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  1. desertdude

    bags connection slipstream tail bag $100

    I'm selling my tail bag because I sold my 2011 Yamaha FZ8. This bag nicely velcros around the seat and once latched, can't be taken off. It is very large. This tail bag in conjunction with the engage tank bag(also for sale) was the best thing when running around town or daytrippin. No...
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    bags connection electric tank bag, no scratch

    I sold my 2011 Yamaha FZ8 in order to get my dream bike, a 2015 BMW 1200GS Adventure(on order). The tank bag won't fit my new bike or i'd keep it. Its one of the best purchases I ever made for the bike. Easy to take off and on, won't scratch the bike, and it has 2 12V plug-in's inside of it...
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    2011 FZ8 with everything. $6000

    So I outfitted this bike and absolutely love it. It is perfect except for the fact i got the bug for a dual sport adventure bike and want to try something different and new, like a new 2014 BMW GS1200 Adventure. Im going to try and sell this and put the money towards a BMW. I rode this bike...
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    WTF? Blown engine? Oil everywhere!!

    2011 FZ8, 11,327 miles on the odometer.
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    plasti dipped white wheels on the FZ8!!

    always loved the look of the white wheels on some of the Ducati's and GSX-R's and decided to see how it would look on the FZ8. Used 4 cans of white plasti dip and 1 can of glossifier. I think it looks great. So when it comes time for new tires i'll be getting them permanently white by powder...
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    Bags-Connection set-up w/ pics!!

    Im leaving for a 3100 mile road trip on Sept. 3rd. Going from Phoenix to the Pacific Coast Highway in CA, and traveling the coast all the way up to Port Angeles WA and working my ways back down to Lake Tahoe, thru Yosemite National Park and back to Ventura CA, then to Phoenix AZ. I bought...
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    anyone install the Givi 3D600 bags yet?

    Im about to break out my wallet and buy these bags for my upcoming trip. Going to spend 5 days riding from Phoenix AZ to Wesport WA, 5 days there, and 5 days back, Traveling as much of the coastline as possible on the way up there, and coming back thru Lake Tahoe and thru Yosemite. My...
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    my GoPro2 footage!!

    did this short video when I first got my GoPro2. Heres the link: FZ8 GoPro2 - YouTube
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    video results of R6 throttle tube mod

    I put the 2010 Yamaha R6 throttle tube on my 2011 FZ8 and it makes quite a bit of difference in the throttle throw. I didn't have to adjust anything. The cables wrapped easily around the new throttle tube and now my throttle has no free play like before, which kind of irritated me it was so...
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