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They are very popular among Kiwis (New Zealanders) I hear....  😁

6 hours ago, NormR said:

I'm interested in finding out if there were any surprise costs involved such as duties or extra shipping charges? What was the time frame in shipping as well? Thx in advance

This will by no means answer your question as I'm in Oz - but be aware that non-EU buyers are exempt from the EU VAT (sales tax) which at around 19% (or more) currently gives a very good cost-saving that offsets at least some of the shipping and other costs.   

As a long-term BAGSTERER (I've had a few, on 2 x MT-09s and a 900 GT, and now a new one on my MT-09 SP) I can say that a BAGSTER seat is a vast improvement over stock on almost any bike, and well worth the dosh.   

Some EU dealers (motostorm.it, chromeburner, others) have various models of the BAGSTER range in-stock for more-or-less immediate shipping, but if you order one custom-made from BAGSTER it will obviously take a little longer - unless shipped via the Suez Canal! 

1 hour ago, betoney said:

Just like any screen on any bike ever made, it will differ greatly from rider to rider, some will hate it and others will have no issues.

How very true!   I owned a few Tracers, latterly the 900 GT, and never found any fault with the screens, though I know that many/ most owners found them wanting to a greater or letter degree.

9 minutes ago, Jayzonk said:

After all of this time, I am sure they are keenly aware of styling trends.  Would it really take that much to put someone in charge of this to spruce things up?    You know, just someone who could review the all of the styling before production and let them know of any faux pas they are making.  

   Lookin' for a gig, Jay?

6 hours ago, wanderer said:

I've seen this before on this forum, but I've tried it many times and never succeeded in disabling the QS.

Works for me on my MT-09 SP...

I have one of these on the GIVI aftermarket screen fitted to my MT-09 SP.   Makes a useful improvement.

If you mean a set-up that flashes/ pulses/ flickers the rear brake light when either brake is applied, look no further than SKENE LIGHTING.  I've had several - very highly recommended. 

On 1/18/2021 at 6:34 AM, texscottyd said:

I forgot about that little detail...  sorry!   The opening needs to be enlarged  just slightly to get the new outlet to fit.  I did it in about 10 minutes with a combination hand file and a grinding stone in my power drill.   The metal is soft, and you only need a fraction more clearance... it sounds more complicated than it actually is.    Just stuff a towel down underneath the hole if you want to try and capture any metal shavings.  

An earlier method that I used was simply to file away some of the relatively soft plastic threads on the new outlet...

Thank you so much, enx!   I hadn't expected any really helpful input like this, but will keep it 'on file' for possible future use!

Very much obliged!

Out on the SP a cuppla days ago I noticed that the gear position digital indicator on the display screen was stuck on 6.   I could change gear quite normally, up or down, and when stopped in neutral the green N light worked, but that's all.

Back home I put the bike onto the rear wheel paddock stand and turned the wheel by hand, changing gears as I went.   The display worked correctly, as it did today when out for another ride.   Anybody else have this occur, and if so any thoughts on the cause?

While pondering the possible cause I couldn't help thinking that over my few MT-09 Tracers plus a Tracer GT - all well-used - and now this SP, this is the first malfunction of any kind I've ever had, which is a testament to the design and quality of these Yamaha machines I believe.

Are you proposing to me, 2and3?   I am actually very skinny in all respects except that if I turn side-on anyone can see that I am eight months pregnant!   177cm and about 84kg fully-kitted.   Used to be a very keen distance-runner, not carrying any fat in those days - PB for the full 42.195km Marathon 3:08'37" at age 42.   In my racing prime I weighed 63kg and my ribs could be counted at fifty paces.

Could be called a beer-gut, except that I don't drink beer.  Maybe my associating with dazzler24 has something to do with it - fine fellow that he is - for he rather likes his carrot cake with soft icing (frosting) on top and a dollop of cream on the side!

That works!

According to the link this products ship only to Canada.

BMW has had keyless ride on some of their models for some years past.   Opinions and experiences are mixed - many don't like it.   Keyless ride (if it goes wrong) often equals rideless key.

There may be many new current 2020 (and earlier) GTs on the market while the old stock is run down, and some decent bargains may be had, I believe.   Personally, I found my last GT to be an almost perfect bike in term of outstanding value for money, performance, what it included (cc, panniers, decent seat), and looks and styling: I doubt I'll find the 2021 version as appealing, but that's only IMHO, YMMV.

32 minutes ago, whisperquiet said:

That "primer gray" must be the before picture of the final red painted T 9.

Primer grey (gray) - aka Shipping Container Grey, or Municipal Garbage Collection Truck Primer/ Undercoat Grey - was the earliest colour (or lack-of) on the first Tracers out of the factory way back...

51 minutes ago, quaxum said:

my bike is now at 33000kms. seems like the whine is gone. or maybe i just got so used to it.

Did the wife/ gf get off...?

7 hours ago, Wintersdark said:

Glad to see you're back!

That paint looks awesome; so sparkly!  I like the metallic black (it's on the 2020 Tracer as well) but those blue stripes!  

