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What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
sirepair replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
RTW = Ride To Work. I hit a deer on my RTW a few weeks back. Super fortunate to have had minimal damage to bike and I didn't go down! -
What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
sirepair replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Another RTW, without forest rat intervention... -
^Me too!
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I found and scanned the install instructions, PM me an email address and I'll send to you. Can't attach a PDF to PMs or other posts.
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I *think* I have a copy of the install destrucions. Will check tonight when I get home. Worst case, I can rempve and measure bolts.
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The how was your commute thread.
sirepair replied to nicksta43's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Uneventful, though foggy RTW, and a lovely, but only slightly longer return. Now, I gotta mow.... -
The how was your commute thread.
sirepair replied to nicksta43's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Mine sucked as I caged it. -
FS: 2017 FJ-09 with 2,637 miles. $7,000
sirepair replied to cfar's topic in U.S.Northeast FJ-09 Owners
But.... I already have one! Smokin' deal! GLWS! -
Annual Spring Moto Camping in Middle Tennessee
sirepair replied to bigorangecntry07's topic in Ride Reports
Looks like an outstanding time! I host an event in Ohio and understand the amount of work it takes to pull this off! -
If I were you and got an FJ09, I would add a top box instead of the back rest, and send both front and rear seats to Terry Adcox. These mods would likely cost a bit less than the Corbin you purchased. I'm guessing the passenger ergos are similar, but is your wife OK with the FJ's pass. peg location? My wife doesn't like the pegs, so we take my ST1100 for 2-up jaunts. Yamaha seems to have addressed this as the pass pegs on the Tracer have been relocated.
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Well, that bites!
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Anyone using aftermarket TPMS?
sirepair replied to Nuckingfuts's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Check out this thread, and I believe there are several others. -
What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
sirepair replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
I finished the fix-up of deer damaged parts. Replaced the front fender (thanks builderbob!), even added some stripes to it. The right fairing was cracked where the turn signal mounts, and the "pin" that goes in to the grommet was snapped off. Super glue and baking soda was used to repair the cracks/breaks after a bit of dremel work to rough up the back side surfaces. If you haven't used this for ABS plastic repair, try it! Checked the front rim, not bent, but I did find some deer fur wedged in the tire bead! Checked alignment of front axle/forks/handlebars; all OK. I STILL can't believe how fortunate I was! I also finished re-keying my top box and saddlebags to match the ignition, so now need only 1 key instead of 3. It's very simple to do if you have an inventory of the "wafers". Takes just a few minutes. Hopefully I'll be able to get a ride in soon! -
Pictures at motorcycle hangouts
sirepair replied to 3sum's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 Pics and Videos
I've been on 215 several times on my ST1100, would LOVE to take the FJ there!! -
VINYL WRAPPING OF BIKE PARTS...
sirepair replied to wordsmith's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Colorrite.com is a great source for OEM matched paint. You can even get their paint in rattle cans. IDK if they ship down-under, or if there is an Aus company that does the same thing. -
+2 for Whelen. Mine is mounted as above!
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VINYL WRAPPING OF BIKE PARTS...
sirepair replied to wordsmith's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Yes, 3M Adhesion Promoter: www.amazon.com/3M-Adhesion-Promoter-Sponge-Applicators/dp/B07MVK1PG6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=56306676376&hvadid=274732303081&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9015892&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7037397969243445942&hvtargid=kwd-301511304159&keywords=3m+adhesion+promoter&qid=1556112279&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 To date I have not had any issues with the vinyl, but I went in to the mod with low expectations! I am careful not to blast it with the hose and wash gently the 2 or 3 times a year that I wash it. I would rather ride than wash! And I have a whole roll of vinyl if it blows off! -
VINYL WRAPPING OF BIKE PARTS...
sirepair replied to wordsmith's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
I applied some vinyl to the noted dished area of my saddlebags. Came out OK. Keep in mind that the surface of these are a "low surface energy" material. Most adhesives don't stick to them. I purchased some 3M wipes to enhance the adhesion. -
eBay adjustable levers for tracer gt
sirepair replied to TracerDoc's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
I have the MZS shorty levers on my '15 FJ. Think I gave about $35 for the set. Decent quality for the $$. Can't vouch for fit on a GT though. -
What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
sirepair replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Thanks for the well-wishes! I've been scouring the interwebs looking for the HMAFRPTs (Handlebar Mounted Anti Forest Rat Photon Torpedos) but I think SpaceX is currently out of stock! At least @BuilderBob has hooked me up with a fender! -
10 mm sounds right. Now, don't drop that socket into the black hole!
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Cheap socket from Harbor Freight ground down to size to remove/tighten nut. Take apart and place a "star" type lockwasher on the bottom of the stem, and a dab of locktight on the bolt.
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What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
sirepair replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Well, started my day by clipping a deer about 3/4 of a mile from my house on my way to work. I looked down at the bars to turn on my fog lights and when I looked up, all I saw was a brown flash from the left. Don't think I even grabbed the brakes (I usually cover the front lever with 2 fingers). I think I just got her hind quarters. I didn't go down, just rolled down the road a couple hundred yards and stopped at a drive. Got off and gave bike a quick visual, noted a nasty crack in the front fender, but everything else seemed ok. Rode back to the house, snapped a couple pics. Took off my gear and, after informing the wife, jumped in the car to go to work. Will give "Thorn" a good exam when I get home tonight, but everything felt OK on the short ride home. Damn deer....