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I have a cover I use for long term storage in the garage. Pretty heavy and bulky, not suitable for travelling. I'm looking for a cover to use when touring to keep bike dry from overnight rain and to be a barrier to prying thieving eyes, to the extent possible. Should be waterproof, lightweight, cover as much of the bike as possible and fold into a relatively small bundle when not in use. Any advice / recommendations appreciated.

I've used a Clymer for my ST1100, good manual. I searched, but could not find a Clymer or Haynes version for the Tracer at that time. I purchased the e version of the Yamaha OEM manual for my 2019 Tracer GT. About 680 pages and $20. I printed out the sections related to the routine maintenance I'd be doing and made up a tabbed / indexed binder. https://servicemanualwarehouse.com/yamaha-2019-tracer-900-gt-service-manual/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI97HOrKSs-wIVsRXUAR0kuQ8lEAQYASABEgKX9PD_BwE

I have a lift, so I just loop a ratchet strap over the seat, then under the lift table and then tighten to lift front wheel up to height desired. No pics available.

If you have a lift put on center stand, remove rear wheel and then use ratchet straps to pull front wheel up. You can further stabilize by putting a block under the swingarm before you ratchet it down. If you don't have a lift then use a piece of plywood, 1/2' or better yet 3/4" cut to 2' x 8'. Cut a slot or hole at the rear so your ratchet straps fit through or put in a few eyebolts. You just center the bike on the plywood, put on center stand and then do as above. Another option might be to drill your cement slab and put in a few eye bolts to attach ratchet straps to. Depends on how you sink them the eyebolts could be / should be removable so you don't trip over them all the time.

Mine is lowered as well, links put on by PO. Love my Tracer, but it sits high. I goosestep getting on and then tend to scuff the bags getting off. Got to work on those hip joints.

Ray, welcome to the forum. I need you to become an expert on all things Tracer so you can pitch in with advice and the occasional wrench to keep mine on the road and running properly.

I had not seen this before, so good info. Rotella T6 claims MA / MA2 compliance and the Rymax link indicates that by definition this means is meets or exceeds API SG. JASO MA: This is the standard specification for oils that are used within one oil system (where the engine, gearbox and clutch use the same oil). These oils don’t contain any friction modifiers. JASO MA2: This is a higher standard specification for modern motorcycles. These oils are suitable for use in motorcycles that have catalytic converters in the exhaust system. The Tracer has a cat, so JASO MA2 compliant oil should be OK. Other links supporting the "if MA2 then SG and up compliant" premise. https://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/JASO_MA_JASO_MB.php https://www.repairsmith.com/i/blog/jaso-ma2/

So, much discussion on the ST-Owners forum re Rotella T4, T5 and T6 and Shell's compliance to JASO MA + MA2 as well as dropping of API SG and more recent gas engine suitability. I understand that Shell indicates compliance or equivalency to JASO MA + MA2, but is not actually certified by JASO. I'm OK with that. If memory serves me correctly (a dubious assumption I'm told.........) Rotella used to have reference to meeting or exceeding API SG, SM etc. but those gas engine references have been dropped and Rotella now indicates the diesel engine CK-4 standard only. Question: Are people comfortable continuing to use T4 dino or T6 full synthetic in their Tracer if the labeling no longer references the gas engine SG and up compliance? If not, have you moved to another non motorcycle specific oil that is compliant to API SG and JASO MA / MA2?

Purchased my new-to-me 2019 Tracer GT last season and it came with a Bagster seat. How can you tell if it is a standard Ready seat vs. the upgraded one, the Ready Luxe.

My 2019 Tracer GT has failed to start properly on 2 or 3 occasions after stopping for gas. Engines cranks but nothing. Solution was to turn key on and off and then it fired right up.

I'm retired now, but my most scarce resource has not changed, and that's time. We all make choices, but with lot's of other things on my plate, I still have limited time to ride. So, I make sure my bike is running well and expect others to do the same. No one wants to spend (waste) half a day waiting for a flatbed tow truck to get a bike hauled away to resolve a problem that could of / should of been addressed well before the ride ever started.

If I were you I'd just change out the chain now vs. waiting. You have 14,000 km on the bike the sprockets are very likely in great shape and do not need to be changed out. Get a good quality chain in place and you'll probably be good for another 30,000 km, the wear you're used to getting. Obviously I'll have to watch my chain for this o-ring issue. I clean chain with a non aerosol Simple Green spray and wipe excess off with a rag, then put on gear lube and wipe off excess. Ryan at Fortnine has a video out indicating that WD40 and kerosene penetrate the o-rings and wash out factory lube. Maybe this is a cause of o-rings tearing

I probably could have been clearer in my initial post. I want to set up a better toolkit, stock is useless,but space is always at a premium. The 2019 Tracer GT has been out there for about 3 full seasons and many of the bike's components are carryovers from the FJ-09 and other similar models that have been out there for many years. Tire repair kit aside, what other roadside issues have people had with the Tracer GT that are repairable at the roadside and what tools were involved. Hope this helps to narrow down the question from my initial broader one.

Have a 2019 Tracer GT. Looking to put together a proper tool kit. Currently have a tire repair kit, small compressor and an AAA / CAA membership if all else fails. Based on actual user experience over the last couple of years what tools do I need to bring along in a tool roll that I'd be stashing in one of my saddlebags. I have average mechanical ability. Practically speaking, other than repairing a tire by the side of the road, what else has gone wrong and what tools are required for a roadside repair?

I'd be curious to know how people are cleaning their chain. Are they blasting a solvent like WD40 or kerosene that gets under the o rings and washes out factory chain lube? Scrubbing with a brush of some type? I have 10,000 km on my 2019 Tracer GT and the chain and sprockets look like new. I use gear oil liberally and wipe off excess with a rag.