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christian
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Intro Jan 18, 2015 12:08:47 GMT 10 Camo, billeigh, and 2 more like this

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Post by christian on Jan 18, 2015 12:08:47 GMT 10

Hello everyone. I bought my first motorcycle last may, a 2013 FZ8. I did a ton of research for about two years prior to buying and have been really happy with the cycle. I grew up racing bmx and had ridden dirt bikes before, but still took the MSF course prior to buying and getting on the road.

I was between the FZ8 and FJR1300, however, since most of my riding is on weekends for a few hours and commuting to work, I chose the naked. I've wanted a motorcycle since high school and now at 39, I'm really excited to enjoy riding and introduce my two boys to the sport.

I haven't made any mods except frame sliders. If there's anyone around the North West Ohio area, hit me up & maybe we can meet up for a ride.

Cheers,
Christian

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Intro Jan 18, 2015 13:01:49 GMT 10 Elmo likes this

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Post by Camo on Jan 18, 2015 13:01:49 GMT 10

Congrats on your first ride my friend and welcome to our twisted corner of the Internet

I think you'll find as you gain experience on your 8, you'll love it more and more... Keep it rubber side down and don't be shy, jump right in any where you'd like.

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MotoZen FZ8 God Giant vagina Posts: 1,685	Intro Jan 18, 2015 13:37:11 GMT 10 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MotoZen on Jan 18, 2015 13:37:11 GMT 10 Welcome! It's a great bike for sure.

fz8kansas Moderator Old Guy I'm not bald, I'm getting more head! Posts: 5,702	Intro Jan 18, 2015 14:33:57 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fz8kansas on Jan 18, 2015 14:33:57 GMT 10 Welcome to site of disfunctional riders. We all love the 8. There is lots of great info here.
	Flashtune ECU, Yoshi R77SS, FZ1 Shock, Shogun Sliders, Progrip Gel hand grips, Trackside swing arm spools, Homemade fender elim. Trackside rear stand. Mountain goat spotted.

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Intro Jan 18, 2015 14:51:31 GMT 10

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Post by Shock on Jan 18, 2015 14:51:31 GMT 10

welcome dude kick the shoes off and make yourself at home

JB
Mods are like drugs you're always like this is the last one!

In order of acquisition: Ixrace Z1 slip on, Givi crash bars, Yoshimura fender eliminator, air box mod, K&N filter, Pazzo shorty levers, Bike Master bar end mirrors, Rizoma Zero 11 indicators, anodized fork tubes red, RaceTech fork rebuild (gold valves, springs), gutted the cat, removed the PCV and installed reflashed ecu, HEL brake lines, R1 shock with RaceTech spring

billeigh FZ8 God VIP Aussie Posts: 1,349	Intro Jan 18, 2015 19:08:21 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billeigh on Jan 18, 2015 19:08:21 GMT 10 Welcome

DanS
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Intro Jan 20, 2015 3:17:35 GMT 10

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Post by DanS on Jan 20, 2015 3:17:35 GMT 10

Welcome!

Yoshi FE, MotoD tail light, Speedo DRD, GiPro, Mirrors, T-Rex sliders and spools, Rizoma front signals, TBR cf shorty slip-on, Plasti-dipped radiator guard, Gold and black extendable/folding levers, Guhl ECU flash, R6 throttle tube, Driven grips, Renthal ultra low bars , Airbox mod with K&N, AIS eliminated, Shad seat, AHR HID headlight mod, EBC brake pads, Speigler brake lines,Robby Moto rear sets,R1 Shock, Race Tech fork innards, -1+2 gear mod
- Dan

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Post by christian on Jan 18, 2015 12:08:47 GMT 10

Post by Camo on Jan 18, 2015 13:01:49 GMT 10

Post by MotoZen on Jan 18, 2015 13:37:11 GMT 10

Post by fz8kansas on Jan 18, 2015 14:33:57 GMT 10

Post by Shock on Jan 18, 2015 14:51:31 GMT 10

Post by billeigh on Jan 18, 2015 19:08:21 GMT 10

Post by DanS on Jan 20, 2015 3:17:35 GMT 10

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