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    Bike wouldn’t start

    The headlight will not turn on until the bike is started so that is normal. It could be your kickstand switch... are you starting it while in "neutral"?
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    Highlights FZ8N motorcycle tour Italy - South of France

    Incredible video and thank you for posting. I didn't know I was so afraid of heights but some of this footage had me looking away from the computer..... how do you know there weren't cars coming around some of the bends/turns? Crazy but some of the best landscape and roads for sure!
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    Smart buy? 2011 FZ8

    Post looks like it was deleted so I couldn't see the mileage. $3,500 seems low but it may be right for a 2011 with higher mileage.
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    2012 FZ8 Won't Start

    It will roll off and start fine? Do you mean that you can start it by popping the clutch? Are you getting spark at the plug (use a spark plug tester)? I would be suspicious of the kick stand switch personally
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    Why does nobody compare the FZ8 with a GSX S750?

    It could be because the GSX S750 has some advanced features like riding modes like the FZ-09. The GSX also has traction control unlike the FZ09. I bet the GSX is also tuned similar to the FZ-09 which runs much more aggressively than the FZ8. It would depend on what you are looking for
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    Headlight “mystery”

    Not sure that bulb is part of the US model from what I can find.... I searched on the part number provided and it points to a headlight bulb. Any links?
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    Headlight “mystery”

    I have a 2013 Yamaha fz8 that I bought used. There is a Yamaha logo above the headlight where it looks like there would be some sort of LED or backlight but it does not light up. I have a attached a picture and circled the area in green. Does anyone know if there is an oem light that should...
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    How-to (new) - Fazer8 dual low beam mod (WIP)

    On the sport bikes with the dual lamp set up, you just ride with the brights on and both lights will always be on. At night time, I guess you may need to be turn off the brights but I am not sure it really matters unlike a car. It definitely helps people to see you
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    Need Help

    soloco48 - thanks for the response and lessons learned info. Sorry to hear about your hand and I hope you have a quick recovery
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    Adjustable Foot Pegs

    rickway, any update on this? Thanks for any info
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    Need Help

    soloco48, I like the previous posts and ideas. I would check the price of replacing it correctly if you do longer trips. Can you share any lessons learned on the gravel? I am a new rider so what would you have done differently? Avoid it altogether, go slower, other?
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    How old are you guys and girls with FZ8's?

    49 and my last bike was when I was 20 which I sold when I was 23
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