catlanta

I have the PUIG as well. Works well for me at 5'9".

I have one that fit perfectly. Totally black, tho. 

During the first 600 miles I have been getting over 50 mpg easily. We shall see what happens now, but for touring I expect to get about that. 200 miles is easily doable on a tank. 

Seeing if this tread is still alive. I live North of Atlanta and ride the North Georgia/Western NC mountains regularly. Looking forward to a trip down Skyine Drive and the BRP in September. The Tracer should be perfect for that (just got mine a month ago!). 

3 hours ago, quaxum said:

same sentiments as well.

I'm 5'9", 165 lbs. Everyone is different, and the seat just doesn't fit my rear end!

Welcome yantracergaz. Does the ga at the end mean you are from Georgia? 

On 4/17/2020 at 8:43 PM, Wintersdark said:

The linked givi engine bars run down under the footpegs and protect the lower cases.

I have the GIvi engine guards and I like them fine. Bike tipped over in the garage without incident. 

One note, however: because they run under the foot peg, I sometimes try to put my foot on the brake and my foot hits the engine guard first, and I have to move my foot slightly to reach the brake. This can be a bit unnerving in a quick stop. Of course, the more I ride with them the more comfortable I have become, but the first time I did it was kind of scary. For a second I thought the brake lever was stuck! 

Count me among those who would not recommend this bike for long distance two up riding. I sold my Super Tenere and bought the Tracer because even tho the ST was more than capable of loading up a passenger, I never do two up riding, and most of my riding is in the mountains. The ST was comfortable, but not as much fun to ride on mountain roads. I take two or three trips a year, but I never get on interstates. For me the tracer is a better fit for the riding I actually do. 

I tried in both settings. Actually liked the higher setting better. Still... just does not fit my butt. 

The bike is a 2020 Tracer GT. 

...and I doubt I can afford to ship it across the pond. I was counting on spending less than $50 to ship it. 

I, too, have the tall Puig screen. I'm 5'9" and at the tallest setting I have no air in my face at all. The low setting is better for the twisties. Vast improvement over stock. 

On 8/2/2020 at 4:52 AM, catlanta said:

New to this site as I just purchased a new Tracer 900. Bought the Bagster seat, and rode 150 miles. It's beautiful, but it is notbetter than the stock seat for me. If I sit near the gas tank the forward lean is gone. However, the back end of the seat is unusable. The last ~2 inches of the seat slope WAY up and there is no way to push myself back there if I want to extend my legs and arms. I ordered from Chrome Burner and want to send the seat back (all the way to the Netherlands). 

Chromeburner won't take the seat back since I rode 150 miles on in. I just doesn't fit me and my misfortune is your good fortune. Essentially a brand new seat. I will sell it for $200 and I will pay shipping. I will post in the ads section once I make it to 25 posts. 

On 8/9/2020 at 3:51 PM, AaronCh said:

Hey

Am from the uk and I have just picked up my tracer 900gt yesterday. So far am well impressed with the bike and glad they have a forum for it. 

 

Glad you are here! I have found this forum to be very helpful and I'm sure you will, too. 

I especially like the footpegs on the bash plate. But yes... it was heavy! 

V-Strom 650. Loved that bike. Just can't beat it for fun per dollar spent! 

Super Tenere I traded in on my new Tracer GT

On 7/5/2019 at 5:50 PM, betoney said:

I recently did a 7 day ride with a buddy who just got a new Shoei Neotec, he didn't stop raving about the helmet the entire 7 days. 

I bought my third Shoei Neotec. Comfort is key on long days in the saddle and I can wear this helmet all day, day after day.

Ordered one today.  I will report back once it arrives in a month. I've had three Corbins previously, so I may be biased.

On 9/21/2014 at 8:57 AM, mcmann said:

Age 62 (mentally 16) retired at age 58.  Enjoy riding daily.  Prefer upright bikes that have good leg room . . . Adventure style and naked etc.  Yes, a larger gas tank would be nice.  Currently live in Jefferson GA (in the country) . . . nice curvy roads.  
 
My -09 is very smooth and exciting to ride . . . Keeps the adrenalin flowing.  Added a larger screen off my Vstrom for added wind protection.  

I'm in Alpharetta. Also 62 with a 16 year old mine. Used to have a V-Strom. The Tracer is a good choice for this time of life! Welcome!

On 7/28/2020 at 10:16 PM, johnmark101 said:

Just ordered one.  Says I should receive it no later than September 10th.  😆  Oh well, I am in no hurry.  

Me too. Just ordered one and it said I will get it by 9/18! Talk about slow boat from China! 🙂

20 hours ago, MrFritz86 said:

The guy accepted 10k, super deal!!!

Tomorrow I’ll go test ride it

Congratulations! I don't think you will regret it! 🙂

I checked with Terry and he is booked until January! 

I also had a V-Strom 650. Great bike and very comfortable, but the Tracer is more fun to ride. 

Inventory is low for bikes at the moment (and boats, and all things outdoors). If you like the bike I think it is a very fair price. 4000 miles is barely broken in! 

This is encouraging as a new Tracer GT owner. I could barely get 7000 miles out of a rear tire on my last bike (Super Tenere). 

I dropped nearly 100 lbs. coming from a Super Tenere. Don't miss that extra weight at all. I'm at the age where I really appreciate a lighter bike, especially in the garage! 

On 6/19/2017 at 2:03 PM, celowe said:

I went with the Givi engine guards.  Installation is more delicate than I expected with the long bolt passing through both sides.  I was able to accomplish this with a little finesse and a rubber mallet. I believe this blends in nicely with the bike and doesn't take away form the appearance.  It is certainly sturdy enough for a parking lot tip over or low speed drop.  The hard plastic advertisement seems a bit gratuitous.  I believe these pieces are truly nothing more than Givi advertisement, so if you leave them off, you have lost nothing. 

I just put the Givi Engine guards on. I'm not a great bolt turner but I was able to put them on with no issues. Look great on the black and red bike. Hope I never find out if they are sturdy!