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Has anyone wired their driving lights into their high beams? I want my aftermarket driving lights to be on with my high beams only, and turn off when I switch to low beams. I have done this on other bikes with regular halogen headlights but the Tracer has an LED headlight. Thanks for any input.

3 hours ago, YamaGeezer said:

I have these and used them for a couple seasons on my 2015 FJ-09.  Only used them for overnight trips as I had a tail box at the time.  I have a recommendation and an offer.  I didn't like the way the soft bags would swing and get close to the rear tire so I bought a set of the light duty Givi bag racks (TE2122).  These made the bags stable and they looked better, too.  Rain covers worked OK a couple times without a lot of water getting into the bags.  

Now the offer.  I upgraded to Givi hard cases and swapped out my racks.  I still have the Givi light duty racks.  I'll ship them to you for the shipping cost.  I have all parts and instructions.  If you get the soft bags, PM me and we will figure out shipping from Georgia to California. Not sure if these will fit the newer Tracer.  I'll let you do the research.

Ride Safe - 

 

I was ready to jump on your offer but looks like that bracket is for the 2015-2017 according to Revzilla. Bummer

44 minutes ago, Bobbles said:

Nice, welcome to the forum and congrats on the new bike! lol this is my 4th triple (the other 3 were Triumphs) and It's a blast. I haven't put nearly enough miles on mine yet.

I live near Salmon Falls so I'm out there all the time. I just did it on Saturday and I'm always happy to find new riding buddies.

Awesome! We'll have to link up sometime!

Has anyone used these saddlebags on a Tracer? I am wondering how they fit in general and specifically if the straps fit nicely under the passenger seat. I am only planning to use the bags about 4-5 times a year (combined with a top case and back rest) when my wife and I take overnight trips. Otherwise, I'll use a tail bag for commuting, and the top case with back rest for two-up day rides. I really like the look of OEM hard cases, but any side cases that aren't top loading just seem ridiculous to me. I am aware top and side cases are not recommended together due to overloading concerns but we are both pretty lightweight (160 and 115) so I'm not worried about it. Any photos of them installed or experience with them is appreciated! Also open to other throw-over soft bags if there are better ones out there.

5 hours ago, koth442 said:

Welcome!

What part of Sac? I lived in the area from '10 - '16.

Living in Orangevale right now. Took it up Salmon Falls road this morning and it was a dream. What part did you live in? 

I just picked the same one yesterday and love it. Worked a deal for a new 2019 at my local dealer too.

Just picked up my 2019 Tracer yesterday, the last new one in California that I’ve been able to find. First ride was 150 miles home from the dealer and smiling the whole time. This is an unbelievable machine that I’ve had my eyes on for 3 years and finally pulled the trigger. I’m looking forward to sharing my rides/mods and seeing everyone else’s and maybe meet up with some locals to ride around the Sierra foothills that I’m so fond of.

Recently sold my Vulcan 900 Custom, before that I had a DR-Z400, R6, and Shadow 750 so it was time for the bike of my dreams.