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It sounds like you, like me, grew up riding bikes with Carbs, not FI. I sometimes miss the carb bikes because modern FI always feel abrupt both going on the throttle and coming off. Many here will disagree, but I can build a better and faster rhythm in the twisties in mode B. Maybe my fine motor skills are just not good enough to be smooth with mode A- because I am never in that mode. As stated- keeping the cable and chain in spec can make a big difference....

Be sure to read this.

FWIW guys, I tried all of the fixes here, including a move to expensive Rizoma mirrors in the stock holes. Nothing worked for long, until I used the drill pin/spring pin method mentioned a few pages back. 100% effective, and no hint of movement since. Rock on

I think I just succeeded in making them public. Not sure how they ended up private. Let me know if you cant see them

If you have a cardo or sena, you might want to check out my post here

So I am in the love/hate camp with Garmin- usually hate. I cant stand Base Camp and how primitive it can be with pre- route planning and loading it smoothly as a specific route (not a track) onto the device without issue. So, before anyone who likes to design a custom route buys a garmin, I refer them to search the "Scenic Web App" for iphones. You can build and modify a route in Google maps, and then seamlessly transfer and edit it in Scenic. From there, just press go on your phone with good directions. Its cheap enough, and does NOT need cell signal. Worth a look unless you absolutely must have a dedicated GPS. I own 2, and I prefer to use Scenic unless I am going off road. https://advrider.com/f/threads/scenic-iphone-ipad-app-alternative-to-garmin-zumo-and-tomtom-rider.1161012/

Funny that you suggest that... The Rizoma gear described above is top notch, but the stalks arent quite long enough for me. Im probably too wide, but I saw too much elbow and not enough roadway behind me. Last night I added these to Rizoma set up https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KLOY6GI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the will take some more adjusting and resetting the Rizomas, but I think that i now have the best setup (but pricey)

Has anyone tried these things, looks pretty cool: https://motomanufacturing.com/mirrorlok/

So dont be so fast to do so Stinky. After a few weeks of "all is well" my right side mirror moved back again. I was unwilling to torque it down any further for fear of snapping/stripping that small fastener and post. What a terrible design. So, I ordered these: Rizoma Side Mount Mirror Adapter Required for perch mounting, these adapters are machined from... Rizoma Radial RS Mirror The Radial RS boasts clean lines, Rizoma's top notch machining &... I have the right installed (after taking off the windscreen during install), and it seems to line up well and look good. The left side should go on tomorrow. Lots of adjust-ability, VERY high quality piece of kit, and good looking. My fear is that it may be a bit short - ie, does not extend out past the bar and my elbows as far as I would like. If I was doing it over, I would likely seek a longer/wider one. We'll see after a test ride. The price is just outrageous. That is what we pay for quality, and for impatience. Shame on Yamaha for a poor mirror design on an otherwise damn good bike.

Thanks to all for their brainstorming and good ideas on the forum. My right mirror was bending back at high speeds, especially over bumps. The good reading hear convince me to buy a benchgrinder, and after some careful work I had a 10M socket that fit into that cavity to tighten the stem harder. I did add some blue loctite, hoping to make the fix permanent. We'll see

I gave up on OEM fuel guages and computers about 10 bikes ago. The trip odometer is the closest thing that you can get to a reliable fuel- o- meter on any bike, including the Tracer....

This was interesting to see our bikes get continuing coverage. Long-Term Tracer 900 GT Update WWW.CYCLEWORLD.COM Nick Ienatsch prepares his long-term 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT to hit the road to COTA MotoGP. I am especially focused on the gearing change. Has anyone ever tried something like that? I am tempted to go for it. One of my dislikes on the bike is that it feels too revvy for my riding style. Tempting...

My bike has a similiar whine, and it seems to diminish as I rack up miles. At the first service, I had the dealer tech take it for a ride on the highway to listen. He was clear that every FJ he has ridden makes the same noise.

So after 30 years of riding and lot of experimenting... here is the money is no object choice: Get your phone bluetoothed into a Sena or Cardo system Plug these into your ears- CUSTOM STEREO EARPLUG SPEAKERS WWW.PLUGUP.COM under helmet earplugs,custom made in the ear stereo earspeakers, low profile for under helmet applications Then, enjoy protection for your hearing with the ability to take phone calls and hear music on your own terms with voice commands etc.

I use a similar set up. Instead of your mirror mount, I use a ball that replaces one of handlebar riser bolts. RAM mounts are great, especially if you own several bikes like I do- easy to just move the gps whenever I like.

I thought you guys might like to see the finished product, so I tried to make some quick vids. After some coaching from other forum members, and only limited amounts of bloodshed and electrical arching, they are in! Fully functional as brake lights, running lights, blinkers, and hazards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNXf4zHLIA0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-SDRzzfew8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNSm_-h7rE

I believe there is an android version in the works...

