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  1. Bram

    Yamaha trading in FZ1 for MT-01 in 2016??

    This weekend, my official yamaha dealer told me that in 2016, Yamaha will let go of the FZ1. In stead, they will bring out a new MT-01. It will have a 4 cilinder new generation R1-engine. That's all he could tell me. So there will be a 2 cilinder MT-07, a 3 cilinder MT-09 and a 4 cilinder...
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    Throaty sound starting from 3.5K RPM

    Hi, Does anybody else notice the sound of the engine getting more throaty starting from 3.5K RPM? It's very noticable. When below 3.5K RPM, the engine sounds like the FZ6. wen going past 3.5K, the sounds suddenly get's a more throaty character. This is exhaust sound. I wonder if this is...
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    Spikes on a grill

    I added some running-shoe spikes to my radiator grill. I applied Loctite on the thread of the spikes (there is not enough space to install a locking nut, so i chose not to make the thread in the radiator cover, but have the thread of the spike cut in the aluminum instead. + loctite) No way that...
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    FZ8 photoshoot

    These are some pics I took with my latest mods fitted - short plate holder - LED indicators - Monoxx tail light Camera: Canon powershot SX210IS Software: Photomatix pro These are all HDR pictures.
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    FZ8 taillight same as Fazer 1000?

    Hi guys, I'm looking at this sweet looking taillight for the Yahama fazer 1000 (2007-2009) See link: LED achterlicht inclusief knipperlichten - Smoke - Yamaha Fazer 1000 - Bouwjaar: 2007 ~ 2009 My question: Can I install these on the FZ8? I know that the FZ8 has a lot of common parts with the...
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    Blue/green substance coming out of the carter. What is it?

    Hi, For a few weeks nog, every now and then, there is this blue substance that's coming out of my carter. What is it and can it hurt my bike? Is this a symptom that something wrong with the bike? I have no complaints about the bike. he runs smooth. All help or info is appreciated :)
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    Dealership overfilled the oil during 1st service.

    Went to the dealership to do the first maintenance at 1000km. after riding 300km, i noticed that there was little bit of oil leaking from some seals. and at the bottom of the carter, there was green residu. I checked the oil level and it is FAR above the max of the glass. my question: is there...
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    Painted my radiator grill

    Recently I baught the official Yamaha radiator grill. It was in aluminum (not painted). So I decided to paint it black with some golden touches. Pics when it's installed on the bike will follow very soon (the laque is still drying) Before: during: After: *very soon* 3 layers of...
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    Rear break pedal adjustment -need advice-

    Hello, I need some help adjusting the rear break pedal. It's a little bit to low for me so I want the pedal to rise a bit. In order to rise the lever, I need to lower the mechanic behind my heel. I'm not familiar with technical english words, so I marked them A to D :) So far, I loosened B...
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    HOW TO: Remove the OEM stickers

    *Note: I am not a professional. There are many ways to remove stickers, but this writeup is how I did it. I just got my new bike, and wanted to get rid of the OEM stickers. - The first one is on top of the gas tank. - The second one is on the chain guard, specifying the correct tyre...
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    Just saying hi

    Hello everybody. Just stopping by to say hello. I hope to pick up my new blue FZ8N today. This will be the longest day in my life, counting every second. I upgraded my 04 FZ6N for a 2011 FZ8N (0 km) Been riding the fz6 for 3 years now. (i was/am active on the FZ6 forum under the same name)...
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