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  1. mano1192

    Tank Pads

    Lets see some pics! Ive yet to find something I like. Id like the techspec one, but its a funky shape. I may just buy a sheet and cut my own like someone on here did a while back. Lets see what pads everyone is using, might spark some ideas!
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    flipping the bars

    Has anyone flipped the bars or tried to see if they work flipped? I know many Duc monster owners flip their stock bars. I have doubts that you could turn fully without hitting the side of the tank as I slung my bar ends when I first got them and they hit the tank. Anyone tried this?
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    Thinking of going to a Monster

    A Ducati Monster was my first choice before I bought my FZ8, but the dealer closed up here in Vegas and I ended up falling in love with the FZ8 the first time I saw it. Now that I've had it for a year, I'm starting to want something new. I've been searching for a newer 1100 or 796, but they are...
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    Stupid FN Squids!

    Stopped this morning at a light next to a GSXR750, talked to the guy and asked about his bike and complemented him on it as it was all tricked out, then he asked me. I was like its a FZ8, he says "oh a cruiser", I said "its pretty sporty, handles really nice", and this :tool: says "its no...
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    Rear seat bag

    Someone a while back posted a really sweet rear seat bag, I was digging through the forum and couldnt find it. Could someone post a link to it. Thanks!
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    Power Commander

    I should have my power commander installed by weeks end, problem is there is no tune for aftermarket exhaust or air filter. Luckily Vegas has 2 tune centers near the speedway track. I emailed them to find out the process and how long it takes to have them create a custom tune for the bike. If...
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    Tank pad alternative

    Has anyone found a cool looking middle tank pad that fits the FZ8? I have the yamaha fz8 one, but Im not liking it too much, would like something thats carbon fiber looking or some other unique pattern. Any ideas?
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    Whats the proper foot placement while turning?

    I have another thread on this going on our local Vegas forums. There are alot of great riders here in vegas even Rossi is from here. Check out the youtube video, its helped me out ALOT! Whats the proper foot placement while turning?
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    Front fender about to fall off!! **READ**

    Wanted to give you guys a heads up. I was washing my bike today and noticed that 3 of 4 bolts holding on my front fender were gone! AND the 4th bolt was 1/2 way off! I went to the dealer to get some replacement bolts and he said the computer had updated part numbers for these bolts, he...
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    Helmet Locks

    Does anyone have any suggestions on a helmet lock? I'm getting tired of carrying my helmet everywhere with me.
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    Red Rock Ride

    I'm fortunate enough to live 5 minutes from one of the best rides in Nevada, the Red Rock Canyon loop. Its a short 30 mile run one way, but sure has some awesome sights! I do the loop once a weekend :D
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    Mano's Mods

    Some of my parts are showing up, I hope to have everything installed this weekend. Heres the list so far: Rizoma LED Blinkers Front Rizoma LED Blinkers Back R&G Tidy Tail Rizoma Sliders Ill post some pics once I get it all installed. The only thing i have left to purchase are some new...
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    Power Shifting question

    SO its my 5th day riding street and I'm really loving it. I already put 350 miles on the FZ8. My friend told me how to powershift today. I absolutely love it as its such a smooth acceleration without using the clutch. My questions is what are the cons to powershifting? Am I going to ruin...
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    FZ1 Mods fit the FZ8?

    Will mods created for the FZ1 fit the FZ8?? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isnt the frame pretty much the same? So would things like blinkers and sliders fit our bikes?
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    Round headlight

    Hi guys, Im looking to purchase either the FZ8 or the Duc Monster 796. Im leaning toward the Yamaha right now for many factors including , price, easier to work on and manage, void warranty BS that Duc tries to pull if you dont have authorized dealers change the oil, and parts should be much...
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