Update - Another cracked reservoir, this time on the backside left corner. What the heck?! It was used but even then, the only thing I can imagine is that the shock is weak enough maybe it's getting jarred from impact? I don't ride tough and if I even think I need to stand on the pegs to avoid a...
My baby! Not sure what all has been done to it as I'm the 2nd owner but I'll list what I know.
Fender delete in the rear (unsure what kit was used) w/ integrated turn signals and brake lights, aftermarket fuel controller under the passenger seat (??), K&N Filter, aftermarket grips by Spyder...
Got it changed out, oddly it does look like it was impacted somehow to me. Doesn't make much sense though as the front portion here doesn't touch anything. Hm.
Thanks for the reply, yeah I doubt it's sun rot. Maybe heat + time = brittle plastic? I'm hoping that's all it was, but 2011 doesn't seem all that old to me - time flies though! I feel like 2011 was last year still. :rolleyes:
Hello and welcome! I bought my bike used with 25k. (It's a 2011) I'm not sure what all has been done to it so I went ahead and put in fresh fluids, oil change, and chain lube. I found a PDF of the manual online as the original one isn't with the bike. At least not that I've found. YAMAHA FZ8-N...
Forgive me if this has been duplicated but I searched and didn't quite find what I was looking for in previous threads.
I've got a 2011 FZ8 and during my most recent fluid top off session I noticed a pretty sizeable crack in my coolant recovery tank under the seat. I'm not entirely sure how...
First of all, hello, welcome, and nice to meet you. I bought a 2011 Fz8 2nd hand myself just a few months ago as a first time rider fresh off the MSF too! Im also 5'6" and having the same issue. I've been getting about 50-52mpg in my short little jaunts to work. I've been out on one long 100...