littlebruv

Hi Clegg78 Once you have chosen the shock you require you will be asked what weight you are for the correct spring to be fitted, this is usually approx weight with all the bike gear you wear. Any questions just ask the supplier, they are pretty helpful in these matters

The Yoshi does look good but i thought the main stand had to be removed but by looking at the picture i've been proven wrong

Look at ebay, that's where my Ohlins shock came from with correct spring rate required

The shock is very standard, does its job ok as an all rounder, i had the forks and rear shock adjusted as best possible for my weight and riding style but if you can afford an upgrade you will notice the difference, especially if doing some fast B road riding. The seat is an arse ache if your an heavyweight (18 stone +) , i noticed it the first time i had a test ride on a 2017 Tracer unless the later ones had a major improvement

Both, look out for a good second hand seat and rear shock if possible

B mode is usually for if the road surface is usually wet or damp or loose, try hard acceleration away from traffic lights and see what happens compared to A or STD modes, especially if someone is going to hard accelerate behind you who either as TC or not on full power

I had my forks sorted, i cannot see what all the problems really are... A good grade 10 fork oil to start with the correct springs ordered according to the riders weight, the only problem is getting a fork compression tool to make life as easy as possible for removal and fitting the springs, getting the oil level measured correctly then having the forks properly setup once completed, it takes time and the outcome is excellent. Otherwise if you just want to spend loads of money then buy the Ohlins NIX30 fork internals, springs and oil and be sorted that way

I don't think can change from D rings to quick release as this could compromise the safety of the helmet shell itself, but i will be proven wrong.. P.S. why didn't you buy a crash helmet with quick release bucket like your last one to start with 🤔

I recently fitted the Scott oiler esystem, still to try it out as the weather is shite in London UK

I had a KTM power socket fitted in the spare socket mount right hand side of the clocks so i can use the gps power plug, much better than the standard Yamaha power socket

I have done it this way with all my bikes, it was the way i was taught instead of just using the key

Has anyone compared the difference between the Sargeant and the Bagstar seats, I have the Sargeant seat on my 2017 Tracer at the moment

The clocks look like they were nicked from Honda, i think they look crap

5 usually

I suppose it also all depends how aggressive you ride with the front end

I weigh 260lbs, the oil i used motul 10 grade 100% fully synthetic with the K-Tech 10nm springs now run in and suspension as been re checked and set up for me by a KTM technician works perfect giving a much better feel on the front end especially at high corner speeds.

Hi NotVeryCreative16 10 grade fully synthetic fork oil, best you can afford and as you weigh 250 lbs in bike gear K-Tech 10NM fork springs, these are what i got as i weigh about the same as you, the transformation on the front end is excellent. If not too sure concerning about the fork oil watch the preview of Dave Moss on Youtube about MT09 suspension

B mode is usually best for slippery or wet roads as it reduces the speed when trying to accelerate, especially away from junctions and traffic lights

I must admit the suspension is a bit laggy, just look at Dave Moss on youtube concerning MT09 suspension...heavier fork oil grade, ditch the progressive fork springs and get decent springs and the shock is true, can be a bit lame but if your on a budget then make do with what you can afford....almost like having an Harley with some of the things that need sorting, except of course than engine...GEM P.S. I have a 2017 tracer so not a GT

There isn't a tiny tack or carpet pin in the tyre ? they are hard to see, don't always show bubbles if the wheel is tanked as the pin can reseal the hole in the tyre when reflated. I had this problem recently on a car tyre

Hi Andy Enjoy the Tracer and any of its quirks Littlebruv London

Kriega do side bags that strap to engine bars

If you are buying an Ohlins shock from a reputable dealer you will need to fill out all the details of the type of riding you do and weight that the shock will be carrying so that the correct spring will be fitted