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Anybody in Canada do flashes? 

1 minute ago, betoney said:

I have a '15 FJ09 and the factory fueling was quite abrupt.  I have since flashed the ECU, adjusted the APS value and installed an FTECU Active Tune.   The fueling is MUCH improved, enough so that I had them flash it to start in A mode, which I ride in 100% of the time now.

Thanks for the input.  I'm wondering if the  fueling abruptness issues have been resolved in the 2019 Tracer GT model??  I really don't want to have to flash the ECU, especially as other motorcycle options with sensible fueling are available.

10 minutes ago, chitown said:

Another topic where there's very little in the way of objective measurement. One rider's twitchy is another rider's "you just need to not put the death grip on it" lol.

The first 09 based bikes got panned for their fueling. The FJ-09 was supposed to be better, and the GT better yet, but other than my bike have only reviews and subjective descriptions to go by. 

My stock FJ-09's fueling was abrupt compared to say, my '05 FJR, '09 Versys, or pretty much any of my carb'd bikes. But no worse than my KTM SuperDuke. SuperDuke owners online were about 50/50 on whether it was twitchy or not. Never flashed the SuperDuke and it was a track bike so if throttle control was an issue a high side was always standing by to let me know.

Was a flash required to enjoy my FJ-09 ridden rather aggressively? Nope. Did I flash anyway? Yes, eventually but smoother fueling was only one factor in that decision (you may want to flash for exhaust change, removing restrictions, other features etc). Did the flash make fueling buttery smooth? Nope. Better but not butter.  

At this point I question whether Yamaha can do FI as well as other manufacturers.This probably won't be my last Yamaha but if they don't improve it will be a factor in my next buying decision. 

  

Do you have the GT?  How does the fueling compare to the older iterations?

So I've been reading other forums and there are several people with the GT that say the throttle response is still really twitchy, and a ECU flash is required to smooth the fueling?  Thoughts??

I just realized the Tracer requires 91 octane fuel or better. Unfortunately I think that will eliminate it from my short list. I live in BC, and our fuel prices are crazy high, so want to be able to use 87 octane (regular) fuel in whatever I buy. 

18 minutes ago, runnerhiker said:

I don't think the 900GT will be too much bike even if it's a big jump from the 250, just don't twist the throttle as much, specially at first.  I am wondering why you only asked about the engine performance - the 900GT is full of other features that would be great for commuting and the Honda would lack: panniers, cruise control, wind protection, heated grips.  These things come standard on the GT, don't need to add any of them.  And getting used to the more powerful engine should be easy.

Go for the GT.

The GT definitely is better equipped, no question there.  The features of the Honda I like are the light weight and incredible fuel efficiency. Speaking of which, what kind of mileage are you seeing on the highway (100 km/hr) cruise? 

6 minutes ago, fURYOS said:

Coming from a KLX250 I'm guessing you're a new(er) rider so the first thing I'd do is get insurance quotes. 

Also a KLX250 to a Tracer 900 is a huge jump.  Sure you'll likely get bored of a mid cc size but at east you won't be broke or dead.  Have a look in the 650cc sport touring bracket.

Yeah. It’s definitely more expensive for insurance once over 750 cc here. I’ve been riding dirt bikes for 35 years, but I’ve only ever owned 250-350cc dual purpose bikes for street riding, so a 900 class is definitely a jump. 

I test road a Versys 650, but it didn’t fit me well. I’ve only ever sat on the Tracer 900 in the showroom, but the ergonomics feel right. 

This is my first post. I’ve been riding a KLX250 but am wanting a better bike for commuting to work (70km) and for multi-day trips.  No off road riding planned. I’m considering a Tracer 900GT vs a 2019 Honda CB500X.  I’m wondering if the Tracer 900 would be too much bike?  Any risk of accidental wheelies while in B mode with full traction control?  Thanks!!