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Not a VFR but I had an 2017 Honda Africa Twin with a DCT
In fact the DCT was the main attraction for purchasing the Africa Twin.
The bike had 3 modes (Auto sport1 and sport 2) plus a manual mode where you shifted with two buttons
Auto was a waste because it shifted way too soon so I most always used sport2 mode
I live in Western NC and the twisty roads start at the end of my driveway.
So I always used manual mode when I wanted to be aggressive in the twisties.
It worked very well.  If you were in a turn and needed more revs just a touch of the button made a seamless shift.
I was very impressed with the DCT. The only disadvantage was that it added quite a bit of weight.
When it was time to sell the bike I found that having the DCT was a disadvantage as prospective buyers didn't want a DCT.
I'd love to have a DCT in my current TracerGT but not if it added weight to the bike.
 

Old Bob (seller)

If you're interested in selling these bags contact me at
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Old Bob

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11 hours ago, OZVFR said:

Finally got around to doing the screen adjuster mod. 
So easy, took all of 10 minutes and $20, what a difference. 
The whole screen is now much stiffer without the shake. 

I missed the screen adjuster mod
Can you tell me what's involved

thanks

20 hours ago, sirepair said:

Then over the weekend, attended the MSTA's "Mail Pouch Fly By" in Marietta, OH.  Had a blast carving up some of the best roads around!  Even took the Sisterville Ferry across the Ohio River.  And turned over 25,000 miles on the way home.

Good times!

 

Hey I was at the FlyBy Week also, Got in Thursday and rode home Sunday.
Saw your bike in the parking lot but didn't get to talk to you.
My bike is a 2019 GT.
We rode mostly in Ohio because we ride through WV on the way up and going home to Asheville.
Also will ride lots of WV at the Fall Colors ride end of September.
Maybe I'll see you there.

3 hours ago, HoosierInBayern said:

I bought a Garmin XT over the winter as a replacement for a 595. I do really like the display, but the software, or my understanding of it, is sometimes annoying.

I live in Germany and use an app called kurviger to plan routes. I can load the GPX files to the Garmin with little trouble. The annoying thing is that the XT sometimes re-routes between the waypoints, sometimes around roads that I really want to ride.

I have a similar complaint that the "route Home" doesn't seem to use my Adventurous Routing settings, rather gets me home quickly. (Perhaps my configuration?)

I was using the TomTom Go app on my rugged phone and found it easier to plan routes. (I still use it for riding in the US, when visiting family).

Make sure you have the setting for Off-Route Recalculation set to OFF

9 hours ago, kiseliok said:

^ that's twisties / mountains wear right there! Well done, sir. We'll be in the area (Hot Springs) next weekend.  

Lot's of good riding in that area.
If you use a GPS and would like some tracks for the area PM me.

On 5/11/2022 at 10:36 PM, PhotoAl said:

That's seems like not many miles but guess you wore the sides out.  My current Road 5s did great in the mountains out west but could really tell the wear from just a few hundred miles of spirited riding.  Road 6s will be going on next but haven't seen a lot of info on them yet.  From what I've seen looks like the Road 5s were not a great improvement on the 4s and the 6s are trying to get back to more of an upgrade to the 4s than the 5s were.

Here's the Road5's with 4,934 miles on them

Tires are getting very expensive lately
I got 3,940 miles on the OEM Dunlop's on my 2019 Tracer GT
Replaced them with a set of Michelin Road5 tires that surprisingly lasted 4,934 miles although they were totally gone causing a little pucker factor on the last 100 miles.
Replaced them with a set of Michelin Road6 and don't have enough miles on them for a good evaluation
I live in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina and I'm lucky to get 3,000 miles on a set of tires so the Michelin's have been a good choice so far.
They provide excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions.

Anyone else have information on Michelin Road6,s ?

11 hours ago, kilo3 said:

Giggity, also 118 links does work with 16/47, barely.

Looks like a Road 6 tire on your bike?
How do you like them?
I just bought a pair to replace my worn out Road 5's and was quite surprised with the wide sipes on the tires.
Also see an MSTA sticker on your swing arm. I've been a member since 1991.

On 2/24/2022 at 4:19 PM, howie333 said:

K-Tech told me to use a higher range weight spring in the rear for my weight calls for. My rider weight is 170lb and w/ gear is 180lb. Their rear shocks rating would be for 145-175lbs, or 175-210lbs  I just worry it might be too stiff. I'm not sure how he figures it, and said it doesnt matter how I ride it. The fronts choices would be at  either 160-200lb (8.5kg/mm) and 180-220lb (9kg/mm). Their he told me to stay within the lighter of the two.

Should i be ok? There are no suspension shops where I live, but I can communicate with these companies by phone and e'mail. best I got. I live closer to Traxxion Dynamics in Georgia, but much pricier .

thank You for replies..

