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    Sprocket change for lower rpm's at highway speed

    I have some notes in my touring thread about the sprocket change you're discussing, OP. Very pleased with the changes to gearing for highway and backroad jaunts. http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/3325-touring-mode-activate.html
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    Dumb Design: FZ Headlight Cover Buzz

    So I looked into it and I could have these made and sold to the community at approx $150 plus shipping. Is that a reasonable price to you guys?
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    Black drops on the ground..

    Coming from above where the kickstand is. Doesn't look like oil to me, but who knows. Plenty of oil in the bike, colored deep amber from what I see in the window and it only 7k miles on the clock. No metallic flecks in it (thank god). My guess is maybe excess chain lube??
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    Dumb Design: FZ Headlight Cover Buzz

    I have access to Carbon Fiber manufacturers. If I could get these pieces molded together, who would be interested in one? Of course pricing would be dependent on quantities, but it seems like we're all kind of just bearing with this inconvenience with a lack of complete resolution..
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    Dumb Design: FZ Headlight Cover Buzz

    Thanks for the feedback Larry :)
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    Best windscreen?

    Pretty pleased with my setup. http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/3325-touring-mode-activate.html
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    Dumb Design: FZ Headlight Cover Buzz

    It boggles my mind why they would assemble the headlight cover with so many pieces overlapping, uncoated. I know I'm not the only person here annoyed by the excessive buzzing of these parts; To me, it really cheapens the bike. How did you solve this oversight? I'm considering foam weather...
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    Givi only offers one bag frame last I checked. Here's a link to the windscreen. MRA VarioTouringScreen (style "VTNB") universal windshield for naked sport bikes, cruisers, enduro, and dual sport motorcycles - TwistedThrottle.com
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    Carbon Fiber Body Panels

    Anybody running carbon bits on their car? Looking at parts from this catalogue, anybody have any input or reviews? Yamaha FZ8 Carbon Fiber Part, FZ8 Carbon Fiber Parts, Yamaha Carbon Fiber | NiceCycle.com I'd like to see the headlight pieces combined (mine vibrate), but don't want a...
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    It's perfect. Not too big, and you can set it up high. Completely removed wind fatigue.
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    Update: the speedometer now completely matches GPS tracked speed, and averaged 130-140 miles per tank on the highway cruising 85-90mph.
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    Alright! I've put on the +1 front sprocket on the bike and I'm very pleased with the results. Here are the speeds I reached at their corresponding RPM in 6th gear: 4k: 59mph 5k: 71mph 6k: 84mph 7k: 97mph I can't recall what speeds those RPM produced with the stock sprocket config. Would you...
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    Hey Ripemup, This is the one. MRA VarioTouringScreen (style "VTNB") universal windshield for naked sport bikes, cruisers, enduro, and dual sport motorcycles - TwistedThrottle.com I just pulled the first link I found with the model--you may find it elsewhere for cheaper. FWIW I'm 6'1" and very...
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    I'll let you know :)
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    Touring Mode: Activate

    Hey decooney, I still have the bike with all of the mods, though, for shorter trips around town I keep the bags and windscreen off. I've also purchased a +1 sprocket and a seat in the near future for longer rides, etc. etc... But I don't think I'll go the way of full touring bike, because I...
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    FZ8 mirror alternative

    I skimmed most of this thread but didn't see anybody posting about LED indicator mirrors. I've beens eyeing a pair up like this. Anybody running a similar setup or have feedback/recommendations? Motorcycle Integrated Turn Signals LED Side Mirrors for Honda / Kawasaki / Suzuki / YAMAHA (2 PCS)...
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    Alabama and Florida

    Not yet on the bike... Headed to NOLA for New Years though :)
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    Why a power dip between 4-5500rpm makes sens

    This dip in power--unsure if it was unique to my particular bike, but do you guys get a very obvious midrange hesitation at WOT sometimes?
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    Alabama and Florida

    Auburn, AL here! Been scouting some good roads on Motorcycle Roads | Motorcycle Roads and Rides | MotorcycleRoads.com, it would be great to have some people to ride with sometime.
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    TapaTalk issues

    Got the same thing. Been trying to use tapatalk for weeks now. Sometimes it works, other times no threads load. Frustrating.
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