Hello all.
I look forward to learning more about the Tracer 900 from all the great minds here as I plan on acquiring a GT very soon.
I currently ride a 2016 Yamaha Super Tenere, 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT and 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N (basically a naked Ninja 650). The ER-6N is more or less my track bike. I ride road, track and occasionally trail (via light ADVing).
I also perform all my own maintenance and fortunately (like other Japanese OEMs), you basically have the "right to repair" with the Tracer. I've had the opportunity to ride all gens of the FJ/Tracer. I settled on the 2nd gen for suspension upgrading/adjustability and its lower tech than the current gen. I plan to use the Tracer as a weekend twisties warrior as well as a city and track day weapon.
I recently test rode a used GT to get refreshed on the feeling of it (faster pace on a technical route) but the suspension left me with many more questions than answers. It was probably adjusted far from what I'd need, or it is really that bad stock. Lol. I look forward to exploring this forum more to see who's successfully sorted the suspension for more performance oriented riding (fwiw, I'm 5'11", approx. 205 lbs and my riding style is spirited).
Suspension aside I plan on upgrading the front brake master cylinder (possibly a Magura); based on my recent FZ-09, FJ/Tracer experiences.
That's it for now I guess. I look forward to meeting more of you all and learning more.
Streethawk out 🙂