You might want to try Cogent Dynamics. They are in the Asheville NC area.

https://www.motocd.com/

On 4/25/2021 at 1:52 PM, Larz said:

Just that, lose the cat! It's likely to get plugged up eventually dealing with a rich A/F ratio, eh. Doesn't have to be a full system, think there are several muffler upgrades that the delete the cat. It's a heavy sumbitch anyways...

There's a Scorpion slip for the Yamaha Tracers from Moto Machines
There may be other vendors

https://www.motomachines.com/scorpion-serket-taper-slip-on-exhaust-yamaha-fj-09-mt-09-tracer-2015-2019

On 5/26/2021 at 7:02 AM, 2and3cylinders said:

Sorry I dropped out of sight, developed diverticulitis and colitis on top of my other maladys and forgot about you.

Do you still have the City bag for sale?

Yes it's still for sale
Send me a PM if interested

9 hours ago, Zach26 said:

So I'll be moving to Asheville, NC in August and I'm wondering how long is the typical riding season? I don't mind riding in cold and plan in investing in some heated gear but how often is there snow on the ground? Also, besides the blue ridge parkway, how is the riding in the local area? It looks much better than where I am currently (Abilene, TX). I'm excited about the move (aside from the housing market being insane right now) and Asheville looks like a beautiful area. Thanks in advance for any info. 

Zach26

PM me when you get moved in. I live in Fletcher NC (about 15 miles from Asheville) and I can show you around.
There are many great motorcycling roads in the area.

Doug

18 hours ago, st1100pilot said:

As per this thread, I ordered the 2PP-F84G0-V0-00 mounts (that provide more foot-room) from Revzilla back in December.  I followed up on the order today and they tell me Yamaha has discontinued the part.  Anyone got a pair they want to sell or know of another solution?

I purchased the 2PP-F84G0-V0-00  mounts in February 2020 and they work great. I now see that they have been discontinued.
I think you may be able to get them from Japan. Here's a site that says they have them in stock.

US YAMAHA : Hard Saddlebag Support Brackets [2PP-F84G0-V0-00]

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Product Description: US YAMAHA Hard Saddlebag Support Brackets...

Good luck on trying to find these brackets

I live in the Asheville NC area.
Lot's of closed gas stations around here.
There may be some improvement by the weekend but I wouldn't count on it.

2 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Will you take 170?

I have points at twisted throttle and can get it from them for 225 with free shipping. 

Thanks

I can do $200 including shipping.
That's my best offer. You'll still save $25 plus the taxes Twisted Throttle will charge

For Sale brand new SW-MOTECH EVO City tank bag with 2019 Tracer900 GT tank ring
This bag has never been installed
Priced at $205 plus shipping to CONUS only
Item is located in Asheville NC

For more information on this bag go to:
https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/luggage/tank-bags-accessories/tank-bags/sw-motech-evo-city-tank-bag-w-tank-ring/
 

On 7/8/2018 at 10:24 AM, tktplz said:

Here's 1;     https://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-CHAIN-ADJUSTERS-BY-GILLES-TOOLING-14-16-FZ-09-15-17-FJ-09-1RC-F21D0-V0-00/271406418584?fits=Model%3AFJ09&epid=1424482719&hash=item3f31154a98:g:hL4AAOSwySVaDJb6
 
Here's another;   https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-MT-09-Tracer-900-Sport-Tracker-Street-Rally-XSR900-Chain-Adjusters/232770085585?hash=item36322da2d1:g:978AAOSwJ7RYRvvV
 
Fresh links!

These adjusters are no longer on eBay however there's a pair for sale in the parts for sale section

I have an MRA windshield and they claim that their windshield's are designed so as not to have the parabolic effect.

Anyone know of this or can verify

On 2/24/2021 at 7:28 AM, koth442 said:

Have we met at a trackday then? I've been to CMP with John & Jeremiah several times. 

May have.  John usually brought a camper. The group I was with always rented a garage and I slept in my trailer. I sold my GSXR750 track bike to Joe Roberts in September 2019. Joe sometimes road with J Faddock at the track.  My contact is doug dot pippin at bellsouth dot net.

3 hours ago, koth442 said:

OP: Welcome! Beautiful area with great roads all around you. 

 

Do you know John Faddock? He's in your area. I might be misspelling his last name... 

koth442 Yes I know John. He runs the HVL airport. I usually see him at the track.

22 minutes ago, Just-Tim said:

Not too far from WNC, that’s where we ride mostly. Actually picked the bike up in Hendersonville, just south of Asheville, NC. Great Yamaha dealer there, it was the most pleasant motorcycle buying experience I’ve ever had.

Tim, welcome to the forum. I live in Fletcher NC, half way between Asheville and Hendersonville and have a 2019 Tracer GT.  Lot's of good roads in WNC. Look me up when you're in this area and I can show you some great roads.

On 2/6/2021 at 9:06 AM, misterfancy said:

Hey all, just picked up a new to me 2015 FJ-09 last week and am planning on making suspension updates.  Anyone have a recommendation for a suspension shop in the charlotte NC area?

Cogent Dynamics in Fletcher NC (Asheville area) does excellent suspension work