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Hello gents. I haven’t been on here for a while, but I still have my 8 and still loving it. I am an avid mountain biker and typically drive to a trail that is about a 45 minute drive from my house. It’s a very scenic drive in the country so I have been wondering lately if there is a way I can...

So I am shopping insurance as mine is about to expire and I got a good price from Safeco. Does anyone have any experience with submitting a claim to them? Any other insurance companies I should check out as far as price? I already called Progressive and they are higher than Safeco. Thanks in...

Seems like a lot of people's bikes have been down. Just curious what percent of the forum has dropped or laid over their bike. I'll start - mine has never been down but then again, I have less than 400 miles on her. I hope I didn't just jinx myself. If your bike has been down (and that...

I recently had Brian Harris at Motydesign.com in Salt Lake City, UT integrate an Acumen DG8 gear indicator (GI) into the gauge cluster of my FZ8. This covers how to wire the DG8 GI into your bike’s wiring harness. This would also apply if you choose to just mount the GI externally instead of...

Guys, I am having problems with the programming of my Acumen gear indicator and I am hoping to get a little help from those that have installed one. Doesn’t matter if it’s an Acumen or HealTech, I think the wiring should be the same. I have everything hooked up but when I go to teach it the...

Not mine but local to me. This guy has been trying to sell these parts for a couple months now. I don't know the guy or even if he still has the parts, just thought I would throw it up here if anyone is interested. 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Parts

I have a brand new, never used, swing arm stand and fork stand for sale, $25 each. Local only - I will not ship these. I bought these new about two weeks ago and then found a great deal on a set of Pit Bull stands.

Christmas came early this year in the form of a great deal on a set of Pit Bull stands. I picked these up today for $100 for both stands from a guy on Craigslist. Needs a little cleaning but otherwise, they are in excellent shape. The rear stand is even the SS model so it works for both...

Does anyone have a pic or video of their gauge cluster at night? Specifically, I need to see the white faced analog gauge lit up at night to confirm the color of the backlighting. I am not near mine or I would see for myself. Thanks in advance.

Picked this up yesterday during the Black Friday sale at my local Cycle Gear store. Allows me to store the bike upright in the garage. I guess some people use this to transport their bike on a trailer or the back of a pick up. It takes a pretty good push to get it on the stand and a good pull...

So I see that most people cover up their license plate when posting pics of their bikes. So why is that? How is seeing your license plate online any different than someone seeing your plate number out on the road or in a parking lot?

I bought my 2011 FZ8 brand new about 6 weeks ago and have made a few minor mods. I think I am done modding for now so I thought I would throw up a few (okay, alot :) ) of pics. Everyone loves pics, right? My modest mod list: Danmoto slip on T-Rex frame sliders Tank pad LED license plate...

I have one set of (4) rubber frame plugs for sale. These cover the four holes in the frame, two on each side. See 3rd and 4th pics below (these are actual pics of my bike). I accidentally ordered two sets of these when I only need one. Three of the plugs are a perfect fit but the 4th will...

If you have a passenger seat that you no longer need, I'd be interested in it. Please PM me. Thanks.

Has anyone tried fitting an Axio tail bag that is made for the R1 on an FZ8? I picked one up from a guy who used it on his FZ1 so I am hoping it fits. Bought it from out of state so did not have a chance to try it before buying it. Got a good deal though so shouldn't have any trouble...

So I installed my new levers today and am very happy with them. Got them on EBay from a vendor in China for $29 shipped for the pair and for another $15, they threw in an extra pair of levers and adjusters in black just in case I didn't like the gold. What a bargain! Quality and fitment are...

So as you know, our owner’s manual calls for oil that is JASO MA compliant. Rotella seems to be a popular, low cost alternative to motorcycle oil and they say JASO MA on the container but when I look at the list of JASO MA certified oils, Rotella is not on the list. Here is a link to the list...

Any problems using Shell Rotella T in my 8? It says on the container that it meets the requirements of JASO-MA which is what is required by the owner's manual. I am still in the break in period so I'm not ready for synthetic yet. Just so happens that I use Rotella T in my boat in the same...

If I replace my turn signals with aftermarket LED ones, do I also need to buy a relay? If so, why? I would think it would just be a direct replacement. Is it because the LEDs need less current? Thanks in advance.

Did someone here hack up their stock rear fender and reused the license plate mount, light, and turns signals for a "fender eliminated" look? I thought I saw that on here but can't find it now. I was given a stock, complete rear fender setup and want to try and hack it into a fender eliminator...