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    900GT Top Case mounting

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    1 hour ago, Bimbim18 said:

    Care to share thoughts/ experience/ pics of having a 50L Yammie case?

     I really want the 50L so I can store 2 helmets but am wondering about drag or if will be somewhat oversize for the bike. 

    I run a Yamaha 50L and love it. If it holds what you want it to hold, it's not oversize. I run mine with saddlebags to whatever speed I want to ride and have not experienced any ill effects. The 50L has been so useful that I now leave it on all the time and it is the first case I open to store or carry stuff. 

    Riding suit

    in Gear Reviews

    Posted

    On 1/16/2019 at 4:31 PM, Dark&Stormy said:

    Im tempted to make a pilgrimage to Aerostich this year and get a custom fitted suit. Its a short 10hr ride. (12 if i dont speed).

    Sign up for their email newsletters for sales notifications - every summer they offer an in store discount - and make the trip then. 

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    Clutch cable failure

    in FJ-09 Known issues and solutions

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, rockinsv said:

    Does anyone know how to be sure I'm getting the updated cable? I ordered a spare when I read about the failures, now when I go out and look at my spare, it's identical to the original in the bike. It seems like it'd be a good idea to use the updated version while taking the time to replace it.

    What year bike do you own? If you have a 2017 or newer you have the updated cable. If you have a 2015 of 2016, you want to order part number 2PP-26335-02. 

    Clutch cable failure

    in FJ-09 Known issues and solutions

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, wordsmith said:

    I now don't intend to, but it seemed a good idea at the time!   I plan to have the dealer install the revised clutch lever assy with new cable at the upcoming first 1000km service.   I'll argue - weakly - it should be a warranty at-no cost job, but am not holding my breath!

    Make sure you get the old cable back to carry with you in case the new cable fails!

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    Clutch cable failure

    in FJ-09 Known issues and solutions

    Posted

    On 1/3/2019 at 12:40 PM, wordsmith said:

    Took my doggie to the vet a few days ago for a routine injection, and thought to scrounge the body - not the needle - of the syringe from the vet.   I figure it will be handy to squirt some oil into the clutch cable before I get the replacement part fitted later this month.

     

    If you're fitting the revised cable soon I wouldn't bother lubing the old cable. I'm at 9,000 miles on the original 2015 cable and no problems. I do carry the newer, revised cable with the expectation that I will be replacing it roadside at some point. 

    I found the best way to lube cables was to hang them vertically and wrap a "funnel" of duct tape around the uppermost end and then fill the funnel with the lube of your choice. After a few hours you will see the lube dripping out of the bottom. I don't know how you would use your pictured syringe to add lube without making a duct tape funnel. 

    Helmet Lock?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    This link just made me realize I installed my lock 180 degrees wrong, lol!
    You don't say......now that's funny! Just here to help........
    The way I installed it the gate opens up and you have to hold the helmet up to keep it from slipping off while you latch the lock. Of course, it never occurred to me that I may have installed it in the wrong direction - I always thought "why did they make the lock this way?". 

    Helmet Lock?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Helmet Lock?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    This summer I purchased the Yamaha helmet lock from Yamaha of Cucamonga:
     
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    I removed the lock barrel, inserted my ignition key, and then ground the exposed tumblers to make it keyed to the ignition key. I made my own mount that replicated the OEM mount but included a mount for a Powerlet socket forward of the frame.
     
    After a summer of riding wet, dirty roads, the lock gets a lot of grime from the rear tire and now doesn't always want to lock. I'm going to disassemble the lock and pack it with grease to see it that helps keep the lock free.
     
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    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    Do you always run high-octane fuel? Do you rev it high on a regular basis? I had a BMW K75S that had valve recession. I ran 87 octane fuel, and I wonder if that was the culprit. I only run high octane in the FJ, just in case - high octane fuel is cheaper than a valve job. 
     
    Yep, I run only 93 Octane (US). I do ride it hard too. I daily commute and the metered on-ramps get treated like mini-drag trees.  I even did a 600 mile round trip out of state on a week day a couple weeks ago and followed a couple of sports cars cruising at low triple digits.  I'm not easy on the motorcycle, but I do all services on schedule and lube the chain every couple hundred miles.  Original chain and sprockets still look great at 16k miles.
     
    The good news is the valves were all in spec with no issues.
     

    Thanks for the reply. I treat my bike similarly to yours. I always suspected the low octane fuel might have been a culprit in the K75's receding valves, so when I read that receding valves may be an issue on the FJs I resolved to always run high octane in an effort to stave that off. It may be a load of bunk, but an ounce of prevention, as they say.. 

    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    Had 16,000 mile service done at the dealer. 
    They checked the valves while they were in there because I mentioned people on the forums getting tight exhaust valves before the 24k mile maintenance and everything was in spec.
    Do you always run high-octane fuel? Do you rev it high on a regular basis? I had a BMW K75S that had valve recession. I ran 87 octane fuel, and I wonder if that was the culprit. I only run high octane in the FJ, just in case - high octane fuel is cheaper than a valve job. 

    My new Terry Adcox seat

    in FJ-09 Parts and Accessory reviews

    Posted

    I just sent an email to Terry to get in the queue. I just finished 3,600 miles in 6 days on a Sergeant and I need something better for those kinds of miles.
    Sorry to hear that the Sergeant isn't working for you.  You certainly have put it to the test.  I have had better luck with my butt.  Just completed 10,000 miles since April 12th, 2 1/2 months with the longest ride/day 660 miles.  Compared to my FJR's Russell DayLong seat which I have over 170K on, I'm very happy with the Sergeant.  Some times it just takes miles to get your butt in shape to do the long distance and day after day shape.  I would try to rack up 25K before investing in another seat.
    I had a Russell Day Long on my BMW K75S (which the FJ-09 replaced) - I loved that seat. The Sergeant digs into my legs at the edge where the welt cord is, and the slope is wrong. I placed blocks under the front to make it a better angle, but I still don't like it. Yesterday I did an 865 mile day on the Sergeant and I'm still in pain today. I don't think more miles is going to help that. Terry's seat looks very similar to the Daylong that I loved and the price is right, so giving it a try.  
    Terry just responded to my email inquiry - he's on vacation until the second week in July with build dates in August. So my Sergeant should be for sale here by September. 
     
     
     
     
     
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