Suu Kyi

14 hours ago, graftyman said:

I did the mini upgrade. Not the Denali but another brand.  It works pretty well for a direct replacement.  However, it is still not loud enough for what I like.  My past 4 bikes I have put a Stebel horn (same as the Denali Soundbomb).  I just added it and along with the mini update I now have the sound I want that lets the car that is cutting me off think they are about to get run over by a box truck. 🙂

I mounted it via the Denali bar mount bracket off my Givi engine guards.

 

 

I have a Stebel Nautilus in my workshop which I've been meaning to use but the size and the need to install a relay has put me off, hence the Denali Soundbomb, no where near as loud as a compressor driven item but much, much better than stock. Have also thought about some engine crash bars but the extra weight has concerned me so happy with the current set-up for now.  

4 hours ago, CumuloNimbus said:

My dealer fitted the optional black billet touring pegs from new.  https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/products/accessories/accessories-overview/billet-touring-foot-pegs-rider-2pp-frfpg-10-00/2pp-frfpg-00-00/

Whilst they are okay and probably better than the standard pegs, I didn't like the fact there are no hero blobs/lean angle indicators with them, no holes to screw them into.  As I don't want the centre stand to tell me I've gone far enough, I've just fitted the FJR ebay specials.  Very cheap!!   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332373390868. but actually they look okay and fitted easily.  I ride with them tomorrow.  Although they have small hero blobs,  I didn't like the look of the original long ones.  They look big, comfy and vibration reducing anyway.

 

 

 

 

As mentioned in a separate post, I fitted OEM pegs from a Niken, quite expensive but wanted the genuine item. More comfortable than the original short metal pegs but what I am finding is that as the replacements are longer I keep rubbing against the ends when I put my feet down, particularly when I'm seated and pushing the bike backwards. Are you experiencing the same? The Niken pegs are 9cm long, measured at the rubber top.

Fitted the Denali Soundbomb mini. Relatively easy 20 minute job, had to bend the stock bracket forward a tad to clear the radiator guard at full left lock. To me the sound is about 30% louder but with a much lower penetrating tone which is more effective than the stock which belongs on a bicycle. Couldn't hear the stock when cruising along but can hear the Denali quite clearly so worthwhile upgrade without the need to add relays etc.

The Yamaha pannier liner bags from my previous FJR1300 fit the Tracer. They are convenient in that you just need to grab one bag out of the pannier rather than multiple items. However; the liner bags themselves take up a bit of space so have ditched them and now use multiple mesh bags from Kathmandu (camping store) and can fit a lot more. 

On 12/11/2018 at 5:42 AM, Cruizin said:

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Hi, How do I add a "Signature" to my posts as seen others where they've listed previously owned bikes etc? Looked through the menus but can't find any instructions, thanks.

16 hours ago, wordsmith said:

Proceeding at warp speed during a recent outing I noticed that the short vertical bars of the tachometer turned a brighter shade of green as revs and speed increased.   Returned to standard as I backed-off.   Never seen this before and cannot find any reference in the Manual.

Any ideas, chaps?   TIA...

Pretty sure this is due to the shift light setting where the tacho bars change colour (blue to green) and the shift light comes on simultaneously when you reach the setting, I've kept mine at the default which is 5,000 rpm. The annoying thing with this is sometimes (quite rarely) I cruise for a short period at around 140kph, which means the revs are > 5,000 rpm which then triggers the colour change as well as the shift light to stay on continuously till the speed/revs drop below 5k. Easily adjusted to a higher RPM but then again it's a reminder that I'm going too fast. Perhaps the shift light feature should be disabled once you're in 6th gear.

I have this Yamaha OEM on my Tracer 900 GT, good quality and works a treat.

I have OEM Pegs from the Niken. Cost an arm and a leg as they were genuine OEM but they fit and work perfectly. Much more comfortable than the ridiculously narrow and short stock items. A bit wider/longer than stock so do notice touching them with my calves when I have my feet down but no great drama once you're used to it and adjust accordingly.

On 8/15/2019 at 2:12 PM, wordsmith said:

OK.   They do the job...

Original and with reflectors, looks good...........

On 8/18/2019 at 11:07 AM, wordsmith said:

Isn't there a spray-on/leave/wipe-off proprietary product that claims to do this (repel UV degradation) - designed mainly for cars, I believe, but why not panniers?   I cannot recall the name - but more than likely an Armor-All product, which might be the answer.   

 

LATER EDIT: yep - here 'tis, supposedly for UV protection, etc.

