Recent content by Gem rod

Sometimes it feels as if my entire box is about to drop onto the floor when I initially put her into 1st. It's obviously worse when cold and I notice that there is quite a bit of clutch drag too. I feel this if the bike is cold and rolling say at 3-5mph then if I put it back into first there...

Well done on diagnosing the problem. Any chance you could show us how to access the fuel filter/strainer as you describe 'inside the tank'? Just for future ref. Thanks.

Hi Guys Does anyone know please what is behind the two frame lids? One on either side and I believe on both the FZ8 and FZ8SA ? I'm trying to see if I can access the Rear ABS Sensor Coupler without removing fairings, lifting tank and possibly even having to remove the air filer case. The w/s...

This is certainly something we should all be interested in to make fault diagnosis easier. The first question I would have is how easy is it to access the ECU and plug in a diagnostic tester?

I thought the idea of installing PC was that it by-passed the ECU in terms of mapping. The ECU is redundant in terms of the engine management.

Nice wheels there David. Welcome to the forum. A fellow European? Are there many FZ8 riders in Romania?

If your bike has ABS it may well be worth looking at this: http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-general-discussion/5416-front-wheel-removal.html I think next time I do this I'll fit a centre stand. Must be a lot easier than fiddling about with paddock stands. I should have done this from day 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wp3zYAAd1c Several people report clocking in excess of 150mph on youtube. 250kph = 155mph. Allow for some speedo error and I reckon that the FZ8 is close to a 150mph machine. Edit to add: That puts the FZ8 in perspective in terms of value for money. Naked...

Welcome to the forum. Check out this and be aware of it (Rear suspension arm failures). http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-general-discussion/3517-*rear-suspension-arm-failures*-please-read.html Also gear levers have been known to shear. Apart from that the rest can chalked up to normal failures...

There is a guy on youtube thrashing an FZ8 and he gets 250kph. The Tracer MT-09 does around 220kph according to owners. The Tracer will however out accelerate the FZ8.

All back to normal now. The ABS sensor does appear to be working so they cannot be that sensitive to abuse. Trickiest thing was putting the brake pads back in. When you try and feed the pad retaining pin through the spring cover the pads drop further into the caliper! Putting your fingers at...

Hi Everyone After 9000 miles time for front tyre change. I purchased the cheapest front paddock stand I could find fro a dealer. I already had a rear stand that works pretty well since I service my chain fairly regularly. The brake pads came out with relatively little difficulty although one...

I just wondered what people recommend for removal of the front wheel? I haven't purchased a stand yet. I only have a rear stand. Should I buy one that locates under the headstock or under the front forks? I imagine it would need to locate under the front forks but I just wanted to be sure...

It is tricky. Rotate them first a few turns either direction. If still they don't pop up, get a small piece of wood and gently lever between the block and connector. Be careful not to crack the connector plastic though! It's a tricky operation no doubt about it. Only just enough room to...

Welcome Craig.