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Post by limitededition on Jan 19, 2015 2:28:04 GMT 10
Hi guys, Just picked up my 2012 FZ8 a couple days ago and have been hanging out on 779cc.org; another member recommended FZ8 Central, so here I am. Here's a quick shot of the bike before I tore it own this weekend to inspect everything:  See you guys out there... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 3:32:08 GMT 10
Welcome aboard!! Nice bike, seems like the basic mods are already done.
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Post by MotoZen on Jan 19, 2015 4:55:12 GMT 10
^^What they said. Welcome!
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Post by Dewey John on Jan 19, 2015 6:36:05 GMT 10
welcome to the fun house. Nice bike! An plans for mods yet?
DJ
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Post by Camo on Jan 19, 2015 9:06:40 GMT 10
Welcome mate and congrats on your recent purchase
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Post by Shock on Jan 19, 2015 13:25:34 GMT 10
welcome and remember mods are addictive
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Post by limitededition on Jan 19, 2015 16:27:45 GMT 10
welcome to the fun house. Nice bike! An plans for mods yet? DJ Thanks, the original owner did the basics - integrated tail, turn signals, exhaust and tank pads. I'm looking to replace the exhaust that is on there with a Yoshi or other carbon fiber pipe, I dropped in a K&N today, and either reflash the ECU or put on a power commander to get things started. My last bike was an '03 R6 LE that I owned 7 years ago, so I'm really just getting back into the swing of things. I'm just excited to be back on a motorcycle. |
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Post by DanS on Jan 20, 2015 3:18:46 GMT 10
Welcome!
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Post by fz8kansas on Jan 20, 2015 3:28:49 GMT 10
Welcome! Start with the reflash, you won't be disappointed.
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Post by Calscrazy on Jan 20, 2015 10:47:02 GMT 10
Welcome.
Get about $300. Put a fz1 or r1 rear shock on $100 (at max). Get some front springs in it $100. Then gut cat, cut air box and do the throttle tube $5. Then re flash for however much they are charging nowadays and u are set.
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Post by Cracker on Jan 20, 2015 11:25:47 GMT 10
Welcome Aboard!!
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Post by Elmo on Jan 21, 2015 4:23:52 GMT 10
Welcome buddy! Now sit down and let me get you a never ending glass of Awesome!  |
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Post by limitededition on Jan 21, 2015 12:18:08 GMT 10
Welcome. Get about $300. Put a fz1 or r1 rear shock on $100 (at max). Get some front springs in it $100. Then gut cat, cut air box and do the throttle tube $5. Then re flash for however much they are charging nowadays and u are set. Ok, I'll finally ask this. I haven't hit any hardcore twisties yet so I can't comment much on the suspension other than it's soft, I don't like how much it dives under braking, but it's comfortable and I like it. Does everyone really like swapping out the suspension that much? |
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Post by Shock on Jan 21, 2015 13:03:47 GMT 10
Welcome. Get about $300. Put a fz1 or r1 rear shock on $100 (at max). Get some front springs in it $100. Then gut cat, cut air box and do the throttle tube $5. Then re flash for however much they are charging nowadays and u are set. Ok, I'll finally ask this. I haven't hit any hardcore twisties yet so I can't comment much on the suspension other than it's soft, I don't like how much it dives under braking, but it's comfortable and I like it. Does everyone really like swapping out the suspension that much? the stock suspension is shit, give me a price range and I will point you in the right direction |
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Post by agtheokie on Jan 21, 2015 13:44:21 GMT 10
Ok, I'll finally ask this. I haven't hit any hardcore twisties yet so I can't comment much on the suspension other than it's soft, I don't like how much it dives under braking, but it's comfortable and I like it. Does everyone really like swapping out the suspension that much? the stock suspension is shit, give me a price range and I will point you in the right direction It is a bit soft. I don't like the suck in the corners. You get about a .25 into the turn and the bike sucks down abruptly |
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Post by limitededition on Jan 21, 2015 14:56:11 GMT 10
Ok, I'll finally ask this. I haven't hit any hardcore twisties yet so I can't comment much on the suspension other than it's soft, I don't like how much it dives under braking, but it's comfortable and I like it. Does everyone really like swapping out the suspension that much? the stock suspension is shit, give me a price range and I will point you in the right direction I blew the bike budget on a new Shoei and a jacket, so let's say sub $500...if that even gets me anywhere. Right now I've got about $500 allocated for either new suspension, swapping tires (they aren't bad, just would like to switch from Battleax to Powers) or a new slip-on. |
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Post by agtheokie on Jan 21, 2015 14:58:30 GMT 10
the stock suspension is shit, give me a price range and I will point you in the right direction I blew the bike budget on a new Shoei and a jacket, so let's say sub $500...if that even gets me anywhere. Right now I've got about $500 allocated for either new suspension, swapping tires (they aren't bad, just would like to switch from Battleax to Powers) or a new slip-on. I say fz1 shock, i got mine for free but ive seen them as low as 100 bucks, You can do a r1 rear with a satan adapter. Thats rear suspension though. Im unsure of front at the moment. |
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Post by MotoZen on Jan 21, 2015 15:09:59 GMT 10
If you can do the work yourself, I believe you can get front springs with valves and a new rear spring from racetech for under $500.
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Post by Shock on Jan 22, 2015 12:03:31 GMT 10
the stock suspension is shit, give me a price range and I will point you in the right direction I blew the bike budget on a new Shoei and a jacket, so let's say sub $500...if that even gets me anywhere. Right now I've got about $500 allocated for either new suspension, swapping tires (they aren't bad, just would like to switch from Battleax to Powers) or a new slip-on. You can pick up an '07 or '08 R1 rear shock for about 80 and get a Satan adapter for roughly $50 (fuzzy on what I spent) You can have RaceTech rebuild you forks for $500 or you can buy RaceTech springs and gold valves for roughly $350 and do the work yourself You can also spent roughly $500 on gathering the parts you need to convert the 8 to R1 forks, front wheel and brakes |
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Post by limitededition on Jan 22, 2015 13:23:22 GMT 10
I blew the bike budget on a new Shoei and a jacket, so let's say sub $500...if that even gets me anywhere. Right now I've got about $500 allocated for either new suspension, swapping tires (they aren't bad, just would like to switch from Battleax to Powers) or a new slip-on. You can pick up an '07 or '08 R1 rear shock for about 80 and get a Satan adapter for roughly $50 (fuzzy on what I spent) You can have RaceTech rebuild you forks for $500 or you can buy RaceTech springs and gold valves for roughly $350 and do the work yourself You can also spent roughly $500 on gathering the parts you need to convert the 8 to R1 forks, front wheel and brakes Thanks for the info. I'm assuming doing an R1 rear shock with the Satan adapter is most popular? I think I've seen that discussed the most. |
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