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    Sick of Yamaha

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    I'm with you, @ZigMerid.  It can be a bit contradictory in that we want to stay as compliant as possible, but still have maximum fun.  I'm one of those weirdos who put the catalytic converter back IN to a vehicle ('92 Geo Tracker) that someone previously removed.  I could care less about 'exhaust note', and truthfully, with the cat back in, it stinks less and still gets the same mileage.

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    Coolant flush process

    in Yamaha Niken Forum

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    Oh I totally I follow you.  My CRF250L has a maint interval of what, 12,000 kms...but I bet there are those who change the oil every 3000 or 5000, and the filter is scheduled for a change every 25,000 kms - I don't know too many who would wait that long - just change the filter & oil at the same time.  I suppose that's part of the allure of owning the machine; babying it.  We want it in top form at all times, to look good and be in the best running order possible.

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    Coolant flush process

    in Yamaha Niken Forum

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    I think owning a bike makes me maintain my cars MORE than I had previously.  After picking up a pnumatic brake flush kit, I do all of my vehicles now.  It's surprising how fast the fluid discolours from humidity.  Not sure I've ever done that unless I had to for some reason - never preventative, lol.  Coolant, too - I try to drain & replace ~5 years or so - never did that unless performing a thermostat swap out or something.  Every battery has a tender now - under the hood or on the bench.

    I'd say owning bikes has made me a bit more cognizant of preventative maintanence and how easy it is.  It's cheaper to maintain something than rebuild or replace it.

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    FJ-09 With Knobbies

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    4 hours ago, Heavy said:

    Something to be said about having riding buddies ... the first year I had my Rally, I did some exploring, solo, on logging roads and trails in the area.  I came off the bike at one point and landed hard on my ribs.  It was at that point it dawned on me that, even if someone knew where I was, there was no way they were driving a car or pickup in to rescue me.  Picking up the bike and riding home was painful.

    Exact same thing happened to dad.  Scared the crap out of him, he won't ride off slab without me now.

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    GPS Installation

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    11 hours ago, Ride365 said:

    Hardwire back to the battery.......

    That's what I did, too.  It's the fastest and easiest setup, the only drawbacks being contending with the ring connectors on the battery terminals when it comes time to remove / install the battery, and the connection isn't keyed to the ignition.  It's good enough for me:  I shut the Garmin off and/or just remove it when stopped, anyway.

    Santa came early this year! Were you all naughty or nice?

    in Yamaha Niken Forum

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    3 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

    But they don't work with the heated grips oem anyway

    They can?...if you get the over or under, whichever avoids the wire, as I understand it.  I don't pretend to know how well they fit for every application, just my own.

    Heated grips aren't important to me, anyway.  I might try the Heat Demon idea, but again... Not important if it doesn't work out.  I've got perfectly good heated gloves that I've never used... haven't needed them.  I can ride in temps around 5 deg C in the rain and at altitude for several hours and it doesn't bother me.  There's a way of handling the cold such that you just burn more calories to maintain your body temp rather than needing heated, or warmer, anything.  The only thing that bugs me is a foggy visor!

    I sure wouldn't expect or even hope what works for me would work for anyone else.  That's the fun with having options... We're free to set it up to personal taste, rather than according to the masses and what might be popular.

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    Santa came early this year! Were you all naughty or nice?

    in Yamaha Niken Forum

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    4 hours ago, maximNikenGT said:

    Call this paranoid or a possible by-product of my day job

    No, that makes perfect sense!! I so rarely use Bluetooth, except for riding, I don't really think about it - it's transient usage.  Which could make me vulnerable, I suppose.

    Reminds me of the time I was in a restaurant with a friend who had Nethunter installed on his cell phone.  Oooo the fun we had that night.  'nuff said.

    Santa came early this year! Were you all naughty or nice?

    in Yamaha Niken Forum

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    I looked at McCruise long and hard, but ultimately decided on a mechanical solution.  On-chip/electronic cruise would be great as a standard feature, but I'm not motivated enough to install one.  The cost/time benefit just isn't there for me when all I really want is the occasional break for my wrist because I rather enjoy maintaining speed manually.  A mechanical solution provides me with 90% of the same usefulness, and yet still forces me to be alert.  Personal preference only.  If my family doesn't like theirs, the Atlas should hold some value for them and they can sell it in favour of something they'd prefer; wouldn't hurt my feelings at all.

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