What problems do Fazer8 owners have the most?

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As with all motorcycles, the Yamaha Fazer8 has its lot of quirks and potential problems that owners will find over time. By discussing these common issues potential buyers will know what to look for and current owners will know to do preventative maintenance. The problems might be as simple as minor annoyances, or as serious as more serious reliability or safety concerns. It's also where you get tips on diagnosing and fixing things and debates about whether things are overblown or underreported. They share with us experiences and provide solutions to help other Fazer8 owners build up a knowledge base for the community.

Abhijeet · Accepted Answer

Some bikes are known to have failed stock rectifier/regulator. As a preventative measure, many owners end up swapping it out for a MOSFET unit.

Deepak · Answer

Watch the cam chain tensioner. This isn't a common failure point, but when it does go, it can really do some damage.

Gazal · Answer

Honestly, these are pretty bulletproof bikes. The vast majority of the issues are minor and easy to fix. Not like the problems you see with other brands.

Kanishk · Answer

Mine have had some electrical gremlins. Painful intermittant starting issues.

Rahul · Answer

The stock seat is not a comfortable thing for long rides. Most owners wind up getting an aftermarket seat or having it rebuilt.

Shantanu · Answer

And I’ve heard some complains about fueling problems, mostly at low speeds. It's jerky in stop and go traffic, some people say.

Vijay · Answer

The stock suspension is pretty underwhelming if you’re a heavier rider. Upgrading the internals of the shock and fork is a huge difference.

Ravi · Answer

I've had mine for years with no big issues. As long as you keep up with regular maintenance, it’ll run forever.

Priyanka · Answer

The problem I've seen the most with is the stator. The whole assembly can be torn up because the magnets can come loose. That's definitely something to watch.

What problems do Fazer8 owners have the most?

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