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Have you decided on brand-specific suspension upgrades yet? My shock is a Penske built to Traxxion Dynamics specs. but I have heard GREAT things about K-Tech as well.

@Larz - I originally got the basic "canned" flash from 2WDW which was a huge improvement over the stock fueling on the '15 model, it still wasn't perfect. I called them and they said in most cases, the canned flash is all most riders need (in addition to all of the other benefits of the ECU flash) but not every bike is the same. They also had me adjust the APS with very noticeable benefits. I talked to Travis again and decided to give the Active Tune a try, it needs to be activated in the ECU because you use the included O2 sensor (wideband?) and again gives very noticeable results. The more optimized the fuel map is to start with, the less drastic changes the Active Tune has to make. This year alone, I have used it from below freezing to 113F and sea level to over 11,000' in the Rocky Mountains. I then bought the Scorpion slip-on and noticed a very slight burble or grumble on sudden throttle chop, never got actual pops. Again, I called Travis and was informed that they have a specific map for the Scorpion, so the ECU went back for another reflash, and to set the default A-mode. I am very happy with the way the bike operates now, A-mode is very smooth. Like @StealthAu had mentioned, the only way to truly get a perfect tune for your bike would be a dyno tune, whether that includes a fuel controller for ease of adjustment or building a map and having it flashed into the ECU. But, with that being said, for the average Joe, a "canned" flash is a dramatic improvement.

I have the Active Tune and really like it but did need to send my ECU in to get it "activated" to work with the Active Tune. Another interesting new product that is very similar. - Dynojet Power Vision Dynojet Motorcycle Power Vision No matter your brand of motorcycle or style of riding, our fuel tuners can...

@Larz - You could spend a lot of money chasing a few more ponies but the important thing (to me at least) is a smooth linear power curve and proper operating AFR. I agree with his opinion on suspension, a properly setup bike will enable you to be a safer, faster rider who is in total control. You will be able to hold a line through a corner at higher speeds with the tires firmly planted to the pavement and without the chassis diving and wallowing. You have heard the terms "cutting like a scalpel" or "tracking like a slot-car".

I really like that 9centro concept. I just hate how watered down most concept bikes become when they get to production. I also like the Honda CBX4 concept but expect reality to be super vanilla. I hope not. Honda CB4X concept at EICMA 2019 The Honda CB4X concept made its debut at EICMA 2019, potentially...

@Larz - What were your final numbers from the dyno run?

@piotrek - I had just got back into town after being gone all day. When they said the clearances were within spec and didn't need any shims this time, I didn't question it further. I just loaded it in the truck and drove home. Honestly, he could have rattled off a lot of technical jargon and I wouldn't have known the difference. I know "in spec" or "out of spec".

I just picked up my bike from the shop after having them do the 2nd valve check @ 44,000 miles. They also changed the spark plugs and coolant and synced the throttle bodies. My first valve check was at 23k and all of the exhaust valves were tight, this time all of the valves were within spec. I actually went in back and talked with the mechanic, the same guy who adjusted them the first time. He said everything looked good with the valves, there was nothing he was concerned with and he didn't see the need in altering my service interval. The plugs looked good as well, at over 21k he said the center electrode tips were just starting to lose their sharp edge. Throttle body sync just needed a slight tweak on one cylinder, not sure what brand tool they use but he said "one cylinder was 1-2 bars off". Not too much to report, I'm glad everything checked and looked good. I don't have to worry about it again for another year and a half.

@wordsmith - So sorry to hear this, I understand you have to take care of yourself. I try not to think about the day when I finally have to hang up the helmet. 😥

I have heard great things about the GS but it looks so, massive. My completely uneducated guess from looking at the photo would be 550-600-ish pounds? I think most of the visual weight is the bulk sticking 2' forward of the handlebars.

@donk My first guess would be the clutch, it is notoriously noisy. Interestingly, I took mine to the dealer to have them take a peak at it and they said the clutch basket was ever so slightly out of round with uneven wear marks. They replaced it under warranty and I haven't heard the noise since. That is one of the reasons that I support my local dealer, they always take care of me and don't blow it off as normal wear and tear. They have also done warranty replacements on the front brake calipers and 12v accessory socket.

No. I just went to www.cycleworld.com and it was the featured article on their main page.

Absolutely buy a radiator guard for any bike you own. Much more effective than a 3” fender extension. Better yet, use both.

This just posted this morning. CW Long-Term Tracer GT Performance, Part 2 As the time nears to send back Nick’s long-term Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, he...

Unfortunately, with the higher tank, you don't have a lot of room to lower the bar. Put it up on the center stand and turn the bars to full lock side to side to check for clearance.

Actually, you are the first that I know of to report ANY issues with the headlights in ANY country, definitely never heard of anyone needing to swap out a light assembly or switch the active light to pass an inspection. Sorry cant help you more with this issue.

They are about 9cm wide. I have used them for about 3 years on this bike and about 6 years on my previous bike. They work great as a foot rest while on the highway.

Clockwise is Right. CCW is Left.

@nhchris - Remember that changing final drive gearing doesn't just alter your highway cruising speed, it affects every gear and rpm range. Slower acceleration but higher top speed in his case. I appreciate what Nick was trying to accomplish in his long multi-state highway ride but normal everyday riding, stoplight to stoplight, commuting, sporty riding etc. would suffer as a result. I have mine geared the opposite, quicker acceleration and lower top speed (higher rpm on the highway) and even so, there were several times this summer while riding in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains that I still needed to drop 2 gears to make a pass or accelerate up a steep grade/mountain pass.

Any time you disconnect a plug or connector, put a small bit of dielectric grease on the connectors before reassembly.

Do you have a newer Tracer or older FJ? On the older FJ the knurled black knob adjusts the beam up and down and the silver screw adjusts them left and right. I just discovered this myself yesterday.

I was checking/adjusting my headlights and noticed my high beam was pointing far to the left. I found out through this post that the silver screw pictured ('15-'17 FJ09 model) adjusts the lamps left and right. I did not know they were adjustable horizontally. Thank you search function!

Its kind of cool that it isn't a plug and play unit like the Magura and you are piecing it together to make it work. 👍

How does this master cylinder adapt to our bikes? The ones I saw online say they are only for bikes that currently have a hydraulic clutch.