Thoughts issues on the 2012?
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randyka
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http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-gene...-arm-failures-please-read.html?highlight=bent
This is the only one I know of, but there doesn't seem to be a pattern to which bikes are affected and which ones are not. I have 12k miles on my 2011...lots of track days..lots of two-up rides, my links still look good!
This is the only one I know of, but there doesn't seem to be a pattern to which bikes are affected and which ones are not. I have 12k miles on my 2011...lots of track days..lots of two-up rides, my links still look good!
Wolf
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excellent. Will check for bending.
Although, is this a serious issue if the bending is caught before failure? Seems it would be an easy thing to just replace the mounts.
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Woody146
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I'm pretty sure this is one of the verrrrrrrry few it's happened to if not the only one...
Wolf
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Yeah, went to look at the bike yesterday, and the brackets were fine.
Going to be picking it up this afternoon.
FZ8Panda
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Considering the only bike I've ridden in the past 8 years was a 125cc at the MSF course a couple weeks ago, this thing has SCARY power.
Congrats on the new bike! That's exactly how I felt when I upgraded from a Ninja 250 to the FZ8. You will soon get used to the power though and may even yearn for moaarrrrrr later. lol. Love my FZ8, it's a fantastic bike. Mine has been trouble free thus far. Just shy of 6K miles on the odometer.
Wolf
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Congrats on the new bike! That's exactly how I felt when I upgraded from a Ninja 250 to the FZ8. You will soon get used to the power though and may even yearn for moaarrrrrr later. lol. Love my FZ8, it's a fantastic bike.
Whew. Glad it's not just me.
fellow Texas FZ8er! Nice Bike! Enjoy!
MotoZen
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It's not just you. I can from an old cb750 and thought, "how much faster can it really be? They both have almost the same size motor." I almost didn't buy mine because it scared the hell out of me when I test rode it. I went back later and did another test ride and am really glad I did. I love my bike and as long as you learn to respect it and don't ride above your skill level, you should be okay. It's a surprisingly easy bike to ride, imo.
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Blindy2001
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On my 2012 at about 6000 miles I had my shift linkage bust. Looks like a design flaw where it connects to the tranny, held in with two crappy spot welds. However Motorsports nation in Waterford ct fixed it under warranty with no questions asked.
Woody146
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Considering the only bike I've ridden in the past 8 years was a 125cc at the MSF course a couple weeks ago, this thing has SCARY power.
Sweet man!
Wolf
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After a couple jaunts around the area (don't want to go too far, as I don't have a license plate yet), it seems more manageable. Just had to get used to the clutch.
Also it seems to be screaming by 4k RPM, but shifting only drops the revs by about 500 or so.
Already ordered a fender eliminator. After I get plates (and pay sales tax ), it's time for a new helmet, shoes, and a Givi engine cage.
Also it seems to be screaming by 4k RPM, but shifting only drops the revs by about 500 or so.
Already ordered a fender eliminator. After I get plates (and pay sales tax
), it's time for a new helmet, shoes, and a Givi engine cage.
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Tix
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I found the 8 shifts a hell of a lot better above 4K RPM for every gear.
I've seen the RPMs dip, but never to 500 range. IMO, it seems like you might be shifting too fast while in a lower gear.
Also, if you thought she opens up at 4K, Just Wait till you go over 7k.
RoadKill
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Actually there are 5 that i know of it happened to. One of them is a 2013 and it had 700 miles on it when the bend was spotted.