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We have the same issue with salt where I live. At the slightest hint of inclement winter weather they heavily coat the roads and it makes a real mess of your car. The local car washes probably love it.

Welcome David. I feel your frustration from not being able to ride!! I have the same problem as I am mostly a fair weather rider and it is too cold here until March. You are going to love the Tracer. It truly is an excellent "do it all" bike.

Only thing I will be riding today is the couch. Participated in a New Years Eve celebration last night and had a little too much Blanton's. I rarely drink and have no tolerance......😵

My dream is a motorcycle trip through the Dolomites!!!

Jealous. I have often considered buying a rental in Townsend. Would move down that way but too much family here and a sister than needs me close by.

I am in Georgetown, KY. I occasionally ride up toward Cincinnati, in the area of Falmouth, KY. Some good roads in that area and lots of riders on Sunday afternoons.

So far the Sand 3 and the pants that go with it are at the top of my list. Like you, I am not too fond of fiddly liners as I have had a couple in some of my older leather jackets. But considering features and price it seem quite the bang for the buck. How do you feel about the level of protection the jacket provides? I am having a hard time switching away from leathers. As someone who used to do track days and has been on the asphalt a couple times I am curious about a textile jackets ability to protect in a get off/slide.

Thanks for the replies and keep them coming. In the summer months I ride in a RS Taichi perforated leather jacket and it flows air pretty well. As long as I am moving it works well in temperatures into the upper 80's farenheight. At 90 and above it is too hot. Wondering if jackets like the Klim Lattitude would flow air as well with all the vents open.

I have always worn leathers but stopping to put on a rain suit over leathers is a pain and it gets hot in summer riding. I am attracted to the waterproof textile touring jackets and would like something that can be ridden in all seasons, or at least from early spring to early winter. I want something that offers excellent protection in the event of an accident, has plenty of storage pockets and will ventilate very well in the hot days of summer. Good ventilation is important to me. Have looked at several on line, as there is no place locally that sells decent riding gear. The Firstgear Kilimanjaro looks decent. The Klim Latitude appears to be a very good choice but it is not cheap. However I don't mind paying for quality and am not put off by price if the value is there. For those of you who ride in a waterproof, textile touring jacket, please share with me what you have and the positives as well as the negatives. Keep in mind I am looking for a waterproof shell, good crash protection, good ventilation and pockets for storage. Thanks in advance for your replies. 👍

I found the throttle response a bit abrupt in A mode, but as mentioned before you adjust to it over time and a smooth throttle hand helps quite a bit. I sent my ECU off to Ivan's Performance and it was a big improvement in the on/off throttle response in A mode. However I still prefer Standard mode as it provides throttle response that is plenty rapid enough while being a bit more smooth. Mode B I only use when traction is compromised by rain or road debris.

From what I have read, on this particular engine, just about everyone had tight valves at the first valve inspection. Would be unusual to find them all in specification at 26,000 miles. Like others here, I suspect that the issue lies with the work done by the dealership. Like many here, I am extremely cautious about letting someone else work on my bike. I have a 2013 Ninja 1000 in addition to the Tracer. I skipped the first valve inspect because the bike runs so damn well and most on the forum found nothing out of spec at 16,000 miles. I let a local shop do the first inspection at 33,000 miles. Five valves needed new shims. Bike still runs perfectly but now I have an intermittent electrical gremlin that never existed before the shop worked on the bike. The shop insists they have nothing to do with this. 🤬

Well, I had thought I would sent my stock seat off to Sargent, but before pulling the trigger I called Terry Adcox. After talking with him a bit I decided to let him make a custom seat for me on my stock seat pan. This way I knew it would fit the bike well. Only problem is the guy stays booked months in advance. However once he is ready to work on your seat he calls you to send it in and that way the turnaround is quick. He also has you take a few photos sitting on the bike, showing mostly just your body from the shoulders to the knees. This way he has a good idea of how to shape the seat. Had it for a season and let me tell you this seat is excellent. I was a bit put off at first because it is pretty wide and looks a bit odd on the bike when first installed. The seat is pretty firm, and at first sit I was wondering if I made the right decision. Hit the road on the Tracer for a few days and could not have been more pleased. On the way home a minor emergency meant that I had to make time, so near the end of the day I got on interstate I-75 north and did 150 miles without a stop, sitting in one spot with the cruise control set at 80 mph. No squirming, no hot spots and no butt discomfort of any kind helped me to focus on keeping my distance from the other vehicles and tractor trailers. Best seat I have ever had on a motorcycle.

Awesome idea. Did this with my father when he retired and have so many wonderful memories.

A lot of Tracer owners source the manual on line. I ordered one from my Yamaha dealer because I like to keep a print copy in my work shop close to my tools.

Suspension building is a bit of a black art which I never felt very comfortable with doing myself. But then having someone else do it for you can get expensive. I spent for a full ride on the Tracer at Traxxion Dynamics. Penske shock and AK-20's. The results were excellent as expected. However on my other bike (Ninja 1000) I had a basic rebuild done, with new springs and valves for much less money and the results were nearly as good!!! They offer mail in service if you are comfortable with removing your forks and shock. Consider giving them a call. They will spend time with you on the phone discussing your needs and quoting prices and options.

Maybe one day before I get too old I would love to fly to Italy in the summer and ride through the Dolomites. This would be at the very top of my list of places I want to ride. The views alone would be worth it as I love mountains. What is your number one riding destination??

I tour with the side bags with an expandable tail bag on the passenger seat. I have been looking at getting the 39L top case but so far my current set up suits me for the trips I have taken. If the day ever comes that the tail bag is not enough I will probably get a rack and top case.

Invest in a set of quality stands to make the job safe and easy. Pit bull makes some of the best. Also the factory shop manual is worth it's weight in gold.

Hello Mehmet and welcome to the forum. Lots of good information and well as a great group of riders here.

The did a great job of upgrading the bike. But those panniers are hideous.

At 25,000 miles i would say you got your moneys worth from the chain and would change it if it seems to be questionable.

Thanks for the replies. I am looking at the 39 liter case. The Yamaha website shows the rack and case are both out of stock at this time.

Anyone here have the Yamaha rear rack and top case? If so do you find it to be of good quality and how much trouble is it to key it to your side cases and ignition? Also, will it hold a full face helmet. Thank in advance for any responses!

Nothing wrong with getting a nice aftermarket exhaust if that is what you like. But in order to achieve any real performance improvement you need a full exhaust that eliminates the catalytic converter, and has a well designed header, along with airbox and intake modifications to take advantage of the better exhaust, and fuel and ignition map changes to match by way of ECU reflash. Or just install the new exhaust and enjoy the sound of that sweet triple.