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  1. lothodon

    (More) Aftermarket Parts (from Wis.)

    It's both a happy and sad day for lothodon. Bit the bullet on a new Yamaha Star Stryker as my "new" friend list includes, well, ALL cruiser riders. Guess that happens when you get OLD! I managed to yank nearly every aftermarket part before parting with my 2011. Carbon fiber (looking) shorter...
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    No 2013 FZ8 for the US

    From the looks of things, the FZ8 is no longer available in the USA. Thoughts???
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    Your other/past cycle pics

    I'm not sure we had one of these so I figured I'll start one. Post a pic of your NON-FZ8 cycles, past or present, no future though. Just bikes you have had or have. I forgot specifics. 1992 Harley Sportster, 2003 Buell XB9R, 1999 Yamaha R1, 2003 Yamaha R1
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    YOUR issues with the suspension?

    so i've been here for a while now and read SO many 'complaints' about the stock suspension. i've been riding for 20+ years and i don't have an issue with either the front or back, but then i'm not a racer or track day kind of guy. i could ride the snot out of my buell xb9r, my two r1's and...
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    MotoGP round 4, LeMans

    HOLY SHIT! Rossi wanted that SO bad and Stoner nearly admit it too!!! Spies had better pull some magic out of his ass or his ride is so gone.
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    FS: Gold CNC Grips $8 Shipped USPS PRI

    i've got a spare set of these grips if anyone is interested, $8 gifted paypal and they will mail out same or next day. i'll even do priority just so you get them quick and i'll be happy another forum member got them.
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    lothodon's mods

    so as of today my bike is as done as i can afford to make it. holding out for a lottery win to get a power commander. until then, if there is anything you'd like to see pictures of just let me know. i'm always in the mood to show pics. akrapovic carbon slip on ebay led turn signals ebay led...
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    lost rubber shim, replacement ideas?

    so one of the many times i've ripped the headlight area apart i lost one of the pictured shims used to keep the side panels from vibrating. any ideas on what to use as a replacement?
  9. lothodon

    Airbox mod pics anyone?

    anyone interested in airbox mod pics? i'm shocked at how little air the fz8 is given through the frame holes and intake. since i was out to do smog plates i figured i'd do the mod since i was in there already.
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    Airbox mod pics anyone?

    darn phone posting giving me issues, delete this thread?!
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    Where do you sit?

    Simple question, Where do you sit (as the operator of course)? I'm trying to get used to my ugly Corbin seat and just can't seem to sit all the way back where the flat spot is. Seems even at 6'4" I feel like I'm really reaching for the bars. Under aggressive driving it feels far more natural...
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    lothodon's master for sale list

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    Cycle World rebuilds FZ8 suspension...good read

    Yamaha FZ8 Middleweight Standard- Performance Makeover Project excellent read on modding the fz8.
  14. lothodon

    Simple mirror adapters

    super cheap, and perfect. they adapt the left hand thread (brake side) to "standard" right hand thread, nothing more. now you can use any mirrors you'd like. and did i mention it only took SIX days to get them. i was shocked. good paint quality that is a near perfect match for our "black"...
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    Need help from fellow owners

    hi all, could anyone take off their rear seat and take a look at their frame for me? the two slots that the passenger seat hook into the frame. only one side of mine has a plastic insert inside the tubing, does yours have one or two? feel like there is a part missing, just want to see if...
  16. lothodon

    Rizoma handlebars, can't find the pics

    ok, i recall one of us swapped out the factory bars for a rizoma set and i just found a gold annodized set for a price i'm willing to pay. anyone remember the thread it was in or who did it?
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    Best $31.98 I've spent on bike parts

    came on a slow boat from china (ok, plane) but they look amazing (to me of course). only the fronts done today, will snap a pic of the rear tomorrow. close up...
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    linking to gallery pics?

    is there a way to link to a pic in the member gallery and have it show in the forum thread?
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    final mods - input on idea

    yeah, final....as if i'll ever be "done"... but. i decided to give the yamaha fly screen a try as well and plan on painting the backside flat black to darken it as much as possible. so my idea is to remove the stock handlebar and paint it black. yamaha did such a good job making this bike...
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    akrapovic vs. stock with pics

    i'm starting this thread in anticipation for the delivery of my slip on today. i'll post some install pics as well as some side by side comparisons of the stock muffler. the weather in wis. is nasty so riding is out for the day. good timing i guess. i'm also planning on comparing the weights...
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