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Absolutely, when in doubt, power cycle the device.

Welcome aboard. 😎👍

I agree with you about viscosity affecting the orifice settings but not sure about 5w lasting longer. For every stroke of the fork you are still moving the same amount of fluid through the internals. No?🤷‍♀️

If you plan on keeping the 525 sprockets and only plan on buying a new chain then you need to buy a 525 pitch chain to fit the sprockets. You can't use a 520 pitch chain on 525 sprockets, it doesn't fit. If you want to swap to 520 then both sprockets and chain all need to be replaced as a set.

I don't know for sure but I believe its because it was released along side the "premium" GT model and got overshadowed. The FJ/FZ/MT/XSR/Tracer and GT share the same engine and frame and no known issues that haven't been addressed with warranty or service bulletins. At least in North America, the base level Tracer was only available as a 2019 model, they skipped 2018 altogether and no longer offer it for 2020. $7500 is a great price and you could upgrade it to your preference with quick shifter, suspension, heated grips, aftermarket cruise control and side bags etc.(except the TFT display) and still be cheaper than buying a GT at full price. Don't let the upright riding position fool you, this bike can be as sporty as you want it to be while at the same time be comfortable enough for a week-long road trip. Every magazine review you have read is correct, the motor is the star of the show and the suspension can be brought up to par to match the motor.

I would suggest riding with the stock screen for a few hundred miles before making a decision. Try different height adjustments while riding and try to determine what position is making it better or closer to better, and even try riding with it removed. You would be surprised how many prefer no screen or a very small screen for smooth, quiet airflow, especially now that it is summer. I have also read other riders making 1" spacers for the screen so windflow goes under the screen to smooth out buffetting. If yours isnt buffetting - your helmet is smooth and stable and not being thrown around like a ragdoll, then maybe just earplugs will suffice?

With the trail oriented tires and skid plate how does it handle on dirt roads? I was up in a National Forest last week and rode a short distance on gravel roads through camping areas. The bike handled ok at slow speeds with street tires but the suspension settings I have for the street killed me on even modest pot holes.

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@Victorvnv - You certainly live in an area where fantastic riding can be found in every direction. I try to ride in N.Ca. at least once a year and every time, I incorporate new roads to the ride. I'm still finding awesome roads every time I visit, though I haven't made it any further South than Santa Cruz or Sonora Pass. Some day I still have to make it down to Lake Isabella/Sequoia NF region and then North on PCH through Big Sur.

+1 on the radiator guard as your first purchase for the bike.

@kilo3 - While I don't have Ivan's flash (mine is from 2WDW) I agree that every Yamaha should come this way from the factory. Enjoy the "new" bike. 👍

If you cannot get correct sag settings for your weight, you definitely will not get it set correctly for luggage and a passenger. You will need to get the correct spring rate for your weight as the factory springs are for some "average" rider around 160 lbs.

Welcome, since you have the GT, it comes with adjustable compression and rebound damping in the forks. -If it were me- I would figure out where your settings are at right now so you have a reference point. DO ONE LEG AT A TIME, count the clicks as you close the circuit CLOCKWISE and then turn it the same number of clicks back to where you started and write that number down. The most important thing you can do it know what the clickers actually do. Grab the front brake while standing to the side of the bike and press down on the bars several time to see how it feels, now, adjusting one leg at a time turn the clickers full clockwise and feel the difference and then fully counterclockwise and again feel the difference while pressing on the bars. Now return the clicker setting to what it originally was from fully closed ie 9 clicks out or whatever and then do the same to the 2nd fork leg. There should be a dramatic difference in feel between fully closed and fully open. Open is Left, Closed is Right turns just like a water faucet. Another thing to realize with the GT is each fork leg is independent, one leg controls how fast the fork compresses the spring and the other fork leg controls how fast the spring rebounds back to full extension. THE VERY BEST THING YOU CAN DO is go out for a ride with a screw driver and adjusting one leg at a time, add or subtract +/-2 clicks at a time until it starts feeling better to you, it really is trial and error to suit YOU and YOUR riding preference.

Like @knyte mentioned, just swap the lids for the FJR models.

Glad to hear that it worked out well for you. I also carry a small, maybe 12"x18" mesh bag for smaller items that can slip through the net openings.

The second hand bike might have had lowered suspension making the center stand require a lot more effort.

There are a lot of opinions on windshields and the solution is VERY subjective, even for riders of the exact same size. There is no "what works best?", only "what works for me". Here are over 2,000 posts to read through. https://www.tracer900.net/forum/38-fj-09-windshields/

I have also ridden the full sized Tenere in the past and felt the same way, I wanted to like it but the motor was characterless and boring to me. It has a lot of great features but its also close to 600 lbs and kind of top heavy. I didn't hate it but it didn't "wow' me. I would like to ride it side by side with the Africa Twin.

I have always avoided going to Canada to ride because the police are well known for being overly militant on speed enforcement, is that not the case anymore? I have several friends and family members who have been pulled over and ticketed for just 2-5mph over the posted limit, in cars and on bikes. They were also warned that 15 over will result in their vehicle being impounded. Is that because they are U.S. residents? or is that the same with locals as well?

I have never seen one like that, I'm not sure what it is for. 🤷‍♀️

If I had the chance to ride one for a full day or overnight trip, I would absolutely ride the wheels off of it. Worst case scenario, you put the curiosity to rest and conclude either "Meh, its not for me" or "Damn, that was impressive".

There's nothing 'wrong' with changing the oil before 600 miles, I was just mentioning it because I found a lot of metal particles in the oil at 100 miles. As far as engine break-in goes, I wont get into that as there are many opinions on that subject and most people believe that all of them are wrong except theirs. I simply rode mine in a normal manner including a few runs up to 9k and back. Your experience my differ, please do what you feel comfortable with.👍

Congratulations on the new bike, the more you get used to it the more you will love it. Before taking it out on a road trip, consider doing its first oil change. Brand new motors get a lot of metal particles in the oil, I did the first oil change at just over 100 miles and was amazed at the amount of silver in the oil.

@texscottyd - This is a a good first impression video of an X-Diavel and Niken owner swapping bikes.

It is absolutely normal to shift the Tracer at 4000-5000 just like your KTM, no need to rev it out to 9000 unless you are riding like a hooligan. The Tracer has a very flat torque curve and pulls a long time in every gear and can be ridden as sedate or aggressive as you choose.