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    2011 FZ8 with 9500 miles and lots of mods.

    For sale is a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 with approximately 9500 miles. $5000 The bike was well taken care of. Stored in a climate controlled room inside for the winter. Rear tire was recently replaced <500 miles Michelin Pilot Road 4. Oil change every year before storage in the winter. Naked bike is...
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    need new radiator

    Short story is I need a new radiator+right side fan mount. Which site have the cheapest part+shipping.
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    Coffman silencer insert

    I will contact the seller of coffman exhaust later but I thougt I'll ask here first. Those who have the coffman exhaust and do not use your silencer insert, can I have it? I'll pay shipping. Needing something to mod my exhaust to make it quieter. Got the exhaust mod for the clean look but now I...
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    New plate

    My personalized plate came. Since we're limited to 6 characters i can only spell FZ8 ROK. Problem being another interpretation is FZ8 R OK. R6 throttle tube installed. Can't wait to get some ride time.
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    New bike by Eric Buell.

    I'm glad he survived the whole ordeal with Harley cutting connection with him. The new bike looks awesome. I hope he plans a naked version just as the old Buell. Maybe one day i might be able to afford the 19k price tag. *cross fingers* First Photos and Specs: 2014 EBR 1190RX — AimExpo 2013 |...
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    Help! High Idle when bike warmed

    I fiddle with the throttle bodies sync and now the bike is much smoother than before. However another problem has arisen. The bike idle higher than usually. Seems fine when the bike first started seems to hover around 1400rpm but after some riding and coming to a red light with clutch in and in...
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    6 years and still nothing

    It's been 6 years since the debut of this concept bike. Why hasn't it been put into production. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I know technically in the US it might be classified as a car or an ATV but i'm sure there are ways to lobby against that. I'd feel like riding a unicorn if i was on one of...
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    curious to know

    I see a lot of youtube video where people have something covering their brake fluid reservoir. What the hell is that for. Is it like leg warmers for brake reservoir? Is it a safeguard for when they dump the bike and the sock prevent the spilling of brake fluid?
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    Looming government shutdown

    Just out of curiosity how many of us here are at risk of being furlough at the beginning of the next fiscal year? I recall seeing a lot of Feds employees on here. Me personally, my department have reserve supply of money for situation like this and we will be continuing operation temporarily...
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    Sellers are asses and people are stupid

    Check out his ebay posting. Scroll way down and read, it clearly say the ad is for the box only no phone inside and yet there are 38 bids up with price now at 248. Samsung Galaxy s 4G SGH T959V Charcoal Gray T Mobile Smartphone 610214625717 | eBay
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    Saw some FZ8s

    Beside meeting cambo and n00b today, there was an FZ8 which parked next to me at the Eden Center in Falls Church. I thought it was pretty cool because i've never seen another FZ8 beside at bike show and dealer's showroom. If you're on this forum, let us know. Maybe we can hangout sometime.
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    Chick crushed by bike

    Not so sexy when the bike crushes you. I hope the bike is okay. Sexy Biker Chick FAIL!
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    Dirt Road (Eddie) Seat Mod

    Dirt Road (Eddie) does not disappoint. The seats looks awesome and uber comfortable. Only gripe i have is that even though he reduced the slope of the passenger seat it is still sloping a little. If only he didn't beef up the rear end of the passenger seat it would have been perfect. For those...
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    Quick reminder

    It's not just you that shouldn't drink and ride. Don't carry drunk passenger either. Driver Honks At Drunk Guys On Scooter - Funny Videos at Videobash
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    Temp mock up of midship exhaust mod.

    It will fit!!!! the two bros shorty will fit with the center stand and the midship modification. Here's some mock up. Need to consult Marthy on what measurement which need to be made and what other angle of pictures to take to ensure proper fitment. So excited. Don't mind the paper towel covered...
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    inlet size

    Anyone know the inlet size of this thing? I've searched like crazy but can't find it. Akrapovic Slip on Muffler Shorty Hexagonal TI CF CF for Suz GSX R600 750 06 07 | eBay
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    Squid Sighting

    So i had two squid sighting today. One of them was an FZ8. Saw it on route 50 near Annapolis MD. The guy was wearing red shorts with short sleeve black shirt. Was it anyone here on the forum? The other guy was riding what seems to be a Hayabusa, no helmet, no glove, no jacket, at least he was...
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    Well, now i feel stupid.

    So it was a nice day today so i decided to pull the bike in the backyard and do the airbox mod. This was around 7pm. So it was getting a little dark. I struggled in the poorly lit backyard to lift the tank, propped it up, remove the airbox cover, and unbolted all the screws. I got to the...
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    what an idiot.

    ah Nevermind
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    PUIG windscreen

    Finally installed the PUIG windscreen and took it out for a spin. the windscreen helped a bit. slight tuck while going 80 on the highway reduce the force on the chest a little bit. Downside is the wind is divert slightly up which now have more wind move past the helmet making it a little louder...
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