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  1. charris247

    Never mind cold feet, my fingers are frozen!

    I have found when it comes to temperatures below 45 degrees not winter glove really does the trick (not including headed hear). You either buy really warm gloves and sacrifice dexterity or semi-warm gloves that freeze your hands out super quick. If your going to go the heated gear route, I...
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    Anyone leave their FZ8 outside under a cover?

    I built a great shed for my FZ8. Set me back $400 for all the materials but I think its worth it to protect my bike. If you have the space in your parents yard, why not float the idea. Mine was a "bonding" experience with my father. He was more than happy to help.
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    Shad Seat Discount Code

    Finally got around to ordering this seat today. Discount code still works! Speedy, where are you from? I too live in Northern NJ
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    Range Rover VS bikers...

    I think the guy in the SUV reacted as most people would have. With the wife and 5 month old baby on board he was certainly able to see the bikers were out of their minds. These are the type of bikers that give us all a bad reputation on the road. I participated in a group ride of over 2000...
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    tail bags etc

    I use Coocase and a backpack for longer trips. I actually saw someone selling the Alu Rack that a number of top case mount to on here a few days ago. My Coocase is 35 liters but Coocase, Givi, Shad, etc all sell bigger ones. I even have power going to it so I can charge my stuff while I ride...
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    bar weight plugs

    Are you looking to keep them intact? If not you could drill it out carefully. To be honest I am not sure what they are held it with. If its some kind of glue, you could try holding a heat gun on it for a while and see if it pulls out. Not sure what other options you have.
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    Rear suspension, rear arm relay bent

    That makes sense. Its way too hot out to ride but I am definitely going to take a look tomorrow.
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    Rear suspension, rear arm relay bent

    Road Kill, aren't you the one who on here who crashed your bike at bear mountain? I am assuming this is not a Yamaha manufacturing fault but a result of the accident. Thoughts?
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    chain lube?

    In the past I have always used DuPont Teflon Chain-Saver Lubricant, but i recently picked up WD-40 Specialist White Lithium Grease. I have always been satisfied with the DuPont but many of the high end manufacturers use White Lithium so I figured I would give it a try. Either way I usually go...
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    Kevlar Jeans with Armor?

    These are a bit pricing but I love them. Also where internal body armor underneath sometimes. Dainese D6 Kevlar Jeans - RevZilla
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    Which one of you was it?

    On Sunday 6/23 around 6pm, I was driving past the Shell station in Northvale, NJ and I saw someone with a 2011 FZ8. Would be nice to know who else is in my area. Thanks
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    Nitrogen

    Has anyone switched to Nitrogen for their tires? I have done this in my last 3 cars but never thought until now about my bike. I don't see any downside to doing it other than the fact if you ever run low its somewhat hard to find a place to get it filled. Thoughts?
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    Washing your bike.

    Windex is just about the worst thing you could use on your bike. I would consider using Turtle Wax Ice quick wax spray.
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    How much?

    Even privately with all the mods included?
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    How much?

    It definitely works a bit different here. I am open to a private sale vs trade in. I know that removing all the mods would allow me to make a bit more money but at this point it would be such a pain to remove them all. Like I said, I am not leaning toward selling my FZ8. I truly do love the...
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    How much?

    Hi Everyone, For some time now, I have been thinking of picking up a Speed Triple R. My plan is to keep the FZ8 as a daily commuter, but I was just wondering what you all think I could get for it, if I did need to sell it. The mods in my signature are up to date and the bike has ~2500 miles on...
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    New respect for this 2012 FZ8!

    I rode a 250cc Suzuki for a day and a half during the MSF course and bought my FZ8 a week later. IMHO I never believed in buying a low cc bike. Why waste the money. If your careful, have an open mind, and know your limits I believe you can start one any size bike. When I bought my bike it sat...
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    Attn jersey riders

    I would but unfortunately I work in the city.
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    LED Front Indicators

    I purchased motodynamic flush mounts and I am more than happy with them. I made the mistake of buying some crap eBay ones first (luckily only wasted $33). The motodynamic flush mounts required some custom wiring on my part because I think I was supposed to order and adapter as well that they...
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