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    2023 Honda Transalp

    in Other bikes

    Posted

    On 10/18/2023 at 3:51 PM, Heavy said:

    like a lighter version of my old 1000 V-Strom

    Interesting comparison.  I also liked the DL1000, but OMG heavyyy.  Very very comfortable bike, though.  I could have ridden it for days on end.

    I'm also curious how you find the handling.  That's one thing about the DL1000 I didn't like - or, had trouble adjusting to - the larger front wheel.

    Congrats!  Looking forward to hearing more adventures!

    Air temperature Censor

    in FJ-09 Tech Questions

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum!  I'm sure looking forward to a ride to/in your neck of the woods.

    For the temp discrepancy, it seems likely one of the previous owners installed a BoosterPlug?  It tricks the ECU into thinking it's colder than it is, so the ECU compensates with a richer fuel mixture.  It's a quick n dirty way to "correct" or otherwise modify some fueling complaints about these early-gen bikes.

    "Note: The Yamaha MT-09 series is using the same temperature sensor for the fuel injection calculations as for the temperature readout in the dashboard. (Most other brands have separate sensors). This means that your dashboard display will show 20°C / 35°F lower than actual ambient temperature when you install the BoosterPlug."

    16C - 20 = -4, so that seems close to spec.

    It's a good mod to have!  Looks like it should be behind the left panel.  Easy to find out.

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    Foot pegs

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

    Posted

    10 hours ago, DHDad said:

    am amazed there aren't more posts about rear sets, foot pegs on this forum.

    I've wondered this myself, and chalked it up to a lack of available options - the choices aren't compelling.  I was able to move my shifter up a few splines, so good enough, but it'd be nice to move the pegs down a bit instead.

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    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    On 5/21/2023 at 10:25 PM, knyte said:

    Thanks!

    Sadly, the bolt holes don't line up.  No worries though.

    As a follow-up, @Heli ATP, I had some free time yesterday and fiddled with all the bracketry and such - no clue if this is exactly how it should mount up, but I was able to affix it in a 'good enough, it seems stable' way.  I hadn't noticed the black knockout plugs in the holes of the plastic it's now mounted to.  Just popped them out, and made it work.  The worst that will  happen is the plastic may crack from a bit of pressure.

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    It could do with grommets, but for now it seems pretty great!

    One thing I noticed IMMEDIATLY was how the wind hits my helmet now - it never did with the barn door, all I felt was turbulence.  Now I have actual AIR blowing through the vents in my helmet...

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    Why are so many 2015’s for sale??

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    On 9/19/2023 at 4:10 AM, WIrider said:

    What issues are there with the stock cam chain tensioner? What updates are out there?

    When I bought my used '15 from the dealership, they told me the bike had the 3rd iteration of the tensioner, all replaced under warranty.  I've heard it rattle a wee bit now and then, but it's always silenced on its own.  No problems here.  Come to think of it, I haven't heard it all this year.

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    Slippery 12vdc socket

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    1 hour ago, betoney said:

    It makes adding accessories much simpler

    It wasn't as slick as the rubber band fix, I'll give you that, lol.  I only need power for two things, and ended up with three ports.  But honestly it wasn't difficult at all.  The worst part is fiddling with all the o-ring terminals when it's battery swap time.  I'm just too lazy to improve it for the time being...

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    Slippery 12vdc socket

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    I think some people have replaced it with a dual USB outlet.  Out of frustration, I just stopped using the power port because of the same reason as you and wired my tank bag directly to the battery.  Now I can just charge a couple of gadgets in there instead.  My GPS mount is also wired directly to the battery.

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    Dirt Bikes

    in Other bikes

    Posted

    How about an XR650 of some flavour ?  Buddy of mine had an XR650r, and loved it.  Rode it hard.  Not destructive hard, or reckless - but absolutely pushed it.  They do indeed live up to their reputation.  The XR650L is a solid choice, too.

    ...or a CRF300L? Can't go wrong there, either.

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