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I cant really tell from the photo but is the actual top layer of the faux carbon coming up? For any adhesive I just use something like Goo Gone.

I have the Forks-By-Matt (Pattonme) upgraded cartridges in my 2015 forks, both legs are activated with rebound and compression pistons and rebound adjustment caps. I have the rebound adjusted where they feel best but discovered that is on the last click fully closed- clockwise. I would prefer not being maxed out in case I want to adjust further at some point. The question is, if I'm going to spend the money to get a revalve to modify the rebound circuit, would it be worth the additional cost to get drop-in cartridges? Compression adjustment on the fork cap would be nice as well. Has anyone changed from a piston kit on stock cartridge to custom built cartridges? Was there a difference in feel, enough to justify the cost? This Fall I will be due for the 2nd 2-year suspension service and would have any modifications done at that time while the forks are torn apart.

@wordsmith - Good luck getting the ergonomics sorted. Since the previous owner was a fair bit larger than you, don't be surprised if the suspension technician suggests getting lighter springs to match your weight. There's no better feeling than when you get the bike adjusted and fitted for YOU and everything is 100% correct and comfortable.😎👍

75mph @ 7500rpm? doesn't sound right to me, what is your current sprocket combination?. I have +2 teeth taller rear sprocket for quicker acceleration and at 70mph I am at 5,000 rpm, 75mph at 5,500 rpm.

Consider he is an instructor at Yamaha Champions Rider School and lives at the track dragging knee for a living, I would say "Extremely Enjoyable" = FAST!😎👍 Also look at his fuel economy with the gearing he selected, 17/43 runs at lower rpm (highway cruising speed) from stock, mine is geared the opposite, the 16/47 sprockets make mine higher rpm and I still average the same fuel economy as he reported, he must have been hauling a$$.

@bugie - What type of riding do you do? K-Tech's Razor-R Lite might possibly be all you need for the rear. Emulsion shock (oil and nitrogen are NOT separated) and no compression adjustment but for general riding, this would be a definite improvement over stock. K-Tech Suspension Razor-R Lite Rear Shock Yamaha FZ09/FJ09/XSR900 2014-2018 3 Way Adjustable

2nd tip. If your R9T only has a few minor issues, (other bikes should be so lucky) - keep it and ride the wheels off of it! I have never ridden one bit it IS a great looking machine.

Probably not an issue on shorter rides close to home, I do a lot of longer out of state rides and fuel range is something I always have my eye on. Depending on how easy or aggressive I am riding, I can gauge (relatively) how far I can go before hitting reserve by the fuel average. From experience, mine has always been about 3 mpg optimistic, so if it reads 48mpg average, I know it is actually about 45mpg, x4 gallons = 180 miles safely without accounting for reserve. I don't listen to music so I run numbers through my head...🙄 It could also be my nature to always push buttons and see read-outs. I am constantly switching between the 3 menu screens checking Fuel, trip distance and temperature readings. 🤷‍♀️

I'm glad it was a simple fix and you didn't need to bring it to the dealer! 👍 On my display, I use Trip 1 for the fuel tank at fill-up and Trip 2 for the actual total ride distance. When ever I fill the tank, I reset Trip 1 and Fuel AVG.

Reading through this again, when you refuel and reset your trip meter #2 do you also reset the fuel average reading? they are separate and need to be reset independently.

Pazzo are very nice, Ive used them on past 2 bikes. FWIW, for anyone ordering Pazzo levers you can get different length combinations for clutch and brake, short/short, long/long, short/long or long/short.👍

The brake light wiring is under the passenger seat, find the light and trace it backward to a connector. Splice into it the same as you did on your Fazer.

I haven't heard of that issue before, is this a new issue or has it had that reading since new?. Is it under warranty? I would at least call the dealer and talk to the service manager.

Does option #2 have a custom (specific to YOU) shim stack or is it an 'off the shelf' generic configuration? The reason I ask is, everyone uses their bike for different conditions, touring, commuting, sport, track etc. and the valving (and sometimes the spring stiffness) will be very different for each. Usually with option #3, when buying direct from the company, they build them specifically and exactly for your riding conditions. I would at least send an email to K-Tech and ask about option #2 to see if it can be made with a shim stack that meets your specific riding style. At a minimum, getting the correct springs for your weight makes a huge difference in the bikes comfort and handling.

Even after you reset it to zero it still only shows 61mpg? Is that reading for average or current mpg?

My front brake issue was kind of the opposite, instead of warped front rotors, my front calipers and pads were replaced under warranty due to very bizarre wear patterns on the pads. I haven't had a front brake issue since, love the Y.E.S. warranty coverage. Glad to hear that they took care of you and you are back on the road.

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I crossed over from Longview and rode through Clatscanie, Mist, Jewell and then OR202 into Astoria. Fantastic weather for a ride today.

Today I practiced social distancing with a 300 mile ride to Astoria, Oregon and up 101 on the Southern coast of Washington. Social Distancing 😎

There are a few online calculators that are fun to mess around with. Stock gearing is 16/45 Motorcycle Gearing Calculator | Shift Tracer | Sprocket Comparison Gearing Commander ⚙

I have used a 15 tooth on the front (-1) as well as a 47 on the rear (+2) though not at the same time. With each sprocket combination the speedometer is about 2mph higher than my Garmin GPS is reading. Even with stock gearing it didn't match the GPS 100%. FWIW stock gearing, 16/45 is a final drive ratio of 2.81, dropping one tooth on the front to 15/45 has a final drive of 3.00 and adding 2 teeth on the rear 16/47 brings it to 2.93. Its kind of the "Goldilocks" of the 3 combinations for my riding preference. A little livelier in the twisties and not too high strung for highway riding.

On the bike by 10am beats not being on a bike at all. Cherish being able to even have a late start.👍

You are not wrong, it is VERY comfortable, I have put over 37k miles on the seat in 2.5 years. It took a little tweaking and re-shaping over 3 appointments to get it perfect for me but the builder was very understanding and helpful.

Since it is warming up here, I decided to try the smaller Parabellum flyscreen. I was surprised at how much I like it, no helmet buffeting and manageable wind noise on the highway (I always wear earplugs anyway). The only time I experienced turbulence was when I jumped on the interstate and was riding at 80mph around a lot of big rigs but once I was past them it smoothed out nicely. Personally, I don't want a still pocket of air behind a a large screen, even when I get onto slower city streets, I always have my visor open to get air flow on my face. With that being said, if I was going on a longer multi-day road trip where there was a possibility of rain, I would definitely change the screen for the trip. FJ-09 Parabellum Flyscreeen

Agreed, morning is my absolute favorite time to ride. Last year I did a solo trip to Santa Cruz and on the way home I was up early and on the road taking a few photos up in the hills North of Mount Shasta. I had texted them to a few friends and shortly got a few return texts complaining about waking them up so early then I realized it was only about 6:45am. 😎