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    Tracer 900 GT Clutch Adjustment

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    Here's my take on the subject. With over 4 decades of riding bikes most with cable clutches a few with hydraulic clutches ,I  prefer the cable actuation better. Much better control over the engagement . I myself like a close reach to the levers so I normally put adjustable levers on all my bikes I have owned. I have noticed the tracer has a very short engagement that is by design I believe. Doesn't require much movement to disengage and with very light lever pull. One of the first things I ordered was new adjustable levers to move them closer to the bars for easier reach and not effect the actual engagement at all . Just my preference in riding comfort and ease of use .Still  waiting on the levers coming from France actually.

    MIKE

    Kick stand pad

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    Found this nice add on kickstand pad . Took a chance and ordered from Ebay.  Of course its made in China , but I was pleasantly pleased with the quality and the fit , Its nicely machined and fit perfect . Takes a little of the lean out of a little bit short stand and gives a larger footprint , so no worries of sinking in anywhere. The price was around $ 13.00 and free ship. I 

    MIKE

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    Simplified Chain Adjustment

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

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    Yes the heads of the bolts and nut thickness will always vary a little ,so using the feeler gauges don't mean much. Now the threads of the bolts are another thing , they are a specific thread per inch, so if you are careful when loosening and adjust by turning equal flats on the bolts and careful not to turn  when locking down ,your going to be close. Of course using a line up tool to double check as has been mentioned would be a bonus !

    MIKE

     

     

    6th gear whine

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    Don't forget the Trans it stacked on top ,so the noise is more noticeable. Plus you got the chain and a Motor right out in the open with cam chain right on the end of the beast ,along with alternator and clutch on opposite side  .

    MIKE

    Radiator Guard / Grill

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    After putting on my guard I noticed how close the horn location was to the radiator at full lock to the left. It doesn't hit but to my eye I loosened and rotated the horn facing forward .Not only does it move it away and clear every thing better ,it even tucks it up under a little out of sight and it looks better also. Just my 2 cents.

    MIKE

    What do you think of the OEM tires?

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    On 7/10/2020 at 8:40 PM, northsouth said:

    I just bought a 2020 GT and love it so far. Sold a 2016 FJR 1300 ES because I got tired of the weight but still needed to tour. I have a road racing background and found the stock tires feedback very vague. Ditched them at 379 miles for a set of road 5's. Have used PR 2's, 3's and 4's over the years and really liked them all so figured it was a safe bet. Bike is still in pieces waiting on mods to arrive so can't comment on how they perform yet. 

    I came from an 07 Honda ST1300 for the same reason Got tired of lugging around 700 + lbs. Love my new 900 GT.

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    12,000 Miles Later.....

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    12 hours ago, duckie said:

    Recently went over the 12,000 miles on my 900 GT. It has been everything I thought it would be.

    I'd been riding a 95 Seca II for over 20 years and I had somewhat lost the thrill of riding. I started wondering if it was  me or the bike, plus the Seca starting having a carb issue I could not figure out and was getting tired of chasing it. Funny thing is, after I put the deposit down for the Tracer, I found the problem which was something I created but didn't know it. So simple too....right there in front of me the whole time. Anyway.....

    Started looking for a suitable replacement. The FJR was just not by style, but I noticed the FJ09 was pretty close to what I was looking for. I went and sat on a 2017 and liked it except for the bars and seat....nothing aftermarket would not take care of.

    I then read about the 2019 Tracer GT 900 and the changes that were made to it. It was as if Yamaha read my mind on the bars and seat. I also wanted a bike I didn't have to add anything to, cept maybe suspension. My track bike has a quicker shifter, so I knew that was one thing I for sure wanted and I also wanted a fully adjustable suspension. 

    12,000 miles later.......it has been what I was looking for. It has brought a new thrill to my riding. I've found that sense of joy, pleasure from riding that had diminished somewhat over the years. The only things I've added have been fork preload adjuster stars, but I'm putting on new levers this week. And thats it. The best handling improvement was a change of  tires which was due to the different front tire profile.

    I thought cruise control was kinda silly on a motorcycle........until I started using it. It is quite useful in alot of situations. In the hills where I ride, it is not unusual to come up on a pack of car just cruising.......I'll set the cruise at about 1 MPH under the packs speed and just have a nice leisurely ride without any throttle input....just flow......

    I like that it can go slow well, easy and in comfort.........and then really haul ass well, easy and in comfort.  It can drone down the freeway all day long, yet when the twistes are encountered, it doesn't disappoint in performance or handling. That 850 motor is just a joy. I haven't found its weakness yet in the power curve. It pulls from down low real well. That reminds me of the 95 900ss Ducati I had. Big twin torque with the revving capability  of a inline 4.

    Something I've noticed about the motor is that it doesn't feel like the same motor when I first got it. Its smoothed out somewhat, power comes on different which made me wonder if there might me a  mapping change at a certain mileage. I went full synthetic at 7500. Not sure that had anything to do with it.

    I can set cruise for 30 in 4th, and it just motors down the road...no issues, no surging, no nothing. I've even had cruise set for 35 in 5th riding on a road with small ups and downs and the motor just did its thing without any complaints.

    Then again, I can spin it up to high revs and it still doesn't complain....its just does it.

    The Tracer 900 GT came along right when I needed it.

     

     

     

     

    Couldn't agree with you more . I went from a 07 ST 1300 Honda .wanted something lighter. and easier to move around when I'm, parking and putting away. The motor is a Jewel and all the options are great. It does bring the joy back into riding .Love it !

    MIKE

    New Tracer is home

    in Tracer 900 GT Discussions

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    5 hours ago, Shizzle said:

    What radiator guard did yo go with? It definitely needs one

    Was going with the Yamaha brand but they are back ordered over a month . Found one on amazon for 54 bucks. It looks like a nice one with small tracer logo at top center. Its though YQ motorcycle store and sold through amazon . Free 2 day ship .Arrived today ,put on tomorrow..Changed oil today,easy all but poring in the oil.

    MIKE

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