colorider
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Black Friday Bump!
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2 hours ago, Rdecae81 said:
unfortunately I bought my bike Sept 25, just a couple weeks before this bike came up. and my Son lives in Fort collins, Co so it would have been a great fly/ride. Oh well my 2019 is still nicely set up
Yeah, too bad on the timing! Maybe your son wants one as well! 😉
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The prices of new units keeps going up with surcharges and such. Save on delivery and setup charges as well!
How about a final price drop to $10,500 as it sits (w/o RDL seat) and I’ll throw in 2 new oil filters and 2 new cans of chain lube - plus a nice travel cover!
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I’ve sold the RDL seat. Lowered price and updated first post.
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Lower price and included option to remove some items for reduced price.
Thanks!
@PhotoAl, am I still tempting you!
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The replacement for my Tracer is in the garage!
Dropped price - need to make room!
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Updated listing and DROPPED price!
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1 hour ago, PhotoAl said:
Haven't eaten there, will have to try it next time I'm out there.
Runza is a “Nebraska thing”!
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Yep, one of my favorites as well! I’ve never quite figured out if it is read as “You are no where” or “You are now here”!
Did you eat at Runza just about a block to the north?
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After close to 60 years of riding 2 wheels, I’ve decided to switch to a trike. With that, I’m putting my 2020 Tracer 900 GT up for sale.
At just 3,400 miles, it is a solid 10/10 both cosmetically and mechanically. Never down, not a scratch. Always garaged (or covered when not at home). Besides the great factory features of the GT (heated grips, cruise control, quick shifter, TFT display, etc), I have also added the following:
V-Stream Light-Tint Windscreen (plus stock)
MRA X-Creen Smoke Grey Windscreen Spoiler
MotoPumps Bar Risers
FJR Footpegs (plus stock)
Pyramid Plastics Fenda Extenda
GIVI Hand Protection Extensions
GIVI Sidestand Foot
GIVI Rear Rack and Monokey Mounting Plate
GIVI V47 Tail TrunkGIVI MT505 TankLock Bag
GIVI TankLock Ring
Bag Liners
Paper Copy Service Manual
RAM mounts (2)
Evotech Radiator Guard
Brake Light Flasher Module
YES Warranty to 4/1/2025
SPOT Tracker (new owner will need to obtain subscription service, if desired)
Fresh oil and filter change. Chain has been regularly lubed after each ride. Tires are OEM and still have MANY miles left!
Zumo XT, shown in pictures, does not go with bike.
Bike is located in Sidney NE. Nearest major airport is Denver International and I can pick up the buyer if considering a fly-and-ride. Clear/clear title in my name.
Asking $10,500fully equipped as shown ( w/o RDL)
Thanks for looking!
I can provide many more pictures via text or email.
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20 hours ago, nocny said:
on the contrary, because Kawasaki offered (in 2021y) a model almost like the SE version but without an electrically controlled suspension. This makes versys a little cheaper. So now versys comes in three versions Versys (poorest), Versys S (almost like SE but without electrically suspension), Versys SE (full).
It’s nice that Kawasaki offers the 3 versions where you are located. Here in the USA, they only offer the SE LT+ and it does not include the rear trunk, as I believe your SE does.
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12 hours ago, betoney said:
Now it is a feature-for-feature direct competitor to the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ but is about 80lbs lighter and $3,300 cheaper. 👍
I'll be curious to watch/read a ride report comparison between the two bikes.
The side bags look a little funky but the rest of the bike is ok to me. The new model has about everything you could need for sport touring, I like it.
As an owner of a SE LT+, I was thinking the same thing. But in looking at the Tracer 9 specs and features, I’m not sure the electronic suspension is the same. Perhaps I missed it, but I didn’t see that the Tracer offered different preloads for passenger and/or luggage.
There are a few other differences as well that may or may not be important to some riders. For two-up riding, the big Versys would still be my choice.-
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4 hours ago, Ride365 said:
Well done Yamaha, I'll go against the consensus here and say that I am overall quite impressed.....I expect Kawasaki to upgrade the Versys 1000 soon.
???? The SE LT+ introduced in 2019 has all the upgrades.
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9 minutes ago, keithu said:
The adjustable seat and handlebars are not new, but the adjustable footpegs are.
