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That was how my FZ-01 fuel gauge worked.  The T9GT freaked me out the first time it dropped from full to half full.  I'm used to it now and know that when that happens I have about another 110 miles left in the tank.  Using the fuel consumed on the right dash also helps out.

2 hours ago, stringman said:

Ahhh as my wife says, 3 inches makes all the difference!

That reminds me of a cigarette ad from the 70s; just 1mm longer.

I must be lucky as that the stock screen works for me at 5'10" and it is in the middle of the adjustment range.  I use a Nolan 100-5 modular helmet and can listen to music at normal volume on my SENA 50S while traveling at 75+mph.  Also when I get a phone call, the caller can't tell if I'm on the bike.

My dealer did the reset for free and told me to never run the bike in gear on the center stand to avoid it happening again.  He also told me the same thing happens with extended wheelies.

Same thing with my old 2013 FZ1 but that showed very little info and the tach was a large analog dial.  At least it had a usable fuel gauge. 

Here's my opinion on the "new" TFT screen.  It looks very cramped and the numerals are no larger than on the split screen.  I rode the 2019 Tracer 900 and found the dash difficult to read.  The Ducati Monster dash is even worse.  The bar tach I will admit is hard to see but then I usually shift by engine sound, however, you do have the option to display shift points on the current dash.  The colors of the rpm helps if you are looking at the tach instead of the road.😁

Hah!  Funny I just checked my stems Saturday as I was topping off the air.  As I was screwing the cap back on air started to seep out.  I grabbed my valve core tool and checked the valve, all was OK.  The problem was the seal in the cap somehow worked loose and exerted enough pressure to release the air when tighten down.

5K at 70mph is about right.

I use the fuel consumed readout on the right side gauge.  It works rather well to let you know what you used and a quick mental calculation let's you know what's left in the tank.  That and trip1 combination works very efficiently.  Just remember to reset to zero after each fuel stop.

My 2021 will drop the long bar anywhere from 113 miles to 145 miles depending on how I ride (city riding sucks the most fuel).

Radian moldable ear plugs.  Do it right and the are in the ear, don't fall out and the helmet can't knock them off.  Cost is about $20.

I just bent the contact a bit to tighten the fit of my old Garmin GPS Automotive power supply. Since then I installed a dual USB to the auxillary circuit.  Funny thing is that the USB adapter to 12V stays in place while charging my phone. 

Nice deal Bret.  It's raining on and off down here. 

Finally got around to installing a dual USB charger into the Aux switched power line.  Now I can charge my phone and Sena50S while on a long ride and still able to plug my Garmin 2597 into the 12V outlet.

I bought the dual USB off of Ebay from Poland, it works and that's all that matters.

Try as I could I could not find that vibration that has been described.  The clutch on mine is smooth and positive engaging.  The only noise is when I tried to take off in second gear at low rpm and then it is just a mild shutter which I'm attributing to the assist clutch.

That's why I got a SHAD rack and SH45 top box.  Also because they had those in stock for my 2021 and there were no Yamaha items available.

I did some of the ride "2 and 3"wrote  about but at a milder pace with another group. 

Another 200 miles and got about 51mpg.  Had lunch at Knucklehead in Eagle. 

No issue after the reflash or before the reflash. 

The QS on the 2019 only upshifts and is very cluncky at best.  I rode one in Spain and was very disappointed with it.  On the other hand I have a 2021 T9GT and the QS is awesome both up and down.  Once you get used to it you use it all the time.

You get a couple tools clipped on to the bottom of the seat and a flat wrench in a small bag in the compartment.  Check with your dealer they may have forgotten to put those in.

4 hours ago, Sunde said:

I have no issues with the seat on mine. Maybe me being 24 is the primary reason. You should see the stock seat honda shipped the VFR1200 with LOL. 

Dash is meh, i can see what i need to see so its not an issue. The fact that they are making it "in-line" with practically every other motorcycle out there (just a small ipad) does nothing for me in all honesty, I kinda like having something that looks different and i appreciate Yamaha trying something new.

