johnmark101

Frank, the $11,500 figure was before tax and license. Out the door was about $12,150.

To the original posters question...…….I paid $11,500.

Hey Jim. I am just a few miles east of Frankfort and am up for riding just about any day the weather is decent. Regards.....John

Of all the bikes I have owned this is the highest torque value for an axle nut that I have seen. Most others were around 75 to 85 foot pounds. Unless you felt it slip and then it would not reach torque after, you probably did not strip the axle. It would be a good idea to invest in a quality torque wrench for peace of mind when working on your bike. This one is good bang for the buck for the occasional mechanic. https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Torque-10-150-Lb-13-6-203-5-24335/dp/B00C5ZL0RU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19BTH6BHM2ESE&keywords=tekton+24335+torque+wrench&qid=1566388231&s=hi&sprefix=Tekton+24335%2Caps%2C157&sr=1-1

One other question I forgot to ask. I have added a Powerlet which is wired directly to the battery and has a 15 amp fuse. Would this be sufficient for a heated liner? Also, do I need an in line heat controller or are there liners that could be plugged directly to the Powerlet using an adapter?? Thanks for the replies...…….John.

Would like to extend my riding season a bit this year and will be looking into heated gear. Since I have heated grips I am thinking I will only need a heated vest under my jacket. I think with some thermal underwear inside my leather pants my legs should be good and I may be able to get by with some wool socks for my feet. Not looking to ride deep into winter but would like to be comfortable down into the upper 40's or low 50's. Looking for recommendations and any reflections on whatever heated gear you may have experience with. Thanks in advance!

I hope they are addressing the downward slope of the seat. That alone would make it much more comfortable.

Myrtle Beach has a bike week that brings in a good number of unsavory characters with sketchy behavior. Could be the owner decided they had enough of the hooligans.

Have always used Honda Spray Polish on my visors. Cheaper than Plexus and works very well.

Held makes top quality gloves. I have one of their one piece suits I used for track days and it is easily the most well constructed suit I have ever owned.

I bought my first pair of Racer gloves a few years back and they are easily my favorite. They felt custom fit from the first time I put them on and needed no break in. Quality materials and construction. They are expensive but I have had them longer than any glove I have previously owned including Held.

Another option is the Nelson Rigg tail bag. It comes in three sizes. I used mine in addition to the hard bags for road trips. Nelson Rigg Commuter Sport Tail Bag | 10% ($9.99) Off! ...

I am surprised at how so many seem to think the OEM tires are so horrible. While I agree that they are not as good as pretty much anything you would replace them with from Dunlop, Pirelli, Michelin etc, they are actually fairly decent and probably one of the better OEM spec tires I have ridden. Dry grip has been pretty good and the rear has worn evenly, although the front has not. I managed about 3300 miles before the rear was slightly beyond the wear bars and no longer safe for spirited riding. I am replacing them with Roadsmart 3's which are a far better tire!

I weigh about the same as you and I am seeking the same type of ride quality. I think the bike handles plenty well for some spirited but not aggressive riding, but bump absorption is lacking. It does well over some larger bumps but seems to constantly talk back to you about all the little ripples and small bumps in less than mirror smooth pavement, which is a bit annoying. I waited until the bike had about 3500 miles before experimenting with settings so I am just getting started, but hope to be able to achieve what I want without expensive upgrades. Suspension tuning can be a good bit of hit and miss and I am taking my time, with one small change at a time. Don't get me wrong, I am overall very pleased with this bike but wish the suspension did not feel so busy. Great bike so far!!

They must have tossed this plug when my bike was prepped at the dealership because I have no idea what this is. Anyone care to share a picture??

Thanks for the information. Not sure I agree with what they say about aftermarket seat pans. Had Sargent seats on my VFR and Ninja 1000. They make their own pan and both fit perfectly.

I am looking for a new seat. I have seen a couple of Seth's seats and they look to be very well made and get good reviews. Would you care to share with us the cost? Did you have to send yours off so he could use the original seat pan?

Does anyone know if it interrupts fueling or ignition to unload the gearbox for the shift??

This is my first bike with a quick shifter. I don't have anything to compare it to since I have never used one before but this one seems a bit abrupt. I guess I imagined the shifts would be much smoother. It seems to work best when accelerating hard and shifting at high rpm, which is about the only time I use it anyway. So my question is does this one cut fueling or ignition to unload the gearbox for the shift. Which ever it is it seems to do it either too much or not fast enough based on what I expected...…...or maybe my expectations were a bit too much. On one of my other bikes I can preload the shifter and just roll out of the throttle a touch and get a fast and smooth high rpm up shift without the clutch. But then the gear box on that bike is noticeably smoother to begin with than the Tracer.

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Hello Rob, I also had a 2003 VFR which I kept until I bought a 2011 Ninja 1000. Great minds do think alike! 😁 Totaled the 2011 and promptly bought a 2013. I used my Ventura luggage from the VFR for the occasional road trip on the Ninja. Kind of regretted not getting the hard bags. When I first read about the Tracer GT a little over a year ago it caught my attention since it came with the hard bags standard and more roomy ergonomics while keeping the weight below 500 pounds. Yes, at times I contemplate which bike to ride, but in general the Tracer is used for relaxed local rides and touring. When I am riding with my "sport bike" friends and attacking the twisty roads I take the Ninja. With the exhaust, tuning (Ivans ECU) and suspension upgrades I have added to the Ninja it is the better sport bike. However the Tracer is no slouch when it comes to spirited riding. When I go from one bike to the other the differences between the two become quite apparent, especially the riding position. I am really happy with the Tracer but am waiting on Sargent to produce a seat for the bike. Will probably send the ECU to Ivan to smooth out the throttle response. As many here have, I replaced the windscreen. Besides those items I am leaving it stock and hope to have the Tracer and the Ninja for a very long time. 👍

I remember reading about your issue on the Ninja forum. That was strange and I don't think I ever heard of anyone else having this problem. Sorry you were not able to work it out. I kept my Ninja 1000......it is the bike I can never part with. But this Tracer GT is quickly becoming my favorite all around bike as I have become more interested in the touring aspect of sport touring.

Mine blew the ETV fuse when I was reinstalling the battery which the dealer had screwed up when they prepped the bike. The owners manual should show you where it is located. Should be a 7.5 amp fuse. If you have to, just start pulling fuses and inspecting them to see if you have one blown. It is surprising the headache one blown fuse can create but it is an easy fix.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Tracer GT. I am also an old geezer and wanted something comfortable and light for touring. The Tracer GT was the perfect fit for me. How far from where you are in Denmark to Norway? I would love to tour the fjords on two wheels! Also I had a friend in college from Denmark whose name was Hans Bager. Super nice guy and a good soccer player.