pokey074

I blue LockTite-ed the crap out of mine. So far so good...

Not Ducati Multistrada? 🤷‍♂️

On 7/23/2022 at 6:34 AM, 2and3cylinders said:

Specific model that fit and details as to how please.

Did you try packing inside full and solid with BBs?

I had to contact them for a custom solution. Have not tried filling the bars with anything yet. 

Well, I'm happy to report that the HVMP bar ends make quite a difference. They don't TOTALLY eliminate the buzzing but it's MUCH better now. I may end up trying a Bar Snake or something similar to see if I can make it even better.

That’s a hard no for me, unless it can be disabled. 

HVMP really came through. Super helpful, didn’t have any bar ends specifically for the Tracer 900 GT but after some back and forth was able to recommend a set that fits. They look great and I can’t wait to try them out. 

First ride without the handguards:

The wind might be a little cleaner but no difference whatsoever that I can tell as far as buzziness/tingly hands when I stop. 

11 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

The bars are internally threaded 16-1.5 mm

The insert is 6-1.25 mm

My insert is threaded 8 X 1.25

Well, I discovered HVMP and ordered a set of their weighted bar ends. Can’t wait to try them out. 

Need to get a 14mm hex key/socket and see what’s what after removing the threaded inserts then. 

So it looks like the threaded inserts the handguards attach to are threaded into the bars themselves. Does anyone know if those are removed, will the bars accept standard bar ends?

So does anyone know what bar ends are a direct fit?

8 hours ago, kilo3 said:

When's the last time you did a throttle body sync?

42 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

1 TB sync

2 Ditch the OE hand guards or replace With KTM Adventure or Barkbusters

3 Replace hornets with Crossman Copperhead BBs

Brand new bike. Think I maybe just passed 2,000 miles.

Seriously, I came from an HD Street Glide with the famous Harley shake and it didn’t bother my hands like this bike does. When I get done riding my hands are usually buzzing and tingly, and that’s with Grip Puppies. While I was out riding today, stretching my hands and such, I noticed that the “handguards” were vibrating quite a bit more than the bars themselves. 

Has anyone removed the handguards, and did you find it made a difference? What size bar ends will fit? Any other solutions?

14 hours ago, CJ3cyl said:

https://www.amazon.com/Cockpit-Bracket-Yamaha-Tracer-18-20/dp/B07GDG3PZF?ref_=nav_ya_signin&

 

I know it only shows one ball mount, but there's two, left and right. Bolts right up, plug and play.

I had one of those before. Thought it was kind of a pain to mount, especially if you like to change windscreens. At any rate, it only works with the stock mount, not the MadStad.

Success! My tether leaves a little to be desired but it works.

I think it’s actually the same thing. Just looked and the handlebar mount I have looks identical to your reservoir mount. Just need to find me some hardware now…

Oh yeah, I rigged up a lanyard for it before I even put it on the bike. 

So you just mount that up using nylock nuts or something? I have a RAM handlebar mount currently that might work perfectly like that!

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On 4/24/2022 at 10:30 PM, Bernard said:

Anyone using a Touratech GPS mount and care to share their experience? I can't decide if it's worth the investment or not. I just mounted the Zumo on a ram mount attached to the Madstad bracket (picture attached). I tend to store it in a tank bag (brought with me) whenever I walk away from the bike. Think the Touratech mount would be worth it or be more of annoyance with an additional key to deal with?

Thanks and hope you all had a great weekend!

What mount are you using?

Anyone got a good source for a way to mount a Garmin Zumo XT to a MadStad?

Finally got my MadStad. (What an ordeal.) Order showed up and  it was for a Triumph Tiger. 😠 They sent me another and some of the hardware was wrong. 😡 Luckily I was able to find what I needed locally. Took it out for my first ride of the year today to test it out along with a new Corbin seat. 🥳 The MadStad definitely makes a difference. Get some “fluttering” but no buffeting thankfully. Think maybe I should have ordered a shorter shield instead of going with MadStad’s recommendation. 

At any rate, is there a decent way to do a GPS mount above the instrument cluster with the MadStad?

How about GPS mounting?

I bought one of those windscreen adjuster mounts off eBay. Changing out to a Madstad eliminates the OEM adjuster. I have a handlebar RAM mount but I like the GPS above the instrument cluster. When I contacted Madstad, they said the mount no longer comes with a provision for GPS mounting.

36 minutes ago, piotrek said:

I really like my Madstad (FJ-09). I think it really is a unique design that reduces buffeting. I am 5"-9" and use their 22" shield with a deflector for extra control. I already had the deflector, so I installed it for good measure. I see over the shield, not through it. I have my stock adjuster at maximum extension, and the Madstad adjuster at minimum extension... with 1.5" still available to raise the shield if needed.

I’m just a few cm taller than you so it sounds like the 22” would be the way to go. 

Riding season is still a couple of months away here in South Dakota, but I'm planning ahead. After trying nearly every windscreen out there (and ignoring forum consensus) I think I'm ready to try a Madstad. I have no evidence but I think their more solid mounting system might be superior to stock as well.

At any rate, what height should I go with? I'm about 5' 11" with a 34" inseam. With most screens, I've found I prefer the lower position. I don't mind my helmet being out in the wind as long as it's clean, and I don't want to be looking through a windscreen. Now I know their guideline says to order 22", but do I?

9 hours ago, metallion said:

Clegg78- Well i saw in your store that the kit is only compatible with the stock seat or Yamaha comfort seat. I still may order it and try throwing the stock seat back on temporarily. Will pull my stock seat out of storage tomorrow and compare them first to see how different my Bagster seat is at the front.

This kit works with the Bagster seat. The one I have that I'm selling, I test fit it last night just for the heck of it and it fits the same as the stock seat.