smurph

Selling my pannier racks for the 2019 Tracer and Tracer 900 GT - 

Part number KFT.06.871.30000/B

These are the updated version of the pannier racks and will work with all bags providing you purchase the appropriate fit kit. I used them with a set of Trax bags for one 2-day trip while in BC last summer. Otherwise they are brand new and were removed when I sold the Tracer. 

Asking $350- located in Edmonton

Can assist with install if required  

 

 

 

If you need a brand new SW-Motech rear pannier rack... let me know :). Congrats on the bike. You're going to love it. 

Great tip Rovari. I've been out with a shoulder injury for 3 months and.... winter. At least the weather is getting better and the white stuff melting. I'll have to revisit the seat.... though i'm now leaning towards a T7 since selling my WR and thinking about reducing to only 1 bike to do it all. 

On 1/29/2021 at 2:04 AM, petshark said:

Another reason to remove is that my new soft microfiber towels get shredded on the sharp edges or the TRACER letters.

Same! Grrr

4 minutes ago, thewrenchbender said:

Read this thread with interest, was initially pulling what little hair I have left out at my GPS (older sumo) not picking up satellites.

I ended up just going with the higher-from-the-display solution which is better on my bad neck anyways...

Have connected a lot of shielding in my former life working on GA planes. Connecting to any good ground is usually sufficient. The trick is to only connect at one position to avoiding inducing a ground loop. 

That’s another good placement option. Thanks for the tips, WB. Currently it’s mounted just to the right of left mirror and it’s bugging me.  

On 8/3/2020 at 3:15 PM, quetech said:

There is a link to photos at the start of this thread showing the screening I did, there is a lot of aluminium and copper tape there which I connected directly back to the battery negative.

Hey quetech - you had previously said grounding it didn't show any difference. Have you since added a ground connection with the copper tape? I'll be doing the same mod over the long cold winter up here. Cheers!

1 hour ago, WKE002 said:

A Word of Thanks to SMURPH / WINTERSDARK.... got it done last weekend.... simple but DAMM EFFECTIVE ! 

Awesome!!!😊

On 7/13/2020 at 12:45 PM, ruenjou said:

Easternbeaver.com

Good call. I'll reach out to Jim and see what he has. I've ordered from him in the past - for my other bikes - and his product is top notch. I have the Neutrino and wish I had just got another PC-8 that has far less issues. 

On 5/5/2019 at 2:31 PM, quetech said:

Well after my first ltrip  with the sat nav mounted above the display I have discovered a problem.

The tracer display is interfering with the sat nav and causing it to lose the signal.

I have been experimenting with some aluminium foil shielding and raised the gps a bit with some promising results.

I noticed that even with the satnav on the handlebars it is still affected by the tracer display but not to the same degree.

I have a Garmin 346, not sure if other units would be affected the same way.

I have noticed the exact same issue with my Zumo 396 and the TFT display of the GT. The only option i've found that works is a ram ball in front of the clutch area as opposed to where I originally had it and wanted it - dead centre of the bars. I'll have to try some different tapes as you suggested and get it up and over top of the display. That would be a great spot for it. Like you, i've never encountered an issue like this with any other bike. 

Still waiting on mine from Aliexpress. The first and only time i've ordered off there. For $10 CDN, I couldn't go wrong. Looking forward to getting it on the GT as i could have used it today while parking on some gravel. 

Old washers and tape removed. I see the way that I was doing it wasn't necessarily providing a good perch for the rubber feet of the seat. I pulled the plastic side pieces down and off and noticed the feet were barely on the plastic tray. 

New washers installed as per Winterdark's instructions. Taping the ones to the frame was a bit of a challenge. If the mod works, i'll revisit it and remove the tank bracket and do a better job. 

Currently have it in the high position and it feels good....A test ride tomorrow will see if it works for my butt! I had to stop wrenching on anything else in the garage as it was reading 35 Celcius in there. Back in the house with a beer and a balmy 19.5C. Thank Dog for AC.

 

Cheers

3 hours ago, 2WHLOZK said:

Installed my Plug today, then went for 150mi ride.  Temps in the low to mid 80's.  Covered all the types of riding circumstances that I'm likely to encounter on any given day, for this time of year.  Some expressway cruising, some open two-lane country roads, some super-twisties, and some stop-n-go in heavy traffic.  I tested Standard mode and B mode today.  Will sample A mode on the next ride.

I also made sure to include plenty of low speed, low-rev maneuvers like parking lot U turns, etc.  These maneuvers especially (and even just pulling away from a traffic light at times, to be honest) needed some help.

I'm happy to report that the Booster Plug has solved my off-idle issues. I was just hoping for "some acceptable" improvement from the Plug.  To my delight I got Major improvement.  Now I have a smooth, linear throttle response from idle.  The way it should have been from the factory, but wasn't.  

