R.C.

Bought a pair and hated them.  Too restrictive for a man (IMHO) but would be fine for a woman.

I've got Olympia riding pants and Scorpian kevlar-lined jeans, but my favorite is a pair of Duluth Trading canvas work pants because the crotch has a gusset for, as they say, "extra freedom of movement".  Keeps my boys happy!  I've traded the pads and kevlar for a well-placed gusset.  https://tinyl.io/4V6W

On 7/8/2021 at 7:49 AM, CRFan250 said:

Madstad...end of story, lol

..they are engineered and built to eliminate turbulence and buffeting.

14 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

They tolerate those who don't drink the Blue cool-aid, and I don't mean Yamwawa blue?

My experience is that they not only tolerated but expressed interest in my Tracer; kept asking to hear that triple engine sound!   I maintain my MOA membership, even though I traded my 1200RT for a Tracer, to keep up with their rallies and weekend getaways.  

I like my Madstad screen (engineered to eliminate vacuum/turbulence behind the screeen). 

+1 on the Madstad.  Windshields create vacuum, and thus turbulence & helmet buffeting, behind the shield.  Madstad engineered an adjustable (height & angle) mounting system to allow air flow behind the screen, eliminating the vacuum.  

(Calsci is another company that addresses the vacuum problem).

Well, after messing around with fuses, a continuity tester and a mulitmeter, I found the problem: the TomTom head unit was not fully seated in the Active Dock, so it wasn't making electrical contact.  When I repositioned the unit I had it too low; it was hitting the handlebar thus not allowing it to fully seat.  

So, what'd I learn?  Check the easy stuff first before getting excited.  

My TomTom Rider 400, powered through the 12V cigarette outlet, used to turn on & off with my ignition switch.  Recently I unplugged it to mount handlebar risers.  After I reconnected it, it no longer turns on nor off with the ignition switch; I have to manually do it.  Any ideas what happened?  (I've reached out to TomTom support, but wanted to check you guys, too).  Thank you.

Welcome!  Since you're a new rider I would like to suggest some practice drills.  This site has drills at various levels of difficulty to master.  Have fun!  

Drills | MotoJitsu

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Ever wonder what to practice on your motorcycle? MotoJitsu...

Even though I no longer have a BMW, I keep my membership to MOA active for 2 reasons: the rallies and their anonymous book, and the magazine is interesting, too.  The anonymous book is exactly what @nhchris is asking about.  It's printed and a phone app, which is updated lately. 

(BTW, when I went to a MOA rally last year it seemed everyone was curious about my Tracer and wanted to hear the engine!)

2 hours ago, maximNikenGT said:

Honda actually has a concept bike called the Neowing. It's been stuck in development for years I suspect because they're trying to see if a market exists for it. 

Hmm... could be an option for me in 10 years when I'm 78.   Of course, it'll be electric, or who knows what, by then!

Thanks everyone for some pointers.  I decided to go with the Evotech levers which I found on eBay.  It took about a week and a half to get them over the pond to the US.  

I've got my stock clutch and brake levers adjusted as close as they'll get to the handle bar.  However, I'd like them just a little closer.  What solutions or recommendations for adjustable levers do you have?  Thank you.  

Bump.   Has anyone tried Skene's High Beam Controller that partly turns on the high beam bulb?   

I like this way of increasing visibility better than their Photon Blasters (I think).   https://tinyurl.com/yayokw8y

Twitchy throttle?  As you said, you'll get used to it.  After all, it's a motorcycle not a Buick. 😉

Then it’s time to add STP

On 5/12/2020 at 4:57 PM, foxtrot722 said:

I'm using frame sliders, it is a big help, I'm 6 feet, 210 lbs. 

Yeah, I use frame sliders, too, for rests.  But, my sliders are back on the mid-frame mount.  So, I can rest my calves on them.  But, I like your idea better, using the front mount location.  Looks like a project this afternoon.  

6 hours ago, Abler said:

How does the madstad look on your bike?

I'm too lazy to go take a pic, but Madstad has a Yamaha page.  Go check it out if you want to.

Tracer 900 / 900 GT (2019-Up)

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MadStad Adjustable Windshield System Yamaha Tracer 900

Yes.  The cause of buffeting/helmet noise (I’m convinced) is the vacuum created in the riders pocket by windscreens.  Madstad (and California Scientific) design their windshields to eliminate this by allowing air flow behind the screen. 
 

My experience was different.  I (5' 9") ordered my bike (2019 Yamaha Tracer 900) with Yamaha's touring screen and experienced a lot of noise and buffeting sound in my full face helmet.  My solution was a Madstad.

On 1/3/2020 at 3:06 PM, Mojmir said:

Hello, does anyone have an experience with Tracer on gravel road or very light offload?  Thanks

Yes.  I live on a private lake with access via gravel roads.  I also grew up on a farm and, of course, gravel roads.  My Tracer 900 GT still has OEM tires and it handles fine.  You just need to realize that on gravel roads the bike's front tire will move around a bit.  Let it; don't try to muscle it.  Relax.  The bike wants to stay upright.  

I sold my 2019 Tracer Sargent seat.  How do I delete the listing?  Or, mark it 'sold'?  Thank you.

 Never had a problem with my “tire” guy. Charges me $10 to mount.  I do carry a Stop & Go kit and an air compressor, too, as backup.  YMMV.