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    Just Bought a clean, stock, 2012 FZ8. With 6000 miles. What should I expect maintenance wise?

    Did you also remove the two plastic screws on the fairing towards the riders seat? They are similar to the push pins, but you'll need a Phillips.
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    Build up of gunge/ oil in the drive sprocket and casing

    Looks normal to me. Just needs to be cleaned out from time to time. I removed my sprocket cover to make it easier, and I prefer the look without it. I also use chain wax and it definitely does not build up as much gunk as the other spray on lubes.
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    LED Headlight Install

    You're much better off ordering a proper LED relay. It's an easy install after that. You'll find the original relay under the passenger seat. A new relay should be around $20-30
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    SHAD sport rack and cases

    I just got mine with the SH40 case. Looks good, but I had the same latch issue as you and there's quite a gap even though it's locked down and clicked into place Fitment Photos
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    Cross country tour setup. Ideas/suggestions?

    Does it only work with a half face helmet or is there some kind of straw you can get?
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    25k service.. $875+ ????

    Fault code No. 48 Item Sub-throttle servo motor: stuck sub-throttle servo motor detected. signal from sub-throttle position sensor will not change. (sub-throt- tle servo motor will not start.) Fail-safe system Able to start engine Able to drive vehicle Diagnostic code No. d:56 Actuation...
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    25k service.. $875+ ????

    I decided to email a few dealerships around me to get a quote on this.... first one is looking like a robbery: " THE APPROXIMATE COST FOR A VALVE ADJUSTMENT ON YOUR 2012 FZ08 IS 10.2 HRS LABOR WHICH = $ 1315.00 PLUS PARTS . OUR TIMING TO DO THE JOB IS WE ARE BOOKING ABOUT 10 DAYS OUT . PLEASE...
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    Cross country tour setup. Ideas/suggestions?

    I just road from Moffat, ON to Lake Louise, AB on my FZ8... about 3,700km in 5 days. It wasn't easy and the weather was not great in Ontario, but the trip was worth it. I would suggest: rain gear and proper hard side and rear case (look up SHAD cases). I did the trip on Pilot Power 4 tires and...
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    25k service.. $875+ ????

    Maybe I'm stupid for doing this, but my FZ8 has 53,000km on it and I've never had the valves checked. I did the sparkplugs myself without fully removing the rad at around 25k. It's not that hard, just time consuming. I just road from Ontario to Alberta and put over 4k on the bike in less than...
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    Odd Part Failure After 43,500km - Shift arm

    After 43,500km without any issues whatsoever I've had something break on my FZ8.... fortunately less than a km from home. I was riding down a straight road getting up to speed and after reaching third gear I couldn't shift anymore and my shift peddle felt very loose. I couldn't downshift either...
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    What do you plan to own next?

    I'm looking at buying a new FJ-09, but if I can wait until next year I'm sure I can find a demo or a used one for quite a bit less than the current MSRP.
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    Who has the Most Miles on their FZ8?

    Well I'm up to 43,000km after riding to the Tail of the Dragon from Ontario. Still running great and no problems with 10+ hour days. Did you do a valve check on yours yet? Were they in spec?
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    Who has the Most Miles on their FZ8?

    If that's in miles that's insane!
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    Who has the Most Miles on their FZ8?

    I've had a few people quite surprised when they find out my 2012 FZ8 has 40,000km on it (24,855MI). So I'm wondering who else has a high millage fz8?
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    Weekend Project: PCV, Lars Air box Mod, K&N Filter, Apex Clip on handle bars

    Search for the Jumbo Map on this form or on Google if you cant find it. It seems to be the most popular for those with the airbox mod + an aftermarket exhaust. Are the clip on bars higher or lower than stock?
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