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Post by Jesse on Mar 29, 2015 6:03:15 GMT 10
New here, Illinois side fo ST LOUIS MO 2013 FZ8 and love it.
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Post by MotoZen on Mar 29, 2015 11:06:25 GMT 10
Welcome! Any mods?
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Post by nightttime on Mar 29, 2015 11:43:12 GMT 10
Hey, Welcome! Hows MO weather man, are the farmers out yet? I hear it's warm!
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Post by fz8kansas on Mar 29, 2015 12:11:20 GMT 10
Welcome from KC, to the best place on the web. Join in and a post up. Tell us more about your ride. Also let them have your Zip code so they can get you on the map.
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Post by shorted on Mar 29, 2015 12:43:11 GMT 10
Welcome!
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Post by sgfltrider on Mar 29, 2015 14:17:52 GMT 10
Welcome! I'm down in Springfield, MO. There's some good roads down here if you're in this next of the woods someday.
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Post by Shock on Mar 29, 2015 14:31:58 GMT 10
welcome I can be an asshole but I'm helpful
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Post by Jesse on Mar 29, 2015 23:01:54 GMT 10
Its not too bad weather wise here, been warmer then got a little colder again but the 70's are coming this week! I havent got too many mods just quite yet, just a yoshimura exhaust, bar end mirrors, tank pad and rim tape (which was a mistake lol) Only has a little over 1000 miles on it! Bought it with 600 miles! I'll post some pics if i can figure out how
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Post by Jesse on Mar 29, 2015 23:04:57 GMT 10
here they are, i want to do something with the turn signals, but im having issues finding what i want And my zip is 62226
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Post by MotoZen on Mar 30, 2015 2:11:22 GMT 10
Its not too bad weather wise here, been warmer then got a little colder again but the 70's are coming this week! I havent got too many mods just quite yet, just a yoshimura exhaust, bar end mirrors, tank pad and rim tape (which was a mistake lol) Only has a little over 1000 miles on it! Bought it with 600 miles! I'll post some pics if i can figure out how Why was the rim tape a mistake? Just didn't like it or was there a problem? What color? I just added you to the map.
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Post by Hoover on Mar 30, 2015 5:20:14 GMT 10
Welcome to our dark corner. Pitch in and have fun
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Post by 618fz8 on Mar 30, 2015 9:31:47 GMT 10
Wohooo! Someone from my neck of the woods! Welcome, I'm down here in Alton, we should ride sometime.
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Post by Shock on Mar 30, 2015 12:36:50 GMT 10
Welcome from southern California. Have a look around and enjoy. Questions will be answered. Right or wrong or somewhere in between. Be safe if you really want to jack with the old man I just quoted do stuff like using "your instead of you're"
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Post by Jesse on Mar 30, 2015 23:24:39 GMT 10
Why was the rim tape a mistake? Just didn't like it or was there a problem? What color? I just added you to the map. Its not on there perfectly, and after doing that and a matching tank pad.(both blue for yamaha) i wished i had went with trying an all black theme or of course black and grey, but you get the point. I love the bike though, wonderful ride, the yoshi sounds amazing. I have zero complaints about the actual bike. Hope to put many many more miles on her
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Post by 618fz8 on Mar 31, 2015 0:34:48 GMT 10
I got a missing patch on my rimtape so its all good haha,It looks like an aftermarket seat on there too is it? Anyways, makes mine look like shit.. haha. How much did you pay for it if ya don't mind (before TTL)? Im always curious to see what they go for. I have a feeling these things aren't gonna be worth shit.
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Post by Jesse on Mar 31, 2015 0:53:16 GMT 10
Its a stock seat as far as i know, he didnt say it was aftermarket if it is.... I bought it from a buddy of mine who just couldnt afford to keep it. All over craiglsist people are asking $6000-$7500 but i got away with this one for $4000 with like i say about 600 miles! It was a deal i couldnt pass up. I came from a 2006 yzf600r (not r6) and i couldnt be happier. Btw im only 18 just for an age reference.
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Post by Keach on Mar 31, 2015 2:48:10 GMT 10
Its a stock seat as far as i know, he didnt say it was aftermarket if it is.... I bought it from a buddy of mine who just couldnt afford to keep it. All over craiglsist people are asking $6000-$7500 but i got away with this one for $4000 with like i say about 600 miles! It was a deal i couldnt pass up. I came from a 2006 yzf600r (not r6) and i couldnt be happier. Btw im only 18 just for an age reference. There are a few of us that came from the yzf600r. I loved the 600r, but find the power band of the fz8 is a lot more useable for my riding. Looks like you got a great deal. I bought a 2011 a couple of years ago with 300 miles for about 6k.
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Post by 618fz8 on Mar 31, 2015 9:12:18 GMT 10
Its a stock seat as far as i know, he didnt say it was aftermarket if it is.... I bought it from a buddy of mine who just couldnt afford to keep it. All over craiglsist people are asking $6000-$7500 but i got away with this one for $4000 with like i say about 600 miles! It was a deal i couldnt pass up. I came from a 2006 yzf600r (not r6) and i couldnt be happier. Btw im only 18 just for an age reference. They might be different on the 13' i'm not sure, might be stock for all I know. And that is a deal! I'd prob ask 5 for mine in that condition. I walked into the dealership and ALMOST bought the yzf600 until I saw the 8.. She sold herself lol. And you got me by a year bub, got mine at 19. 20 now lol.
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Post by Jesse on Mar 31, 2015 13:45:45 GMT 10
There are a few of us that came from the yzf600r. I loved the 600r, but find the power band of the fz8 is a lot more useable for my riding. Looks like you got a great deal. I bought a 2011 a couple of years ago with 300 miles for about 6k. I LIKED the yzf600 but not near as much as the the fz8. I like the full bars on the 8 vs the clip ons that the 600 and the faired bikes have. And the looks. And the SMOOOOOTTHHH powerband, and the digital speedo... Basically an overall upgrade! And after selling my 600r it was only a $1400 difference! What are some basic (not too expensive) mods that yall have done that you like? Im a huge fan of small DIY projects, no motor work or anything, dont have the time or energy for all that!
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Post by Keach on Mar 31, 2015 19:18:53 GMT 10
Yeah I agree I love the 8 whereas I liked the 600r. The 600r will always have a special place with me cause it was my first bike tho. Bought it for 3k and sold it for 2.5k like 4 or 5 years later.
As for mods I hated the tail and turn signals. I started with a motodynamic taillight and lost the rear turn signals. Also used a piece of metal to make a very cheap fender eliminator. Replaced front signals and mirrors next. Those are hideous on the stock bike and are cheap on ebay. Then the addiction set in and I started modding everything lol. Once I get my headers back from ceramic coating and reflash the ecu again I'm done for a while lol.
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