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@Salish900 its all good... next step is to look into risers if having them in that position doesn't work for you.

The pictures are from different angles. @texscottyd's picture is from the front looking toward the rider and @perolaforss is from the rider's position looking forward. The risers are facing opposite directions. To answer your question, if you want the bars closer to the rider, the angle on the risers should be facing the rider position. The top clamp is irrelevant.

@betoneythat bronze color with the red FJ would look sweet.

Welcome! Have fun with the new bike.

If you plan to replace the Tracer with a Vulcan 900 I think you will be disappointed. If adding the Vulcan as a 2nd bike, then probably ok.

Hell, just about any modern chain can make it 5k miles with no maintenance lol.... I do not recommend attempting this.

Sounds like valves or timing chain to me (non-professional opinion). FWIW.... I had the CCT replaced under the TSB that was sent out (never actually a recall) and it only lasted a couple months before the cam chain noise was back. I installed the manual tensioner 2-ish years ago and haven't heard it since. Might want to give it a try. I didn't realize how much noise the timing chain was actually making until I did the replacement.

This sounds like the TCS is still active... I know you said you tried it with it the TCS off... but what you are describing is exactly how the bike acts with TCS on.

I have my Puig clip on deflector in the highest and closest position in relation to the windscreen. This put the bottom of the deflector almost in line with the top of the windscreen. I noticed more of a difference when adjusting the height as opposed to adjusting how far in front of the screen the deflector was and the angle of the deflector (as you can see mine is set parallel to the windscreen). For reference I am just under 6ft with a 32in inseam.

Ouch every 2 weeks! I kinda feel your pain though... I work 5 on 4 off. 930pm-630am. Although my shift is consistent, I have kids that wake up at 8am.. so I'm constantly switching my sleep pattern on my off days.

Man... I guess I need to go ride a MT07 (been interested on them for a while as a 2nd bike)... I've always thought my FJ-09 (Tracer) was one of the hardest accelerating bikes I've owned... especially 0-60mph... If you haven't already, try keeping it in A-mode. As far as being able to wheelie... my '15 FJ will lift the wheel in first and second easily.

If Google translate worked... I think you said you are experiencing some black smoke out of your exhaust... Black smoke usually indicates a "rich" condition (too much fuel). Any check engine lights? Have you had the ECU tuned?

It can be done... not sure if you have a newer Tracer and what difference (if any) might exist.

Just started mine and let it warm up just to compare.. didn't get that noise, but also harder to hear faint noises over the rumble of the Akro. I'm in agreement with @kilo3that it is most likely related to something expanding or adjusting to heat. Does it happen after startup 100% of the time?

I take "disassembled" to mean the entire engine... I don't have a definitive answer for you but I suspect the actual amount of oil needed after swapping out the pan will be somewhere between the 2 values (2.70 L and 3.40 L.

There's a slimmer profile mount for the SH36's!?! Do you have a part number? I'm about to hit up SHAD's website. Edit: "slimmer" mount is for '18s and '19s only.

Rear sprocket looks pretty good... front sprocket has some wear. Most will say to replace both sprockets with the chain. You could probably get away without replacing the rear, but I would replace the front when you replace the chain.

It is definitely designed to be looked at and never ridden....

Good to hear... can you provide some insight so that we can reference the fix in case this issue pops up again.

Welcome to the forum @Theo

The Tracer/FJ really likes to have the shift lever fully "reset" back to its resting point between shifts... if you have any pressure on the shift lever between shifts it could cause what you are describing to hapoen. This has been discussed many times on this forum. You've had the bike for a while so I assume you are used to it at this point... Does this happen more often while shifting quickly between gears or at random times? Have you changed boots recently? Try adjusting the lever so that it comes to its resting point a bit above your boot.

No other electrical issues of this magnitude have been reported on the forum that I am aware of... @charliewhen you mention "loom" I'm assuming you are referring to the wiring harness (as I know it)? Did that correct the issue?

Very cool and fun upgrade... can you hear the turbo spool up when riding it? Always loved that sound...

This is what I was thinking... I'm about to go inspect mine..

Perfect @keithu.... what's the next target?