Northern900

I dunno. The stock one looks great and is nice and quiet!

I didn’t do the mod as described by the OP, but I did replace my clutch basket with a new, updated one. I did not replace the plates or any other parts except for the nut that holds the clutch basket in place. Completely solved the ‘vibration’ issue.

This was a definite feeling only present at around 3200 rpm when cruising at a steady speed in any gear. There is also some vibration through the pegs, but that’s just the bike. Also a noise when at idle with the clutch engaged. Also just the bike. But the 3200rpm thing was definitely different and has been cured with the basket change.

Given that Yamaha has a new part number for the basket suggests that they did a redesign because they were aware of a problem.

Also search “gronk”.

Search “Roughness and noise at low throttle openings”

Time will tell! I’ll report back in 20,000 miles or so 😀

There was another thread that talks about this. Many people have fixed the issue by drilling out rivets that hold the steel drive gear to the aluminum clutch basket (it comes as one assembly), replacing the rubber shock mounts in there, then booting them back together. It’s a good fix, but I elected to just replace the basket. I think that the other thread used the word ‘gronk’ to describe the issue. I’ll try to find it.

So, I finally got around to a fix. I changed out the clutch basket with the updated part number (the old part number is 1RC-16150-00-00 and the new one is B7N-16150-00-00). I did not go through the clutch basket repair procedure that I have seen on this forum. Didn't really have access to the tooling needed to drill out the old rivets etc. The good news is that the replacement of the clutch basket (which was an easy job) solved the issue. The bike is now smooth as silk. As long as it doesn't blow up now, I think we're all set.

If you don’t properly heat up and liquify that red loctite before you attack it with an impact, the hard loctite will ‘ball’ up an damage the threads on the shaft as the nut is turned off. Using an impact on such a job is not dangerous as long as you’re careful.

Yamaha Canada does have them apparently. More $, but I have one coming now.

I take it back. I ordered it, but now am told that it’s delayed indefinitely 🤔

I found some in stock at Babbitts Online. Fits the 2019 tho, may not fit the 2021. Price was right!

Me too. I’m pissed. Cause I waited for the top case to be in stock at Revzilla, thinking I’d order both at the same time. Only to find that when the case became available, the racks were out of stock!! I have t been able to find one either. But, I do hav e a case 😀

So, I took mine all apart. A fairly simple operation as I do have an impact. I can’t tell though, if the clutch basket rubbers are worn though, at least not by hand. I shall try putting it in a vice and gently applying force to see if I have any play there. But, my issue with the bike sounds exactly like what you experienced. So, am pretty sure that an updated basket will solve the issue. I, like yourself, would not trust bolts in that situation, so would rather just replace rather than risk catastrophic failure. It would be nice though, if I could find play in the gear/basket.

That’s good info. Kinda what I figured. I don’t have access to a clutch holder tool. I may try to fabricate something. I do have my old impact, but no compressor big enough to handle it. also, I noticed that the oil pump drive chain is quite loose. Is that normal?

Has anyone seen a video on removing and installing the clutch basket? I am doing this job in the near future, it’s nice to have a video to review beforehand. Especially about removing and replacing the nut.

I owned a 2007 R1200RT for 11 years before I sold it and got my 2019 Tracer. I like the Yamaha a lot, but that Beemer was an amazing bike. Surprisingly agile for a big bike, even loaded and 2-up. Amazing weather protection and the best stock seat and windscreen I’ve ever had. The only mod I ever did on it was a GPS mount. Never had any mechanical issues with it. My wife and I travelled far and wide for many years on that fantastic bike. Life changed tho, and it was time for a bike change too. Will always miss that Beemer tho. Good purchase, I’d say! Enjoy.

I have exactly the same thing happening with my 2019 Tracer GT. I intend to dive in to the clutch once winter arrives.

I think that what happens to my bike is a foreshadowing of what’s likely to happen to yours 😀

I had the same issue at 12,000km. Replaced chain and sprockets, although the sprockets weren’t all that bad.

I’ve run the Pilot Roads on my BMW R1200RT for 12 years. Great mileage running mostly 2 up with luggage. Great feel on all road surfaces, wet and dry. I will stick with those.

Love that area. If the damn borders would open, I’d be there in a shot. Hopefully for Slimey Crud!!

I did the same for my Ontario plate, but I didn’t bother putting the reflectors back on.

I just bought a 2019 Tracer 900GT with 12,000 km (7500 miles). The bike is in great shape and was well cared for. But, I am noticing a ‘roughness’ to it. Not a noise, or necessarily a vibration, although I can feel it in the bars and pegs. It’s most noticeable when cruising along at about 3500 rpm in 6th, but is present throughout most of the range. If I pull in the clutch, the feeling instantly goes away. I have a friend with a 2020 Tracer and there is a noticeable difference in feel between the 2 bikes. He has ridden mine and doesn’t feel that it pulls as hard. I’ve ruled out chain, wheel bearings, brakes. Wondering if a re-synch of the throttle bodies would help. Anyone else notice this?