johnmark101

Several workable solutions shared here. However, spend the money for proper front and rear stands. It is a good investment. The Pitbull stands are excellent and you will have them for life.

There is much that goes into determining a torque value for a particular fastener. Application, load bearing, metallurgy, thread pitch, fastener size etc. But that rear axle nut torque does seem awfully high per the service manual.

Noticed the same thing when removing the caliper bolts on my GT. The lower bolts had a lot of white residue that appeared to be some sort of oxidization. Cleaned them up as much as I could with brake parts cleaner. May replace them next time I need to change tires. Considered coating them with a little bit of anti seize but did not due to concerns about it affecting torque on install.

You can switch to a 520 but on this bike it would be of little value. The idea being that a 520 chain and sprockets will have less resistance but will probably not last as long. I would stick with a 525 set and a rivet type master link.

Have not experienced this with my cruise control. I would not be too concerned about it unless it happens again.

I am going to guess this recall for the shift shaft you are referring to probably does not affect later models such as my 2019? This is the first I have heard of a recall for shift shafts.

Thanks for all the replies. I will inspect the items that have been suggested and pay attention to how I am using the shifter the next time out. Sounds like it there is a problem it will be with the shifter / shaft / return spring and should not be too hard to fix. Cheers all...…..John

Yes, I agree.

When using the clutch.

My 2019 GT is three weeks past the one year warranty. Had a few instances where it would not go into gear when upshifting. Shift lever goes all the way up to the stop but with no shift. This happens when shifting from fourth into fifth.....shift lever hits end of stroke but transmission is still in 4th. Sounds like a possible shift fork or dog gear issue. No grinding and no abnormal noise.....just no shift. If I release and pull again then it shifts. Strange. Bike has never been abused and I rarely use the quick shifter. Just got back from a 130 mile ride and it did this four times. When it does shift as it should it feels completely normal. Hoping I don't have a bent shift fork. Anyone else ever experience this??

If you don't mind spending a few extra bucks and want a quality, long lasting chain, get the D.I.D. ZVM-X chain in 525 pitch. You can find all sorts of options on replacing sprockets. Aluminum is lighter but will not last as long. I would recommend steel sprockets. You could go with OEM Yamaha parts or check with a place like the Sprocket Center for other options. There are also some aluminum sprockets with steel tooth rings that are popular but they can be a bit pricey. Get a good chain breaker / rivet tool for the job. If this will be your first time replacing chain and sprockets take your time. It's not hard but if you mess up your new chain it can be an expensive mistake.

Definitely upgrade the suspension. As mentioned the GT does have upgraded suspension but it is noting like what you would get with a good aftermarket upgrade. Traxxion Dynamics in Woodstock, Georgia does excellent work. A rebuild will include new springs and valves and will make a big difference for somewhere around 1400 bucks. Upgrading to the AK-20 cartridge and a good Penske rear will give add adjustment for compression damping to the rear and much better bump absorption but will be closer to 2500 bucks. Sounds expensive but good suspension set up for your weight will pay dividends in every corner and over every bump of every mile you ride. The cost will be soon forgotten, and you will enjoy your rides so much more. I did this with my Ninja 1000 (went the rebuild route) and it was a massive improvement. Hope to do the same with my GT later this year.

I am 59 years old, 6 foot one inch and 175 pounds. I think you will really like the bike. I recently did three back to back 350 mile days on two lane roads and can not wait to go again!! You will likely need to change the seat and the windscreen but that should be about all you would need.

I received my seat from Terry Adcox last month. It is made on the stock seat pan so the fit to the bike is good. Build quality of the seat is excellent. The material matches well with the stock pillion seat and I paid a few extra dollars for matching stitching. The overall look of the seat might be polarizing but I have gotten used to it and am really far more concerned with function over form. Terry has you take some pictures of yourself on the bike so he can see how you are sitting on the seat. He is very good about corresponding and responds quickly to emails. Went for a three day ride in the mountains earlier this week. The forward slope of the stock seat is gone. The seat is wider than stock so it makes the reach to the ground a bit longer. It is also taller than the stock seat so now I keep it in the low position. My inseam is 34 inches and once the seat had some miles on it I can reach the ground just fine but not quite flat footed. I averaged 350 miles a day when on the back roads and never had to squirm or adjust my seating position. On the last day I had to make time so toward the end of the day I got on the interstate for the last leg home. I rode 130 miles of four lane, sitting in one spot on the seat the whole way, and never once did my backside bother me. At first shifting my hips from side to side for spirited cornering felt a little awkward due to the width of the seat but as the miles piled up this feeling went away as I became accustomed to the seat. Excellent seat. Well worth the wait!!

