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I agree on the 'forgotten bike' as it relates to the FZ8. The engine/gearbox combo was excellent, and the frame made the bike *very* stable at speed and during aggressive riding. Dead reliable, well made, easy to maintain, and great styling in my opinion. There's a number of factors (I think)...

I owned a 2012 FZ8 for 5 full years, and other than normal maintenance (fluids, etc), there is really nothing to watch out for. It's a weapons grade engine that is designed to go fast for a long time with no effort. You'll get sick and tired of that motorcycle before you wear out the engine or...

Good idea.... Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

Here are my initial thoughts. Yamaha motorcycles have terrific straight cut gear transmissions and those gears do make a little whirring/zinging sound under certain loads. Many race cars also have straight cut gears, however, most consumer grade cars and some motorcycles have helical cut...

I'm a big fan of Yamaha -- they make a high quality machine in my opinion and I really enjoyed my time with the FZ8. (I had mine for 5 trouble-free years). They've been making race grade motorcycles for decades. But as you indicated -- the FZ-09 and FZ-10 definitely have some weird styling...

The FZ8 -- a very underrated bike. Great mid-range power with good looks to boot. I still think it's one of the better looking cycles out there. Obviously, personal opinion, but it's a better looking bike than the FZ09 and the XSR900 which proceed it. Stay safe! Sent from my LG-V521 using...

I used the words 'stock' and/or 'factory' 3 times. Maybe I should take the sticker off to make it even clearer? Stand-by for re-do! Sent from my LG-V521 using Tapatalk

2013 FZ8 stock can for sale (and mirrors) I have a factory 2013 Yamaha FZ8 stock can and mirrors for sale. I bought the can from another forum member and then I had it professionally sprayed with a gorgeous ceramic top coat and then baked. It's beautiful and it's flawless. The pic shown has...

I put a 2013 OEM can on my 2012 -- no issues at all. Sent from my LG-V521 using Tapatalk

Wow.... Glad you survived it. Can you tell us what happened? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Also -- try tihs. At idle and with the tranny in neutral gear, you can probably hear the whirring noise you don't like. Now, pull the clutch in and keep it in neutral still. Did it go away and sound a little bit differently? A person tends to hear a few things out of a naked cycle compared...

I've listened to a half-dozen or so FZ8s over the last few years, and they all sound the same to me. I know what you're to describe, and mine kind of sounds the same way. I believe it's a characteristic of the engine itself. Given my experience with motorcycles such as Zuk, Yamaha, Kaw, and...

'13 OEM can purchased -- just an FYI. Thanks! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I have a 2012 can (in mint condition), however, I like the design of the 2013 can much better. They mount up in identical fashion..... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I'm in the market for a 2013 FZ8 OEM exhaust can. I have found several potential ones, but some of them have too many nicks/dents/rash. If anyone has an excellent condition OEM 2013 can -- please let me know. Thanks. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Sorry -- didn't see that the muffler sold. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I'm interested in your 2013 OEM exhaust can. Is it still available? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I'll take the can -- see PM Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

That's what they sound like... I like it!

I also utilize a battery tender from time to time during the long winter. Do any of you (on warmer winter days for example) start the engine up and let it get up to 190 degrees or so? My Yam dealer said it's OK to do that so long as you let the engine and exhaust get nice and warm....190+...