Levers replaced within 48 hours of return - no questions asked 

Once you get on the motorway and the revs exceed 7k the consumption shoots right up.
 
Back from a trip to the Alps and I must say I was disappointed with the thirst of my Fazer 8 when compared to my old FZ6.  However I believe that the Fazer 8 does suffer from a smaller tank which is a shame.  Was travelling with a mate on his Fireblade and his tank was outlasting mine!
 
However, I have to say the Fazer 8 does tick all other boxes!
 
 

They didnt do too much more than I could have done myself to be honest.  They have wired the feed into the loom so it looks nice and tidy. When the main beam is on the dipped goes out rather than both remaining on.  I know - robbery - but it is the price I decided to pay to have peace of mind that it wont fail the dreaded MoT.  They beleive the beam is OK.
It really does look good so recommend you get it done/DIY.

Difficult to argue against it to be honest.  The only point that has been made by a number of Fazer 8 guys is that if you get the modification carride at the same place you get the Mot it will be difficult for that garage to argue an Mot failure!
My missus has said  the alternative is to ride with full beam on - which does have a certain merrit to make you recognisable and help prevent the SMIDSY brigade!

Not sure but as a history I can tell you that I previously had a FZS600 fox eye model - with the old Thundercat engine on a 2002 plate.  The earlier model (pre fox eye) had the same issue we have with "one eye syndrome" but Yamaha listened to riders and brought out the fox eye version in 2001/2002 with both dipped lights on as standard.  I actually didn't pick up on the fact they went back to old style until I had purchased the bike.  This action completely mystifies me!  When I contacted Clay Cross the service department claimed "no one has ever complained before and lots of bikes only have one dipped headlight on at any time".  My bike is due in for first service at the end of the month.  I don't really want to pay them for work I can do myself but am consious I could end up failing a mot further down the line with a  bloody minded MOT inspector  .  Let us know how you get on.
Cheers       

No worries I will keep you informed.  Just need a decent weekend with nice weather as I dont have the luxury of a garage to work in.
Cheers

Stomp Grips fitted.
NOT an exact fit - primarilly because the Fazer 8 US model is not the same as the European model.  The US Fazer 8 has the Fazer 1000 tank fitted!  Guess it's because the US market require a bigger tank for longer stopping distances between petrol stations?  Who knows.
Oh well, it was only a very slight adjustment that involved a slight "snipping".
Bit disappointed that not a perfect fit but good enough I suppose.   

I paid £6399 for a 2010 pre reg with no miles on clock. That seemed a reasonable price to me.
 
Pete

It is becoming clear to me that the introduction of the Fazer 8 was not a huge success story in the UK - mostly I guess down to the price.  Just try and get hold of a set of stomp grips in the UK and you will find it impossible and be directed to a "universal" fit requiring you to "cut to size".  The American Yamaha "blurb" says they are the same as '06~'11 FZ1.  Maybe the American FZ1 but not the British! Trust me they are NOT.
 
See here:
 http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/535/2221/20973/all/1/8346/0/detail.aspx
 
The trouble is trying to find these in the UK.  The link on the web site sends you to Yamaha US.  If you search on e-bay for instance they look nothing like these!  I contacted my local Yamaha dealer (where I bought the bike) and they knew less than me.
 
So I googled the part number   ABA-0SS56-21-79  and had partial success but all the web sites are in the US.  The recommended retail price from Yamaha is $48.95.  The first seller I found wanted circa $150 postage!
 
Anyway, I plugged away amd found these guys:
 
 http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-ABA-0SS56-21-79.html
 
They sell them for $41.26 and the postage to UK is $15.95 making a total of $57.21.  Could get sucked into an import duty hike I suppose but worth it to get a set of properly fitting tank AND side grips.
 
I have ordered today - will update you all when they arrive.
 

Great.  Sounds like an easy fix to me  .
Cheers 

OK here is what I have been told:
 
Digi Colour Black to FZ8 Black - Earth
Digi Colour Red to FZ8 Red/Green - Live
Digi Colour Yellow to FZ8 Red/White - Tachometer (Rev counter)
Digi Colour Green to FZ8 Yellow/Blue - Speedo
Digi Colour Brown to FZ8 Blue/White - Neutral
Digi Colour Orange - not connected
 
Will update when I have the nerve to giving it a go!

One more.  So far so good.