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    FZ8 with R1 Suspension/brake setup

    I went to a local motorcycle breaker and enquired about the cost of a full R1 front end. Wheels, rotars, calipers, brake lines, master cyclinder, forks, steering stem, both triple clamps. $1300! I think for now I'm gonna do a race tech .95 spring change for my 200lbs, up the fork oil viscosity...
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    FZ8 with R1 Suspension/brake setup

    I asked Satan in a P/M and this is is his response. Very insightful! First, part of the handling improvement you noticed was likely because of changing the steering head geometry (rake & trail) from 25 degrees to a little more than 24 degrees (standard R1 geometry). This is because the adapter...
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    FZ8 with R1 Suspension/brake setup

    Hey guys. I just upgraded my rear end to an R1 with Satan's awesome adapter and it is such a HUGE difference! I love it. Rides on rails now in comparison to stock! However, now that i am going much faster everywhere I notice that the front end is way too soft and the front brakes are kind of...
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    fz1 center stand on an fz8?

    Just wondering as they seem easier to buy 2nd hand. Same frame right? Not much to wear out is there? maybe springs.
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    What did you pay for your Yamaha FZ8

    $6500 second hand on C.L. Only 300 miles on her. All stock. This is my first road bike after riding/racing motocross for 15 years. Went to a local dealership and they took me out on an fz6 (underpowered), gladius(feminine), gsxr750 (uncomfortable) , r1(rocket), v strom (boring), and fz8. I...
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