robzilla

Agree 100% on moto switches needing some backlight or illumination. I also don't ride at night but on the occasion when I'm in the transition from sunset, I've had that same feeling on looking for switches even though my instinct tells me where its at. It has me thinking maybe I can install that unused car dash lights I bought on Amazon for the family car and instead use it on the moto. New farkle project in the works....

Yes basic OBD2 reader should work, but you will need an adapter which you can get from Amazon or other online sites. Something like this from Amazon. I bought it from a different seller but looks the same and should work... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T98XMLX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

In addition to fuse checks, does the '18 use a OBD2 and is it located under the seat? Maybe get a quick diagnosis check to see if anything comes up then get it checked out. Otherwise do a reset if possible.

Welcome! New ride lookin' good! Where out west are you?

Nice @betoney! One of my fave rides/routes! Great pictures and write up. I was planning to ride up today but needed to do some light maintenance on the Tracer, ie clean & oil chain plus oil change. Guess I can do it this weekend or Monday! My other fave mountain rides is North Cascades highway and Mount Baker!

Hard to tell from the schematics and drawings, but if it is the crankcase cover, partzilla shows the price at ~$96. Hopefully someone else or if you can determine which part it is from their diagrams... https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2019/tracer-900-gt-mtt9gtkb/crankcase-cover-1

Forgot to add, the Evotech radiator guard I have has definitely prevented a few rocks or debris from damaging the radiator. On my last oil change, I noticed a few small dents on it, so big peace of mind when you install this. Lots of bugs and bees for sure. 🙃 As for coolant temps, haven't paid too much attention but seems to operate normal given its only 2 years old and here in the PNW we don't get extreme temps. install was simple with 6 screws but removal of the left and right plastics was just extra steps to get to this. I think the 3 ziptie locations on yours will beat this hands down, just be sure to check for movement after a few rides and mileage on the bike.

Hope someone can help, otherwise pls post results once you find the solution. At first when I saw the new Garmin GPS integration on the new Tracer and one screen versus the 2 screens that I have on my '22 T9GT, it looked phenomenal. It probably still is, but when I downloaded the manual and saw that it also required a Garmin subscription. I'm in the separate GPS and dash camp. I think Betoney is correct, I recall the apps are specific for each model, so be sure you have the correct one. Maybe I'll have a look at the manual or app again but I think it required a connection with the bike to initialize.

Nice design! Hope it works out well for you. I don't need a guard since I bought one from a 3rd party company, but curious which bike this is for so that anyone else reads this can respond.

Welcome! Hope you can share pics of your T9GT+ when you get it. Are you planning to sell or trade your Vstrom for the Tracer 9 GT+?

Glad you got it all sorted out! I had the ECU flashed within months with a new exhaust, so haven't experienced issues (yet <knock on wood> ). But I am leaning towards the ASV levers and glad to hear some feedback as I wasn't sure if it was quick install or some mod needed. As for other farkles and mods, I have the SW Motech crash bars...looks good, was straight forward install. But other options and brands so personal preference, ie YMMV.

Bought this on Amazon. Works well when I'm traveling when I don't want the morning dew or overnight showers on the bike. Also helps from peeking eyes with its discrete black silver color. Comes in all black if you want and another color I think. If its windy, it has front and rear straps to cinch it down. Also lockable with rings in the front. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0142IHKX0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Suggest above also. If you plan on connecting other accessories like aux lights, GPS nav or heated gear, a fuse block would be better so you only have 1 connection to the battery and the fuses are mated with that device or accessory. Something like this: https://www.fuzeblocks.com/

Welcome! You'll enjoy the T9GT! I still have my C14 (1st gen), an '08 with a lot of farkles and mods. I agree the weight and older tech is starting to wear on me. But I appreciate the shaft and electric windshield over the Tracer. Looks like yours is a newer 2nd gen, what year? I'm assuming you traded it in for the Tracer, or did you sell it separately? There's a few of us from the COG site that now have a Tracer, so its good to see folks on this site too! Cheers!

Interesting and sorry to hear this needs to be done for '21 models. Too bad Partzilla doesn't show what the items look like in detail, but your process to mitigate the issue seems to resolve this. Hope Yamaha is reading and listening...