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  1. RyanSterling

    Front tire has a leak......no idea where

    :mad: So I have been working STOOPID hours lately and then had to fly up to SF for a meeting on Friday. So anyways the last time I rode the bike was a 3:30 am on Wednesday coming home from work. My commute is pretty short and as tired as I was the bike felt weird. Sluggish to turn in etc etc. So...
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    Finally found a solution to my suspension issues

    Well after a lot of research and a bunch of debate I think I have finally found a solution to my suspension "issues." What it really came down to was some serious time in the canyons and making notes along the way as to what exactly the bike is doing. And, then running a few numbers to get an...
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    Falling out of love with my FZ

    Hey guys, I think that part of the reason I wasn't on here for a while is that frankly I have sort of fallen out of love with my FZ8. I am sure it is no surprise to anyone that the main reason for it is the suspension. I have just never liked the handling. It feels unsettled to me, and despite...
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    RyanSterling's Mods

    Hey guys, my work schedule is finally returning to normal so I have made it a point to try and document the mods I have made since getting my bike in December. I will be doing one post per major mod and then adding detail as requested or as I get new pics and collect info. As always if anyone...
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    IXIL hyperlow exhaust

    Anyone ever heard one of these IXIL systems in person. I really like the look of them, well, I will once I powdercoat them black anyways. But I really don't want anything too loud. My other bikes are loud and I kind of enjoy how quiet the 8 is at the moment. But that stock can looks like an...
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    New Guy from LA

    Hey guys, been trolling the site since I bought my new FZ8 and even before actually. Wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for all the great info, I was looking at several different bikes while I was shopping and some of what I learned here helped me to make the final decision. Well that and...
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