johnmark101

Here is a nice Tracer for sale with the seat already upgraded.  Who knows, you might decide you want to do an overnight trip or two and the bags will come in handy!

I have been retired since 56 and am now 62 years old, six foot one inch tall and weigh 180 pounds.  I bought a 2019 Tracer GT as a retirement gift to myself and am completely happy with the bike.  I had to do a custom seat as the stock one was a poor fit for my backside.  I could only go about 100 miles before it became very uncomfortable.  Otherwise, I am totally happy with the bike.  It fits me very well.  I take it on trips for days at a time and use it like a sport bike on local rides.  For me, it really does it all.  I did some suspension upgrades, not that they were necessary, but I did feel the stock suspension was a bit soft for my liking, particularly the rear shock.

The earlier Yamaha triples had some fueling issues.  The throttle response could be a bit abrupt.  These were slowly ironed out with subsequent models.  However a good ECU flash fixes this.

In the end, you have to find the bike that best fits you, but I don't think you can go wrong with the Tracer.  Good luck in your search.

If I did not already own one, I would snatch this up.  Good price.  Should sell quickly.

Congrats on getting the Tracer.  It's a great do it all motorcycle.  I have a 2019 GT and of all the bikes I have owned in over two decades of riding, it is my favorite!!

I agree with your decision.  If you do not ride the Tracer very often the upgrades will not be worth the price difference.  Even if you were a high mileage rider I would seriously question the move to the 2024 unless you are someone with a good amount of disposable income.  

The bike you now have is very reliable and will last a long time with proper maintenance.  

On 3/3/2024 at 7:49 PM, Ride365 said:

Russel seats "IMHO" are FUGLY and belong on a Wing or a cruiser, but yeah I hear they are very comfy. 

Yes, they are not visually appealing at all.  Reminds me of an old catcher's mitt in a way.   But function over form.......performance over pretty.  I spend exponentially more time sitting on my bike, riding down the road than looking at it.  I will gladly sacrifice looks for proper comfort. 

In fact, I don't find my 2019 GT to be an attractive looking bike at all, but it hits all the right notes when riding. 

Russell Daylong seat is a good choice.  I have what is basically a copy that was custom made for me.  Best seat I have ever had on a motorcycle.

Try moving the stems for the mirrors to a position that is perpendicular to the centerline of the bike.  This will put the mirrors as far outward from the bike as possible.  Then adjust the mirrors where they attach to the stems to get the best view behind you. 

If this fails to be satisfactory then consider mirror extenders or some other modification. 

Welcome back to the forum.  I like the Rush reference in your screen name.  Great band!!!  Was deeply disappointed when I learned of the passing of Neil Peart.

On 1/8/2024 at 12:19 PM, jthayer09 said:

Fairly certain any reputable tuner is going to remove all throttle restrictions.

Vcyclenut mentions specifically removing the restrictions on gears 1-3 and leaving gear 4 stock:

There are also images of the throttle tables if you're interested in looking at those.

Yes, I know.  Have owned a few bikes that I have had the ECU reflashed.  Just not aware if there is one for the 2022.  Still riding my 2019 with Ivan's excellent reflash.

It's a shame that OEM's have to dull power delivery somewhere in the fueling map because of emission regulations.  Hopefully someone will have a good reflash for the latest generation Yamaha Tracer which will eliminate the flat spot.

On 10/13/2023 at 10:24 AM, lather said:

My bike has been at dealer 2 weeks waiting for parts.

I bought a pDF manual here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186084627127?hash=item2b538212b7:g:bmkAAOSwzYNj1uU1

I also bought the paper manual from Yamaha but it is difficult to use since the table of contens sucks and you cannot search.

I agree.  The Yamaha shop manual is not nearly as easy to navigate as the ones I have owned from Honda and Kawasaki.  I find the Kawasaki manuals to be very well sorted.

Congrats on the new bike.  Wish you many miles of safe and fun riding!!  

Would you be willing to sell the rider seat by itself?  if so, what price would you need for it?  I don't need the passenger seat.

I am not aware of any step by step guide, but the factory shop manual will be helpful for just about any job you will do yourself.

I also have a 2019.  This bike is a bit easier to disassemble than the other bikes I have owned.  For starters it does not have a lot of fairings and fasteners.  Take your time and go step by step.  Use your cell phone to take photos along the way so reassembly will be easier.  If you need to work below the fuel tank, it is easier if you just remove it completely.  Better to do this when the fuel level is low.

Best of luck.

I had bad experiences with shops early in my ownership experiences.  So now I get the shop manuals and do my own work.  

One mechanic told me my ECU (older Kawasaki) was toast and I needed a new one at $1100 bucks!!!  This was after they did the valve clearances and a couple weeks later the bike started cutting out when riding and finally died and would not start.  I took the bike home in the back of my truck and after pulling everything apart down to the throttle bodies I found a wire harness misrouted and pinched.  It was shorting to ground.  Some electrical tape and correct routing the bike started and ran perfectly.  They had created the issue while performing the valve clearances and then misdiagnosed the problem!!

Doing my own work gives me peace of mind and saves me a lot of money!!! 

17 hours ago, betoney said:

On any brand new bike, I have always done the first oil change within the first 100 miles and then again at 1000 miles - personal preference, your's may vary.

For simple routine maintenance, I ALWAYS recommend doing it yourself unless there is something specified in a warranty or service contract prohibiting that.  1. you get familiar with your bike, removing body panels and how to access under the seat and tank for battery and air filter access. And 2. you KNOW that you checked everything thoroughly.  Besides the oil change the dealer check is usually just verifying bolt and fasteners are tight, air pressure, chain tension etc. something that YOU should know how to do on any vehicle you own.

In addition to the first maintenance check, getting familiar with your bike will include setting all of the ergonomics up for your riding style and comfort.  The shifter, brake pedal, seat height, rearsets, handlebar risers are all adjustable just like setting up the driving ergonomics in your car.

Yes......what he said.  One more thing to consider is purchasing the factory service manual.  Very handy for doing your own maintenance.

I did this on my track bikes.  Clamped the bolt into a vise, then carefully and slowly drilled through the head from one face to the opposite side.

I like the idea of electronic suspension, as long as the rider can make small adjustments within the parameters set up in the system.  I think the new Suzuki GX allows this as well as the Multistrada.  If it is fixed then maybe not so much.

Can't really go wrong with good quality standard suspension. In the end that is what I think I would prefer.  A friend of mine had issues with the Skyhook system on his Multistrada and it kept the front end damping too hard.

Thanks for the review.  From all I have read the cross plane four cylinder motor is brilliant.  And I agree with you on the exhaust note of the bike as it sounds fantastic. 

If I ever give up touring, I have thought about the MT09 SP as my next bike, but the MT10 SP is also a contender.

The whine you describe is normal.  Same for my 2019.

I have the R&G Aero frame sliders on my 2019 Tracer GT.  The Shogun sliders appear to extend a bit further than the R&G.  I had a low side and the R&G sliders did a decent job of protecting the bike.  The tank was not damaged.  So I would expect the Shogun to do as well if not better.

Just curious........how many miles on your suspension.  They can usually go a long way before needing a refresh.

On the rare occasions I am riding the interstate, I have set the cruise at 85 mph with the bags attached and loaded, and never had an issue with any sort of instability.  I have a 2019 GT.

Nice upgrades.  The cheap Ebay FJR footpegs are huge bang for the buck.  When it comes time for new brake pads I highly recommend Vesrah.  Expensive but worth every penny.