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hi everyone! just bought a FZ8 with the dual headlight and big fairing with windscreen. i love the look of naked bikes so i was...

Update: It works! a 32mm socket I had (1-5/8"/41.275mm) was almost perfect but slightly too small and I ended up damaging the bushing in...

Hey everyone, I've had the worst time trying to find replacement bushings for the FZ8 because Yamaha decided to make them 'part of the...

I'm in the same boat. Here's the dimensions of the fork bushings I pulled out of my 2011 FZ8: Bushing set #1 (located under oil seal...

Just an FYI. I am in a interesting situation. The bushings for the 2011-2012 are machined into the outer fork tube so when you get up in...

R1 forks are somewhat shorter than the FZ8/1. Check the free length compared to your stock forks. Lowering the front end reduces the...

At least one with powerful brake :-) I am not sure the length of the fork is the same so even if it is ok to ride this way it may have...

Friggin eh! Nice job on the find and a bonus front end upgrade. Did the 6 also have the R1 rear shock? (not sure if that is even...

Posting this as a reference to confirm that a 2004 R1 front end is a direct swap for our FZ8/Fazer8’s. I picked up a 2011 Fazer8 from a...

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So is there a downside to plugging the AIS hose? I have an an aftermarket exhaust and don't like the "decel pop". Call it whatever you...

Have you tried installing 1157s up front? If the front signal units are the original ones, there could be some strange stuff going on...

I know it’s been 8 months since your post, but the service manual is available here...

Knock knock!!! How's everyone doing these days? Haven't been here in years. Got a email notification today and decided to stop by and...

From the pictured damage it appears that it occurred while the axle nut was being loosened. Furthermore, it appears that a screwdriver...