    Motorcycle Apps

    This year there seems to be more motorcycle specific apps, especially targeted for riding. GPS Acceleration -GPS Acceleration times you from 0-60. Every time you come to a complete stop, it automatically records your 0-60 time. You can leave it running in the background and check out your...
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    Michelin Pilot Road 4 low mileage

    I need a new set. I just got 11k miles out of them.
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    Out and About Photos

    It gets very busy, especially in the fall.
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    Out and About Photos

    July 2014 at Perkins Memorial Tower in Bear Mountain State Park in NY. I think I turned 1000 miles on my bike that day. Since then I put on a Shad seat, Yoshi carbon fiber R77, ASV levers and an additional 7000 miles.
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    Gaz with one tank..

    I use premium gas. This past weekend I rode 166 miles (267km). When I filled up, it took 3.9 gallons. I was about 25 miles (40 km) into F-Trip.
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    REQUEST: NYC-local FZ8 owners with aftermarket exhausts

    The guy I'm riding with can be unreliable, late, etc. I'd hate to keep you waiting. Definately another time. It would be cool to ride with another FZ8.
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    REQUEST: NYC-local FZ8 owners with aftermarket exhausts

    I'm not around Saturday. Sunday I'm home until 11am. Then I am heading out with my buddy for a ride.
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    REQUEST: NYC-local FZ8 owners with aftermarket exhausts

    I'm in Ridgewood, NJ. I have a Yoshi R77 Carbon Fiber.
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    Removing Gas tank

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9X_vn3xzBs4 Not an FZ8 but it must be very similar. Hope it helps.
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    "broomstick handlebars"! with pics!

    Looks pretty bad ass!
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