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I would check how close the panels are to the crash bar, you might be able to un fasten the panel and then slide it out from behind the crash bar. Considering how many times I have removed the panels for wiring in add-ons or performing maintenance, as @piotrek mentioned it would indeed suck if you had to remove the crash bars every time the plastics come off. I don't have upper crash bars on my FJ, only lower engine protection. On my VFR I have SW Motech crash bars and on first glance it looks like the panels cant be removed but they pop out slightly and then slide rearward just clearing the crash bar. The panels on your Gen III Tracer might be similar. Good Luck.

Can you remove the plastics without removing the crash bars? (I'm not familiar with all crashbars so I don't know what is possible, on my VFR the crashbars never need to be removed to get the plastics off) The connectors should be behind the right side shroud.

On the left side of the web page in this link are "Reserve Now" and "Get a Quote" buttons. "Maybe" that might get you a step closer? Good luck. https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/models.php?product=204&action=productPage

I'm sure he is out riding, racking up more mileage. 👍🏻

I have heard nothing but good things about GP cartridges and can tell you from first hand experience that the Penske is FANTASTIC!

Good decision. A suspension makeover completely transforms this bike. Any idea what company you are going to go with? I got correct springs and a revalve on the forks and a custom built Penske shock built from Traxxion Dynamics and couldn't be happier. When swapping bikes with riding buddies, they are always impressed with the motor and suspension.

Its now officially listed on the USA website. https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/models.php?product=204&action=productPage

Glad you finally got it figured out. Out of curiosity, and to perhaps give caution to other owners, do you have an idea how the ring got damaged? Did you remove the sensor from the brake carrier before removing the wheel?

Do you use tank grips? Whenever I brake or corner, I squeeze the tank with my knees to prevent sliding forward. https://techspec-usa.com/yamaha-fj-09-2015-current-tracer-900-gt-2015-2019-tank-grips.html

I also own a larger +600 lb VFR1200X adventure-touring bike, as much as I enjoy road trips on the larger bike with its relaxed low revving motor, every time I get back on the light and agile FJ with the quick revving motor it always puts a smile on my face.

With only 5k miles on the bike, chances are that it has sat around a lot and chances are that a lot (or maybe all) of the fluids have never been changed, maybe still on the original tires and battery as well. Are you getting this bike from a dealer or a private seller? At a minimum, I would flush the brake fluid and carefully inspect the tires.

The '15 model has been around for many years so there is a ton of good info available here, the search function is your friend. Pretty much any and every quirk the bike had has been addressed in one way or another. An ECU flash and suspension totally transform the bike. If you keep up on maintenance, the bike should be very reliable. My '15 FJ has almost 77,000 miles and I'm going on another road trip in 2 weeks and no worries about breaking down or being left stranded.

The bike worked perfectly right before the seat mod? if so, its not bad gas. Did you disconnect anything when doing the work? disconnect battery or fuel line? What is your battery voltage reading?

I cleaned the air filter - again. This is the amount of hayseed collected in the filter after a 5 day road trip. Just a suggestion, NEVER follow the manual's recommended service interval, like every year or every 8,000 miles, clean it based on your riding conditions.

Maybe Yamaha could lock features behind a pay wall in the software, activated by the dealer? Several manufacturers have offered this option for awhile. I'm not sure how I feel about that option but it could be an alternative for saving money on options you don't want or need.

Even the T7 isn't immune to the "new tech" invasion. 🤷🏻‍♂️ https://ridermagazine.com/2023/07/27/yamaha-announces-updated-tenere-700-other-returning-2024-models/

Unless Yamaha changed something specifically on the '22 model, every Yamaha I have owned has a standard threads on the left mirror and reverse threads on the right mirror.

In North America, Yamaha tried to "keep it simple" in 2019 by offering a simple bare-bones Tracer in addition to the GT. The buying public bought the GT while the basic Tracer took up valuable showroom space until finally Yamaha decided to liquidate them nationwide by cutting the price to $8700. A lot of customers bought them at a discount and then added parts to bring them up to GT spec anyway... the basic model hasn't been offered in NA since. Talking with some BMW owners, their bikes are initially advertised as basic models with "build your own" options available but good luck finding a basic one on the dealer show room, very few want the basic model so the ones on the showroom already have 1 or 2 of the up-sell option packages included, unless you specifically order it direct.

These videos explains the differences between the Tracer9, Tracer9 GT and Tracer9 GT+

It sounds like you answered your own question, unless you are looking for something more specific? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Its personal preference of course but I use a small fly screen year around on my FJ. I cant stand helmet buffeting -wind turbulence that bobbles your helmet around like a rag doll- but I don't mind wind flow and some wind noise as I always use ear plugs and in winter I have warm clothing. I don't mind wind flow hitting my chest or shoulders. Just know that the screen size and shape is the source of buffeting, if you take the screen off or ride a naked bike you wont get helmet buffeting, just smooth wind. Its a matter of getting a screen size and shape that moves the air up or around to where its acceptable to YOU.

I believe that they all show both pressure in bar or psi and temperature in C or F. I noticed the same observation with different tire brands temps and psi difference. I swap my TPMS between my FJ and VFR1200X which is heavier and has adventure size rims with a narrower 150 profile rear. Due to size availability, I use Pirelli Angel GT tires on the VFR and Bridgestone T32 or S22 on my FJ, both set to the same cold pressure. Yhe temperature and pressure rises higher and quicker on the VFR though I'm not sure if its the heavier bike with narrower rim or the tire brand that causes the difference?

No leaks noticed in 10’s of thousands of miles.

Suspension and ECU are the big issues with the 2015, once those are done any other mod would just be creature comforts like cruise control, heated grips or slipper clutch?

I have used the Sykik TPM for a few years with zero issues. The display is rechargeable via USB and the sensor batteries last a long time, they have only needed to be replaced once. Monitor with 2 wheel sensors Monitor with 3 wheel sensors