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  1. Skidood
    I frequently start the engine with no problems at all even before the digital gauges have finished booting...I dont bother waiting for the fuel pump to finish.....it will start easily even 2 seconds after turning the key....it takes almost zero time for the fuel pump to build full pressure since fuel is not compressible. 2020 might be different.
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    Does riding your bike make your back act up? I have 2 herniated discs and have already had surgery for that 3 years ago. After 1.5-2 years they have herniated again but since there is now more room in there (laminectomy) they do not press against the spinal nerves as badly as before. I do have chronic back pain but it doesn't keep me from riding and riding does not aggravate it, which my family can't believe. Your situation of course may be different. And by the way, that's the best 5-o'clock shadow I think I've ever seen.
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    Good for you!! Im 56 and frankly there is no way I could do a 500 mile trip in one day, let alone a 250 mile trip. But I'm not aging well and doubt I will make it to 70. Give yourself a pat on the back!
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    OK so it started with the sidestand down and in neutral and it didnt matter if the clutch was in or out, and as soon as I put it in gear, it cut out. So your problem cannot be the sidestand switch as you already figured.
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    "The engine would restart while the clutch was disengaged and in Neutral but would stop as soon as as I selected a gear or let the clutch out." So now I'm wondering, if I went out to my 2019 Tracer and tried to start it with the sidestand down, clutch engaged, out of gear, would it start....and will it cut out as soon as I put it in gear or let the clutch out in neutral... let me check. Should already know this but Im kinda brain dead today.
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    I set up the same settings as per the 2nd video from the Scottish guy and while all is good, I do think I may dial back the front compression damping just a little bit. (instead of 6 clicks back from full, may be 8-9) The front may dive a bit more when hitting the front brake but I want things a wee bit smoother over the bumps on the front.
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    Very interesting. How did you cut it to get such good clean lines?
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    1st oil change and added a Kawasaki rear seat case I bought from someone else, fit like a charm.
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    oil was dirty..surprise surprise. EXACTLY 2.7 litres to fill up to the high mark after letting it drain for a good hour
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    OK that is definitely the biggest tail case I have ever seen. I bet wheelies are easy for you. And why does your exhaust tip look different?
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    I'm going to be changing my oil in a few days, odo 645 miles , will post my observations.
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    How could an aircraft shop use the wrong oil? THAT seems scary....
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    turned over 600 miles today, oil change kit arriving on Wednesday but I'm still heading out to ride tonight and tomorrow too, oil looks good in the little window..
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    I found the video (the guy is Scottish not English) and am going to try those setting too. Thanks for sharing.
  15. Skidood
    Love Grand Bend, I grew up over that way.
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    I'm about the same weight as you and have my 2019 set up on the softer side as I have herniated discs and enjoy a soft ride.. My spring preloads and all damping settings are set at about 35-40% of maximum "hardness" or damping. (35-40% of the available adjustment range on the adjusters) I think I need to increase spring preload just a wee little bit on the rear, otherwise I'm very happy with these settings and don't have any issues with handling.
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    Hi there, I'm close to Burnamthorpe and Cawthra. How about you?
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    Mississauga, Ontario which is essentially an extension of Toronto.
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    Thats exactly what I thought too!
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    So easy..existing plate holder is much larger than our plates and it looks like crap......just removed the existing plate holder and screwed the plate to the plastic bracket that held the plate holder. Took the reflectors off the plate holder and added them to the ends of the bracket. Required drilling new holes for machine screws and nuts in the plastic.
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    Thanks, I tend to agree. Having said that, I'm about to post a pic of my plate in the main GT forum and this time I obscured the number, lol...doesn't take that long when you're a MSPaint nut like me..
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    Hi all, wondering if anyone has one of these on their Tracer GT? https://fortnine.ca/en/nelson-rigg-cl-1060-st2-commuter-touring-tail-seat-bag
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    This might be dumb, but...can anyone give me a plausible explanation as to why you'd go to the trouble of blacking out/obscuring your license plate # before posting photos?
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    Thank you, and yes I agree that the way the fairings etc are mounted leads to some movement or jiggliness. I've always been OK with some jiggle 🙂. I guess it would even stranger if there was no clunk sound when hitting a bump so I'm going to continue not worrying about it.
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    Hi, when I hit a sharp edge or abrupt bump, I hear a dull knock sound from the front end. The bump could be the far side of a manhole cover, or when entering a parking lot and you hit the flattened curb at the edge of the road at a good speed. At first I thought it was normal since this bike is brand new. Just curious if others experience this. Spring preload and compression damping is set on the softer side.
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