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On 2/11/2023 at 6:47 PM, Clegg78 said:

Hey there, 

I am in the middle of tearing the bike down for a bunch of maintenance (Oil, Coolant, Air Filter, Valve check, Sprockets, Chain, Plugs, etc...)

While the bike is open, the ECU is out and able to be shipped easily. 

Curious if anyone knows (and I can call Ivans on Monday as well to check) Is the ECU reflash worth it on a completely stock bike?  Keeping the stock filter, exhaust, plugs... (the chassis has upgrades with Ohlins all around but that's not relevant) I do like some of the features of his flash.   

Just curious if anyone here has had his work done on a stock ride. 

I have on my 2015 FJ-09 although I had put a BMC AIRFILTER and a Competition Werkes Slip-on on it. I think it's well worth it. 

It tames the throttle on and off a bit amongst a lot of things. 

On 2/2/2023 at 9:08 PM, nhchris said:

Now here's something you don't often hear on this site....

At my first valve inspection at 21k miles ALL my valves were within spec on my 2016 FJ09.

The inspection was done by a Yami dealer.  I stressed to him I was happy to pay for the re-shiming and wanted it done if needed.

I picked up the bike today and was told no valves were out of spec and no adjustment was required.  Here are the numbers the tech noted:

RANGE        .260mm - .300mm                  110mm - .200mm  

CYL 1.  EX - .279mm  .270mm          INT -- .152mm.    .178mm

CYL  2  EX - .279mm.  .279mm         INT --  .152mm     .127mm

CYL 3  EX -  .30mm     .279mm.        INT --   .152mm.  .152mm

Needless to say, I was shocked.  99% of what is reported here about valves indicates exhaust valves will be really tight at the first inspection.  I don't doubt your findings, but I guess I'm a one per-center!

For those that think the dealer might have been lazy and just made up the numbers, I wondered about that also. Then I realized he lost $400 in pure labor by not re-shimming.  (Estimate was $850 and bill ended up being $450. )

The old air filter was filthy and should have been changed 10k mikes ago.  The old plugs were well worn and probably the originals.  Should have been replaced at 15k.

On one hour ride home the bike ran very strong thanks to new plugs and TB sync.  Life is strange!

In December I had an independent mechanic check my valves on my 2015 FJ09 at 23,000 and same as you, mine were all in tolerance.

I purchased the bike June 2021 with 16,600 miles on it so it may have already had an adjustment done.

I had him clean and sync TB's and install some laser Iridium Plugs and Andreani cartridges that I got last year, it cost me $500 witch I think is a pretty good deal.

At least she's ready for riding season. I love my bike except for the wobble past 100, maybe the cartridges fixed that.

This December I want to do slipper clutch and 2019 swingarm. 

My 2015 fj-09 

Well I didn't do it today but over half of December, finally got it out of the shop just after New Year.

Some routine maintenance, got the Valves adjusted, didn't need it at 23,600mi. I got the bike summer 2021 with 16,600mi on it so it may have been done already. it didn't sound like it needed it. 

Got the plugs replaced with Laser Iridium. Throttle Body's cleaned and all. So the upgraded plugs, also had Andreani fork cartridges installed. Iv done a K-Tech rear shock, Galfer rotors, Competition Werkes Slip-on, Sargent seat along with other stuff.

Let me say, "THE BIKE IS READY FOR RIDING SEASON BOYS"...

This winter I think I'll have the Slipper clutch put in and the 2018-19 Swing Arm installed along with the routine stuff.

I love this bike. 

13 minutes ago, Ride365 said:

Nah, Im 51 years old and ride for fun and my mental health, I did hit 118 MPH the other day per GPS and had plenty left.  

Same here. I have 5 years on you, I like fast but curves are better. It's all about the right time and place for it. 

6 hours ago, Ride365 said:

I have a Booster plug installed on my full system, bike runs like a bat out of hell!!!  

Bat out of hell here also. I'm in southwest VA. Let's see who's got what.

12 hours ago, tktplz said:

Looking for a stock exhaust didn't know till I looked on OEM parts that the whole exhaust is 1 piece. CAT is made to the pipes. Bent tubes, need stock exhaust to replace. Not into piping the bike. Stock is what I want. 

ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THAT I DID AFTER BUYING MY 2015 FJ-09 last year was dropping the 25 or 30 pound catalyst by installing a slip-on called "COMPETITION WERKES"

It took some work but it was really worth it. 

Just saying, maybe someday you can be lucky enough to be able to do it like this...

6 hours ago, Farzad Parish said:

Hello,

 

I've been looking for a exhaust system for my bike but mostly are expensive like akra,mivv,arrow im looking for reasonable price ($500) please let me know if there is any other option or used exhaust if anyone selling

 

Thank you 

Oh yeah, I forgot this picture 

5 hours ago, Farzad Parish said:

Hello,

 

I've been looking for a exhaust system for my bike but mostly are expensive like akra,mivv,arrow im looking for reasonable price ($500) please let me know if there is any other option or used exhaust if anyone selling

 

Thank you 

I love my Competition Werkes. It's a half pipe and took some work to put on but it's half the price of a full system. I can't imagine any other pipe sounding any better, I absolutely love it. I painted the header half with high temp black.

On 7/28/2022 at 11:52 AM, JP3RKS said:

I've had both. Ended up staying with Corbin and sold the Sargent.

