2011 FZ8 on its way....mod suggestions? - Yamaha FZ8 Forums - International FZ8 Motorcycle Community Forum

**hutru01** · 01-27-2012, 05:25 AM

Ok, I have to admit, I am a bit excited about getting my new FZ8 (this one has 300 miles on it, but basically new). The paperwork has begun for the title, bill of sale, etc

It is bone stock and has a factory warranty until 2013.

What I have in mind for modifications.

1.) Givi A287 Smoke Windscreen
2.) LED Integrated Tail Light With Turn Signals
3.) License Plate Relocation to Axle
4.) Bar End Mirrors
5.) Frame Sliders (Brand suggestions?)
6.) Belly Cowl

K-Gr. · 01-27-2012, 05:50 AM

3.) I like the stock one to be honest. Isn't it better to invest the money elsewhere?

7.) Does exhaust void the warranty in US? If not - do yourself this pleasure and swap it for something that will unleash the sound somewhat

8.) Blinkers?
9.) Grips and levers? ( match them both with bar ends and the bike will look much more expensive

I suggest a mix of black and gold )

10.) Mirrors? I am planning to swap mine - i cant see c**p in stock ones. Plus they do not look too good...

**DJK1505** · 01-27-2012, 05:50 AM

Def want to get an exhaust, stock it sounds like a sewing machine.

rear sets, stock ones look cheesy as hell, and I hated the rubber on top. Never felt like I had good footing.

new blinkers

new shorty levers

stainless steel brake lines

PCV

gut the cat

radiator protector

-1 front sprocket

take the crappy metal weight off your wheels, go buy some dyna balance beads

the list goes on man......

**hypo** · 01-27-2012, 06:47 AM

suggestions?

1. Mirrors and rip off that rooster tail rear end and put a tail tidy on there with nicer turn signals.... and I went with EOS Frame sliders. super fast response to requests.

THEN RIDE IT.

The rest will come.

**hutru01** · 01-27-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Gr.

3.)
9.) Grips and levers? ( match them both with bar ends and the bike will look much more expensive

I suggest a mix of black and gold )

I like that idea.

**hutru01** · 01-27-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJK1505

Def want to get an exhaust, stock it sounds like a sewing machine.

Best exhaust can for the money? I don't want tremendously loud. Just a nice note.

00007 · 01-27-2012, 07:59 AM

it seems when it comes to exhaust everyone has a different opinion... i love my two bros... and if you want to make sure its not crazy loud make sure you pick up a DB killer for whatever pipe you get

**hutru01** · 01-27-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00007

it seems when it comes to exhaust everyone has a different opinion... i love my two bros... and if you want to make sure its not crazy loud make sure you pick up a DB killer for whatever pipe you get

I have an oldschool Cherrybomb glasspack muffler on my 92 CB750. It makes me happy and isn't too loud in my opinion. It isn't like straight pipes or anything.

impostor1981 · 01-27-2012, 11:10 AM

Tail tidy, exhaust, braided hoses, mirrors, frame sliders, swing arm sliders, rear sets, front and rear suspension, lower handlebars, short levers

minja714 · 01-28-2012, 06:22 AM

most important mod this bike can ever get is love. lots and lots of love. that should be primary.

then maybe a yoshi after that.

01-27-2012, 05:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Def want to get an exhaust, stock it sounds like a sewing machine. rear sets, stock ones look cheesy as hell, and I hated the rubber on top. Never felt like I had good footing. new blinkers new shorty levers stainless steel brake lines PCV gut the cat radiator protector -1 front sprocket take the crappy metal weight off your wheels, go buy some dyna balance beads the list goes on man...... __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

01-28-2012, 06:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
minja714 Weekend Rider Bike: Yamaha Fz8 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 68 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	most important mod this bike can ever get is love. lots and lots of love. that should be primary. then maybe a yoshi after that. __________________ Love n Peace If its Chinese, then its not compatible with my bike.

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01-27-2012, 07:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
00007 Canyon Carver Bike: 2000 kawi zx7r/2011 yamaha fz8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norther ontario Posts: 379 Thanks: 45 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	it seems when it comes to exhaust everyone has a different opinion... i love my two bros... and if you want to make sure its not crazy loud make sure you pick up a DB killer for whatever pipe you get

01-27-2012, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
impostor1981 Avid Rider Bike: Fazer 8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Tail tidy, exhaust, braided hoses, mirrors, frame sliders, swing arm sliders, rear sets, front and rear suspension, lower handlebars, short levers