Yes, I was just listing the entire statement.
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I missed this earlier, but it appears there are some changes for rider comfort as well:
“The riding position was designed to accommodate riders of varying physiques and includes a two-level adjustable main seat. The handlebars and footpegs can also be adjusted to two different positions, allowing riders to set a position that gives them a secure feeling the moment they get on the bike. The handlebar clamps can be rotated 10mm forward changing the bar position 9mm forward and 4mm up, and the footpeg mounts can be raised 14mm higher as well as 4mm rearward.”
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Does anyone have any pictures of the “goo” removed on a ‘20 model year?
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Very nice and congrats! Here’s mine the first day I had it home!
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17 minutes ago, roy826 said:
Yes I am aware of the oddity with certain GIVI tank bags. My Africa Twin had a unique to it tank ring. I use the very small tank bags GIVI makes. I hated the huge one specific to the Africa Twins. Sold that thing pronto. I just need one big enough for honda polish small can with polish cloth, Ruger LCP and my small cable lock I use for loose riding gear and my helmet when left on the bike.
I ordered the exact tank ring kit for the Tracer 900 GT so unless Revzilla screws that up I guess I will keep looking for the right one. Suppose to work according to their website even states raised up collar ring.
You will be fine with Revzilla. Also any of the smaller Givi bags should work fine. I had tried my XS307 15L and it was almost too big. I finally ended up with the MT505.
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Welcome to the madness! The Givi Tanklock ring for the GT is a little different than other bikes in that it is taller and integrated (no separate metal ring and ABS mount) to clear the trim at the front of the tank. What model tankbag do you plan to use?
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37 minutes ago, peteinpa said:
Should be able to get out and ride, won't have to stop and use the bathroom.🤣
I may be wrong, range to empty was on my ST1300. Old habits, I did ride that thing for 12 years.
Both Honda and Yamaha do this - only difference is Honda counts down and Yamaha counts up after you go on “reserve”. In both cases it’s just a matter of maintaining your best economical riding at that point and theoretically make it to the next fuel stop.
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I’m liking it. “Tracer 9”
Be interesting to see what color we get stateside.
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For sure punch the holes vs drill! I actually use an awl with a plastic handle and a small hammer. It really does not are much of a hit (hard tap) to punch through the tube.
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Gotta agree with others that the silver top/bottom looks best.
Interested in the Tracer 9GT, but have a concern
in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Posted · Edited by colorider
More info
Mine is one of those out there for sale with very low mileage. 3400 to be exact! I too went from a FJR to the Tracer (with a step in between on a DL650XT). I first wanted a GT when they were introduced in 2019, but couldn’t ever find or make a deal on one. Finally found my bone stock 2020 in mid ‘20 and jumped on it. Added the necessary creature comforts and was sold on the bike. Jump forward a year and I was rapidly reaching the stage where I no longer felt confident or comfortable on 2 wheels. In September I made a 2100+ mile trip and decided it was time to either give up riding or go to a trike. First considered a GoldWing conversion, but eventually settled on a Can Am Spyder. After a little over 1000 miles on it, I’m convinced I made the right decision.
Bottom line, I don’t think you can go wrong with either the 900 GT or the newer 9 GT. If interested in how mine is set up, it’s listed in the For Sale section.
Good Luck!
EDIT: here is a post I made to the Facebook Tracer group with more info on why I made the switch.
“For me, after 60 years on 2 wheels I was at the point where I just didn’t have the self confidence that I once had. Riding became a lot less fun and more fatiguing. While once comfortable doing 500, 600 (even some 1,000+) mile days - it seemed my max was suddenly down to a couple hundred miles and I was shot - especially if the weather was particularly hot or cold or windy. I decided if I was going to continue, I had to make some changes and started looking at conversions. Price and safety/stability took me to a Can Am Spyder and I was convinced it was the right choice if I wanted to continue riding. I found a good deal on a used 2020 RTL in another state. Bought a one way airline ticket and rode it home 800 miles! Loved it! Extremely happy with my decision!!
Still have my 2020 Tracer GT 900, but it’s up for sale. Pristine and one of my favorite bikes over the years, but it was time for me to make the switch.”