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  1. mikefz8

    Time for a Spark plug Change

    So I just rolled over 10K on ye olde odometer and I figured I had better change my spark plugs. So I did and these are them The numbers correspond to the cylinder they were removed from looking at the bike as pictured here. Pretty dark I'd say and probably should have done them sooner--c'est...
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    Changing Spark Plugs?

    I am looking for some advice on changing my spark plugs...I have the service manual, but was wondering what to look out for or maybe some helpful tips. Thanks in advance. Mike :cool:
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    My attempt at the HID upgrade

    Well here it is, not the easiest mod--but was worth it IMO. Light output is quite a bit better and I am still getting used to it. Overall I love it!
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    Back in style

    Well friends of the 2 wheel carriages. I have fixed my bike---my body is healed up almost completely...Road rash is all but a faded memory and I am back on the road! I took the 8 out today for a quick ride to the store to pick up something for the misses to make dinner. I was so anxious to go...
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    Need help

    Was wondering if I could reach out to the group for some technical advice on repairing my bike specifically on changing out the cranckcase cover and plug...(as pictured) I have ordered a new case and corresponding bolts, gaskets, o-ring, and plug. Thanks in advance
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    OEM parts where to buy?

    I need to purchase some OEM parts to fix my motorcycle back to up. Ready go :):) gear selector crankcase cover & plug bar ends new mirrors (not oem for these) the plastic above the fuel tank
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    **Graphic** I am the latest dummy

    SOOOOOoooooOOoooo... Yesterday I was headed home w/o any of my gear on like a moron. I make a turn I have made a thousand+ times going a little faster than normal there is a little more loose gravel than normal and I start to slide a tiny bit. Well my reaction to touch the front brake was a bad...
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    Post your Memorial Day weekend fun pics

    So I just thought it would be a fun post to share with the group and see what everyone did for the long weekend. We did some fishing barbecuing and hiking in Zion National Park. Keep it clean and here is some of my weekend relaxation.
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    New bike wishes

    So I was at the dealership today and saw the "girl bike" that I want to cheat on my fz8 with (so to speak) actually I want to trade my bike in today this instant and drive off with this beauty between my legs! Anyone ridden one of these?
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    New Back Tire

    Just wrapped my rear tire with a 190/50zr17 Michelin Pilot Pro 2CT. The old battle ax was getting flat and nearly showing threads was definitely time for an upgrade!
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    Mike's Mods

    File this one under *tweak* but I wanted to have quick, easy access to my garage when I come home so I installed a button that links to my garage door opener (diagram and photos later)...here is the video. Credit where credit is due--I followed an instructable for the basic *idea* of how to do...
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