Armor-All is excellent for all the plastic/vinyl bits and pieces, stops them going that grey colour, have always used it on all my bikes and cars. Except on the pannier lids of the current GT (Australian model) where the lid is unpainted and has a rough surface. Tried spraying the Armor-All on it and when I went to spread/wipe it with a micro-fibre cloth, it stuck to it, guess because of the rough surface and the fibres on the cloth. Had to then wash it off to stop any smudging. May try with another type of cloth next time as the lid will probably go all grey if not protected. Alternative is to have the lids painted professionally and Armor-All the body of the pannier as I'm not confident to paint them myself.  

17 hours ago, wordsmith said:

Mine are from Supercheap Auto - 70 x 28.   The cut-out itself is a little larger at 90 x 50 according to my measuring stick, so they have a narrow  ~ quarter-inch border around.   Pic below.   I'd prefer a perfect fit but it doesn't bother me that mine are a little narrow and short - it's the sort of thing that you'll see half a dozen times initially and maybe grimace, after which they become invisible!   An alternative would be to buy a sheet of red reflective self-stick film and cut out your own, as I have done on earlier Tracers.   If you care to PM me with your address I'll cut out a piece big enough for two and mail to you.  

Later edit: I don't know what these reflectors are made of but they seem like glass!   The only way to cut them to size is with an angle-grinder and very fine disc, it seems.

Thanks for the info and offer, much appreciated. Think I'll go with the 70 x 28mm as they look ok on your panniers, considering I've already bought them (see attached pic). Will post before and after images when I've installed them. Really appreciate your offer to send me some reflective tape...........

35 minutes ago, wordsmith said:

Here’s the finished job, with reflectors and GT decals added, and pinstripes at top and bottom of the painted portion of the lid.   The bottom purple stripe was cut from a length of Royal Purple PVC sheet that I bought on-line, it being the closest I could find to the ‘blurple’ of the wheels, and a pretty good match at that.   I had considered cutting a ‘swoosh’ out of it to match the one on the tank, but here, less is more.

As always when pin-striping, I put a tiny dab of Mrs Wordsmith’s clear nail varnish at each end of the tape so that it will be secure there and not start flapping in the breeze as I proceed at warp speed through the Australian countryside.   Or – much more likely – peel away when I wash and hose-down the panniers.

I’m not at all sure why I embarked on this job, as the panniers will likely be on the bike only half-a-dozen times, but IMHO they look unfinished and frankly cheap in the bare matte plastic ex-factory finish, so boo! to Yamaha for not including painted lids on Australian Tracers as they do on other markets.

Job done!

Wordsmith, I noticed you've added amber reflectors on the sides of the panniers. Been wanting to do the same but cannot get a size to fit the existing cut-out/position on the panniers. All I could see were two sizes made by NARVA from Repco here in Perth, 28 x 70mm or 44 x 94mm. The first is too narrow and the second too long. A 44 x 70mm would be ideal. What size are yours and where did you get them from? Thanks.

21 hours ago, bugie said:

Not sure if you've already settled on a horn but If you go with the sound bomb mini it is a straight swap without requiring any wiring changes. 

Hi, When you say Sound-bomb Mini, I assume you mean the Denali? If so was it fairly easy to install and are you happy with the result? Louder than stock? Different tone? Etc.............Thanks.

In Fremantle Western Australia on a glorious winters day.............

On 4/14/2015 at 11:46 AM, hslockwood said:

How loud is your gear wine in 6th gear
 

Yes 6th gear up to around 112 kmh is quite loud, then it seems to settle. The rest of the gears aren't particularly quiet but 6th seems to be the worst. Luckily cruising at between around 115 - 120 kmh should be reasonably quiet. My previous bike an FJR used to really scream in 3rd to the point of being embarrassing, then it would start again  in 5th (only 5 gears) all the way to 112 kmh then settle. Put it down to Yamaha gearboxes...................

On 8/6/2015 at 2:58 AM, humanistfury said:

SITUATION: I've got about 2500 miles on my FJ09.  I live in Colorado and ride exclusively on paved roads.  I ride conservatively compared to most dudes I know, and rarely carry a passenger.  No modifications to the bike.
 
ISSUE: Recently, between 2nd and 5th gears, the gear position indicator goes blank after I shift, either up or down.  It usually corrects itself if I release the throttle, shift back into the previous gear, and repeat.  No other issues with the transmission, but this has been happening more frequently over the past ~500 miles.  Otherwise, the clutch and gearing is actually one of my favorite aspects of the bike - very fluid, precise, and predictable.
 
 
Diagnosis? Recommendation? Thanks in advance.

