Imenraged

I'd start lower, see where they go and then start negotiating for extras at a price close to what they offer, tires, accessories, etc...  Then again, if motorcycle dealers are having the same issue as cars, (lack of inventory), they may tell you to try your luck somewhere else.  But no way would I drop 8k on a 7 year old FJ/FZ

Compared to the inline 4 sport bikes I've owned I wouldn't say throttle abruptness is even a concern on this bike. On a bumpy road, in A mode with a death grip on the throttle, maybe, but I don't consider this bike's throttle response jerky.

Love them, but they were a b%tch to put on.

You recognize the different sounds, of a v twin, triple, opposed twin, inline 4, or the mighty Honda six cylinder from miles away and you tell whoever you're with even though they never asked you and don't care.

Too much!

Actually, that's not completely accurate, I put spacers behind the OEM windshield, so it is more straight instead of a slanted angle, and that made a significant difference. I go the idea from someone on this forum.

I haven't done anything to the windshield but I replaced the standard handguards with KTM handguards and it has changed the airflow a bit

Thanks for the info

I am trying to figure out how to post items in the classified section, however, it is greyed out when I choose start a new topic.  What am I missing? 

Anyone have the T Rex luggage rack for their Tracer? I found a good price.

I have never had side panniers on a motorcycle and I would like to get them on my tracer. My question is do I need the mounting frame for every pannier that fits a Tracer or just the soft panniers? 

Follow up question.  Does anyone know if certain years V-Strom handguards work better than other years??

I like the look of the Tracer guards, but they are essentially useless for blocking anything.  The minute I saw how large the V-Strom guards are on the Tracer, I knew I had to have them, but could not find any pics as to how they are actually attached to a Tracer.  Thanks to Betoney, I now know how.

1 hour ago, betoney said:

I took the factory handguards off right after purchase and didn't use any of the original hardware.  I use FZ1 bar end weights threaded into Rizoma bars, the other end of the hand guard attaches with the lever pivot bolt on each side.  If you look close you can see the bolt on the throttle side in each photo.

Perfect, thank you.  

Betoney, 

I'm pretty sure I can figure out how they attach by your bar ends, BUT, how did you attach them to the brackets for the original handguards?  Or didn't you.  Are they zip tied, some other configuration?

2 hours ago, betoney said:

I have them and LOVE them.  One thing to note, they are just a wind deflector, they are not the type with a metal backbone for offroad protection.

The only 'modifications' worth noting is minor trimming the shape with a Dremel and sandpaper to fit your specific levers/controls.

I have seen at least one thread where a V-strom handguard install was discussed, but the extent of that discussion was that it was easy with minor modifications.

Anyone have more specific details as to what those minor modifications are?  And, for those that have them, do you like them on the Tracer?