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    Loss of Power - Sputtering

    Ok, so the other day when I went to ride to work, I noticed that when I got on the gas a little, the bike bogged way down and started sputtering. When I gave it a little throttle it was fine, but when I gave about 25% or more, it did the same thing. Thought it was just cold, but it did it the...
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    2012 FZ8 for SALE! Lots of Add-ons!

    2012 FZ8 for sale. About 8k miles. Yoshi R-77D Exhaust Yoshi Fender Eliminator Brand New Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires Grip Heaters Givi Windscreen Power Commander V Power Commander Auto-tune module Airbox Mod Blanked AIS Yoshi Frame Sliders FZ8 Grill Cover Shad Comfort Seat <iframe...
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    BMW S1000R

    Yes, you read it right, S1000R and not RR. BMW made a streetfighter based on the HP4 motor and on paper looks quite good. I plan on getting one soon. They advertise 160 BHP and from the youtubes, looks accurate. Anyone get anything similar?
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    Front Sprocket Mod

    OK!!! couple of things you need to know. the first is what sprocket you need for your front sprocket. I consulted the Yamaha motors web site and found that for my 2012 fz8 I needed a 520 15t front sprocket for a -1 mod. so I bought it from amazon using the oem part number. once I got it, I...
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    Spark Plug Replacement - got 2 hours?

    Let me just say from the get go that I'm not a professional mechanic, however, I do have a buddy who is pretty serious into his bike and he recommended BRISK AZ10RS (CR9E equivalent) spark plugs. At 17$/plug x 4, I wasn't really sold on the idea, but hey, it's only money right? As soon as the...
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    WANT MORE HP!!!!

    Guys, help me out. I want this bike to produce what I know it can in terms of HP. Currently, with an exhaust mod, PC5 and Autotune, I can crank out about 115. This is NOT ok with me and I am looking for gains in the neighborhood of about 20-30 hp. Is there anything I can do to get more HP...
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    Favorite Scotch's...

    I'll go first... Ardbeg Correyvecken or Laphroiag Triple Wood... Any other scotch aficianado's out there?
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    Heated Grip Install

    Ok, I originally thought this would be a super easy mod to do which would be extremely beneficial to me and all of us northern plains riders who must ride in the 30's and 40's. After TWO WEEKS, i have finally got my Symtec Heat Demon heated grids installed. It was a long and arduous journey...
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    Bluetooth Devices

    Just got a SENA SMH10R bluetooth wireless communications device. Figured my buddy and I could really use it since i was trying to tell him i needed gas and he thought that meant turn right. Also, it automatically pairs to my phone, so i can listen to the radio or mp3's or whatever. Pretty...
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    Winter Maintenance

    Ok, now that winter is coming to an end (hopefully in the next 3 months or so), we are probably getting our bikes ready to roll. I have been super impatient and have been starting my bike every month or so to keep the cobwebs out. Last time i started it, i warmed it up slightly and gassed it...
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    New Guy from MN

    Hello All, Looking forward to picking up a lot of good tips from this forum. Got a new FZ8, 2012 about two weeks ago and have been racking up the miles. So far, i have a couple of complaints and hoping you can direct me to the correct threads: 1) The factory seat sucks. Way too hard. I do...
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