maximNikenGT

Do you have a picture / part identifier for the tool?

Was reviewing my owners manual and saw the following regarding tire recommendations. Is everyone keeping their stock tire recommendations or are you switching? If switching what are you switching to? I saw on Webike Japan that they actually offer Michelin Pilot tires for front and back.

Did you end up keeping it stock or did you find an alternative? Has everyone with a Niken installed a tank protector? I'm not so sure I need one given the upright seating position on the Niken and the matte paint finish. My aerostich suit zippers have a cloth overlap in them that prevents them from rubbing against the gas tank. If yes what kind?

So first priority for accessory upgrades was a battery tender connector. Second for me is a waterproof and lockable hard case. After I washed my bike the other night the contents in my panniers were moist. No way would I put a laptop or tablet in there even if it were in a dry bag. Givi v47 Monokey top case, Monokey M9 plate, and Givi E134S Backrest Pad For V47 Top Cases on order from Revzilla. Carpimoto.it is supplying a SR2144 - Givi SR2144 Yamaha Niken GT Rear Rack specific for Monokey or Monolock Cases (works with M5, M9A, M9B, M8A, M8B, or M5M or M6M). For some reason the SR2144 is sold out everywhere in the US. I confirmed with Givi USA that this was the correct part. Third upgrade will be connecting a Neutrino power distribution module from Arboreal systems to handle my heated gear and temperature settings, in addition to future plans for wiring a Valentine One radar detector as well as auxiliary driving lights. Vehicle Power Distribution | Power Distribution Applications Our vehicle power distribution modules work for many applications... Fourth will be Barkbuster hand guards for winter riding. Fifth will be GPS and mount - most likely a Zumo.

Did you end up keeping it stock or did you find an alternative?

Just ordered a Givi rack from Motostorm.it because they were all sold out here in the US. Good recommendation! Thank you!

Also - anyone ever try Grip Puppies and can comment on whether they're good for long distance touring?

I have to say I'm very pleased that Yamaha was considerate enough to include both a radiator protector and a chain protector in the Niken GT. A lot of motorcycles generally don't include a radiator protector.

As of September 2020, US prices for 2019 new Yamaha Niken GT run anywhere from as low as $13,400 to as high as $17,300 in Cycletrader.com. The Niken GT is a very good bike. However, at $17,300 I would expect hard side cases (think Ducati Multistrada 950s or BMW F900 XR Touring) and the international appeal of something with Italian or German lineage. To me, the Niken GT is a very strong sport touring proposition at the $13k USD level, above that I know I would have gotten a new 950s, F900XR touring, or a 2-3 year old BMW S1000XR or Multistrada 1260 touring.

One of the things that Niken owners should check is rebound and compression damping settings on both front and rear shocks. I just found out my left front was off 2 clicks from my right side. I reset to zero with a flat head screwdriver and made sure they were set equally to standard settings.

Pardon my ignorance - what does the seat adjustment look like?

Any recommendations?

Found it. Super helpful.

Ran across this as I was looking at farkle for Niken GT. Anyone upgrade their horns to a Denali air horn or something else? SoundBomb™ Compact Dual-Tone Air Horn LOUD! Stylish! Rugged! Producing an earsplitting 120 decibels of sound, the...

I am 5 ft 11 inches tall with 32 in inseam and I'm only on the balls of my feet with just me on the bike in full gear. I have the same concerns of stability of I bring my lady on it and whether I can keep the top stable. I would definitely say you cannot flatfoot on this bike unless someone offers a low seat height option.

Saw this on the Yamaha Europe site: NIKEN - motorcycles - Yamaha Motor The official product page of the NIKEN. The page contains the technical... Anyone have a photo of this installed? Trying to see what this looks like.

The previous owner of my bike had a full Arkapovic exhaust installed when he ordered it. Nice sound - throaty but not too loud with some nice burbles and pops. I'm not sure that he had the bike tuned after they installed the exhaust though. Still not sure why this site uploads all my photos upside down. Can we upload videos with sound to this site?

Saw online that the Garmin Zumo 595 TPMS (tire pressure management function) will work on the Niken (3 wheel display of tire pressure in all three wheels. Has anyone confirmed this In real life?

Where do folks go to get ideas on accessories for the Niken? Here in the US I generally turn to Revzilla, Twisted Throttle, or the Yamaha US site for ideas. I stumbled across this site in Japan that had access to stuff I've never seen before elsewhere. Webike: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gears, OEM parts & Reviews World's largest online store of Motorcycle parts. Huge stock of custom... Any other suggestions?

Just attached battery tender cables and assembled emergency roadside kit. My emergency roadside kit contains Aerostich mini air compressor, motorcycle jumper cables, LED roadside flare, tire patch kit. What did everyone else have in their oh s### bags?

Fortnine out of Canada did a great forward looking review of the Niken that looks at the strategic reasons as to why Yamaha is putting so much effort into the three wheel tech. Additionally Yamaha bought the patents for this: Yamaha Has Patented a New TMAX Tilting Trike More Three-Wheelers for Yamaha The Yamaha Niken is a funky machine... And are applying the tech to electric scooters as well. TRITOWN - Yamaha Motor Design | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Introducing the TRITOWN, an electric vehicle to make last-mile personal...

I I actually test rode the Piaggio MP3 in Corfu, Greece last year and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun that machine was. It will lean but you can also lock it out at rest. This taste is what led me down the path of seriously considering a Niken GT.

Honda actually has a concept bike called the Neowing. It's been stuck in development for years I suspect because they're trying to see if a market exists for it.

Thanks betoney. In the 90 degree valve stems can you confirm the appropriate size to buy? There are two sizes listed at Revzilla.com, an 11mm one and a smaller one. Didn't know if the smaller 15in front wheels use a different size valve stem?

Will definitely check the Haynes manual. Thanks for the tip. Also, is it normal to be encountering such polarizing opinions on the 3 wheeled nature of the bike? My long time Goldwing rider buddy reacted in horror as though I was a living zombie when I mentioned that I was considering getting a Niken GT. Also a lot of my photos are appearing upside down in this forum when I upload. Is there a way to correct that? I know I didn't take any photos upside down. The photo is initial delivery to my garage.