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  1. djcecil

    to remove your front tire

    Autozone has a 3pc metric hex set for transmission removal 12/14/17 mm 1/2" drive, our front axle is a 14mm and the set was only 12bucks. i was not in love with the multi fit tool looking one from motorcycle stores.
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    another headlight mod

    100mm angel eye, low beam on a waterproof switch so only angel eye is on 100% of time, can click high beam on bars if needed to flash or to see same as stock. led strips used inside light for signals. smurf blue paint will not be there come this weekend. love the color, but not on this bike
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    crashes

    i can say from a nice spill that thoes framsliders and spool on left side of bike saved the cases, headlight scratched and some plastic is messed up, but now i have a reason to paint. bent the hell out of the bolts holding them, cases have tiny marks. passing this on if anyone was curious if...
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    2011 Motorcycle of the Year Runner up

    Best Bang For The Buck "If versatility is what you're after, Yamaha's FZ8 has it. This 779cc naked bike is powerful, responsive and one of the most comfortable we've ridden. At $8490 ut aksi gaooebs ti cist $3300 less than the Triumph Speed Triple and $2500 less than teh Honda CB1000R. That's...
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    idle adjustment

    if it helps some or none, the idle adj screw is on left side of bike pointing at peg, philips head but large with grippy edges about dime size. also i have service manual if anyone needs torque numbers or anything, or you can also get one on cd at 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Service Manual CD | eBay
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    Smog Plates

    Yamaha Smog Block Off Plates R1 R6 FZ1 FZ6 | eBay bought these, they worked fine with minor mod, a drill bit or dremmil to move the (when plate on back) right indent down and to the right, there is a pin on top of the reeds that does not match up with these holes, graves for 20 more bucks has a...
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    fuel wiki

    Now i know more than a lot of people about fuel, but i am certain there are many that know more than me. i have been delvering fuel for almost 8 years, and have been at the same company using our trucks for our stations so i know 100% about the fuel i put in the bike, so here we go (i am in...
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    Grips

    I am not noticing new grips on any bikes in photos, I would like to pass on for $13 I replaced mine with a dual compound and it made a world of difference. cut out a lot of the buzzing at the bars and makes it so much better, no tired arm feeling at all anymore after hours of riding.
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