I think I saw another Corbin in the for sale section with the red piping. Check @Jfundo

I've got the Sargent. I haven't tried the Corbin. I have broken my tailbone twice. The stock seat was very uncomfortable just 20 minutes in on my two hour ride home from where I purchased my 2015 fj-09. The Sargent is great. I took a 2.5 hrs ride to go see my Niece's and Nephew last month and I had some discomfort with about 45 minutes to go but it's a lot better than the stock seat. 

23 hours ago, texscottyd said:

After almost two years, I can reply to my own question:  Yes, I have ridden a Triumph Speed Twin!   And I liked it so much, I bought one… 😀

The 2022 models finally brought a few upgrades I wanted (320mm Brembo brakes & inverted forks, primarily), so I decided to start looking seriously.  I scored a reasonable deal on a new one at a dealer in Temple, Texas (about three hours away), so I picked it up yesterday and rode it home… 225 ‘getting to know you’ break-in miles.  

My initial impression:  It’s going to be a spectacular motorcycle. 
Ergonomics are great… typical sport standard layout, and it’s just big enough that it fits me fine at 6’1”.  The fit & finish is gorgeous.   And that motor… Jesus, that motor! I'm trying to be at least somewhat respectful of break-in rpm recommendations, but I can tell it has A LOT of motor...  gobs of torque.  

I got rained on for part of the trip yesterday, so today it got its first bath.  I feel like this is the beginning of a great relationship…  

 

Good looking bike. Looks like the Kaw z900rs but no monoshock rear suspension. 

I wish I lived near 2&3 and he was willing to be my personal mechanic. It really sounds like he's the man on these bikes.

I got this flash and love it. I have a 2015 FJ-09. 

It even got rid of 75% of the vibration in my handle bars at highway speeds. I stated that I had a Competition Werkes Slip-on and they tuned it for that. It starts my bike in A mode. It almost totally transformed my bike. So much more fun to ride. 

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz09.htm

4 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Whose going to Elkhart Lake (Road America)?

I may go but have to cage up there, because I'm still recovering from my latest surgery, if anyone needs a ride or wants to carpool...

Man I'd love to go. I might. I've got to look at the details more. I'll let you know soon 

39 minutes ago, northsouth said:

Bump for major discount!

Oh, $175. If the shipping is around $25 or less I'd do that. 

1 hour ago, koth442 said:

The Yami package is clearly superior in MA. 

Did you happen to see what happend to Petrux after the finish? Poor guy...

No. I'm going to look on YouTube and check to see if the full race is on there yet. 

4 hours ago, Infinity99 said:

As well, i found that cruise control does not function.

So I'm pretty sure why this is happening. I tore the bike apart last night and checked the ecu part #.

BS2-8591A-10 is what I have.

This ecu is for an MT-09, not a Tracer 900GT. Part # for a Tracer ecu is:

B1J-8591A-00 

I assume this would cause these issues, but correct me if I'm mistaken. Seems like my ecu got switched in the mix? Emailed the tuner to inquire.

Who flashed that thing is what I want to know. Ivan did an awesome flah on my 2015 fj-09 ecu.

Is this a good deal? I had a 1983 kz700 and really liked it. This only has 1200mi on it, looks mint. They must be scared of it but it's only got 111hp.

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/mcy/d/penrose-2019-kawasaki-z900rs-cafe/7480043174.html

On 4/26/2022 at 7:55 PM, koth442 said:

Hopefully we'll finally get to see Petrux & Gagne duke it out.

I also saw that Petrux showed up to VIR and did a trackday like a normal person. 

Petrucci finished 4th just off of an all Yamaha  podium for Saturday's race 1.

22 hours ago, trevinator said:

the problem im having, is that when passing cars and then slowing back down, the front of the bike sways side to side like a mild case of a tank slapper that only goes away when back down to around 60ish. i think part of it is the large windscreen and the large panniers i have on the bike causing massive amounts of drag and bad aero. im hoping the longer swingarm can cure or at the least help out with it.

I have the 2015 FJ-09, just got it last July and I recently took off the windshield and handguards because it's hot enough and wobble, it seems to have helped about 10mph. It was 95mph that wobble started so now its at about 115 with or without the panniers 

I was at VIR yesterday and there was free parking for motorcycles. I found a 2021 or 22 Tracer to park mine beside.

Very nice. It's the first in-person look that I've gotten. 

If I'm buying an additional bike it will have inverted forks and rear mono shock suspension. I want a 2022 r1 oh my.

I loved my first bike too. 1982 Seca 400cc, I was 19yo but I'm totally in love with my 2015 fj-09. I've done a lot of upgrades to it. 

Nice, I think the accents on the seats match the rest of the bike very nicely. I purchased the Sargent seats and am in love with them myself. 

I got mine last July and I think the best upgrade is putting on the Competition Werkes Slip-on. My bike immediately lost about 25.lbs plus the Ivan's ECU flash made a great bike better 

On 5/5/2022 at 1:01 AM, Heli ATP said:

You guys might be riding the wrong bikes. I'm sure KellyL will agree with me but the Niken offers 80% more traction up front, just saying 😁

Nike looks too weird. I haven't ridden one yet, just a strange looking motorcycle to me. To each their own. I'd be interesting to see one on the race track 

Isn't it illegal to shoot the grass out on the road when mowing? It should be. 

A guy down the road from my house lives in one of my favorite curves around and it's like he makes it a point to fill the lane with grass. It's dangerous to those who ride on two wheels. What should I do?