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If you could trade the Tracer for another bike
OldBikers replied to larolco's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
You will really enjoy the Road 6s. They're not sport tires but they do a good job in most road conditions and will last to 10 to 12K miles. -
If you could trade the Tracer for another bike
OldBikers replied to larolco's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
If it wasn't for price and reliability issues I would have gone with the BMW 1000XR but after getting the T9GT I'm glad I went with the 21 T9GT as I really don't miss the 30 to 50 more hp. I no longer have that need for speed at my age and physical condition. -
You can also pick one up on Ebay.
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I have no issues with my size 45 (10.5 US) shifting. I did notice that the thicker soles of my hiking boots does impede shifting a little bit but still usable.
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Oil selection and your clutch
OldBikers replied to Heli ATP's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
Yamalube all the way. -
I fixed that vibration/bouncing by putting some adhesive backed foam between the mount and windscreen control, then I used some shim material to finish the job. Rock steady now.
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I bought a similar item off of Ebay but it has only two RAM ball positions then I added the Quad Lock ball mount. I used shims to keep that "adapter" from bouncing around a lot and used Quad vibration damper.
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What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?
OldBikers replied to yamaham's topic in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions
I just installed the Harmon Kardon speakers in my helmet and changed the speaker setting on my SENA 50S. Big improvement. -
Front signal options ‘22 Tracer 9 GT
OldBikers replied to kingfisher's topic in FJ-09 Tech Questions
Yes, putting the signal back in is a real PITA. both of mine have popped off ay one time or another. There is a retainer that holds the signal in place but it is very difficult to get on. I found that if you insert the bottom tab in first you can then use a small screw driver to lift the top part of thee rubber and pop the retainer in place. -
I thought it looked good when I bought it in 2021. Since then I have gotten compliments from others, more than any bike I've owned in the past. I'm glad they toned down the adventure bike look.
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You need to put the helmet in upside down. Is it an XXXL?
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Some USB adapters fit snug and some don't. I have about 6 of them til I found one the stay put.
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I usually ride in mode 2 as I'm in Chicago traffic a lot. In town I get about 40 to 42 mpg. Mode 1 will burn a bit more gas and mode 3 feels like it's strangling the bike. Forget about mode 4 (rain) it really cuts down your throttle response. Out cruising on the highways I get between 45 to 50+ mpg keeping below 75 mph.
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Yamaha USA Announces 2024 Tracer 9 GT+
OldBikers replied to Heli ATP's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
The XT does a very good job calculating routes but it goes by the Navigation setting you input. By default it programs the fastest route which takes you on mostly highways even if you slide it to aggressive ride. Even when using Trip Planner you need to override the computer's selection of roads. But if you're a hop-on and go rider the XT will give you the Fastest or Shortest route depending on your Navigation setting. -
Yamaha USA Announces 2024 Tracer 9 GT+
OldBikers replied to Heli ATP's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
You need to use Trip Planner or Basecamp to program a correct route in the Garmin Zumo XT. Using Where To will get you into places you didn't plan on going. 😁 -
Riding in Chicago's stop and go traffic will drop my avg fuel to 42mpg. Also makes my left hand stronger from using the clutch constantly.
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Going down one tooth on front sprocket
OldBikers replied to BostonDanny's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Lift control is shut off when TCS is off. -
Yes, in 2021 there was a recall to replace cracked throttle tubes for the 2021 T9GT.
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Trigger was pulled.
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My dealer quoted me $246 for the rear and $171 for the front Road 6 tires.