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    Yamaha FZ-09?

    Same Bike different model designation http://www.779cc.org/forum/bar/2969-yamaha-mt-09-a.html
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    Yamaha MT-09

    From the Ashphalt and Rubber link I posted above With its European counterpart, the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 dropping earlier today, America too will be getting a 847cc three-cylinder naked bike for the 2014 model year, the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09. Replacing the Yamaha FZ8 in the Japanese company’s line-up...
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    Yamaha MT-09

    2014 Yamaha FZ-09: three cylinders, eight thousand bucks | RideApart http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-yamaha-fz-09-mt-09/
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    Handlebar Swap

    Or grind the locating tabs off the controls, which is what I'd do.
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    OnBoard Isle of Man TT

    Not to get off-topic but you need bigger balls when there's no hay-bales or air fence. Go Big-Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk2d9ifwau8&feature=player_embedded
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    Exhaust headers: how to make them shine again

    http://www.779cc.org/forum/garage-mechanical-help/251-keeping-headers-pipes-clean.html http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-general-discussion/2837-whats-best-way-keep-shiny-exhaust-pipes.html
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    Why so many motorcycle whips all of a sudden?

    glorified streamers and/or suffering from "small penis syndrome"
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    Memorial Day Services across America

    Memorial Day services across America honour fallen service members
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    Road Trip - Crossing America on my FZ8

    Good on your insurance company. With NY bordering Quebec, that's a good reason to have it available for travelers. We're not all bilingual, but it is recognized as an official language of Canada alongside English.
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    Road Trip - Crossing America on my FZ8

    Outside of the Province of Quebec, the need for French is pretty much non-existant across the rest of Canada, but a nice gesture. Add a bottle of Visine or similar eye wash to your kit bag. Even with a full face, it's guaranteed something will get in your eye, requiring a rinse.
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    New bike wishes

    Tail-tidy is a must.
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    Road Trip - Crossing America on my FZ8

    Having riden across the Northern States and Provinces while crossing Canada, consider your drive/ride times. I have experienced traffic congestion that has added substantial time delays that could cause issues with reservations. Not only check daily that you have a reservation that day, if you...
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    New bike wishes

    Haven't ridden one, but my local KTM dealer says it's getting a make-over soon, likely as an early 2015. Personally I might cheat (a lot) when this one comes out KTM 1290 Super Duke nears production but also rumored that the standard will be 1190 and the R model a 1290 depending on what you...
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    Please help me nip it in the bud.

    In the 80's I worked at a motorcycle dealership, I was the parts manager and interacted with our customers daily. I was also a early ATGATT user. During a sweltering hot week by our regions standards, a young couple came in wearing shorts, running shoes, tank tops, no gloves but full face...
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    50 miles on the 2013

    I like that color scheme better than the red!:D
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