Is the white all pearly as well?  I loved that pearl white so much on my 2018 MT07.

The 'white' on my SP is actually very light almost-white silver - it really sets-off the adjoining black.   You can just see the contrast with the white SP-09 logo on the blue stripe on the tank.

Thanks, betoney.   I would heartily recommend at least a test-ride on the 2021 SP.   I have found my 2020 to be an excellent little fun machine, emphasis on 'little', for after a Tracer GT or BMW R9T it does look quite petite.   The lower seat height at 820mm or so suits me very well, as does the light weight at 192kg.   It turns on a dime, as they say, and is incredibly light and 'flickable' to steer. 

Nobody has yet explained what the 'SP' stands for, but a suggested 'Special Paint' may not be far off the mark, for the seam-free paint job on the tank - all paint, no stickers or transfers or decals - is quite superb, Rolls Royce quality I'd say.

The 2021 SP models with cruise-control add another level of sophistication that some/ many may appreciate, despite the SP not being designed as a touring machine when c.c. might be almost compulsory, while the modest 14L tank capacity may be a turn-off for some.   

Don't get me wrong - I'd have another GT in a heartbeat if I could mount and dismount more easily than I'm nowadays able to.  Meantime, the SP will suit me very well, especially as my long-distance touring with day-in day-out riding is a thing of the past... (sob!).

On 11/12/2020 at 3:28 AM, betoney said:

How do you like the SP suspension compared to you previous K-Tech suspension?

Having just returned home from having the stock KYB front and Ohlins rear suspension on my new MT-09 SP 'tweaked' to my satisfaction I can report back.   Joe Slater at Ride Dynamics took 15 minutes and $30 to work his magic, and I am very satisfied with the result after an admittedly short 35km ride home - albeit over some varying road surfaces.    It has been quite some time - well over a year - since Joe last upgraded my Tracer 900 GT with $2100 worth of K-Tech suspension components and work, so it would be foolish to try to recall my first impressions then with first impressions now: suffice to say I'm happy!  

Joe's Ride Dynamics workshop is immaculately clean and of the 'a place for everything and everything in its place' standard, with an impressive amount of professional tools to help things along.   I hopped on and off twice while he measured sag, and set-to with spanners and screwdrivers.   One learns something every day - I was quite unaware that there's an adjustment point for fast and slow compression at the very bottom of each fork leg - never noticed it before!

I advised Joe that I was after a smoother more compliant ride rather than pin-sharp handling - the SP has very sharp handling and very light and 'flickable' steering anyway out of the box.   To my inexperienced bum, the stock Ohlins rear shock seemed a bit harsh, and at times the front 'pitter-pattered' as if riding over closely-spaced small corrugations.   The front and rear of the bike also didn't feel well-matched (is as good as I can put it), but everything seems very sweet now.   The transition over irregularities in the road surface seems much smoother, with no pitching front or rear.

The stock SP seat is a shocker (IMHO) so the early arrival from Italy of my new BAGSTER seat should put the cherry on top of the icing on the cake.   This was certainly the case before on my late Tracer 900 GT with its then-new K-Tech aftermarket suspension installed and tuned at Ride Dynamics, and I'll then be a very happy bunny! 

Nice matching pair of BMW F800 GTs - quite rare here (I had one a few years ago).   Very nice pix!

3 hours ago, betoney said:

How do you like the SP suspension compared to you previous K-Tech suspension?

At the moment, not as compliant as on my K-TECH-upgraded GT, but appreciably better than stock Tracers from memory and the ex-factory GT .    But it cost me AUD$2100 to get there!   As a matter of interest I'm taking the SP to my suspension guru tomorrow (Friday the 13th!!) for him to fine-tune it for me.   At a cost of only AUD$30 he did the same on my last OHLINS-equipped BMW R9T, of unhappy memory, and made that OK ride into an appreciably better place to be.   He'll be able to do the same with the SP I'm sure - I shall report back. 

8 hours ago, flyfifer said:

Bet the Ignition key still goes in a stupid place !

It doesn't (if the same as mine).   But the location of the seat release keyhole is under the seat, in harm's way from road dirt and grit, even if it has a cover!   OK if you can stand on your head...

8 hours ago, flyfifer said:

Bet the Ignition key still goes in a stupid place !

5 hours ago, PhotoAl said:

Nice suspension upgrades for only $1,600 which seems like a fair price to me.  Would be nice if they did the same for the Tracer GT

AUD$1750 here - good value.

How can one tell if an LED bead/ globe/ bulb has 'blown'?   A test-light between the -ve and +ve terminals lights up, so there is obviously power there.   And if blown, where are spares available please?   TIA...

LATER EDIT: thinking about it, the bead is inset into a circuit board, so I guess this means a new pair of LEDs. Bugger! But it's not too bad - I've had over the years at least six or eight such pairs, all looking the same and probably all originating from the same factory in China, cheap enough too, and not a single fault or failure, so I'm not doing too bad.

You will find that these particular lights have a three-mode pattern: full on: half on: flickering.   No big deal - rider just needs to switch to the desired mode when re-starting the bike by toggling the switch..