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Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
The T700 would definitely be way better than the Tracer off road, the question is whether we would be. My position is that at least I shouldn’t be the limiting factor. Now that’s not to say that an off-road guru riding a Tracer wouldn’t be better than me riding Tiger, but at least now I have possibilities. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Yes we do have similar tastes, I guess except when it comes to the dash in the ‘21 T9GT, since it seems to be acceptable for you but a deal breaker for me. 😁 I will confess I had to look up the BMW G450X - sounds like a cool enduro bike and would make a hugely different alternative to any support road bike. Continued good luck with the 2019 Tracer and its replacement. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Good luck and enjoy the Tenere 700. I still commute and like to tour on my bikes, but I appreciate what you are saying regarding other careless / distracted persons using the road. Good luck to all of us out there. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Yes they have always treated me well. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Absolutely - https://rswasserboxer.com/R1200RSforum/ Do you have an RS? -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Ahhhh … when I posted that they had not put it online yet so I didn’t know the price. They only put it up today with the price and you must have searched on their site. 🙂 I am very surprised that they put it at that price, to say the least. Shouldn’t last long. I would bet that they don’t realize that there are bag liners and an extra windscreen and various bits and packages in the panniers … that would be a nice surprise for the new owner. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
It’s actually a steal at that price. How did you come across that? -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Thanks for the kind words, Paddy. I will also miss the knowledge-sharing and pleasant chat here, in addition to the Tracer. I will continue to be an ambassador for the model, as I truly believe that it is one of the very best options in the sport tourer category. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Yes I know the Yankee Tavern and Orsaks, where some friends and I went for pie after a ride. Went to some place in Round Top years ago and had a burger which was great. I usually ride by myself to give the bikes some exercise, and don’t usually stop for anything until I get home. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
I can agree with you on that score. If you are only going to ride on the road then I think that the Tracer 9 GT would be a better choice than the Tiger 900 GT as far as the powertrain goes. I like the sweetness of the Tracer's CP3 triple better than the T-plan crank and the 1-3-2 firing order of the Tigers, although I suppose I understand the need in the Rally versions. I was initially looking at the Tiger 900 GT but when I found that I could touch the ground on the Rally similarly to the Tracer (both seats in the low position) I decided to go with the Rally Pro. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Thanks Scott. So far I like it enough. I just went for a short ride before it got too hot and hit some pleasant twisties not too far away from my house and came back home in time for lunch here. Bike is growing on me especially since this is the test ride I should have been able to take before buying it. Handles very well on the road in the twisty stuff with that 21" front wheel. Never been to the Kenney Store (since I never heard of it) ... will give it a try one of these days. -
Goodbye to my 2019 Tracer 900 GT and to the Forum
Grumpy Goat replied to Grumpy Goat's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Thanks Barry but time is too short. I run my own RS forum and supposedly moderate another, in addition to following along on the Tracer (and now Tiger) forum. But it’s true what you say that some stuff could be useful to all motorcycles. -
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Well after just shy of 2 years I have sadly parted with my beloved 2019 Tracer 900 GT, having traded it yesterday on a 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. I have learned much on this Forum about the Tracers, and while I too look forward to seeing what the new T9GT+ will be in the flesh, I have decided to change direction on my second bike a little ... more toward the offroad side. Riding the two bikes back to bad as I did yesterday, the Tracer triple is still sublime, and I will miss that smoothness in its nature especially on long distance trips. The Triumph triple is quite different and will take getting used to. Anyway, that's it for now. I expect that my Tracer will be listed soon on the website of Woodlands Premium Motorcycles here in the Houston area, so if someone here is looking for a well-cared-for Tracer 900 GTwith all the useful mods I have installed you can check them out. Take care, y'all.
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Tracer 9 GT + Announcement coming soon!
Grumpy Goat replied to rlambke19's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Why? They will just slow down to match you and they will still be there. I use adaptive cruise control (in my car) and I pay attention to my driving as it is possible to do both. Using ACC does not necessarily mean that one will pay less attention to what is going on. The important thing is that they are following at a safe distance behind you - something that is set with the ACC system. Also, as far as I am aware, vehicles with ACC also have the ability to apply brakes if they sense an emergency so even if the person were to have a lapse of attention the car would keep the situation safe. To each his own. -
Tracer 9 GT + Announcement coming soon!
Grumpy Goat replied to rlambke19's topic in Tracer 900 GT Discussions
Why? They are so similar that it hardly makes sense (to me) ... You'd likely end up riding the GT+ more, I would guess.