Author Topic: What mods have you done to your fz8 (Read 15055 times)

black8 · « **on:** 13 January 2013, 09:40:16 pm »

As the title says i`ll start it off pics are always good

Daytona heated grips
evotech tail tidy
fz8 tank pad
beowulf rad guard
air box mod
k&n air filter
ais mod
head light mod
Dan moto jisu slip on
Shorty black levers

black8 · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 January 2013, 06:32:23 pm »

God this is like pulling teeth

ddtwelve · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 January 2013, 06:34:43 pm »

mmmm dont like where the rectifyier is

Phil · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 January 2013, 09:42:40 pm »

Quote from: black8 on 13 January 2013, 09:40:16 pm

As the title says i`ll start it off pics are always good

How many can you spot

Phil · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 January 2013, 09:45:33 pm »

Quote from: ddtwelve on 14 January 2013, 06:34:43 pm

mmmm dont like where the rectifyier is

Its ok, they arent Triumph ones. Mines been ok so far, July 2010 and 26,000 miles.
The Street Triple had a recall on r/r due to many failures. Mine was ok in the 2 years I had it, but the ST forum was awash with failures.

Grandma · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 January 2013, 09:09:48 am »

Mine has very practical mods:
[/size][/color]Baglux tank cover as I have Tank bag to match already[/font]
[/size][/color]R&G Crash bungs, Hugger, and fender extender[/font]
[/size][/color]R&G heated grips which get very toasty, hoping they are more reliable than Oxford[/font]
[/size][/color]Akropovic can with R&G protector on it.[/font]
[/size][/color]Thinking of taking out shares in R&G!![/font]
[/size][/color]Photo on another thread, but doesn't really show these[/font] $:\$

snapper · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 January 2013, 09:18:42 am »

all look very smart

just something missing from all of them

like about 200cc

black8 · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 January 2013, 12:43:33 pm »

i could say that to you when i was running this you would be 441 short

black8 · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 January 2013, 12:46:46 pm »

or this then you would be 700 short

Grandma · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 January 2013, 01:32:13 pm »

Quote from: black8 on 15 January 2013, 12:43:33 pm

i could say that to you when i was running this you would be 441 short

Went out with three of these from Boxhill to Bury Hill, thought they wouldn't go down the twisties, was beating them on roundabouts and they couldn't leave the Fazer on the straights either, now it is run in, just need to learn to change up quicker before the limiter cuts in!

[/size][/color]Feel sure there would be no contest down the tight lanes as the Fazer is so handy.[/font]

Phil · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 January 2013, 01:40:30 pm »

Quote from: snapper on 15 January 2013, 09:18:42 am

all look very smart

just something missing from all of them

like about 200cc

It must be those extra 200cc which burns up all the extra fuel they need. I get 55mpg+ on a run.

black8 · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 January 2013, 01:45:19 pm »

Quote from: Grandma on 15 January 2013, 01:32:13 pm

Quote from: black8 on 15 January 2013, 12:43:33 pm
i could say that to you when i was running this you would be 441 short
Went out with three of these from Boxhill to Bury Hill, thought they wouldn't go down the twisties, was beating them on roundabouts and they couldn't leave the Fazer on the straights either, now it is run in, just need to learn to change up quicker before the limiter cuts in!
Feel sure there would be no contest down the tight lanes as the Fazer is so handy.

Maybe they were just in 3rd gear

believe me your fazer would be no match for the zzr on the straight

black8 · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 January 2013, 01:48:11 pm »

Quote from: Phil on 15 January 2013, 01:40:30 pm

Quote from: snapper on 15 January 2013, 09:18:42 am
all look very smart

just something missing from all of them

like about 200cc

It must be those extra 200cc which burns up all the extra fuel they need. I get 55mpg+ on a run.

