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Dpl900

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  1. 1 hour ago, texscottyd said:

    That is impressive work!   I will need to fabricate a new exhaust system for my Interceptor/Raptor hybrid build project, and have been wondering the best way to go about that.  

    Did you weld all the stainless yourself?   I don't think I have the equipment or the skills to do that on my own... 

    I made the stainless steel headers together with my friend who has the workshop .... my friend made them, I just helped him ...!

    From the factory I can say that I like them more 😜From the factory I can say that I like them more 😜

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  2. For better grip and more sporty driving are bridgestone s22 and Pirelli diablo corsa 2 (even better corsa 4) I'm currently using corsa 2 and I am very, very happy ..With placement in Greece, I put them at 320 € Before that I had them pirelli Diablo rosso 3 and they took me up to 15,000km with 33-36 psi

  3. On 12/14/2021 at 11:36 AM, Travster said:

    I’m a long time lurker who bought a GT back in Sept 2019. I thought it was about time to join and say hello. 
     

    I was seriously considering a new 9 GT or a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro, but I have decided to keep my bike for another year or so. I suffer a little with OCD, and the self induced worry of having to keep a new bike clean is a huge drain on me. 
     

    So instead of a new bike I’ve treated myself to a heated seat which should arrive later this week. 
     

    So, to sum up, Hello!

     

    Keep your 900gt!It does not offer you anything more the 9Gt

  4. 39 minutes ago, petshark said:

    Interesting about the heat. Could also be a EURO 5 side effect perhaps?

    I did not feel any extra power (maybe because I have 120 HP at the wheel from my ECU flash) but I just liked the sound and more refined feel of the 9.

    I didn't like the looks at all in the beginning but the way I see it, it just takes some time to get used to it.

    This bike will always be function over form to me. Bikes that I consider to have perfect lines are always race bikes but that is of course highly subjective. In short I don't think I would regret upgrading but I do agree that for now my 900 looks a lot slicker than the demo 9 that I rode. But with the right farkles... who knows? 

    Observe this with the temperature and you will see what I mean .... it is not a bad thing but I prefer my engine to work with less degrees .. the sound from 9 is incredible, it is as if it has aftermarket exhaust I really forgot to write this and it is understood that technologically in the electronic part are classes higher than the previous model 

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  5. On 12/21/2021 at 8:37 AM, skipperT said:

    Yes. The 2002-2005 GL18 are all the same bike, changed again from 06-09, then I get a bit lost but I think Honda changed mostly the fairings and dash from 2010-15 or so. At which point they moved production from Georgia back to Japan and pretty much redesigned the bike for a 2018 MY release. There were a couple years where no ‘Wings were produced. The 18-21 Gen models are all the same except for BNGraphics and a different Trunk on the later touring models. 
    I could change my comparison to gl1500 to gl1800 if you like.

    What I was trying to get across is that the 900GT and the 9GT are very similar bikes, but after riding both you can start to get a feel for the progression of the model and the changes the Factory have made. They’re both amazing, potent motorcycles but the 9GT is the best Yamaha has done yet with this platform.

    and to answer the un-asked question, yes I have ridden all the bikes I’ve referenced - DCT and manual clutch models too. The newest GL1800 Wing is the Creme of the Goldwing line, similar to the 9GT being the Creme of the Tracer line, IMHO. 

    Ride them both back-to-back and draw your own conclusions. 

    -Skip

    I have driven the new tracer but he did not convince me of the change..in many places I consider it ugly and in many beautiful ... the older tracer was nice almost everywhere (design) Engine although great the conversation does not have many differences and I think it is not as impetuous as the 847cc I have compared it thoroughly with my friend who has it..the brakes are the same the lights are the same in intensity and performance

    What we noticed is that the new model is "warmer" than the Old engine ... the new engine has almost 80 degrees Celsius while the old one with the same distance does not rise more than 74 degrees and all this because it has a smaller water cooler to save some grams from there ...

    In the new model I like the most intense gyroscopic phenomenon and its suspensions

    I think the facelift from the new model will be what will make the difference 

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  6. On 12/14/2021 at 3:33 AM, skipperT said:

    How many miles on your test ride bike? These pads take a bit to “bed-in” and the performance is much better after 500 miles or so IMHO. 
     

    9GT is a far better bike, period. It’s just so much more refined and smooth. The extra price is worth it for what Yamaha has improved, IMHO. 
     

    it’s like comparing a GL1800 gold wing from 2002 to a new 18-21 model.
    KTM’s are exciting to ride until they start to spend time in the shop, which they all do eventually. Then you’ll be excited about the cost of maintenance vs a Yamaha. 

    -Skip

    You compare a model of 20 to 21 as a model goldwing 20 years old???

  7. 2 hours ago, Zafiro said:

    I like the fuel tank. So much more miles than my old MT09. Average of 4.1km/100 during normal riding. Better than my old bike.

    Regarding the gauges, feels like someone is watching me all the time :D

    I have the same average with my tracer 900....100km/1hr

    155km/1hr 5.7litre

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