Recent content by myklobe

I am currently swapping out my 2013 front springs for Race Tech 1.0 kg springs and was concerned that the oil levels I've been able to find on here and online were wrong because people only post up to the 2012. I have had the hardest time finding the 2013 Service Manual online, so I called a...

I saw this thread last week and was changing my headlight this weekend so I decided to look on mine. No light, not even a hole for a light on my 2013. I have seen lights in there before... I might have to drill and add an LED :)

Hey guys, I know a lot of you love it in here, and it's sometimes quiet, but there is a pretty decent following on Facebook. Someone created a Yamaha FZ8 Owners USA group (although they allow anyone on). If anyone is interested, here's the link - Log into Facebook | Facebook A lot of the same...

I'm late to the thread, but I'll chime in as well. I have a 2013, bought new in the crate in April 2014 with 0 miles. I've put 26,000 miles on mine. I've replaced the battery once thanks to its first 2 years living in Utah cold. I'm in freaking hot Houston now. I took it in to have the valves...

I also went Venhill, mainly because they offered black end connectors and smoke lines (for my gray and black FZ8), not the chrome ends that others did. Very solid. Very responsive. I think you'll get the same feel out of any decent steel braided brake lines. Really comes down to color choice /...

Hey guys, This is a general question post, but has anyone else had bad luck with the Michelin Pilot Pro 4s getting low mileage? I bought a set Feb 2016, put 4k miles on them in 6 months, and the back was dang near bald. I don't burn out, I just aggressively commute ;) meaning, I don't really...

Have you noticed any excessive wear using the sintered pads? I just ordered some semis today because I've always read about all the excessive heat/possible rotor damage the sintered could cause. I don't brake super hard; I just commute with my bike. When I ride hard, I **typically** don't have...

Sorry, I misunderstood his question. I read it as he found a random OEM pipe, not one for the FZ8, since they stopped making the FZ8 in 2013 in the US. Thanks for being so nice with your reply.

I've heard tons and tons of arguments on both sides of the fence about using WD-40 to clean you chain (not lubricate). This guy put together a pretty simple video about it. I like how in the end he says if you are still concerned, don't use it. I stick to kerosene or Simple Green for cleaning...

DeputyDog - What pipe is that? Is it currently installed or just part of the Photoshop? I LOVE the under side exhaust exit. I'm thinking of custom cutting the pipe to make an M4 fit.

I repainted my wheels since the dingleberry that installed the last set of times mangled the rim. I commissioned a friend to cut custom FZ8 stickers. After repainting the rims, I installed the FZ8 sticker to the rear, and then clear coated over it. We'll see if I want the front one too. I kind...

Awesome! Thanks for the info and video! I've always wanted a louder horn, but pretty skeptical about loudness. I bought 2 that fit on the stock mount, relatively the same size as the original horn, both claimed 120+ db, but always seem to sound the same as the stock. You inspired me to take the...

If you've ever hit a really hard pothole or dropped the bike (like walking / dropped it, or something stupid like me), you might just need to align the forks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSunBRB6-r8 is a really good instructional video on how to align the forks. I have straightened mine...

When I bought my FZ8, I test rode the 2014 SV650s. I only put about 15 miles on it, but I felt more comfortable on the FZ8. I am 5'11", 220 lbs. The riding position on the FZ8 felt better to me (more upright) - rides more like a fast dirt bike and I liked that. The SV650s felt gutless compared...

So, I noticed my Dunlop Q3 rear tire wore through the center after I got home. Slightly terrifying since I was in the triple digits multiple times today (on a highway in Mexico)... Good news: I got approximately 4k, but shy of 5k out of the rear. The front still looks pretty dang near new. Grip...