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    In your opinion, what are the best (cheap) mods?

    Hi All, I have a 2012 FZ8 (half faired version) with the following: - heated grips - 12v socket - hugger - R&G crash bungs - Akrapovic can - scottoiler I am happy with the bike, it is as reliable as an old comfortable walking boot but am wondering if there are any cheap mods that any of you...
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    2013 Fazer 8 - Gear indicators

    Hi All, I know I know - "experienced" riders will tell me that my ear is my gear indicator etc etc but still... I do a lot of commuting, some volunteer emergency riding hence a gear indicator is no bad thing. Considering how much our bikes cost brand new (don't worry, I bought mine second...
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    Oil level when bike is cold vs warm - do I need a top up?

    Hi Guys, To check the oil level, we have the oil glass on the right side of the bike, towards the bottom. There is a "low" arrow and a "high" arrow at the bottom and top of the glass. My question is in relation to whether I need to worry about my oil level: - When I check my oil level when...
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    How to stop heat on the inner thighs?

    Hi All, Got a Fazer 8, very good all rounder etc etc However, when I'm stuck on heavy traffic, I am a little bit worried at just how hot the bottom just below the tank on either side gets (the black strips on either side of the tank that goes against your thighs) As soon as you get to normal...
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    Fazer8 FZ8 Review, first impressions

    [added a few more items to this, now that I have ridden over 2,000 miles] Hi Guys, Just bought my faired Fazer 8, 2011. Mine also has; Oxford Heated Grips SatNav with built into the bike charger Akro can R&G protection here and there and everywhere Hugger Hence this review is biased towards...
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