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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: New (to me) FZ8 |
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A few pics of the new bike. Phone camera doesn't like bright sunlight so they're a bit washed out.
Really nice attention to detail on it, such as removable scuff plates on the rearsets, Yam logo on the tail and front headlight, grippy sides to the tank, hugger as standard, braced gull type swingarm. It's taking a bit of getting used to, but very much enjoying it
It now needs the clear indicator lens kit, as the orange ones are a bit fisher price. Am debating a tail tidy also.
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one
Looks just like mine _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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Willz Cyclist
Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 40 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful! Tail tidy would look even better imo |
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bumble Drag Racer
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 551 Location: tell you when i get there!
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Please tell me your changing that exhaust! |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:15 am Post subject: |
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@NAPA121 yep, just like yours but slower
@bumble, exhaust looks worse in the side on pics. Considering many oem exhausts, not mentioning any names (Suzuki, Honda) I think they've done a pretty good job Can't be arsed with a loud can anyway so it's not top of the shopping list.
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Dude!........where ther hell did all your hair go? Your as bald as a friggin' coot! |
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking bike - I've seen a lot worse looking exhausts than that one - looks ok to me. _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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BarryH wrote: | Dude!........where ther hell did all your hair go? Your as bald as a friggin' coot! |
I don't know, it all started falling out after I met you...
ninjabob wrote: | Nice looking bike - I've seen a lot worse looking exhausts than that one - looks ok to me. |
I have had two bikes now with aftermarket exhausts, the Bandit/Fuel exhaust sounded like a shotgun going off on the overrun, and the Versys/Ixil lost me 25-30% fuel economy. Without spending £600+ on an Akro or Yoshi system, I'm happy with the stock can. IMO, hats off to Yamaha for even bothering to put a triangular can on a mid-range bike. |
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:28 am Post subject: |
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nosnowking wrote: | @NAPA121 yep, just like yours but slower :lol |
It's probably not with me riding it _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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NAPA121 wrote: | nosnowking wrote: | @NAPA121 yep, just like yours but slower :lol |
It's probably not with me riding it |
I wasn't going to be as cruel as to mention bhp/tonne _________________
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | NAPA121 wrote: | nosnowking wrote: | @NAPA121 yep, just like yours but slower :lol |
It's probably not with me riding it |
I wasn't going to be as cruel as to mention bhp/tonne |
lol...f@cker...you'll pay for that one _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, very nice. I'm going over to the dark side as far as colour goes too.
Hope to ride with you soon so I can see it in the flesh. _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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