Old Bob

Yamaha Saddle Bags

2020 Yamaha Tracer GT 900 hard bags - new -  never used -  includes liner bags and key

                $400/offer

On 10/9/2023 at 5:00 PM, RD52 said:

Wondering what years, if any, of the FJR1300 saddlebags are a direct fit on a 2020 Tracer GT?

Looking for some more capacity. I know about the cover swap, and may do that, but if the whole bag can be used I'll try to find a set of FJR bags on ebay first.

TIA

I have a still new set of 2020 tracer bags with liners for sale. $500

Bob

1 minute ago, gus898 said:

Will the bags fit my 2015? I am looking for hard cases. If they are hard cases and fit my 2015, how much to ship to: 2019 Guamis Rd. Las Cruces, NM 88012?

-Gus

Hi Gus I think the bags are the same but the mounts are different. I will have to check on shipping cost.

  Bob

On 10/5/2023 at 7:39 PM, gus898 said:

I just picked up my fj today and will be needing side hard cases.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Gus

I have a set of bags for a 2020 tracer for sale, $500 with liners.

Bob

What years will 2020 Tracer saddle

bags fit. I think the mounts are the same from 2019 to present.

I have new 2020 Tracer saddlebags to sell, but can't post in gear for sale.

4 hours ago, duckie said:

 

Ive heard tell of some really good roads like 162, la porte,which seem to have different names. Ive been on google maps alot.

It gonna be fun…..

 

Down Quincy/La Porte up Bucks Lake - or--32 to 36 to Susanville back to Quincy

 You're in the center of some great riding. Also the Trinity Alps and Lake Tahoe area. 

2 hours ago, Ride On said:

Nothing to do with bikes, but my previous employer's standard operating practice, and as written in our Crew Resource Manual, was to let the tires wear down through the first set Kevlar cord on the tires.  Once the second, opposing cords were visible the tire had to be replaced.  And this was on an airline passenger jet.  FAA approved.

The wear was never completely uniform around the tire.  The Kevlar that would show would usually be silver dollar in size, maybe in a couple places around the tire.  Most of the wear occurs from the tires spinning up from zero to 175 mph at touchdown.

Seems odd for sure, but completely safe.

When the rubber is gone, so is the traction on any type of tire.

The rear is to the bars, the front a little past with the sides somewhat shredded,(twisty mountain roads here in Nor Cal).  I'm putting on Michlein 5's, rain starting in a few weeks and I want security.

Who rides their tires past the wear bars?  I find a little slip with tires getting close,(1/16 ") to the bars. Drop the pressure 2 lb.

andI think it helps a little, or I'm just imagining it.

19 hours ago, maximo said:

Also, Old Bob, apropos of lovable goat trails, have you ridden Coleman Valley Rd lately? I see you're in SR, which is my hometown, and my favorite way to get out to the coast is Graton Rd to Occidental, then out Coleman Valley. As long as I've ridden it the road's been pretty choppy. But maybe it hasn't gotten worse? 

I ride the coast roads and the inland roads once a week. the coast are still the same and around the lakes are a little torn up from the fires, but still fun.

I stoped at the bridge Friday on Berryessa Knoxville and saw two trucks pulling jet ski boats going straight towards Lower Lake. I guess they thought it was a direct road to Clear Lake. Wonder if they’re still there stuck in a creek crossing.

P.S. Do they still have the free breakfast for cutomers?

I've had Corbin seats on 4 of my bikes and been happy with all of them. The last was a 2011 Ninja 1000. I would ride it for a couple of weeks, twisties, up hills , down hills, then go back to Corbin and make adjustments. It took 4 trips to make it perfect.  I lived in the Bay Area, right below Alice's, so it wasn't that long of a ride down there. Moral of the story, the people at Corbin will do whatever it takes to make you happy satisfied customer.

On 5/7/2021 at 2:04 AM, duckie said:

It is the amount and types of roads  that sets California apart from other states for motorcycle riding. 

Road such as:

Highway 1

41

140

120

4

108

89

70

36

96

3

88

25

peachy 

page mill

84

9

Stage road

pescodaro

gazo creek

130

Mines valley

and many more.

You have probably lived in the bay area at some time. Some of the roads listed are local gems.

25 minutes ago, maximo said:

I love, love, love Quincy La Porte Rd. The 30+ mile stretch between Quincy and La Porte has to be on the top 5 of any motorcyclists list. The one downside of QLP road is the stretch between Browns Valley (Hwy 20 coming out of Marysville) and Strawberry is just ok. It's a nice road, but broken up with so many little villages along the way that you're constantly having to drop to 35 MPH. These kinds of Ridus Interruptus annoy me, so maybe I'm more sensitive to them than others. 

But is the top half of QLP road worth it? Heck Ya it is! 

Coming from Quincy, we take Challenge Cutoff Rd. ( I think) and  Bucks Lake Rd. back to Quincy. Great loop.

Quincy La Porte is more twisty = more fun

7 hours ago, sabre85 said:

Just wondering if everyone else is having to wait on your dealer to get parts for the recall?

Purchased my GT in January. The right side bag had been damaged in the transport or unpacking, they said no problem they would get a replacement. Not a problem for me either...it's January and I live in Ohio, couple of weeks for the part... no problem.

I get the recall notice, call the dealer, they say they are waiting on the part, they'll call when the part comes in.

Now it's May, still no bag, no recall part.

Is everyone else having this same kind of problem with parts from their dealer?

Called the dealer in Petaluma Ca. in Jan, still no parts. If Yamaha is sending out recalls they sure as hell should have the parts ready.

Got my letter Feb 1st. Called the dealer a few days later and they ordered the part. Still waiting.

Is Yamaha out of the part?

Thanks everyone for your input. I think I will go to the old “tighten by feel”method then check with a torque wrench using average values from past experience. About 80 ft. lb. rear axel—20 ft. lb. drain bolt.

If anything falls off I’ll post it.   😅

Time for new tires for my 2020 Tracer GT. I looked for the torque specs

for the axel, calipers, etc, but only found them for a 2015 FJ-09. 

Are there any updated specs? I question the 108 ft. lb. rear axel and the 31 ft. lb. drain bolt.

Thank you for any information .

Thanks guys. Some of the auto parts stores wanted up to $4 a fuse. I found a box of 120 assorted from Amazon for $8

I'm putting together a tool kit to cary on the bike and need to know what type of fuse does the Tracer use, mini or standard?

Thanks for any help

On 11/15/2020 at 11:20 AM, flyfifer said:

I cut mine out leaving only two or three mm of the original "wall" all the way round.

I did it pretty crudely, with a "Stanley" knife, and tidied it up as I got some material cut out. 

Clearly Mr.Yamaha thought it was needed presumably to strengthen the "pan" so I guess you need to decide if your bike will be ok.

It does wonders for storage though.

I am sure many will have done it.

 

Pictures?