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  1. TallGuyNW

    FREE! '12 FZ8 stock tail, taillight and mirrors

    Free for pickup in the Portland OR / Beaverton OR area: Original tail assembly, taillight and two mirrors.
  2. TallGuyNW

    My 8, down :(

    Last Thursday, I went on my first group ride after having my 8 for a year. I was near the back of the 10 bike group and we had almost finished the fun twisty portion of the ride, until... Coming through an S-curve, the bike directly in front of me took the right curve a little tight and went...
  3. TallGuyNW

    It's hard to shift when...

    ... the linkage between the shifter and the engine breaks :( On my way to work today getting ready to shift from 2nd to 3rd when I put my boot under where the shifter *should* be and it's not there. WTF?? The bolt-like connector broke and the shifter is hanging down. Glad I still have one...
  4. TallGuyNW

    Y.E.S. extended warranty

    Hi all, Now that I've had my FZ8 for nearly a year, it's time to decide whether to purchase Yamaha's Y.E.S. extended warranty. I've seen it on eBay at a far lower price than directly from Yamaha. Has anyone purchased the warranty from eBay? Any issues using it at your local dealer for warranty...
  5. TallGuyNW

    About to purchase a FZ8... Options?

    Hi all, I will be purchasing my FZ8 in a few weeks, after I complete the BRT class. I know everyone has their own priorities, but I'd like to hear your ideas about 'must-have' options. I already ordered a Givi windscreen, and I know I want frame sliders (are the Yamaha sliders decent for their...
  6. TallGuyNW

    New member from Portland, OR

    Hi all, It's been a while since I've ridden, but I'll be joining the ranks of FZ8 owners in a few weeks! About 20 years ago, I owned a '86 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer for a few years. Loved that bike, but sold it to help finance my honeymoon. Haven't ridden since but always wanted to get back into...
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