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I had the N87 and enjoyed it but upgraded to the modular N100.5 6 months ago. Have done 20k km in it and love it. The thicker cheek padding, the vastly improved chin wind deflector and especially the draw string neck roll which keeps both the cold and the wind noise out.. without earplugs it’s quiet unless you are riding with the visor up at around 90-100km/h where it has a slight whistle sound. I choose to ride with Alpine Motosafe ear plugs almost all of the time. They allow all the important sounds in and just cut the dB irritating sounds. The Nolan N-Com System transferred easily over from the N87 (made by Sena I believe) and it’s low profile controller tucks into a removable blanking panel so there it doesn’t stick out awkwardly like so many others I see. The helmet itself has been super comfortable on multi day (3-4 days) of 500-600km/day rides and the ability to easily open the chin guard/face and flip up with one hand on the go allows fresh air to flow.... I’m sure the Shoei Neotec II is also a great helmet and perhaps the pinnacle for many riders, however at 40%-50% more expensive, the Nolan reaffirms itself as outstanding on all measures.

Wordsmith I went to a local dealer (Bikebiz Parramatta) about a week ago and nothing on display, knew little about the new 900 or GT, didn't know if or when they might get one....very little interest. The talk turned to the Niken and it was non stop gushing of information.

Makes sense. Cheers.

Interesting Review Chris / Daboo. Except for the mention of the Sena ... it appears to be worse for word the same detailed review as Diana Rypkema on Amazon who also had a blue car race up behind and cur in front of her. What's the connection?

I installed FJR1300 Foot Pegs. Ebay $12 Aussie delivered ($8.88 USD). I think I got the inspiration from this thread or elsewhere on the forum. Thanks goes out to whoever it was for sharing. Simple to install....remove the OEM split pin and remove and replace pegs. They are quite a bit longer and a bit wider but not ridiculously so. Plus with the rubber top, hopefully will grip my boot a little better in wet riding...have had a few slip off the peg moments. Especially hope they just reduce a little bit of vibration that has just started to creep in in the past few thousand km's ( just done 27k km). I reused the OEM centre pin, split pin and spring as they all looked much more substantial than the new ones. Noticed when I went to remove the original right side peg, there was no stem (grind away... not sure of the proper name). Was it only ever just on the left (if so why?). Had it simply come off? Is it there on other 2015 MT-09 TRACER's (FJ-09)? Interested to hear others setup....

Sydney Australia.

I did the same thing around 9 months ago after reading about it in another thread. Same install for the horn but was able to tuck the compressor in under the tank. Recommend using the Denali wiring loom...saves time and hassle. I use it pretty much every time I ride...plenty of need/opportunity. And at 120db It's the loudest legal unit that still meets Australian Design Rules. Got my bike serviced last week and when I picked it up I asked if they discovered my horn (was concerned it may have gotten in their way) and the foreman had had fun scarring the crap out of the apprentices in the workshop. I would have to say that it is the #1 most important mod I've done. Has saved several potentially dangerous situations from developing through being deployed.

I put on a RoadSmart III rear on my bike just before a 1800 km trip and it performed great. I got 19,900 km (~12,400 miles) on the stock Dunlop without a puncture. About 1500 km into my trip, I picked up a finishing nail in one of the groves on the RS III that went all the way into the tire. I used a Stop-and-Go mushroom plug on it and it seems to be fine. My local motorcycle shop says they won't patch tires anymore (only plugs) because the inside of the tire is too oily to hold a patch. I don't know how accurate that is but time will tell with the plug. I'm not inclined to spend another $250 to buy and mount another tire so I hope this one holds for at least 20K km like the OEM tire.20k km on OEM Dunlop tyres.... must be a record. Would love to know how/what kind of riads and riding. I got 13k on original Dunlops and was probably 1500km overdue. Next set was Metzeler Roadtec 01...outstanding tyre while it lasted as the rear is down to legal limit now at 10k km...disappointed given the price tag and longevity claims...front still ok... so have just ordered a new Pirelli Angel GT. I do 2/3rds commute 1/3rd tour... 20k km/yr in all...

Rocket Red.... Absolutely love the colour.

I'm at 23k Km... 21k of it in 12 months.. not sure what that is in miles. TYRES. Original Dunlops changed at 14k but was probably 2k Km more than they should have been. Experienced the front handlebar vibration that many people complain about but I thinknI had read on this forum that its nothing more than uneven type wear. Spot on. As soon as the new tyres went on...problem solved. Not impressed by the Dunlops at all....rubbish. Now running Metzeler Roadtec 01's and super impressed. Superb in wet and dry and hardly showing much wear with nearly 10k km on them. CLUTCH CABLE. Replaced at 21k km after it broke on the way home from work. 3 weeks for Yamaha to get one in stock. The new 02 part number at least...so doesn't have the wear point that plagues the 01 version. Life of cable will probably depend on what type of riding you are doing. My km are 2/3rds city peak hour commute in heavy traffic and lots of lane filtering and clutch action. That's it from a maintenance view apart from 10k km services and I drop the oil and filter at the 5k km in betweens. It's one of the key reasons I went the Yamaha over say a Duc Mutlistrada... my relatively high annual km would be very expensive to run/service/maintain.... it's just so reliable and the Torque of the triple just makes it the perfect all rounder.