I noticed slightly different results than Wintersdark got with his bike.  I got smoother operation in partial-throttle situs too, like when short shifting or chugging along at walking speed.  Additionally, I noticed less engine drag at full decel in the twisties.  So that's another "plus" (at least for me and my modest riding "skills").

To be fair, I've only put ~ 2K miles on the GT so far.  As I get to know it better I may find other fueling areas to improve.  Who knows?  But for right now I can say Mission Accomplished!

Oh, and the install was easy and I did not have to remove the tank, or even lift it at all.  

Edit:  I might as well mention that the bike no longer insists on keeping its revs a bit on the high side, where it always seemed happiest.  It still seems just as happy up there, but now also content loping along at slower speeds in higher gears.  An indication of improved, across-the board, partial-throttle response?

Great to see you got that kind of response from the booster plug. I may have to look into that. I do find that the GT likes to be revved - just like my WR250R - and I don't mind wringing it. Today we did a 620K ride from Edmonton to Nordegg and back. Beautiful day of +29C riding. Thankfully had the vented Klim jacket on. 

Still need to do some more tweaking with the seat. I thought i was adjusting to it.... but not after today's ride. Still sliding forward. Gotta try Winterdark's suggestion. 

On 6/3/2020 at 11:22 AM, smurph said:

+1. 

After using the X-grip for a number of years, i'm really happy with the Quadlock. The X-grip always worked - even on my WRR all over Baja, Moab etc. But the quad lock just works better - and being able to adjust into landscape or portrait mode without having to undo the ram-ball is a game changer. 

Well that was short lasted. After using the quad lock, i had to get the camera replaced in my iPhone 11 after a few rides. The vibrations totally killed it. Quadlock is sending me one of their new vibration dampener mounts once they release them but i'm not sure i'll use it. For now the phone will remain in my pocket. I never had issues with my iPhone 4, 5,  or 7. I guess the newer ones are more sensitive. Be careful. 

Yup. It’s a great road. Been using that one for the last 30 years or so and we accidentally took it today as I had a brain fart. Following some new driver who was doing 70 all the way from Cochrane. Ugh. Wish we had been on the bikes instead of In the Sprinter van. 
Crazy weather here lately. At least it’s sunny in BC 😊. Have a great ride tomorrow! We’ll connect in person one day 👍👍

Nice work, Wintersdark!! 
 

yup. You’re not far away. We actually just drove down to Canmore and unloaded the bikes from the van for a rip around Banff. Tomorrow a ride to radium or so and then load up and head home. 

I have a set of the SW-Motech Pro pannier racks on order from FC-Moto in Germany. Hoping Canada Post doesn't hold them up any longer.... 

I have a set of Trax cases in the attic that i've used on 3 Vstroms and look forward to them on the Tracer. I tried one trip with the factory side cases but I despise clamshell/side loaders. Not sure if i'll sell my factory bags or hang onto them in case I decide to sell the bike one day. 

 

This is using the insert for the high position. I’ve always preferred my bikes taller even though I’m 5’10.

38 minutes ago, piotrek said:

No concern that the taped assembly might come loose and sloppy with movement/time? Not knocking the good idea, but maybe something more solid/permanent wouldn't necessarily add much cost. JB-Weld the stacks and bond them to the plastic tray... or something to that end.

Yup. You’re right. This was just a concept trial and see if it works. I’m having a friend make up a more permanent solution. Until then I’ll keep an eye on my diy fix. 

6 minutes ago, RandyN said:

Excellent mod. Been meaning to fiddle with that sometime and you probably just saved me some time.

Happy to help! Hope you find it useful as well. Cheers

6 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

If you look at my past posts with suncoaster regarding Plumbing remote vacuum lines to each throttle body and running them out the left front frame opening and making them accessible so you can check TBS sync without touching a thing

Smart idea. I've done that on the 3 Vstroms I owned. It saves a lot of work. 

 

On 11/20/2019 at 6:54 AM, brewhaha said:

Just received my Quadlock. Can confirm its pretty cool. works great.

+1. 

After using the X-grip for a number of years, i'm really happy with the Quadlock. The X-grip always worked - even on my WRR all over Baja, Moab etc. But the quad lock just works better - and being able to adjust into landscape or portrait mode without having to undo the ram-ball is a game changer. 

Hey Reporter - yup Jim is a great guy and produces some excellent kits. All my vstroms have had his PC-8 and then on my FJR as well. Good to know he's planning on making a specific kit for the FJ. I'll have to drop him a line and check availability.
 
Thanks for the info on the horn too

I've had a Stebel on the last 4 bikes and they're worth every penny. And they're not all that expensive. My wife wants one for her Golf now as the stock horn is pretty wimpy. I see there's a Stebel truck horn available. I thought about it for the bike but it appears almost twice the size of the regular Stebel.
 
I think the best deal (in Canada) is from motorcycle innovations. They have a website under that name. Owner is a great guy too from the dealings i've had with him.
 
If I get my FJ, it will be one of the first items to go on - and an Eastern Beaver PC-8 to control it all.