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  1. pigdog

    sold the 8

    i may be going backwards but i traded in the fz8 for a triumph t100 in black. the dealer gave me $4,200 & i financed the rest. i wasn't using the 8 for its intended purpose & didn't feel all that comfortable on it. the triumph is all day comfortable & way slower but it does look bad ass. i plan...
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    under the wrench tommorow

    after working on my bikes for over 40 years, I'm riding to the shop tomorrow for a full on Ohlins fork upgrade. springs & cartridges. "Super plush suspension" is my choice, recommended by a renowned suspension tuner, dave moss. not cheap but hopefully worth it.
  3. pigdog

    front fork adj for you 160lb rider

    try this, i think you'll like it. with preload, rebound & compression adjusters in the center of their adjustment range, add 2 clicks to the rebound adjuster. for the compression screw, back off 2 clicks. ride your bike for a half hour. if you feel your tire is a little bouncy, tighten your...
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    fork oil weight?

    what weight is the fork oil? im planning to use a heavier oil because the rebound adjuster is 2 clicks away from totally closed & a heavier oil should slow damping a little as well as affecting compression damping.
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    just posted my first pic

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    kinda warm today

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    on ramps

    there is no posted speed limit as to how fast you can accelerate when merging on to the faster highways. some entrances are short, requiring a twist of the wrist where you you merge with traffic. on longer on ramps is it legal to exceed the speed limit to merge into traffic safely?
  8. pigdog

    i own it

    i hate when money just sits around so i payed off the $2,300 loan. im not going to rip into this bike like all the other bikes but am planning some DIY upgrades; iridium plugs, ais removal are 1st on the list. its amazing that i only have 2,400mi since june considering 20,000mi a year was...
  9. pigdog

    ICE

    have any of you used ICE coolant? its supposed to reduce temp by up to 50f while being a better lubricant for water/oil pump shaft seal. you have to flush the cooling system before using. $23 for a half gallon. what do you think?
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    tire pressure monitors.

    so what do think about those key fob tire pressure monitors & remote monitors that you can mount to the handlebar. some bikes have them as a stock item like the concourse. anyone here using one?
  11. pigdog

    headlight socket recall

    has anyone received a recall notice concerning the headlight socket. the recall is for 2009-2013 fz1 models. if im correct they use the same parts as our bikes.
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    fork preload

    does anyone know if yamaha beefed up the fork springs for the 2013 fz8? with the forks fully extended i measured from the top of the seal to the bottom of the slider & came up with 150mm. with all my gear on i took another measurement but only compressed the spring 28mm. i even backed off the...
  13. pigdog

    rich people are crazy

    a buddy of mine wants to trade his bike for my 71 ford f100. i don't know what to say except ok there was supposed to be an image. did it wrong again
  14. pigdog

    fastener torque specs?

    im changing my shock tomorrow & need the rear suspension torque specs. i saw a chart either on this forum or the fz1 forum but cant find it. thanks in advance.
  15. pigdog

    ordering parts out of the country

    i ordered a shock from elka suspension in canada. the technician took my information (weight with & without gear, riding style etc.) then he asked me for my social security number. SAY WHAT. he said it was necessary for customs purposes. has anyone heard of this? any customs people here?
  16. pigdog

    free gl500

    my son brought home a honda gl500 in rough shape. he quickly lost interest & now im stuck with it. i don't know what year it is & the registration expired in august. police said its not stolen but it has to go. if you want pics pm me with your cell # & ill send them. im in novato ca just north...
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    muffler paint update

    after putting another scratch on my stock muffler i finally found what looks like a perfect match for all around touch-up. its krylon special purpose, high heat semigloss black. the only part number i see is 1618. i couldn't be happier.
  18. pigdog

    fz-09 forum

    nice bikes! they have the same shock problems we do. suspension, (fz8-09) at a loss. 'Elka' shock is a bolt on upgrade. with full adjust ability you will only have to do it once. already dialed in for your weight. hows that Trooper
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    remote shock cartridge

    Ive been looking for a pic i saw of a mod where the shock gas cartridge is remotely mounted. anyone seen this?
  20. pigdog

    polished pipes

    im very impressed with the way my header pipes turned out. borla stainless cleaner/ polish & bronze wool. i spent about 15 minutes on each rail & didn't remove the pipes. i left a little bluing at the flanges because i like the look. do wear rubber gloves. hell i might do the cat too. ill post...
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