Finally managed to do some real mileage on the Terry Adcox seat. I am very pleased. Got back last night from a 3 day ride. Average daily mileage was 350. Most of this was spent on winding mountain roads. After getting used to the seat I am now totally comfortable with hanging one cheek off the side for spirited cornering. At first the extra width made it a little awkward, but no longer. I can literally sit in this seat without shifting, moving or squirming and be comfortable for long distances. On the last day we had to get back quickly and took the interstate during the last half of the day. We did a 150 mile stretch of I-75 at an average speed of just over 80 mph. I sat in one spot on the seat the entire time and was just fine.

Always like the ZRX 1200 and still see them on the road on occasion. Had one slip thought my hands a couple years ago. It was the green color and was 100% stock original. Called and told the lady on the phone I would be there in the morning with cash. Two guys got there ahead of me that next morning and it was gone. I consider my Ninja 1000 somewhat of the evolution of this bike.

Did not start riding until 2003. My first bike was a 2003 VFR 800, followed by a 2007 CBR 600 RR which eventually became my track bike after a couple years of street duty. Bought a 2011 Ninja 1000 and totaled it, but promptly picked up a 2013. Missed my 600 after I gave up track days and got a 2015 ZX6R. Finally realized super sports were no longer my thing and traded the ZX6R for my Tracer GT.

My thoughts exactly. When you noticed that the bike feels harder to push around the garage after reinstalling the wheel, that would have been the time to stop, investigate, disassemble etc. At that point things might have been reversible. Taking the bike for a spin and stepping on the brake lever may have been what caused the real damage. Any time you perform work on the bike and something seems slightly amiss after it would be best to not ride until all things are put back to normal.

Good point and something that I did not mention in my original post. With the new seat from Terry Adcox, shifting your hips from side to side for spirited cornering is not difficult, but it was a bit easier with the more narrow stock seat. At first I thought I might look for a deal on a used stock seat for local rides with my hooligan friends, but after the second time out on the seat I adjusted to the added width when hanging my one butt cheek off the side, so no problem. That is about the only negative thing I can come up with about this seat, and it is a very small matter that I was able to adjust for.

Wow, 7775 miles in one week is some serious riding. It's not unusual for me to do 400 ~ 450 mile days when I am on a road trip but only for about five days. Don't think the wife would like it if I were gone any longer. I have only ridden twice since getting my seat and both were local rides of about 150 ~ 175 miles. Plan on hitting the road for about four or five days in June and that will be the real test of the seat.

Some of you may remember the debacle with the release of the Sargent seat for the 900 GT. I was one of the first to get one and promptly sent it back as their manufactured seat pan was a terrible fit. Ended up sending my seat off to Terry Adcox. Turn around was quick. The build quality is very good and he matched the stitching and materials to the pillion seat beautifully. The seat is wide, slightly firm and fits well to the bike. The forward slope to the tank is gone, thank goodness! It definitely raises the ride height a bit. I was on the fence as to which seat height setting I preferred but with the new seat I am definitely leaving it in the lower position. I am 6 feet tall with a 34 inch inseam and I can just reach the ground on the balls of my feet with this seat in the lower position. Much of this is because the seat is wider and it pushes your thighs out just a bit. I believe this will change a little as the seat wears in. Every seat I have owned has worn in just a little and this one should be no different. Comfort is excellent, a big improvement over stock. Money well spent for sure. Terry was very busy when I contacted him so I had to wait a couple months before he could get to my seat. He was very nice on the phone and prompt with his email replies.

Congrats on your new bike and welcome to the forum. As mentioned before there is a lot of good information here as well as a great group of friendly riders. Cheers...….John

I have the smoke grey screen and think it looks better than the black screen. Only drawback with the smoke grey, ( and it is minor) is that the few drops of water than can get between the screen and the mounting surface of the bike leave slightly visible water spots. Hard to get behind the screen in that area to dry it after washing. On the black you probably will not see this. Otherwise very happy with the screen.

Welcome to the forum. I would imagine you have some beautiful places with some good roads in the Alps. Hope you can share some pictures with us from some of your rides.

I installed Powerlet sockets on both my bikes and they are wired directly to the battery, fused at 15 amps. With the ignition off and the bike parked I have used these to charge phones and run a small, portable air compressor with no issues. Afterward the bike starts right up.