On 4/9/2023 at 10:39 PM, betoney said:

This was recently discussed in another Corbin topic.  I have a Corbin on my VFR and it did the same thing, the metal bracket needs to extend about 2mm longer to catch the seat latch, simple fix is to unscrew the bracket on the seat and put a washer on each side between the seat pan and the bracket extending the bracket just long enough to catch effortlessly.

My description might not be 100% coherent but once you look at it, its common sense.

Thanks for this; that's what the Corbin instructions mention. However, with mine, the seat pan is actually making contact with the hardware bracket for the front seat so even with a longer latch it still doesn't sit on there correctly.

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I received my Corbin seat two weeks ago and fit it on the bike today. Looks great but I can't get it to latch, I've tried everything I can think of so waiting to hear what Corbin says tomorrow.

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5 hours ago, nomikem said:

Probably mount it as far up to the the tail light under the cowl as possible. Just working up the nerve to snip wires on a brand new bike.

Yeah, that is a little scary. Good luck with the install

Looks great! Where are you going to mount the brake controller module?

I heard from a dealer that they might actually get them in Canada as early as September this year.

19 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

As I said above even better with a ton of applications...

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Definitely going to order a set....thanks!

On 4/4/2023 at 3:49 PM, betoney said:

The tread depth wear indicators are molded into the tire tread. 
 

I usually replace tires based on degraded handling, (flat or out of round profile) before running them to the wear bars.  I can’t say that I have ever measured tread depth. 

I agree with this theory if the tires show signs of being misshapen flat or out of round profile its time to replace them. That will most likely happen before the tread wears out.

Picked up an SW Motech micro tank bag.....waiting for the adaptor ring to show up so I can install it.

On 4/3/2023 at 10:08 AM, Warchild said:

Look underneath the rear wheel... see that Pit Bull Tire wedge? Make rear tire changes a breeze, no more raising the rear wheel with a foot to align/slide in the rear axle. 
 

 

I can't believe I haven't' seen one of these before.....looks fantastic!

7 hours ago, Gophman said:

I initially put it down to stale fuel but it's went through a full tank of fresh stuff.

Like 2and3cylinnders said maybe its the  fuel filter. I'd suggest changing the spark plugs as a quick way to eliminate an issue with them. Good luck with it.

The twin displays are hard to read, but it doesn't really bother me that much. It really is a great bike.

Wondering if it's a fuel issue? Depending on how long it was in storage maybe the gas has gone bad.

On 4/1/2023 at 9:35 PM, Rick123 said:

Red looks great. Good choice. Congratulations and welcome on board. Your neighbour from Mississauga.

Thank you neighbour!

55 minutes ago, lather said:

Welcome. I just bought a red one myself, hope to pick her up next week. What are your plans for improved comfort.

My old bones gonna probably need that too.

Thanks, and congrats on your new bike! I added a windscreen from MRA to make it a bit quieter and am looking into seat options now. Not that the standard one is that uncomfortable, I just can't do long rides on it. 

1 hour ago, OldBikers said:

I like the red but bought the liquid metal also a good looking bike.

You will enjoy yours. 

I actually tried to switch mine to liquid metal but they had none left....those blue wheels are cool!

I installed a new windscreen from MRA in the hope of reducing the wind noise a bit....can't wait until the weather improves here and I  can get out and try it.

20 hours ago, miweber929 said:

Welcome!!!

Thank you!

3 hours ago, piotrek said:

Congrats and welcome. 👍

Thank you! 

4 hours ago, Heavy said:

Welcome to the party.

Looks like you're parked somewhere near The Barrens, off Southwood Rd. Maybe?

Thanks! Yes good eye! It was at the Torrance Barrens

On 3/28/2023 at 10:04 PM, Kemp said:

Living in Arkansas, I'm lucky to have some top-notch roads just a few moments from my garage. However, I've had the itch to explore beyond the state lines to see what else is out there, and I settled on the Natchez Trace Parkway as my first solo outing on my Tracer. It seemed an easy reach from central Arkansas and an easy ride over a few days. So, this past week, I packed up and headed south to Natchez, MS to start the trek.

On my way south, I made it through Hamburg before a stop in Monticello for a quick lunch and Cuban coffee.

In no time, I was making my way through Louisiana before crossing the river over to Natchez. I spent the night there and explored the town a little bit. I need to go back with my wife to poke around some more.

I had decided to go south to north after learning that the northern section was a little curvier and fun (but failed to pick up on the 40 mph speed limit there) and began my trip on a cold but sunny morning.

With the intention of overnighting in Tupelo, and trying my best to adhere to the posted speed limit (cruise control made that a bit easier), I decided to make a few stops along the way. I had already determined that I wanted to see the sunken areas of the Trace as well as the Cypress Swamp, and then play it by ear for some of the others.

I also had planned to do some video along the way, but realized I left my chin mount at home before I left Conway, so no GoPro. No worries, I had my 360 camera and did do some video around Natchez, but along the Parkway, the clamp was on my hand guard, but I noticed at one of the stops that it had magically disappeared. If any of you notice it along the road, you're welcome.

Am I the only rider to put a Tracer on the old Trace? Yeah, I thought not.

Anyway, the first day was beautiful and there were plenty of dogwoods in bloom. Spring had arrived in Mississippi. But, I guess Tupelo didn't get the message; I woke up to a 29 degree morning and a frosty seat.

Fortunately, my gear served me well. I stayed relatively warm and comfortable as the temperatures warmed throughout the day. That made the trek north on day two quite enjoyable.

It was still icy in places at Fall Hollow:

And, I thought the sign for the northern terminus would be right at the end of the road, not at the pull off a mile or two back, so I missed it. But, in my mind, this IS the sign for the northern terminus:

Really, I think the main reason I rode from south to north was to reward myself with biscuits at the end.

The slog back home via I-40 was every bit as glamorous as you think, with the added caveat of rain that started in Jackson, TN, and pretty much stuck with me all the way through Arkansas. I had had enough of rain and dodging trucks and decided to stop in Forrest City at Delta Q barbecue. This is one you don't want to miss! Had a great sandwich and had the place to myself.

All in all, it was a great trip. Not a challenging road, and pretty relaxing. Oh, there was one detour for paving on the parkway, and I learned that my namesake it running for sheriff in Tishomingo County, Mississippi!

Now, to plan the next trip.

 

looks like a really fun ride!

On 3/26/2023 at 7:34 PM, Bob K said:

Has anyone tried using 87 OT in there Tracer 900 ?

I always look for gas that contains 0% ethanol, specially if I filling the tank before storing the bike for the winter. That being said I have used lower octane on long rides and not noticed any difference. 

30 minutes ago, Kenny A. said:

I will second that. 👍

Thanks!

On 3/27/2023 at 12:58 PM, robzilla said:

I was following a thread regarding helmet comms and found that most folks liked the Shoei GT Air 2 which is what I bought recently. It's a full face with a built-in sun visor to match your requirements. As for the comms, seems its limited to the Sena SRL mesh or BT which I haven't had time to buy & install yet. It comes with pinlock as well for those cold mornings to prevent face-shield fogging. Comfortable and stylish so far, would recommend as well.

 

I agree with you the Shoei GT Air 2 is a great helmut. I think the most important thing is getting a good comfortable fit.