 Cruise control wise it would be nice to be able to engage it at slower speeds, but tbh in city traffic i wouldn't use it anyway. It works for highway mile munching, and that's what i need it for.

The rear brake on mine is perfect, 0 change needed.

Throttle is good too, at least compared to similar priced bikes there are no issues with the T9, they just need to remove the strange "hump" that occurs when you decelerate. 

I feel the same as you.  Out of all the motorcycles I've owned or ridden the Tracer 9GT is the most comfortable and versatile  of all.  Maybe because I'm north of 70 and my butt is used to bicycle racing saddles is why the stock seat feels good to me.  As for the dash, I like that it gives me all the info I need and is configurable to some degree, my only gripe is that sometimes I can't see the clock but when I'm riding I don't really care about the time.

Cost is an important part of consideration.

I just love the R1000XR but couldn't justify spending the extra $6,000 to $9,000 more than the T9GT.  Yes the T9 has a wonky menu wheel and no BT or Nav and the semi-auto suspension only has two positions and has manual preload but are those worth that much more.  165 HP is nice on the track but does one really need it to tour or commute?  When I toured the Pyrenees I could have rented the XR but opted for a 2019 Tracer 900 GT and saved a few hundred Euros.

A friend just bought an XR and by the time he added options it ran north of $24,000.

A lot of the customer satisfaction comes from the dealer not the manufacturer.  Our local BMW dealer may be the most expensive for service in the country. Another friend brought in his GS800 for a valve check and left there with a $2,200 bill,OUCH!.

I would be very comfortable getting a T9GT.  I did buy the first one that my dealer received and to date only the throttle tube was cracked but still usable until a replacement came in.  Since then it has been a joy to ride and with two trips totaling over 3,000 miles it is still the most comfortable yet still sporty bike I have ever owned.  The brakes are anything but weak even the rear if one knows how to use it. 

Any other issues were user error. 

I don't feel that the rear brake is weak but then I don't slam on it, I did manage to lock up the rear a few times.  The front brakes are more than adequate for street use not really for track. 

Back in 1976 my Suzuki GS750 had one of the first "O" ring chains.  The recommended routine was to clean using kerosene and apply 90wt gear oil sparingly.  I have tried Motul, Bel-Ray, chain wax and others but still come back to kerosene and gear oil. However, I do carry a small can of Bel-Ray when traveling just for the convenience. I normally get about 35K to 40K per chain if not more. 

6 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

I thought you did have an issue with your throttle that required it be replaced and maybe also another quibble?

Other than needing a flash and MCCT, last I rode it my fastest Red 15 was a hoot to ride.  Now yes I did improve the suspension and brakes, the saddle and screen but I've never had a bike I didn't feel a need to do that to...

And at maybe 10.5k invested over 51000 miles, $ per mile is low & per smile pretty high!

The original throttle tube was cracked and would stick unless you pressed it into the bars.  I had a fix using wire ties to hold the tube in place so it wouldn't lock up.  This was replaced last year before the recall.  Other than that there were no issues that weren't user error, like running it in gear while on the center stand to clean and lube the chain, DUH.  This is the first bike I had with ABS and didn't realize how it can screw up the ECU which did need to be reflashed.  Again user error.

Maybe the Liquid Metal isn't the fastest but it sure does work for me.

19 hours ago, jthayer09 said:

The lurching on engine braking I haven't had at all, zero.

But the dead spot in 2nd gear is very noticeable if you try to flog it, and it's definitely not traction or lift control kicking in as no lights turn on the dash and I can pin the throttle in 1st gear no issues.

I've had both the ECU and throttle recalls done.

Seeing as basically all of us have this issue, maybe we start talking about lawyering up?

 

I have no such issues at all in over 6K miles but have had a lot of smiles.  The recall actually made the throttle a bit smoother but it was smooth to begin with.  My previous bike was a 2012 FZ-01 which had a notorious throttle snatch that was cured with an ECU flash,