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2 hours ago, betoney said:

There’s not much to it, remove two bolts, one on each end of the link and replace with the new one.
I have removed the rear end many times for annual lubrication and the shock linkage should take a few minutes, maybe 25-30 if it’s your first time. 

The bottome bolt is nice and easy, there's a hole in the awingarm for access.  Top bolt looks like a PITA, I'm assuming I'm missing something? One of the comments said to remove the wheel but it didn't look lile that would help much, i found a video online where the guy dropped the exhaust.  I had a buddy come by and see what he thought and he didn't see an easy way to get to the top bolt and be able to get enough torque to remove it. I must be missing something? 

Thank you, appreciate it

Hi guys, I'm going to install 15mm lowering links and lower the front to match. I was wondering if you guys had any advice? I was trying to find a youtube video but didn't have much luck. Just thought I'd ask, i found a few threads on here but not really any tips. 

TIA

2019 yamaha tracer gt

On 10/19/2021 at 4:18 AM, PhotoAl said:

Yes it does work - second photo.  As @sabre85 says the grab rails come off and the rack goes in their place.  To me it looks like the grab rails are extended into the rack platform so grab rails are there with the platform behind.  Works very will with the stock panniers.  I have the small Yamaha Top case on mine and it works well.

Note that Yamaha says to NOT use the top case AND the panniers.  IMO it is due to the weight carrying capacity of the bike and the light front end.  Have lots of long trip miles on mine (over 10,000 this past summer) with no problems.  Top case is mostly empty and holds rain jacket, a bottle of water and a small air compressor.  At stops helmet goes in there.  Luggage goes in the panniers and a 58 liter duffle on the rear seat.  If I stop along the way and get some drinks they go in the top case.  With the bike loaded I've done a fair number of mountain roads including Beartooth Pass, Snowy Mountain Range and others.  Don't push it to the edge of the tire but ride a nice fast pace and the bike handles well.  

 

EDIT:  I put a nice LED tail/brake light on the back of my top case and really like having the second brake light that is mounted higher.

Could i see your lught set up please? I'm commuting more so extra lights is always good. 

Well after having it for a bit longer i like it more. I still haven't riden in the rain and it's pretty rare i do ride in the rain these days but from previousrain riding the trick alwqys to not let the water puddle up in your crotch . It is getring easier to get on and off, the biggest reason i was drawn to it. 

Yamaha comfort 4/4

Absolutely love it. I would love to have mine with those wheels! I've been wanting to change my color since day two. Lol 

On 6/18/2021 at 9:37 AM, keithu said:

In my experience the two piece Roadcrafter is waterproof but the one piece is not. Even with my newer R-3 I still experience the dreaded wet crotch in heavy rain, including last Sunday. This is never an issue with my 24 year old two piece Roadcrafter Classic. It's still waterproof after all these years.

With my old "waterproof" pants i would get the wet crotch as well. I found the solution is to pull up the material, basically making it look like you have an awkward boner lol that way the water doesnt pull up there. 

On 6/17/2021 at 6:51 AM, Kemp said:

I would like a report back when you're riding in this weather. A lot of my riding is done in hot, humid southern summer conditions, and I would like to know how effective the venting is in these conditions.

I'm not sure how accurate the thermometer on the bike is but it went to 111°, when i got home the it was 107° so it probably wasnt far off. Anyway, it was freaking hot. I was surprised how well the suit did. At freeway speeds it did great , the underarm ventsbare perfect.  Since that part isn't protected from the wind, it flows really good from your sides and you can feel it going out the back  vent. The trick i found is that you lift your elbows slightly and it gets more air. When stopped it got hot but not terribly.  

10 hours ago, Kemp said:

I would like a report back when you're riding in this weather. A lot of my riding is done in hot, humid southern summer conditions, and I would like to know how effective the venting is in these conditions.

Sorry i ended up taking the car today but i will take the bike tomorrow.  I think it will still be in the triple digits so I'll report back

Being mostly a lurker around here i thought I'd do a short review on my 'stitch, in case the thousands out there weren't enough lol. I was lucky enough to find a brand new used (if that makes sense) one in my size and locally.  It's the r3 with no liner. It may be ugly but i gotta say if you're a commuter It's pretty great. I have a weird schedule so i leave at 3am and come home in the afternoon.  So basically from cold to hot in the same day sometimes. I rode home it was in the mid 80s  Fahrenheit and i didn't open the vents, i might have if i thought about it before i got on lol but it was fine, i didn'tfeel to hot on the freeway. In the cold i definitely want to find some type of windbreaker. As far as the on and off, that's the best part, super easy and fast after a few tries. The quality is everything i read and more. My favorite part is the magnets that hold the collar down away from your neck, i really don't like collars. They're expensive but i will say i see why people pay so much for them. News said Tomorrow will be 104° so I'll see how it does that hot. 

I have a 2001 triumph sprint ST in my garage now. Will be selling it now that I have the tracer though. I've had  3 buells, triumph and now the tracer 

4 hours ago, R.C. said:

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.

The madstad looked like an excellent windscreen, lots of adjustability with that one. Sid it work well?

I have nothing relevant to ad . I'm just happy I finally know that it's called blurple lol

What a hard color to match lol

9 hours ago, Dutch said:

My Tracer is on order, and should arrive in about a week. I'm 6'4" and have been eye-balling those larger screens. Seems it will be the first upgrade to make. I'm glad you enjoyed your new screen. Keep it rolling:-)

You might want to search the forum about the other screens, you're a lot taller than me and I think it might put the wind right in your face. There was an aftermarket one that was a little bigger and more adjustable.  Good luck 

Btw you're going to love the bike I've had mine for about a month and it's great. 

I really hated the stock screen. Then someone had a good deal on a scratched yamaha touring screen and I snatched it up. I put 100 freeway miles on it today (my typical commute) wow, so much better! Ino more buffeting not to load, I can hear everything. if I open the vent in the top of my helmet the wind goes right in there and is really load but I don't really use it much anyway. Really the best mod I could do, since that was my only real complaint about the bike.

For reference I'm about 5'9"  

Oxford was the brand that was recommended but it looks like there's a few options 

I was looking for something for my wife as well. They make kevlar leggings now. I found a female risers forum and asked lol I forget the brand names but I have them written down, I can get it for you later if you like. They were around 125 usd or so. I haven't purchased them yet but fully intend to at some point. 

On 5/14/2020 at 5:27 PM, banderso said:

Hi,

Welcome to the forum.

Did you get the message where you give me money?

 

See ya

bill

Yes I did. Sorry, I only send money to Nigerian princes 

I purchased a new 2019 tracer gt last week. I'm still getting used to it but I really like it. Just wanted to say thanks for the ad and I look forward to browsing your forum