2NDCHILDHOOD

Actually my desk is a mess. I have been in construction for over 40 years and, if I didn't keep the garage organized, the number of tools I have accumulated would make it impossible to move or find anything. What you see in the photos is only the tip of the iceberg so I am OCD out of necessity. As for the charger I just mounted it last night so I don't have a performance review yet. I will say that the phone is held very securely and there is no movement in the mount so I don't think vibration will affect the wireless connection. It is constructed from aluminum so I don't think it will get too hot in the sun. None of the reviews I read mention any problems in those areas. My initial impression is it is a solid, extremely well made device. It also offers multiple mounting options. Again, time will tell if I made a good choice.

Finished up my winter maintenance and then cleaned and polished all of the nooks and crannies. I had a Techmount phone holder/charger that failed after 2 years. It had a cable connection to the phone and the jack wore out. I just replaced it with a Tackform wireless holder/charger. It was twice as expensive but the whole thing is made out of metal and the reviews were stellar so I bit the bullet. The thing is solid and you can turn it on and off if you have a direct to battery hookup. Time will tell if it was worth the investment.

Just to throw my 2 cents in, I wear an LS2 Valiant. This modular has a chin bar that rotates 180deg so you don't get the sail effect when it's open at speed. It has a drop down sun visor and comes with a pinlock all for around $300. Helmet preference is as diverse as tire preference. Just thought I would throw this option out there.

Love it. This is my 2nd one. I had an accident with the 1st one on an FJR and the helmet was damaged but the chin guard held up. The price is right too. I recommend it.

Can you give some info on your ECU flash? I have been waiting for Ivan to come out with one for the '21 and up models but haven't seen one yet. I am looking for one that will address the flat spot in the torque output in 2nd gear and I want to be able to engage the cruise control in any gear and at lower speeds.

I don't know how tall the stock screen is. I just know the wind noise for me was deafening. The pictures taken inside exaggerate the height. If you look at the one taken outside it doesn't look that tall. I have the Madstad adjusted as high as it will go with an angle that directs the wind over the top of my helmet. You can drop the height and angle to give you air on your helmet if you want. I switched to a white modular helmet preventing the heat from building up inside so I don't need to depend on the vents to keep my head cool . I can also open the chin guard and shield at low speeds to catch some air. Everyone has their own preferences for setting up their bike and equipment and no one is wrong in that respect. This is what works for me.

I bought the 22" in light grey. I am 5'9" and it works great. No wind on my helmet just a nice breeze on my chest coming from the side of the screen. It's like riding in a car with the windows open. It comes with its own mounting bracket and small side wings. You can adjust the height and angle using 2 hand turn knots. It is engineered to allow air flow along the back side of the screen making it extremely stable at speed. It's not cheap but IMHO it's worth every penny. Here's a link to the product: https://madstad.com/collections/tracer/products/yamaha-tracer-9-gt-2021

Congratulations on the new bike! The wind noise and buffeting from the stock screen on my '21 drove me nuts. After researching aftermarket solutions and listening to reviews and opinions I landed on Madstad. Bought one, installed and adjusted it, and the problem completely went away. Quietest ride I have ever had wind-wise. It's a well engineered product. If you're looking for recommendations here's my vote (for whatever thats worth).

I like having options. Any of these come off and go on in seconds. Naked one day, commuter the next and long hauler on occasion. I really don't think that top case looks that bad on it.

What model year is it for?

Sorry for the delayed response. It is an Abba Sky Lift and it is awesome! You can raise the front end into a wheelie, the rear into a stoppie or raise both at the same time. It is on wheels so you can roll the bike around with ease. You can place the bike right up against a wall and store it out of the way for any length of time. No more jacks or lifts or ratchet straps. This thing does it all and I don't regret for a minute spending the money on it.

Pricey but worth every penny if you like to wrench...

How about using the MT10 as the platform?

I also installed the T-stems when I changed the tire. You wind up using more weights to balance your tires since they are heavier. Along with being more convenient, I didn't like the idea of removing and reinstalling the caps every time I needed to top off with air. Probably not an issue but just seemed like it might be putting unnecessary wear and tear on the sensor. The app also gives tire temperature so you know when your tires are warmed up.

Any possibility of getting some 9GT merchandise?

Good info. Thanks Skip. The stand is phenomenal. You can raise the front, the rear or level. Giving my Pitbull and the black pipe lift I made to my brother in law for his new FJR since I won't need them anymore.

Got it. Thanks.

I am a carpenter by trade and a wanna-be shade tree mechanic so advice is welcome. What is wrong with using the 3/8 on a low torque bolt? (The wrench is not digital)

I actually do. I had used it on a different bolt just before I picked it up and performed my bone head move.

I forgot to reset my torque wrench while I was installing a belly pan bracket and snapped off an oil pan bolt. Those suckers are only torqued to 9.6 ft/lbs and my wrench was set at 32.😖 Had to remove the oil pan to get at it which entailed disconnecting the radiator from it's mounting points so I could drop the exhaust. Fortunately there was enough protruding to get a vise grip on it. I had just taken delivery on my new Abba Skylift which made the job a lot less painful. That thing is worth every penny.

I ordered one last Sunday and received it Thursday. I received this email on Friday: Good afternoon, It has come to our attention that there is a design flaw in our new Tracer9 Hugger – 072453M/072453R. This is causing some models to break on the rearmost mounting point, on the chain side of the bike. We have already designed a new bracket to solve this issue and will be ready to supply it within 2/4 weeks. Please remove the product from your bike as soon as possible to prevent any potential damage – we will supply the additional bracket direct to you as soon as stock arrives. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused, we are working as fast as we can to rectify this issue. Thank you for choosing Pyramid. Best regards, Adam Adam Bowser Managing Director Pyramid Plastics Ltd Unit 22 Corringham Road Industrial Estate Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1QB UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44 1427 677990 Fax: +44 1427 612204

It's a Nelson Rigg and I like it a lot. There are different sizes and this is the touring model. It looks great and expands to 33 liters. Amazon has a great price on it... https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-CL-1060-ST2-Black-Commuter-Motorcycle/dp/B07M719PW9?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Installed engine guards and had Auggie Doggie inspect them.

My FJR ate about 2 of those for breakfast in the morning. Sorry, you guys got my testosterone flowing...

Thanks Kenny! Ride it like you stole it...