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    Howdy Folks....

    in New Member Introductions

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    56 minutes ago, BugsInTeeth said:

    yep...satin black, and got rid of the red swoosh on the top....

     

    You are now gonna be subject of conversation for min- we just kinda got discussion about Yamahas color choices- Me thinks they been listening to HOA meetings 😅

    Cycle World Long term article

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    9 hours ago, Larry said:

    I'm a new Tracer Gt owner and have had a terrible problem with buzzyness.  I've owned several bikes over the years and this one was the worst.  Reading other comments I followed up with grip puppies, rubberized pegs and lead filled bars. Even added bar end weights (10 oz.  ea.) and noticed very little difference. The bike had 1,200 miles on it and as you ran through the gears at 5 k + rpm the vibrations got worse.  I thought I was being overly sensitive so I rode my buddies Triumph Speed Triple and that bike was butter smooth.  Getting ready for a 700 mile trip to Barbers Vintage Festival 2019 I took the bike to the dealer and had the throttle bodies synced; that helped some.  The trip to Barbers was not pleasant, I had to constantly ride with one hand on the bars to give the other time to un-numb. 

    I read on the forum where some contributed the buzzyness to the rubberized countershaft sprocket.  And, some thought that was hogwash.  I went ahead and replaced the sprocket with a non-rubber version and ALL the buzz went away.  At all RPM's and speed the bike is now butter smooth.  It was an amazing transformation and my Gt is now a pleasure to ride.  Thanks to the forum members for your thoughts.

     

    I totally agree with your statement about the rubber damping on the front sprocket... It never let the chain ride on the sprocket properly...it allowed the outside chain links to ride on the front half of the chain link on the rubber(the back half of the link just barely touched the rubber) vs the normal way which is to let the inner rollers ride on the sprocket... 

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    Bagster seat

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    1 hour ago, coachluciano said:

    well I can tell you I have the Tracer seat on my FJ for what that's worth.  Did the seat configurations change on these models??  Those are pretty drastic park number differences - I was think stitching would be a possible difference. 

    Even looking at the parts list, the seats are totally different( granted the pictures are kinda generic)... gotta be a different pan for the FJ and Tracer/GT bikes...the Tracer/GT looks to have different material/colors/stitching between the 2...

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    Wheel rim decals

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    12 minutes ago, dazzler24 said:

    Resurecting this thread to ask for some guidance as I've searched but cannot find.

    I can find plenty of discussion on wheel rim decals but wondered if there was a decal available for the grooved line in the side panels as indicated below?  Or even suggestions of what others have done/used would be appreciated.  I'm actually thinking of doing some rim stripes as well all in RED. .... or should I choose GOLD?   I do like the red on black look though and I do have that nice red K-Tech Razor-R installed.  Decisions, decisions......🤔

    What do the learned majority with a more 'artsy' eye think?

    Cheers

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    No decal- a few members have used colored pin stripe style tape, IIRC @wordsmithhas done this a few times...

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    BMW F900XR

    in Other bikes

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    My solution to the colors is to have all the body plastics "clear enough to see thru" as well as a "clear see thru" gas tank... that way the future  owners can get the bike painted to the color they want... 

    The Photo Game Thread

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 Pics and Videos

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    31 minutes ago, Michiel900GT said:

    Ok, so to keep the challenge a bit challenging indeed, I will refrain from participating. It is a bit too easy for anyone from The Netherlands and it would be unfair to participate😎

    Go for it if you can do it... I really didn't think we had forum members in Netherlands/Holland... 

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    The Photo Game Thread

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 Pics and Videos

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    4 hours ago, texscottyd said:

    Assuming the petrol station counted, I guess it's my call for next challenge. 

    Since it's past riding season for many folks:  A picture of your Tracer/FJ undergoing winter upgrades or maintenance.   Make sure to tell us what improvements you're making.

    You can win this challenge without ever leaving the house.  :)

    New tires- RoadPilot5s

    Front rotor upgrade- 320mm

    New rear shock- Penske Double clicker from Stoltec

    Front suspension- Revalve kit from Stoltec

    XRS 900 clutch upgrade

    ** floorjack is now replaced with block of wood**

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