Ziggy105

I would be looking for a low mile late model used Miata.

3 wheelers do nothing for me. Each his own.

I have had zero issues with my '22 T9GT so far after 5700 mi.

15 hours ago, larolco said:

I've rope-plugged a whole bunch of tires in my lifetime. I'm cheap and will see a tire through its lifespan. Always rear tires. Front tires I would replace, but the punctures are almost always the rear anyway. I can't recall ever having a front tire puncture from road riding.

Same with me and never any issues. 

A Mazda flush mount drain plug can also be used.

FS05-21-249 drain plug and 9956-41-400 crush washer.

 Many good points made in this thread. I thoroughly enjoy my T9GT and have no regrets purchasing one.

I would add that if you purchase a T9GT consider adding auxiliary lighting for visibility.

I encountered more drivers pulling out in front of me and left turns in front of me than previous bikes I have owned with stock lighting. Also, the fellow that I ride with most told me he had trouble finding me in his mirrors when I was following him, especially on 4 lane highways in traffic that I attribute to the small headlights.

I installed a set of Denali amber fork mounted running lights and have observed that they get drivers attention and pullouts and turns in front of me have decreased dramatically.

Ordered the standard 8mm seat kit for my T9GT yesterday.

Anxious to install it. At the same time I'm going to raise the foot pegs to the upper position but keep the seat in the lower position. Curious to see how that works out for my 29" inseam.

3 hours ago, RaYzerman said:

The 2023 has not been released in North America.......... reportedly leftover 21's and 22's to get rid of.....

I'm seeing on CycleTrader listings for new T9GT's that are discounted as much as $2600 and low mile used bikes at even lower prices.

Olympia 4350 glove that is now replaced by the 4352 glove. Not bulky and work well with heated grips and handguards.

Also have a pair of Gerbing heated gloves that work well heat wise but are on the bulky side. I prefer a less bulky glove such as the Olympia.

Shoei RF-1400

I used the lower connector to power front running lights that draw approx. 1.2A

Used the blank connector by installing 2.3mm male terminals and wire seals purchased from cycleterminal.com.

I would suggest using a site such as Partzilla.

Look up a part number for the MT09 and compare to the part number for the Tracer GT.

Although sometimes parts that have different part numbers do interchange. No way of knowing unless you can actually compare them side by side.

Excellent choice.

You really didn't want the Beamer.

Wash your new jacket in Nikwax wash-in waterproofing as per the manufactures directions and it will be waterproof.

I have been using Nikwax for 15-20 years and highly recommend it.

My first ride this Feb. Clean roads and temps in the 60's F today so I did 150+ miles on my favorite rural roads.

Cinco

Excellent choice.

I am seeing dealers on CycleTrader advertising discounted prices on new '22 T9GT's.

cycleterminal.com is another source for connectors, etc.

Located in NJ.

Went for a 130 mile Winter ride last week. Temps were in the 50's F and the roads were clean here in South Central PA.

I will ride as long as the temps are above freezing but the real issue for me is salt or anti-skid materials on the roads. When the roads are dirty the bike stays in the garage.

2 hours ago, ZigMerid said:

How much inventory do dealers generally hold? Is it really possible that they have overstocked to the point of having enough inventory to sell for a whole year?

Or do people expect them to run out some time during the year and just tell their customers to go elsewhere?

It all just seems a bit weird, especially since it's an incremental model tweak so it's not like they've got to pull in a whole bunch of additional spare parts or train up service techs.

But then maybe the Tracer is a pretty boutique, so it doesn't really make much difference one way or the other to Mr Yammy?

Is there a public resource which shows Tracer sales for 2022? Maybe that'll explain it.

I can't answer your questions but maybe a member that has worked at a dealership can.

There are almost 400 new T9GT's listed for sale or on order at dealerships in the USA on CycleTrader. And that is only CycleTrader.

Is Yamaha's reasoning to sell out of new '21 and '22 bikes and bring in '24 bikes for the '24 model year or release '23 bikes for '23 and then have to discount the '21 and '22 bikes to move them off of showroom floors?    

6 hours ago, johnmark101 said:

Welcome to the forum and congrats on getting the 9GT.  Good to see that you are still enjoying riding at the age of 72.  I am 61 and hope to be able to do the same.  One of my favorite riding friends was still riding sport bikes at 82!!  The Tracer is a great bike for those of us who need riding comfort but still want something capable of spirited riding when the conditions allow.  

I have a 2019 which has a different instrument cluster, but it is quite small and hard to read as well.  My only gripe with the bike.  Well......that and the fiddly wheel for accessing the menu.  

I have been riding continuously since 1970 and hope to continue as long as I can safely. Spirited riding is my preferred type of riding and the 9GT fills that niche for me.

Prefer to ride alone but when I don't the fellow that I mostly ride with will be 80 yo this year. He is a talented and skilled rider with many miles of experience. He is my hero.  

Can't imagine not being able to ride or not having a bike or bikes in the garage.

Wishing you many more years of riding.

3 hours ago, rlambke19 said:

In Canada, there was a 2018 Tracer 900.

The first GT model came out in 2019.

I agree.

My thought is that Yamaha wants to unload the '21 and '22 inventory and release '24 models in 2024.

2 hours ago, knyte said:

Welcome, lurker-converted-to-Yamaha-owner!  How're you enjoying that wonderful triple?

Immensely.

The ergos work well for me and no thoughts of replacing the stock windshield or seat.

Bike is much more refined than the '16 FJ-09 I previously owned or the F900XR BMW that I test rode. Throttle response, to me is much improved, better suspension, more powerful engine, and the quick shifter transmission is the icing on the cake.  

My only issue is with the instrument clusters. The left side is hard to read due to the size of the readout for my 72 yo eyes and both are hard to read under certain lighting conditions. But I was aware of these issues.

8 hours ago, KrustyKush said:

No matter what brand you ride, if you get a chance to take a tour of the York plant, do it!  Back when I was still riding a Harley the wife and I took the tour. Fantastic. At York, motorcycles are built out of raw sheet metal and tubing.

One thing I would dearly love to do but obviously never will have opportunity, is to tour the Yamaha plant in Japan.

I toured the plant in 1998 before the new plant was constructed.

The old plant dated to the 1930's (IIRC) as a US Government Naval Ordinance Plant.

It is my understanding that the plant is mainly an assembly plant, and many parts and components are outsourced.  

10 minutes ago, 1moreroad said:

Welcome! Isn't there a Harley plant in York? What do they think when you roll by?

Yes, H-D has an assembly plant in York which goes back to the early 1970's when AMF owned H-D.

Rarely go past the plant and my attitude is ride what makes you smile.

I've owned many brands of motorcycles but never an H-D. Closest that I came was a Buell in the '90's but bought a Duc instead.

I would use 400 grit on the runs to level them out and 600 grit on the areas without runs.