Bytor the Snowdog

@johnmark101 Yep, I am a big Rush fan. 59 shows from 9/17/84 till 6/29/15. #60 would have been their last ever show together, but United Airlines had different plans for my flight (cancelled my flights, too late for me to re-route).

@robzilla I was thinking about OEM comfort or heated seat, and or larger windscreen. There are no accessories listed on the Yamaha model page, but I suppose I should check the older models if the bikes are the same.

Howdy all - I am back. I took delivery of my 2024 Tracer 9 GT + in early December. I had a 2019 Tracer 900 GT that I sold back in 2021, as the resale market was too hot to pass up. I still ride my 2009 FJR1300a as well, but I am looking to sell her now. (fully farkled with EVERYTHING anyone would need for a cross country touring bike, hit me up if interested) I lived in Montana until Aug of 2022, I am now on the Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg Florida. I love the Tracer 9 GT+. even though after market parts are impossible to find. Looking to see a comfort seat, for instance. I do plan to cover some long distances on this beast. I am an Iron Butt style rider, and have criss-crossed the US quite a few times in my life. Looking forward to interacting on this forum.

on my 2019 GT, I am 230 without luggage. Like everyone has said, I have maxed out the preload nearly on the front and back, I saved a couple of clicks just for the sake of it. Bike rides pretty good like this, but if I don't sell her this year, I will upgrade springs and oil in front, and go aftermarket on the rear shock. The bike is completely rideable as it is - but it could definitely be better for us heavier guys.

I recently purchase the heated seat from Revzilla.com, and they failed to include the instructions for installation. I had Yamaha send me a pdf. took less than 15 minutes (only 5 minutes on the phone, and 10 minutes awaiting the email). I have the pdf to share. (warning, its not super helpful in finding the wires.. but does show you how to assemble the switch couple of bezels and a nut..) I do not know how to share pdf here... it will only allow gif, jpeg, jpe, jpg, png, is that right? Tracer Heated Seat Install pdf

Glad to read this. I have the same issue, just picked up a "used" (2300 mile) 2019 GT , had it shipped from Tennessee to my home here in Montana. Did a 12 minute ride in between snow storms last week, and the smell was horrible. I attributed it to dust accumulation while the bike was tied down on a pallet for 9 days during it's transfer. There was a decent layer of dust visible on the bike when it arrived. But two days ago i did an hour of stop and go around town riding in wet conditons (lots of snow melt, lots of stop signs) and the smell is intense. Washed her off when i was done, gently, looking closely for leakage of any type and the bike is as spotless as can be. I swore it smells like clutch burning, or oil burning. Will do an oil change (upgrade)i guess, and see what's next. Previous owner swears he never smelled anything, and i trust him. Waiting for the YES transfer to be completed by Yamaha.

Greetings all, I am an avid long distance touring rider (IBA member) who has been on a 2009 FJR1300a for the past 11 years. I've rewarded myself for my birthday by buying a 2019 Tracer GT. Not selling the FJR yet, but I should. Looking forward to getting to know the farkles needed for this FANTASTIC machine. I tend to be a lurker, and only speak when I have something meaningful to offer. (FJRForum has soured me on public debate....) Thanks in advance for any advice and tips I glean from this membership.