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I just got the front lines swapped and the system bled. The front was a bit more involved than the rear but nothing that cant be accomplished with planning and patience. By far the worst part was removing the hard lines but cutting the hard lines in strategic points (planning) made it easier, then it was just a matter of fishing the new lines into place (patience) around the steering stem, over the radiator and along side the engine. New lines in place! Now its just a matter of getting the last few air bubbles out of the system. The weather this week is really ugly and wet. I will get the bike put back together and ready for a test ride should the weather decide to improve.

Thanks for the info. Thinking more about it, if I didn't already have the MCCruise, I would be interested in the newest version - but I have zero "need" for the Bluetooth integration or smartphone app features.

Photos would have been nice but not totally necessary as its a 1 for 1 replacement. The closest thing to "instructions" I got was a label on each line; front master cylinder, rear caliper, etc.

As a fellow Pacific North Westerner, you are aware of the endless rain p!$$ing down from the skies lately. ☹️ It might be late next week until I take the bike out on the roads for a test ride. I will share my findings.

Today I tackled the rear brake line replacement. Its not as bad as I was anticipating but still a pain at times. Before starting the front or rear lines, tear the bike down to this state. You will want unrestricted access to the ABS modulator Make a note of which line goes where Now remove and replace replace one line at a time. Note that the brake line kit didn't come with any instructions, make sure you are mechanically up to the task and know what you are doing BEFORE you start. I cut the hard lines for easier removal. Route each new line in the same orientation as the one it is replacing, replace the fluid and bleed the system. I will try to get the front lines replaced tomorrow, time permitting. I noticed that the front hard lines are much longer than the rear so it could be a bit more complex and challenging to get the old lines removed. The Spiegler lines have adjustable banjo fittings enabling you to clock them at any position for a very precise fit, I don't think every manufacturer has that feature. I found that option invaluable as I adjusted the fittings on the ABS modulator end for a perfect fit. I attached the caliper and master cylinder end first and then ran the lines up to the modulator.

That is what I was thinking as well. While it would be cool to update to something with "new and improved" features, my original MCCruise works perfect so I will leave it as-is. Thanks.

@dazzler24 or @keithu Did Tony say whether this is a different control unit than the original version sold for the '15+ Fj09? Was there any mention of an update available for the original units to bring them up to the latest firmware?

Rainy season is the PERFECT time for a suspension upgrade! 👍

Voodoo magic indeed. Glad the issue went away. 👍🏻

Congratulations on the new bike and getting the suspension sorted. Many members here use and praise KTech. Razor R shock and drop in cartridges! I got my Penske built through Traxxion Dynamics and LOVE it. 😎

I think what everyone is so upset about is that they released a seat that didn't fit to begin with, as well as now instead of building a seat that fits with the passenger seat (which for a seat builder, should be a routine task) they will now only sell them as a pair of both front and rear seats. "Upon further examination, we’ve determined that the TRECER 900 seats MUST be only sold as a front and rear set going forward or a gap is visible (as per the gentleman’s photos below) between the Sargent front and OEM rear. BTW- we’ve sold one front unit only per our records. If someone is determined to purchase a front only, they must be informed and understand that there will be a resulting gap between front and rear." If they are building a custom seat, how hard is it to make one that actually fits instead of requiring the purchase of a passenger seat? I'm not a seat builder but I have had a custom seat built and watched every step of the build, including when they measured and trimmed it to correctly fit the bike it was being made for.

Stop - You are embarrassing us all! 😎 Seriously, that is AWESOME! and its a testament to the bikes reliability. 👍

@wordsmith - I have wanted a BMW or Ducati for years but knowing riders (like @chitown mentioned) who own them and constantly hearing about being plagued with electronic issues and waiting weeks and weeks for parts from Italy (Ducati) have kept me from owning either one. They have been rated among the lowest reliability for many years. The reliability ratings are based on failure rates for 4-year-old bikes: Yamaha/Star (11 percent failure rate) Suzuki and Honda (12 percent) Kawasaki (15 percent) Victory (17 percent) Harley-Davidson (26 percent) Triumph (29 percent) Ducati (33 percent) BMW (40 percent) Can-Am (42 percent) Who Makes the Most Reliable Motorcycle? - Consumer Report What began as a battle of the motorcycle brands, with a decisive ranking to...

Even with adjustable suspension, you are still quite a ways outside of the spring rate, even before luggage and/or passenger. Then as @wordsmith pointed out, the frame has a carrying capacity of less than 400lb, not to mention it might be crowded between the tank and rear of the passenger seat depending on you and passengers girth. I would suggest test riding several different bikes, with passenger, to see how they fit. All of that being said, if you enjoy the MT07 riding solo, you will LOVE the 09. The GT has been out almost a year and a half and there have been many actual ride reviews beyond press releases.

I’ve gone through 3 sets of S21’s and have a set of S22’s waiting in the garage. GREAT sport tires. 👍🏻

Never buy a helmet based solely on price, they all fit differently for specific shaped heads. Find out which mfg. makes one that fits you (I have a Shoei shaped head) and then see what’s on sale. I used to have a Scorpion that was fine for the first hour or 2, then was really tight on my forehead, after getting my head measured at Cycle Gear, they determined my head was long oval and recommended Shoei. Now I can ride 8-10 hours a day in comfort.

The mechanic I talked to said the same thing, he said if he ever did the job again he would make it easier and just cut the old lines.

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@tktplz - If you go +2 teeth on the rear then go +2 links on the chain. I LOVE the +2 rear gearing and when I change the chain, I get a 112 link. FWIW, - Just my personal opinion - I don't like a lot of engine braking, I have ridden bikes before that almost feel like you are hitting the brakes when you chop the throttle, I like a smooth, gradual deceleration when I close the throttle. The slipper clutch swap is fairly easy and works wonders, especially in sportier riding. If I am at around 5k rpm or below, I don't even brake coming into a corner, I just drop a gear to set corner speed and roll on the throttle through the corner, it is sublime! Having the ECU flashed with a nice smooth transition in on/off fueling helps as well.

I think the front hard lines will be a pain to remove. Talking to the service tech at my local Yamaha shop, he said he did a line swap on an MT10 for a customer and said it was a pain in the @$$ to get the hard lines removed because they are buried way down beside the engine. I'm actually looking forward to the project though, just for the sense of accomplishment.

So, temptation got the better of me, I now officially have a winter down-time project.

Wow, you must ride REALLY hard, at least you are having fun!! 👍 A word of warning on the Angel GT's, once the center gets to that level of wear you will see the metal bands start showing through very soon. You can still get another ride or two out of them but keep an eye on them.

I hit 44k trouble free miles just as I pulled into my driveway yesterday afternoon. I am hoping to hit 45K by the time I hit 3 years of ownership in December.

I have been using Rocky Mountain ATV for over 15 years and cant praise them enough for their customer support, prices, return policy, price matching and selection. They are always my first choice when shopping for parts - especially tires and oem parts. If Rocky Mountain ATV doesn't have the parts in stock then my 2nd choice is Revzilla but they are usually a little bit more expensive.

Yes, last few sets of S21's were changed at 5,500 with life still left in them because I was leaving on a longer road trips and needed fresh rubber. I currently have the T31's mounted with 5,000 miles on them and they look like they have another 1,000 left, a set of S22's on standby in the garage... GREAT tires!