Recent content by Evan

I have some notes in my touring thread about the sprocket change you're discussing, OP. Very pleased with the changes to gearing for highway and backroad jaunts. http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/3325-touring-mode-activate.html

So I looked into it and I could have these made and sold to the community at approx $150 plus shipping. Is that a reasonable price to you guys?

Coming from above where the kickstand is. Doesn't look like oil to me, but who knows. Plenty of oil in the bike, colored deep amber from what I see in the window and it only 7k miles on the clock. No metallic flecks in it (thank god). My guess is maybe excess chain lube??

I have access to Carbon Fiber manufacturers. If I could get these pieces molded together, who would be interested in one? Of course pricing would be dependent on quantities, but it seems like we're all kind of just bearing with this inconvenience with a lack of complete resolution..

Thanks for the feedback Larry :)

Pretty pleased with my setup. http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/3325-touring-mode-activate.html

It boggles my mind why they would assemble the headlight cover with so many pieces overlapping, uncoated. I know I'm not the only person here annoyed by the excessive buzzing of these parts; To me, it really cheapens the bike. How did you solve this oversight? I'm considering foam weather...

Givi only offers one bag frame last I checked. Here's a link to the windscreen. MRA VarioTouringScreen (style "VTNB") universal windshield for naked sport bikes, cruisers, enduro, and dual sport motorcycles - TwistedThrottle.com

Anybody running carbon bits on their car? Looking at parts from this catalogue, anybody have any input or reviews? Yamaha FZ8 Carbon Fiber Part, FZ8 Carbon Fiber Parts, Yamaha Carbon Fiber | NiceCycle.com I'd like to see the headlight pieces combined (mine vibrate), but don't want a...

It's perfect. Not too big, and you can set it up high. Completely removed wind fatigue.

Update: the speedometer now completely matches GPS tracked speed, and averaged 130-140 miles per tank on the highway cruising 85-90mph.

Alright! I've put on the +1 front sprocket on the bike and I'm very pleased with the results. Here are the speeds I reached at their corresponding RPM in 6th gear: 4k: 59mph 5k: 71mph 6k: 84mph 7k: 97mph I can't recall what speeds those RPM produced with the stock sprocket config. Would you...

Hey Ripemup, This is the one. MRA VarioTouringScreen (style "VTNB") universal windshield for naked sport bikes, cruisers, enduro, and dual sport motorcycles - TwistedThrottle.com I just pulled the first link I found with the model--you may find it elsewhere for cheaper. FWIW I'm 6'1" and very...

I'll let you know :)

Hey decooney, I still have the bike with all of the mods, though, for shorter trips around town I keep the bags and windscreen off. I've also purchased a +1 sprocket and a seat in the near future for longer rides, etc. etc... But I don't think I'll go the way of full touring bike, because I...