TomTracer

Might take a look at a parts fiche-Partzilla. Etc.

Are you wanting to eliminate/cover the pillion with something, or add a tail rack?

Since you replaced the bars they must be in the back position of the 2 possible. I put a foot peg lowering kit on an f800gt which really helped me with your same issue, the kit moved pegs forward an inch or so. Risers helped a lot and came with the brake fluid line extension, did not require abs bleed. I looked for the peg kit info but no luck so far, and the bike sold 5 yrs ago. Will keep looking. Good luck.

11 hours ago, Mike123 said:

I am sorely disappointed at the amount of heat that gets generated by my tracer.  It’s quite uncomfortable and makes for a difficult ride.  I’ve viewed dozens of YouTube videos on the Tracer and not one speaks to this problem.  I can’t be the only one.  Anybody out there find the same thing?  I just don’t think I want to keep the bike very long.  I’m very dissatisfied.

Yup. I posted this same issue a couple of months ago and got similar totally dismissive replies. I've ridden hundreds of thousands of miles over a long riding life, air cooled, water cooled, and oil cooled bikes. Ridden deserts, you name it. I'm not a troll, assume you aren't either.  Some replies have an insulted tone to them, as if you are insulting the brand and model rather than noting an issue you have. Disappointing. 

I suggest you inspect your bike from the front and both sides looking for anything that looks different right and left. Find a parts fiche and from your inspection compare what you saw vs what the fiche shows. My issue is on the left too. Look down behind the right and left cowlings to see if that screen mesh is blocked. The right side of the engine sticks out a little more than does the left, that may be a factor somehow. Good luck.

If you take anything apart on your bike and see no evidence of locktite don"t apply it on reassembly!

I use grocery bags religiously. Don't want to throw them in the ocean lest Greta scold me.

Lay out all you think you need. Then go thru it all and cull what you can. You dont need fresh clothes daily so think about 2-3 days per pants/shirt. Underwear you decide. Hand washing some stuff is a no brainer if you have the right materials. Laundry will likely be available at the bbs. For riding gear think hot/cold/wet/dry. Try to use minimal gear to cover all the conditions. If you cant secure gear when not on the bike without the trunk or saddle bags you will regret not having them. And, who says you cant bring them! Phooey to that. And, have a great ride, I envy riding the Alps!!

None of my last several bikes had an exhaust that exited so closely to directly below my riding position. Bet thst is a large part of the OP issue. And those other bikes exhaust was just below the tail rack behind larger denser saddlebags. My $.02.

I am guessing that warning is not about the rear end falling off but more so the front wheel coming off the ground unexpectedly because the 900 is powerful. My after market luggage rack moves the weight further back than the nonexistent OEM rack. Lawyers gotta be lawyers, look what great work is done in Washington by all those lawyers.

On 7/6/2021 at 9:30 AM, rlambke19 said:

It will fit.

Depending on what screen you got to, you may have issues with the new hand guards hitting the screen at full turn. The new hand guards are larger than those on the previous GT models.

Rob 

I put some rubber washers on the mounting screws, pushed the screen forward slightly and eliminated hand guard contact.

Read sirection!? We don't read no stinking directioms, especially first. Glad it worked out.

17 minutes ago, petshark said:

Great tips, thanks!

I've done a day-course with a segment about hairpins and was taught exactly what you say: don't be afraid of 1st gear/no clutch/use rear brake to control speed. I often find time to do slow speed exercises on a parking lot so I should be good there hopefully.

Gotta be in the right gear and set up right for twisties. Confidemce builds with practice. Most say dont brake in curves, but you have to kno how to do it. Grab too much brake and you sit straight up and off into a ditch. Do it right and look smooth whilook e scrubbing off speed. BUT, there is no medal for getting in over your head and crashing. Dont ride with anyone who belittles you for lagging behind! Screw that.

3 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Not if you take everything apart to clean and lube it...

Or are you saying do whatever you want?

No, not at all. Of course taking things apart and lubing requires more. I hit the areas mentioned superficially when I can reach them with wheel out of the way for tire replacement. More in depth detailing is per scheduled maint.

21 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Except when I change a tire or remove the wheel for another reason, I always clean the finder, swing arm, and adjuster; which in my case is a Lightech clone.  I also inspect & clean the shock leakage and shock AMAP with the limited access.

I will try to remove the wheel next time without backing off the adjusters but will likely need to adjust them anyway because by then I'll probably need a new chain...

The described method doesn't preclude you from doing whatever. 

28 minutes ago, Kevin30 said:

I will keep you guys updated once I hear back from the dealership what ends up being their thoughts and decision  

It was kind of a bummer it happened during a trip as it ment I couldnt rely on the motorcycle anymore and had to get back home

That kind of problem sure puts an edge on things. Makes you wonder where you'll get stranded. Hopefully the deaker will i d the problem surely and quickly.

1 minute ago, peteinpa said:

Most people on most bikes will loosen the adjusters to get slack to derail the chain first.

Havent done that when its possible to pull the axle. No reason to.

1 hour ago, betoney said:

Ok, now I’m curious. How would anyone alter chain adjustment by removing the wheel?  🤷🏻‍♂️

If you dont mess with tge adjuster, you wont. The video really shows what we do. 

1 minute ago, angrygirafe said:

Interesting. I’ve seen 124F on my 2016; I wonder why they decided to limit it on the later models?

I just saw 115 last week in AZ. Stayed hydrated, took breaks, mesh jackets and cooling neck wrap. Really, tolerable it was. But it wasn't 124!!!!

3 hours ago, fddriver2 said:

Really?

 

Death Valley CA Average Temperatures by Month - Current Results

Its called Death Valley! There are warning signs everywhere. How could anyone be surprised the desert is HOT!!

21 minutes ago, kilo3 said:

Mine will not rotate in neutral when the ambient temp is above 60, that's in freedom units.

Ha! Good one.

12 minutes ago, skipperT said:

Only if shifted into gear. 

-Skip

Nope.

I agree, just an aggravation that shouldn't exist. 

It's there on the bike and it oughta work dang it! I sprayed the heck out of the wheel with contact cleaner while rotating and pushing in. Then sprayed it with a dry type silicone. For the time being it works. I'm too stubborn to give up but disassembly I really don't want to do.

I bet the there is only miniscule visible difference in the sight glass either way. Why not check oil level both ways and compare. As for me, I will check with the bike in the position it's in when I ride, upright with both tires on the ground. !!!👍

I check my oil and chain slack while sitting on the bike. I bought a cheap mirror at $general, and mounted it to the side of my tool box with adhesive backed magnets. I use a work light sitting on the floor to light the area while I look at the sight glass. I attached an old ruler to a stub 2×4, set it on the floor with tool box on left side of bike. Positioned right I can tell how much slack there is in the chain using a pry bar I have. Works very well for me.