gv550

After reading about many owners finding tight valves at the first check, I went in early to measure mine. At 30,000 kms all the exhaust valves were below the minimum and one was close to no clearance. That valve required the thinnest shim available so any future adjustments would require removal of the head and replacing the valve and/or seat. I traded the bike off a month later.

Owned and flew 1947 Ercoupe 415D. Call letters were CF-BMW, and yes, at the time I rode BMW motorcycles.

Yamaha Canada is recalling 4524 bikes..... 900GT, Super Tenere, Venture, Eluder, FJR, MT10, FZ10, NikenGT to replace the front brake light switch.

Yamaha Canada released a recall for 2016-20 FJR1300, problem with second gear and bike gets a new transmission.

You are correct, the 3 piece lock kit will not fit the Yamaha top cases, and the bike doesn't come with an extra lock for a top case. I bought the single key operation lock set 59c-281c0-00-00 This is a lock that comes with various tumblers so you can 'set' the lock to accept your ignition key. The job is a bit finicky with small parts and springs and some careful measuring required but works well in the end. A locksmith would certainly be able to set it for you.

Here’s me with my 1953 R25/2. Since sold the bike, wore out the Bristol gloves , lost the classy leather coat but still have the beard although it changed colour somehow. 😀

Yes, I replied to your P/M

I don't have my Tracer any more but I do have a Yamaha, I'm always looking for an excuse for a ride. Put me on the list.

I bought the OEM chain and sprocket kit, then found out it was too short for my GT. Fits all 09 bikes with short swing arm, I can’t return it because I got the box greasy. 🤬 For sale $250 Canadian.

I bought my GT late Oct 2018 and traded it off in Aug 2019 with 34,400 kms (21,400 miles). One front tire and two rear, plus a chain and sprocket kit.

Wow Mingo, that’s a smoking deal considering I got $9000 for my used GT with 35k on it. $9500 CDN is about $7100 US. This does bring to light how difficult it is to sell a Tracer in Ontario, our insurance rates have really killed a lot of sales of sport bikes. I was paying 50% surcharge and about double the rate of my SuperTenere. I enjoyed riding the GT for 8 months but the cost of insurance and the PITA chain drive took the fun out of it. I have some parts and accessories in the for sale section....... shameless plug!

I’m enroute to AZ now. I have the lids and manual with me and hope to sell them over the winter but will bring them north in April if you want. Email gardar@wightman .ca to discuss further.

Traded my GT in august, it’s for sale at Stratford Cycle in case anyone is looking. Great bike and lots of fun but fed up with chain drive. Accessories listed in the for sale section.

Still closed as of last week when I rode by.

They will not, unless you also use rear footpeg mounts from 2015-17.