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Valve clearance cold; Intake: 0.10 - 0.17 mm (0.0039 - 0.0067 inch) Exhaust : 0.25 - 0.29 mm (0.0098 - 0.0114 inch)

Have you checked the Throttle Position Sensor? My old Yamaha GTS had "poor drive-ability" around 2500-3000 rpm. I did what you did to no avail. Finally got around to the TPS and it was out of spec. The maximum resistance for the FZ8 TPS is 2.64 - 6.16 k ohms. If you need the pages...

Yeah, I'm on a black kick recently. Pain in the butt when they are dirty but look so good when clean!

Had some time to install the new rear rotor and Pro-Bolt hardware. Just waiting for spring......

Glad it worked out. Lesson learned. Probably a good idea to disconnect the battery next time...

The weather warmed up enough to get the front wheel back on the bike. New EBC wave rotors with new Pro-Bolt rotor bolts...

Pro-Bolt hardware & EBC rotors... Spent the weekend installing a bunch of Pro-Bolt black stainless steel hardware. Engine covers, front footrest mounts, exhaust hanger, front brake caliper bolts (which are not currently installed) and some other odds and ends. I have new EBC wave rotors that...

Installed my ceramic coated header pipe. Came out nice. I'm really happy with the finish....

I have the Shad mount. I absolutely love it and use it all of the time. I use my bike to run errands (library, grocery store, hobby shop, what-not) and the case is great to throw items into. The case I have is the smallest Shad makes but it will hold a full face helmet. I can't recommend it...

Just put some Dunlop D616's on my bike. I've always liked this tire and had good luck even on my old Yamaha GTS. I'm not an aggressive rider so these probably would not be the best for knee draggers. Though they are great if you get stuck in rain! Alas, these will be the last set I own for...

I put FZ-09 mirrors on my bike. (Sorry for the crappy photos; too cold and snowy to roll the bike outside!).

46 years young on the greatest planet in the solar system!

Well, at least the top of your skull will look good when you do a face plant in the asphalt!:D

I use Yamalube 10W-50 Semi-Synthetic; cover's me year round. I work at a Yamaha dealer and get it cheap too! :tup: Yamalube

I had a set of 616's on my old bike (1993 Yamaha GTS) and I thought they were an outstanding tire for what they were designed. I'll be putting a set on the FZ8 come spring.