Recent content by Me Tarzan

lytehouse, What pipe is that and what mountains are in the background??? I want to see them for myself. Be good, Tarzan from Boston

From day one, my 2012 FZ1 mad a nasty noise on the left side that sounded like an exhaust leak but it wasn't. Pull in the clutch or let off on the throttle it would go away. I went nuts looking for the cause. Finally found that the cushioning rubber that's molded to the front sprocket was...

I contacted K&N about the gap on my FZ8 air box. They responded as if they never heard of this before and wanted pics. Told them forget it, I'll just get a BMC filter and call it a day. They have offered to send me a refund so I got the BMC and shipped back the K&N. BMC was a tight fit but is...

You can't really compare FZ8 / FZ9. Two entirely different machines. I own a 2011 FZ8 and there is nothing at all bad about that motor. Smooth, quiet and has more power than a sane person will ever need. Clutch needs attention but that's all. I also Own a 2012 FZ1. Think I like the FZ8...

Turned 60 on April 20 2013. Yes, I'm old. Got back into riding after 25 years of dull life. Waaay back I was a bike mechanic for years until my wife talked me into getting an education in computer stuff and getting a hi-tek job. So I did. A son was soon born who got old enough to want a...

I do believe the air filter shown in open air box view is installed upside down. I just put one of these filters in my FZ8. Extremely similar if not the same box and the same BMC filter that the FZ1 calls for. The rubber seal should be down against the rim on the intake side of the box. Had...

FZ8 also I have an FZ8 and have the same problem w/K&N filter. Same air box I suppose. I did trim the upper part of the metal bracket but still had a gap. I will trim more to see if it get's better.