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    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    thanks added to my wish list
     
     
     

    links to products please! 

    There are lots of these bicycle "skewers" on ebay, I chose these ones because of the flat end nut, graspable by a spanner: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252336273687 and only used the short one.
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    http://www.red-land.cn/products-detail.asp?cpid=176
    Road Bike: F: 112mm / R: 148mm
     
    The shorter ones for use on the rear rack are called "quick release seat post clamps"
     

     

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    links to products please!
     

    The windscreen bracket movement was bugging me, so I put a bicycle quick release axle bolt in the windscreen mount, which completely stabilizes it. The QR bolt was around $9 for two.  I also have four short ones for bolting things to the rear rack without tools.
    Drilled a 5mm hole in each side of the mount, and the axle bolt goes right through.
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    GA rider.. Lane Splitting/Filtering

    in U.S.Southeast FJ-09 Owners

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    the temptaion is strong, but I know Oregon police. They love to give tickets. This is actually getting support in the legislature this year so fingers crossed.
     
     

    I lane split in Oregon (pdx) if the traffic is at a standstill. I go about 5 MPH until it starts to move, then I get in a lane.
    I've been so tempted to split on 84 on my way home from work. Traffic has gotten sooo bad in pdx.
     

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    I know how you feel. I got so tired of the rain in Portland I drove 1200 miles to Death Valley. And if I do say so myself, and i do  P-) , it was totally worth it. We are expecting 4 more year sof rain in P-town but I have some nice memories stored up.
     

    Sat on the FJ, opened the garage door and watched the snow build up on the driveway. Later I'm going to go to the drug store and watch them fill prescriptions.
     

    FJ-09 Ebay/Amazon parts thread

    in FJ-09 Parts and Accessory reviews

    Posted

    Why in the name of all things holy and unholy would you want to put that abomination on your bike? I was looking at the Triumph Explorer today thinking how much I hate the beak. Everyone wants to copy that ugly BMW beak. ARGGGHHHHHHH>
     
    But seriously, its fugly.
     
     

    Check out that front beak!!!!!! Just wish it wasn't so expensive. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BGPYMGU?keywords=fj-09&qid=1456379488&ref_=sr_1_18&sr=8-18
     
     

     

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    thanks! I just ordered the seat cover, for the price its worth a shot. Sad part = its going over the seat concepts seat!
     
    As for the CC, I'll hold off for Cruizin to make it happen.
     

    nice! First, whats that pad called? Doesnt look like an Airhawk. Second, did you have to cut any wiring to use the CC? 
    thanks!
     
     

    I ordered the seat pad from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006JMK7N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1455631729&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=coleman+comfort+ride I rode it for about 60mi yesterday and for >$20 it's a notable improvement over stock. Not my idea though as I seen it on another member's bike and thought I'd try it.
    Yes I did have to splice a couple wires for the cc. I bought my kit before Cruizin started working with Brandondist.com so plug-n-play wasn't on the horizon. I have also been working behind the scenes with Joe (brandondist.com) on adapting this kit to our FJs. I still have some minor programming adjustments to make however the unit works great. It held 73-74 mph on the hills here in San Diego no problem for about 60 miles.
     

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    nice! First, whats that pad called? Doesnt look like an Airhawk. Second, did you have to cut any wiring to use the CC?
     
    thanks!
     
     

    Yesterday was a good day, I installed an M4 slip on exhaust. 
     
     
     
    Added some padding to the seat.
     
     
    Installed my ECU that's been flashed by 2wheeldynoworks. 
     
    And finished in installing my AP900C cruise control from Brandondist.com.
     
     
     

     

    Footpegs

    in FJ-09 Parts and Accessory reviews

    Posted

    for people still deciding I went with these:
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    shiny and pretty, but I am not in love. They are still a bit slippery when wet and transfer much vibes. Since I just bought them they stay for a while but I will most likely switch to Super Ten pegs down the road.
     
    Anyone interested in a trade?  P-)

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    Just got some Chinese shorty levers for $39.99 and was surprised. The fit and and finish were as good as any $150 pair. I hated to by Chinese but I couldn't pass up the price. Just had to use the old clutch lever bushing. Got them in red and the color even matches almost perfectly. 
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/111536451868?rmvSB=true  
    those are nice! I decided that I would buy the absolute cheapest pair I could and they were/are pretty awesome. Perfect fit, finish is really nice. It bothers me a little to buy some much from China but realistically charging me $200 10 years ago for a pair of levers (CRG) was pretty brutal. They were great levers but totally not worth $200.  
    My nice new ones in gold cost $23.59 delivered to my door. I would have gladly paid an American company 50-100 for a sweet pair.

    FJ-09 Ebay/Amazon parts thread

    in FJ-09 Parts and Accessory reviews

    Posted

    Paladin, a set of what? I see the led lights but then mention warming your hands....
     
     
    nevermind,  I think you mean the things that lift the wind deflection. They look interesting because I have run out of work the last couple days without my gloves and those deflectors as is dont deflect jack. I want to pull the whole heavy mess but if these things work it would be a possibility.

    What boots do you ride in?

    in Gear Reviews

    Posted

    bobdog, mine are pretty broken in but I dont have any problems shifting. The toe box is more like a cowboy boot than a big squared off area like many of the dual-sport boots. You give up some protection but gain immensely in comfort. These dont protect as well as my A Star MX5's but they are again, way more comfortable.
     
    As we are riding street and maybe gravel on these I wouldnt think it would be much of an issue. I would even go so far as to say I would buy them again knowing what I now know. In my mind there is no higher praise for a product :)
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