If you google "Scenic Webapp" you will find, I think, all of those criteria items. I have had a mostly hate in my love/hate relationship with Garmin- especially basecamp. Scenic is motorcycle specific, and lets you design a route in Google maps and then transfer it as a one second cut and paste. I have no patience for tech, and even I was able to climb a short learning curve with this thing. The cottage industry developer that made it has a line of very brief videos to show you how to use it. Not perfect for some of the dirt/adv stuff that I do on my klr, but just fine for tar. And its pretty cheap unless you need to upload the maps for many states (hint- other forums have entire threads devoted to this app)

Those do look good. My bike definitely has a 3 wire connector. In fact, I was using this gadget TST Industries | Yamaha Harness Converter TSTINDUSTRIES.COM Don't cut any wires! Use TST Industries Yamaha Wire Harness Converter and turn aftermarket signals into plug and play installations. It works quite well, other than you need to figure out which wire s/b white vs black etc. At least it saves on some soldering time.

Hmm.. might be worth try. I also notice (from the correct video now inserted), that he uses the spacers that you describe in the opposite direction that I did. In other words, it looked like the spacer was supposed to fit into the recessed area of the side panel, not pushing outward. Along with an extra grommet or spacer, that might be enough do it. I will check tonight. Good grief- I better stick to my day job.

So much for cut and paste... the correct vid. I had an old link Sorry about that

Bugie Thanks for the good info So we went in a good direction on this thread, but I decided to move the discussion to a broader one that might help folks more so than just the title here describes. Please take a look for more background

And here is the other thread that started this matter, with some good insights and another brand that may work. Thanks to Bugie for the insights on his project:

I had started an earlier thread wherein this group gave some good insights about a strange fastener that holds the front side panel on... I will paste that link below. As that thread evolved, we started to discuss swaps of LED flashers instead of stock, and I think that a separate thread makes sense. Here's why- like others I hate the big orange pumpkins that appear on US bikes. So I did some research using the always reliable Youtube. This good fellow does a lot of work on his FJR, and more recently his FZ 09. I watched carefully, and decided to order the Yamaha accessory LEDs that he installs in the video. I like the look and the position light + brake light functionality. Here is the link to the front ones, and the rears are seperate: NEW YAMAHA OEM LED BLINKER PLUS FRONT YMEFLB2F0000 WWW.EBAY.COM Genuine Yamaha stylish indicators with unique integrated position light, a must have accessory for your Yamaha MT! NEW OEM YAMAHA BLINKERS LED PLUS FRONT. Unique design by GK... So, the back ones went on my 2019 GT without any real pain. The kit provides resistors which got the flash rate spot on, and the wiring and install were pretty routine. Good progress. I did not use/ need the adjustable flasher relay that he uses in the video- the resistors from Yamaha worked fine. You cannot order them from US dealers, I had to connect to a UK dealer and their ebay store. The front, well that is a different story... First, the resistors when installed on the front dont get it done. I removed the front side panel and tested the hookups before really mounting anything. Good thing. The resistors that come with the kit for the front make the front and back flash very rapidly. OK, I said lets try this adjust able flasher from TST that the Youtube gentlemen suggested. Perfect. It came set up with just the right flash rate for me and all of the functionality is there. TST Industries | Gen2 LED Flasher Signal Relay TSTINDUSTRIES.COM Fix your bike's hyperflash or no flash problem with an easy to install, direct replacement, plug-and-play Gen2 LED Flasher Relay. But wait... every story sounds good until the last chapter. When I was re-assembling the side panel- there is an inner and outer section. The threads/shaft that come on the Yamaha accessory front blinkers are long. As in so long that you cannot actually put the panel back together and mount it on the bike. Abort mission. So, for now, I am going to running stock front blinkers with the Accessory rear ones. At some point, I may get more ambitious and try a different brand. My reason for the details is that someone else may see that video, and presume that his good luck with the FZ applies to the 900 GT. No dice on the front blinkers. Ride well...

For once I was ahead of the curve. Since I have the side panel off waiting for replacement fasteners- I tested the front flashers. Good thing that I did, and good suggestion on your part. (Again, they are a yamaha accessory that I sourced from a dealer in the UK. They are not available to US dealers) Hmm--- the resistors for the back ones worked out great when I did them first. The flasher rate using the resistors that came with the rear ones must be right on. Now the front, that is a different story. I can get all of the functions to work- turn flash, 4 way hazards, and the white position light to stay on full time-- but the flash rate is way too fast. It also poisons the back turn signal and makes it flash too quickly. Was that you experience? It is a US bike, so yes, it does have a 3 wire connection. Does anyone have experience with replacing that resistor with something aftermarket? thanks