When I rode to Germany a few weeks ago I did around a few thousand miles and I lubed the chain probably about 3 times, it didn't need any adjustment at all and still doesn't. Just clean it up really well before you go (use a proper chain cleaner) and lube it good and it should be fine

To be honest, if the police are even bothered usually when they see a Baffle in, they presume its road legal anyway.

Are the Beowulf cans marked up and road legal (obviously with baffle inserted)?

Yep

I ran the Beowulf Warrior on my FZS600 - it sounded awesome without the baffle - especially when wound on (sounded AWESOME) this was a "stubby" can

I did 550 miles on my FZ1 from near Cologne back to Weston in just under 8 hours, no way I would do 1200 in one go on that bike, when I got home I wanted to drop the bike in a skip I hated it that much
 
(I quickly got over it, and love it again)

My 2 pence on this, if riding a Gen 2 FZ1 and your reserve light starts flashing - panic! 

We should do a foc-u Germany ride out next year!

I was doing well in excess of 100 sustained on the autobahns when I used up tank that quickly - back in blighty doing 70 from Folkestone (just wanted to cruise) I actually got 52mpg - which surprised me - got 150 miles till it dropped to 2 bars left

Bonn is a very nice place I would highly recommend a visit - in some ways it has more charm than Cologne as not quite as busy and nice cafes etc.

Yeah the tank range is frustrating, I guess it's just one of those things unless you buy a touring motorcycle which isn't my cup of tea.

I did love Germany - cant wait to go again

Well just got back from my trip to Cologne/Bonn on my 08 FZ1 and it didn't disappoint! Was great fun on the autobahn and the great country roads.

The seat mod I had done wasn't bad but was still uncomfy after around 350 miles on the bike so went to Louis in Cologne (Brilliant shop!) and bought a gel seat pad for €49 which is fantastic! Did nearly 600 miles on way back in 1 go and barely got a numb bum towards the end on the m4 and I think that was probably left over from trip over lol

The bike performed flawlessly, great power - good luggage accommodation and great handling.

Downsides - seat and TANK RANGE! I got sick of filling the bloody thing up! ESP as had a tank bag... When on autobahns used up entire tank in around 110 miles :/

Bike all clean now as was filthy when got back - will def do it again, just wish was a way to get a bigger tank

The R6 shock upgrade only works on the FZS1000 not the FZ1 and hense not the FZ8 I am afraid

I was looking at it originally to upgrade my FZ1's suspension - but alas no can do.
 
The FZ1 shock is fully adjustable and does fit the FZ8

I am heading to the Cologne area (Troisdorf) and will be visiting the city and exploring the local area/roads
 
First trip to Europe on my Bike (any bike for that matter) so am a little bit nervous
 
Beer, Bends and Bratwurst sounds good to me too 

He doesn't have a website, he is on Facebook if you do a search for 'Saddlesoreted' it will pop up with his details (contact, address etc)
 
The true test of the seat will be my trip to Cologne and around Germany on Sunday... Will let you know (over 1000 miles in the saddle over 6 days lol) a good test of the FZ1!