dand Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So I upgraded from an XJ6 to an FZ8, and I have to say I love it. I'm not a power freak or anything, but it's nice to have a bit more grunt low down and the power band is nice n smooth just like on the XJ6 in my opinion. It's been great on the motorway so far as it's less buzzy - it just hums along Pics: Extras: Centre Stand Rack Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 1, 2012 very nice dan sunshine and a double garage too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 very nice dan sunshine and a double garage too Thank you. I have to say that it's my parents place, but double garage sure is handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan09 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Shame about the weather though! Managed to put 300 miles on it, now the weather seems rubbish everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Very nice! id love to say my parents had a double garage...........no wait my dad does but he's a cunt so that dont count lol The weather is truly shite it better start getting better soon or else! Shame that you have only done 330 miles mate, not good when you have a brand new bike that you cant ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Tell me about it. Still not sure I like the tyres it came with (Bridgestones) as opposed to my old XJ6's Dunlops. They dont half squeak a bit when you apply the brakes coming upto a junction, not sure they grip too well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan09 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sure its the tyres squeaking and not the brakes? As with the weather, i dont know what came across me yesterday but im that sick of the rain i was starting to think having a bike was a waste of time. Its just getting no use =( We just need one good day and im hoping il snap out of it, i dont want a car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Well so far today has been nice, already been out for 1 quick blast. Yeah def tyres as its that rubbery squeaky sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Are you applying the brakes a bit heavy? thus locking up a tad and making them squeak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 No not really, just applying them steadily and gradually (what i'd call progressive braking). Last night they seemed a little better once i'd done about 40-50 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realrayzor Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 That's a real nice looking bike. well wear. here's to having some nice weather. I got caught in a shower yesterday that was so heavy the rain came down the inside of my visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazercol Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 beautiful lookin bike, i like the gold colour upside down forks with the black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinneill889 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 thats nice buddy, looks proper mean that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Tyres seemed to have stopped squeaking now that I've done 1000 miles. It's a much nicer ride than my XJ6 now that I can ramp the revs up. It's even given me confidence to start getting my knee out a bit - not sure why, I just feel more confident on it and enjoy it more than my old XJ6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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