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  1. Dude, show a little effort. Go to ebay and search the text I gave you in the screenshot. Even gave you the part #. Not complicated.
  2. The front 2 attachment points are screws into bottom of headlight fairing. You should drill into that plastic to have the holes for screws to fit. There's nothing above the plastic so no risk of harming anything w medium amount of care. The back 2 attachment points are into the existing quick fastener locations.
  3. Plus I was always a Daffy Duck fan. Beak just looks better than no beak. Course it's really a duckbill.
  4. Just did this today. Paid $31 for the 2019-20 version. Me likey...
  5. I'm 6'2" and got the MRA Vario-touring screen from Twisted Throttle, the one w the flip visor. Have prob 6,000 miles w it. Its perfect for me. No burble, smooth air all the way.
  6. Did a weekend 600 mile trip from NJ to Bennington VT July 20/21 and traversed Mt Greylock, in western Mass, 25 miles south of Vermont border. Heatwave put temps at 104°F on ground/roadway but 84°F at altitude of 3,400 feet. Not big but largest mountain in Massachusetts. They have a "Eye of Sauron" Iooking tower at top, in tribute to WW1 dead, I think. For those in northeast a worthwhile trip. If not crowded, the roads up and down from summit are worth doing multiple times. The north road is the best of the 2 ways down. Some pics!
  7. Nice! I'm riding my GT w friend on ZX14 from central NJ to Bennington VT area this weekend, July 20/21. Will it be hot? Yes, upper 90s. But better than on my previous bike, a 14 R1 w undertail exhaust. I'd get 1st degree burns under hamstrings, even wearing vented pants above 90. Gotta love the triple.
  8. Back to original question, my rear paddock stand definitely lifts rear higher than the center stand. Had one from previous bikes. Gives you more room to work underneath if you need it. Easiest way is just put bike on center stand first then slip paddock stand on rear bobbins and lift.
  9. I have the Yammie comfort seat. Very happy w it. Can go as many miles as I want, no problem. I have no issue reported by others of slope causing slide into gastank. I'm 6'2" and weigh 225lbs so not a lightweight if that makes a difference.
  10. Just reporting in that I had a tremendous 8 day 2,100 mile trip on my Tracer GT from NJ across MD, VA, WV, southern Ohio along Ohio river, Kentucky and then back home. Daniel Boone state forest was beautiful as well as Monongahela and G. Washington state parks in VA. Unfortunately yellow Monarch butterflies were everywhere in Ohio/KY (musta been migrating) and I reduced the population by a few dozen cruising thru the area. Butterfly killer is how I'll be known. Bike was flawless. Love the triple. Anyway, a few pics:
  11. I got that but the Vario-touring one w the adjustable lip installed. Love it. Am 6'2" and get smooth air on helmet, no buffeting. Can ride all day at whatever speeds...
  12. Hi FJRP: I had my Tracer GT flashed by Vcyclenut in February. Live in NJ. Had it back within a week by USPS. I think it's much better than stock. I ride in A 90% of time. There's some on/off jerkiness in A from 3k-5k but otherwise perfect. STD mode is smooth too. I went w V based on price and his overall good reviews. Happy w it. Now have 5,500 miles on bike since purchased in Sept 2018. Good luck.
  13. I use it at most 50% of upshifts and find it's clunky between 1st and 2nd (no surprise passing thru Neutral) but otherwise good. I consider it a nice-to-have on this bike, versus the Cruise which i love, and after a lifetime of using the clutch don't give huge value to it. It's nice but I'm usually not racing my GT. IMO, it's fine as is.
  14. This is on Ebay now. 46L.
  15. I use and am happy w a simple RAM U-bolt mount and short arm. Puts my Garmin Montana centered under dash visually. Plus the Montana mount holds an EZPass transponder. Always read at tolls.
  16. I'll add a reply with probably nothing new from previous posts. Owned a 2007 FJR and put 46,000 miles on it before selling. Then owned several R1's and now have 3,000 miles on my 2019 GT. If you only have 1 bike best choice comes down to what most of your rides are. FJR is a stable rocket that can bring you 500+ miles without breaking a sweat. There's little to no "burble" passing trucks, etc. 6.2 gallon tank is a big plus too. With the lighter weight and less fairing protection of the GT, you'll feel more of your trip. But that lighter weight is great too for having fun on the curves. And you can still go long distances comfortably. There's no wrong choice. Just what is best fit for what you do. A few particulars: GT has higher seat and more upright riding position than FJR. But more legroom too. My 07 took regular gas, the GT wants premium. Any inline 4 can get quite warm/hot if you're not moving. I don't think the heat of the triple even enters the equation. I bought in Sep so no summers yet but I cant see it being an issue - ever. If you ride 2 up much then likely the FJR is best fit. But I ride solo 99% of time and like the sportier feel of the GT.
  17. My nearby motorcycle dealer in NJ makes his living selling Yamaha and Kawasaki watercraft and business is booming! Unit and trailer sales spring and summer and winterization service in the colder months. I'm happy because it keeps him there to sell and service bikes too.
  18. I like the look and features of the Klim but just learned that they do not offer much in way of repairs other than those for warranty work. For the entry price I prefer the service that Aerostich offers of refurbishment down the road if needed. Dont know that i could find many shops that work with goretex to repair or replace panels/zippers in case of minor getoff...
  19. I see that KLIM now offers a 1-piece suit, the Hardanger. Seems to be same price as Roadcrafter... https://www.klim.com/Hardanger-One-Piece-Suit-3737-000
  20. Or just "Select All" text on page and the highlighting will make it readable . No need to change settings...
  21. Does look good. Did you sell the OEM ones to fund the new sidebags?
  22. Enjoying the, uh, 45°F clouds and wind in New Jersey. GT w the Givi 56L topbox and MRA windscreen.
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