When looking at that recent picture of Yamaha's early-70s GL750 two-stroke-triple prototype, it was apparent to me that Yamaha has come a long way.
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Hitting The Sweet Spot. Dan Coe Tests the 2011 Yamaha FZ8
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Hellgate
Wizard
No wonder he's grinding hard parts, this is perhaps the worst form I've seen in ages....
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FZ1inTX
Adminstrator
Very good write-up about the bike though. They did an excellent job at defining the differences between the 8 and the 1. The 8 has a lot of cool points and it appears that, with new suspension, the bike will be quite a carver.
One item of note that I'd like to get my hands on... the rearsets.
While the difference is subtle between the two bikes, I think it is just enough to warrant snagging a set when some owner decides to snap Rizoma sets on.
The troubling comment I found was about Yamaha's plans for 2013 and beyond exhausts... all welded? They do this now with the FZ6R and because of it, if you want after market exhaust, it HAS to be a complete system. Of course, by then, we might have national laws prohibiting after market exhausts... who knows!
One item of note that I'd like to get my hands on... the rearsets.
While the difference is subtle between the two bikes, I think it is just enough to warrant snagging a set when some owner decides to snap Rizoma sets on. The troubling comment I found was about Yamaha's plans for 2013 and beyond exhausts... all welded? They do this now with the FZ6R and because of it, if you want after market exhaust, it HAS to be a complete system. Of course, by then, we might have national laws prohibiting after market exhausts... who knows!
johnnyontherocks
The Cosmic Avenger
Go Mick. I use to love watching him ride.
Hellgate
Wizard
It is a very good write up. Sounds like a great bike.
CrazyBiker
Wizard
There have been many write-ups in the rags about banning aftermarket exhausts and seems like Yamaha is very keen on implementing this.
ballmead
Wizard
They are a sweet bike to ride. The only reason I didn't buy one was because of the crappy non adjustable front end. There is plenty of usable power and it goes pretty hard when you give it a good rev.
Hellgate
Wizard
He's not as bad as this guy though! Look at that newb!
Ole' Mick looks great, very composed. The author looks like a soup-sandwich.
I don't have an issue with crossed up ridding as long as you're composed.
Dustin
Moderator
Too easy to pass judgement from a simple photograph. A photograph is often only 1/200th of a second in time and can't give you the whole story.
We don't know anything about the guy so I think it's unfair to pass judgement.
Such is the case with this photo of Mr. Doohan. Many self-proclaimed hotshot riders would criticize that photo without hesitation, but we know the truth behind it.
Just playing devil's advocate
We don't know anything about the guy so I think it's unfair to pass judgement.
Such is the case with this photo of Mr. Doohan. Many self-proclaimed hotshot riders would criticize that photo without hesitation, but we know the truth behind it.
Just playing devil's advocate
Hellgate
Wizard
Too easy to pass judgement from a simple photograph. A photograph is often only 1/200th of a second in time and can't give you the whole story.
We don't know anything about the guy so I think it's unfair to pass judgement.
Such is the case with this photo of Mr. Doohan. Many self-proclaimed hotshot riders would criticize that photo without hesitation, but we know the truth behind it.
Just playing devil's advocate
Nah, I'll pass judgement on a series of 5 photos, the guy is a soup-sandwich.
Dustin
Moderator
But hey, he gets paid to ride motorcycles so power to him