I agree about the fuel but if you buy the zzr you dont buy it to be frugal on fuel

black8 · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 January 2013, 01:51:38 pm »

I know the fz1`s are quick as ive had the gen1 and the gen2 fazers

Exupnut · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 January 2013, 09:05:08 pm »

Quote from: snapper on 15 January 2013, 09:18:42 am

all look very smart

just something missing from all of them

like about 200cc

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH BRILLIANT

sure2ride · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 January 2013, 11:06:51 am »

Quote from: Exupnut on 15 January 2013, 09:05:08 pm

Quote from: snapper on 15 January 2013, 09:18:42 am
all look very smart

just something missing from all of them

like about 200cc

Mmmmmm can't say I agree. I've had 2 Thou Gen1's, whilst I agree they are fantastic bikes, I love my Fazer8, and given the choice now I would take the 8 over the thou. Just a matter of personal preferance really

black8 · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 January 2013, 05:45:34 pm »

Done another mod today got my seats done

black8 · « **Reply #17 on:** 08 February 2013, 04:16:53 pm »

I give in a total waste of time this forum is cant see any point in having an fz8 section when nobody uses it

sure2ride · « **Reply #18 on:** 11 February 2013, 11:43:11 am »

Give it time, I'm sure ( I hope) that as time goes on the forum will get busier. It is a bit dissapointing after all the input on the fazer 6 and 1 side ( I have owned a foweye 6 and two Gen 1 Fazer thou's). I think the 8 is so new that there just aren't enough of them around.
Only mod I have is a carbon Mivv GP which I got on Ebay but haven't fitted yet.
I'll post a pic when it's on.
Your's looks excellent by the way.

Phil · « **Reply #19 on:** 11 February 2013, 11:48:05 pm »

Quote from: black8 on 08 February 2013, 04:16:53 pm

I give in a total waste of time this forum is cant see any point in having an fz8 section when nobody uses it

Its probably down to the low number of Fazer8/FZ8 owners, if thats not stating the bleedin obvious.

sure2ride · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 February 2013, 10:33:17 am »

Here's a pic of mine, near Zig-Zag-Hill (Wilts) last week. Ain't exactly clean as the roads were a bit wet, but it is now

Only mods so far are : rack and box, crash bungs and centre stand and tank protector (all Yamaha), plus a fenda extenda and Oxford heated grips.

Just got off flea bay a touring screen (Yamaha) and a slip on exhaust, Mivv Carbon GP single port.

Never had a Mivv exhaust before so looking forward to hearing what it sounds like. ( see my other post re raod legal baffle and Ride Magazine comments)

Absolutely love the 8, great bike and hopefully will become more popular as people realise how good it is. ( Thats my opinion anyway FWIW)

stevierst · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 February 2013, 01:44:10 pm »

Now that looks sweet, good colour choice too

As for mivv exhausts, got a gp in carbon on my fz1. With the baffle in its rather fruity. A bit to obnoxiously loud for me without it as I start work very early in the morning.

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Phil · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 February 2013, 06:43:34 pm »

Quote from: sure2ride on 17 February 2013, 10:33:17 am

Here's a pic of mine, near Zig-Zag-Hill (Wilts) last week. Ain't exactly clean as the roads were a bit wet, but it is now

Only mods so far are : rack and box, crash bungs and centre stand and tank protector (all Yamaha), plus a fenda extenda and Oxford heated grips.

Just got off flea bay a touring screen (Yamaha) and a slip on exhaust, Mivv Carbon GP single port.

Never had a Mivv exhaust before so looking forward to hearing what it sounds like. ( see my other post re raod legal baffle and Ride Magazine comments)

Absolutely love the 8, great bike and hopefully will become more popular as people realise how good it is. ( Thats my opinion anyway FWIW)

I took this pic soon after I got my bike, taken just around the corner from yours, where all the model glider flyers do their sport. The touring screen is good, helps keep all the flies off my jacket. I havent ridden it for ages, I missed a ride the sun today as I was down in London.

sure2ride · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 February 2013, 07:53:40 pm »

There's a few nice roads round there. Have you been to Compton Abbas airfiled for a coffe stop...I often go there. The B3081 is a nice ride. Got my bike from Crescent at Verwood at the end of last November. Looking forward to racking up some miles on it.

Phil · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 February 2013, 09:06:34 pm »

I've only been to the airfield once, to a bike meet. I think it is Thurdays in the summer. I'll defineatly make a point of dropping in there this year, hopefully when a few learners are bouncing their way down the 'strip