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To the original posters question...…….I paid $11,500.
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On 5/27/2018 at 5:22 PM, jimgoodjr said:
Does anyone else around here ride? I keep posting but no one else seems to? Oh well guess I will keep enjoying my toy solo, ha haHey 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
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5 hours ago, ozn3 said:
Is the 111 ft/lbs torque really a pain in the ass to tighten? I recently adjusted my chain slack and used a beam torque wrench to get to this torque rating. It was really hard and am quite concerned if I stripped the axle thread 😣
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.
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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.
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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!
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19 hours ago, R.C. said:
Sargent update Aug 15:
Tracer 900 / 900 GT 2019+
COMING SOON! Currently in Research & Development and slated for a late August / early September 2019 release. (During a recent fitting, we found another adjustment that required another part be designed and produced.)
I hope they are addressing the downward slope of the seat. That alone would make it much more comfortable.
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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.
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Have always used Honda Spray Polish on my visors. Cheaper than Plexus and works very well.
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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.
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On 3/31/2019 at 10:06 PM, Nuckingfuts said:
I'm a huge fan of Racer brand gloves (Mickeys are my current short gauntlet glove)but I'm always open to good gear reviews. Subscribed!
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.
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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.
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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!
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6 hours ago, wordsmith said:
My goal is increased seated comfort, not pin-point razor-sharp road-holding and handling, and for the record I’m a relatively lightweight 85kg (about 187lbs) or thereabouts fully kitted for the road.
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!!
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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??
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9 hours ago, betoney said:
Do you build on a stock seat pan or manufacture your own?
All of our seats are built using the stock seat pan. By utilizing the stock seat, we can guarantee a proper fit when your new LAAM seat arrives. Aftermarket seat pans seem to never fit the bike properly.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.
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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?
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Does anyone know if it interrupts fueling or ignition to unload the gearbox for the shift??
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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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On 7/17/2019 at 5:36 PM, Albert Maas said:
An ECU tune is next....who or what is Woolich ? are there any others?
Check out Ivan's performance Products. He has a flash for the Tracer GT and his work is peerless.
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10 hours ago, rlambke19 said:
Cool. I figured there’d be some folks on both lists as great minds think alike!
How do you decide which bike to ride? I had an ‘03 VFR and an ‘01 ZX9R and I found I never rode the Viffer as it wasn’t as much fun as the 9R. I sold the Honda.
Do you use the Ninja for around town and the Tracer for longer rides?
Cheers,
Rob
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. 👍
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On 2/17/2019 at 12:06 PM, rlambke19 said:
Same here. I had 2 Ninja 1000 before switching to the Tracer GT.
My second, a 2017 had issues with running hot and even overheating that no one could suss out, so I took that as a sign the motorcycle gods wanted me back on a Yamaha. 😎
No regrets here.
Rob
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.
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On 7/13/2019 at 12:03 AM, skipperT said:
DavidS - what year is your bike? If it’s a 17 or later than you’ll need a dealer to clear the code, or an OBDII reader with the appropriate adapter. If it’s first Gen (15-16) then you can clear it once you have replaced the blown ETV 7.5 amp fuse located in the box near the battery and have successfully started the bike and moved the throttle to make sure the bike is accepting throttle input.
Make sure the battery isn’t hooked up backwards.
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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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7 hours ago, mike said:
In the back of my pickup, pulled behind my motorhome. Front wheel in a good chock, motorcycle tie downs with built in soft ties around the lower triple tree (watch the cables and wiring) and two tie downs on the passenger foot peg brackets. This setup has worked like a champ for both my Versys 1000 and the GT for the last two years and 15,000 miles
Life done right!!!
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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.
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So what is a good price OTD for a GT in August 2019
in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
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Frank, the $11,500 figure was before tax and license. Out the door was about $12,150.