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I have a Canadian market 2020 gt and I clean with kerosene and then lube liberally with an o ring safe chain lube. I have had many bikes over 30 plus years and have often got over 30,000 plus kms from chains and sprockets. My 2020 has 14000 kms on it and I have a few o rings that are damaged and coming out of their seats. I find this both surprising and very disappointing.

I have the 39l top case and have travelled 2 up with all cases fully packed with no handling or ride issues. I am 200 lbs geared up, and my pillion adds another 130 or so. I am fully confident in the bike to manage that load.

Recently checked my 2020 gt against my phone Gps. Bike indicated 110 Kph and Gps said 102Kph. So the speedometer is about 8% optimistic. However the odometer is only 2 or 3 percent off. So if I correct the speedometer with a Speedo Healer, then my odometer will be way off, is that correct?

As the friend that owns the 2020 900, I will add that not only can I feel a difference, there is an audible difference as well, almost like a whine, that I don’t hear on my bike.

Race tech recommends 10mm preload in this case.

I was surprised as well, but just 2 springs and 4 washers in the box. I may shoot race tech an email just to make sure that’s all I’m supposed to have.

Hi Skip, I have the springs already, they are 270 mm long, but no length of spacer was included with them, just 4 flat washers. I will get a length of pvc to cut a couple of new spacers. If the stock spacer fits into the new springs, I will just add a short length to the stack to achieve proper preload. It’s where do I actually place that second spacer that is my concern.

Thanks for the info, guess I’m going to need longer spacers, unlike previous posters that needed to cut the stock ones shorter. Instead of replacing the stock spacer , which is flanged to fit the top of the springs, can I add a second spacer below the fork springs?

Can anyone tell me the length of the stock fork springs in the 2019-2020 tracer gt specifically? Race tech lists shorter length replacement springs for the newer bike compared to the earlier fj09 and mt09. The springs that I ordered are only 270mm long, while others have posted here of getting springs 340mm long. That leads me to think the stock springs have different lengths.

Do you have a 2019 or 2020 gt? I'm about to do my 2020 gt with race tech springs and also have questions and concerns with regard to spacers. Did you measure your stock springs and are they actually 305 mm? The springs I got from race tech are only 270mm so I have to increase the spacer length. Was thinking to use the stock spacer and add an additional spacer above or below the springs to achieve proper preload, but not sure what is the best way to go.

I do ride with a passenger and luggage a fair bit of the time, and when I do ease of adjustment is a priority. If the spanner wrench works efficiently then I too would prefer not to spend the extra money,

I have the comfort seat, driver only, and found it to be a marked improvement in my comfort over longer rides. It seems not to slope me towards the tank as much as the stock seat, and was a reasonable price thru my local dealer. I too am looking at upgrading suspension. Up front I think firmer springs and quality oil will be enough, but wondering which shock option will be the best balance of performance and price. Looking at wilbers, ohlins, nitron and k tech. Prob need remote preload and think adjustable rebound control should be enough for my needs. Anyone with experience with any of those options, feel free to offer opinion.

So I have received my race tech springs now and unlike peteinpa the springs I have are 270mm in length. I haven't removed the forks from the bike yet, can anyone tell me the length of the stock tracer gt springs? I would like to know if I need longer spacers, and not have to cut down like others have had to do?

I have ordered.90kg Race tech forksprings for my 2020 Gt as I found the stock springs too soft for my 180+ lbs. So my question is regarding whether or not the new springs will affect the air gap measurement. Also what wt and brand of fork fluid are people recommending? Race Tech says air gap should be 130mm but that seems to be quite low to me. Any insight or advice is much appreciated!

You will definitely need to get stiffer fork springs for your weight. I am only 195 geared up and I have to use almost all of the available preload adjustment to set proper sag. With a proper spring for your weight you may be able to get the front end to your liking with the available rebound and compression adjustments. If you’ve become used to quality suspension, a quality shock might be your only satisfactory solution.