I've experienced the gear indicator on my GT going blank, usually in the lower gears when clicking down while rolling to a stop. Way to solve is to let out the clutch slightly and you'll hear/feel a slight clunk from the gearbox and the indicator will light up. Think what's happening is that it's ending up between two gears and engaging the clutch slightly puts it in place, my FJR used to do that too.

On 7/5/2019 at 8:44 AM, wordsmith said:

Farkle #5 – July 5^th.   Installed the Stebel Magnum horn in place of the squeaky-toy OE item – I have a wonderful collection of discarded OEs from this and many other bikes!

I don’t know if on a scientific loudometer the Magnum puts out more decibels: what I do know is that the deep two-tone note certainly seems more authoritative, more assertive, and definitely makes others sit-up and take notice.   A very easy installation, plug-‘n’-play as they say, just a bit fiddly in its restricted location, but well worth the effort and the $28.99 cost.

 

Been toying with the idea of fitting one of those or similar on mine too, and did look at that position. However; I'm wondering whether the mudguard is going to collide with the bottom of the horn when the front suspension compresses? Did you do a front suspension compress test before you installed the horn in that position? To see how far up the mudguard comes. Thanks.............

On 2/15/2019 at 2:50 AM, ted said:

This is similar to the "new member, not owner yet" thread  -- for the past three years I've been riding a 2015 FJR and have enjoyed it (prior to that I'd only ridden cruisers).  It's a great bike,  perfect in many ways for the 1-2 long trips I may make per year (3000+ miles over a week or so) as well as the more typical 200 mile single-day jaunts closer to home.   But I keep wondering if something smaller and lighter would be suitable for those long hauls while at the same time being possibly more fun on the day trips?  Ideally I'd have both, but I'm not sure I can justify that.  So, wonder if anyone else out there has made the switch (or has both in the garage) and how you'd stack one up versus the other.  Again, I know they're different bikes - and I also know that experiences are subjective - but would appreciate any personal insights that might be out there.  FWIW, I'm a shade over 6' tall, 180 lbs,  with a 32-33" inseam and in pretty decent shape for a "1957 model".

Hi, I've just done this swap from a 2015 FJR to a Tracer 900 GT after owning the FJR for around 12 months. Reason; finally decided the FJR was a bit on the big side for me at nearly 290kgs opposed to the GT at around 227kgs. Loved the FJR for comfort in the saddle and especially the wind protection, not to mention the carrying capacity, can fit loads under the seat in addition to the panniers and the 50L top box. Tons of power and loved the open road but a bit heavy to manually handle in the garage and car parks as I am only 1.7 mitres tall and weigh around 70kgs.

The GT will give you all of that but to be fair it is not a full blown tourer so wind protection won't be as good but it will tour in relative comfort plus you've also got the added bonus of a slipper clutch, quick shifter, not to mention it's 63kgs lighter which is considerable. More Sports orientated but will also tour pretty well. Added Yamaha frame sliders, radiator guard and a side stand extender, have a topbox on order which I should get sometime this week in time for the 1,000km service. I've only had the GT for less than a month so far, very glad I made this choice, looked at other machines but the Tracer GT came out tops in value for money.

Yes, Suu Kyi is the current Leader in Myanmar, "discredited" depends on your point of view. I admire the "person" and her Tenacity, hence the name, which is also on my registration plate.

Have had my new Tracer 900 GT for just under a month now and loving it. Added a taller Yamaha screen, frame sliders, radiator guard and currently waiting for a top box. Done around 700kms just riding around town, will wait till after the 1,000km service before I take it for longer runs. The taller stance of the bike took a little bit of getting used to but once that was over with I absolutely love that triple engine, so flexible and torque right through the rev range, all the time omitting a very pleasant burble note from the exhaust. Other bits I love include the cruise control, quick-shifter (although I don't use it much), heated grips (rarely used but nice to have), TFT Screen, the comparative lightness and ease of maintenance, all the bits that need to be accessed such as the coolant and oil levels as well as the oil filter and drain plug are within easy reach. I ride frequently depending on the weather and clock up around 15k kms in a year so really looking forward to enjoying the GT.

Immediately before this I had an FJR1300 for just over 12 months, great bike but was a bit on the big side for me so decided to trade it in for the GT. Bought both the Yamahas for 5 Star Yamaha in Hamilton Hill, Perth Western Australia. I don't mind giving this dealership a mention as they have been great all along, will not hesitate to go back there for my next machine. 

The FJR was preceded by a Suzuki Bandit with a Suzuki Boulevard before that. I have also had an RD400 Yamaha, BMW R65 and a Honda CB360 quite a while ago.