Cogswell

What do you estimate your daily mileage to be ?   It's easy to be over ambitious on these type trips, and it's no fun trying to keep up with a schedule when you're supposed to be having fun. Leave plenty of time to stop and explore the small town and road side attractions, it really helps make the trip.

Prior to helmets having removable interior padding. I would wet down the inside padding, massage in shampoo to wash, then set in the dishwasher lower rack on the rinse cycle to clean out. You may have to remove the upper rack for it to fit. To dry set the opening in front of a fan or on the air conditioning register on the floor.

The driers mentioned above are good as well for periodic use. You will still need to wash regularly to remove the source of the funk.

10 hours ago, Artieb said:

The plastic in front of gas tank is different from 2021 model I’ve been told making locking ring not compatible with tank bags is that true?
 just got my new Red 2022 red GT today loving it but want to get tank bag ASAP 

THANX IN ADVANCE

You could probably look the part numbers up online and see if they are the same or not. 

18 minutes ago, BVEBRAD said:

How do you perform the suspension calibration test?

If you take the time to read through this thread you will find the procedure just up the page a bit.

1 hour ago, flyfifer said:

Alabama Craig ( or any other MT505 Givi bag owner).

How close to the front of the bag is the tanklock ring ?

Can the ring be fitted right up at the front i.e. the end of the bag nearest the ignition.??

A pic if the underside would be useful.

 

Look up the install instructions, I think the receiver installation location on the bottom of the bag is adjustable.

On 4/9/2022 at 7:27 AM, Craig in Alabama said:

Hi Cogswell,

 

I use a Givi Metro-T TankLock 5L tank bag on my '21 T9GT ( and a wee-strom). I don't see how it could interfere with anything on the bars. Perfect size bag for me. When I need written instructions, I just tape a piece of paper on the top.

Cheers!

Craig

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I found a close out SW-Motech ION low profile bag and bought it. 

6 hours ago, vic said:

I wasn’t sure my T9 was riding as smoothly as the demo bike I originally test rode. I performed the “Suspension Calibration Test” and each time it just comes back “Failed”.  My bike was lowered by the dealer with a Lust Racing lowering kit, but the dealer assured me this wouldn’t make any difference and the electronic suspension would automatically adjust. 

Any thoughts/advice.??

Take it back to the dealer to complete the job properly.

22 minutes ago, Warchild said:

This is such a drag... 😥

I am still doing work on the Tracer, about to start the TBS job. Bike is on the center-stand, I straighten the front wheel, and hear the distinct "ting-a-ling" of some metallic fastener hitting the concrete floor. Out of the left side of engine bay area, this charming bracket came tumbling out. Great. Have no flippin' clue about it's placement - here is a side-by-side comparison shot:



It's obvious a retaining bolt is traveling down the tube-portion of this bracket; there are wear areas from a fastener head on the top-side flat portion of the bracket. That smaller locking tab looks to somehow affix the bracket in place, and the larger "loop" tab might have the job of keeping adjacent components away (or close) to it.

Anybody? Where do we think this bracket might be located in the engine bay - it is likely on left side of the motor, but even that is speculation... 😕

Kind of looks like a cable or wire guide. I can't see anything obvious with bodywork on mine.

Important features for me on the GT are cruise control, heated grips, fully adjustable suspension, and hard bags.

21 hours ago, petshark said:

Great video and I am happy to say that I already use these methods. I probably learned this from Dave in an older video.

It's not really about twisted forks after a drop though. My question is more about in how many places things can be off and how much you have to loosen than how to do it right. Still much appreciated!

Doing the lower triple tree clamps and axle really helped and I'm hoping that there is still some tension caused by things I haven't loosened in my first try. If this method fails I will check if the forks are still straight and so on. 

I would be surprised if the forks or even the handlebars are bent as the screen and thus the entire nose of the bike took the worst hit (the screen hitting a large wooden crate was the first point of impact). The forks were rebuilt under warranty last november with new Ohlins oil and SKF seals because it developed a small leak after the complete rebuild last summer. There was practically no stiction at after both rebuilds.

I'm trying again this weekend and will include brake callipers and mudguard bolts. My dilemma is currently wether to undo the top head bearing nut or not. Can it hurt? Otherwise I'll do it just te be sure that I've tried everything.

If that fails I will take the wheel and forks out as per your advise.

Good on you for keeping at this.

You should take a systematic approach to determine if and which components may be bent or damaged. Find fixed locations and take measurements on both sides. Check the handlebars and mounts for movement, check the mount for the front instruments, headlight, and windscreen. One small tweak in a mount somewhere may manifest itself at the far end of the component.

I bought a handful of oem Yamaha filters from Rocky Mountain ATV at about $9 each. If you buy enough moto stuff your shipping is free. The filters are not going to go bad sitting on the shelf and you'll always have one on hand.

1 hour ago, petshark said:

I've glued them in and it worked great. Thanks again for the tip!

So what happens with this stuff when I remove them? Is it like silicone in the bathroom in that it just peels off (with some effort)?

To some extent yes. It largely depends of the surface texture it's applied to.  A smoother surface will provide an easier release of the adhesive. Hopefully you used it in a somewhat sparingly manner.

3 hours ago, dazzler24 said:

I've got my feeder setup as a single feed - in other words on one side only - but this doesn't seem to present a problem as the oil finds its way across the rollers and lubes the whole chain anyway.

Some people have a dual feed setup but I'm not sure it's worth the extra trouble IMHO, but it's an option if you're concerned.

Thanks for the feedback !

On 1/14/2022 at 4:36 AM, dazzler24 said:

I know this thread is a little long in the tooth (much like me) but I thought I'd add my two bobs worth in that I've been using a Nemo (knockoff) with my DID 525 chain and I have to say that it has been great.  If it wasn't, I'd happily say so.

The manufacturer of the chain says to use 80 weight gear oil as the recommended lubricant so that's what I use.

I keep an eye on the chain and give the Nemo an 1/8th turn (recommendation is a 1/4 turn) while out on a ride when it looks like it needs it.

Fling is minimal and definitely better than the 'premium' lubricant that I previously applied manually on the OEM chain.

The DID chain is really quite clean and I have no desire/need to attack it with harsh cleaners and/or brushes.

This has been my experience in riding conditions that are not harsh - i.e. dry riding conditions, no salt or crud etc so as always, YMMV.

I like the looks of this unit and its simplicity. I watched the 800GS video and at the end he showed the chain and rear sprocket after a weekend of off road riding. It didn't look like the o-rings between the side plates were getting any lubrication. What has been your experience after use ?

On 12/2/2021 at 11:32 AM, NormR said:

I am looking at purchasing a scorpion slip-on and am wanting a second header to sacrifice as I don't want to cut my original pipe. My research found a mint MT09 system same year. Does anyone here know if the headers (up to the exhaust sensor) are the same on both bikes?

If you go to an online parts diagram you can check the part numbers for the two different models and see if they are the same.

On 3/6/2022 at 5:23 PM, johnmark101 said:

Good story. 

I knew a guy who was 78 and still rode a ZX6R, and he could ride fast in the twisties.  He was very fit from riding a bicycle every day and always wore full gear on his motorcycle, so it was impossible to tell he was an older rider.  He was stopped by the police and when he pulled off his helmet the cop just looked at him and said, "Oh hell no".😆   

I think I know that guy !

I totally agree with you on the fuel level indicator, basically worthless. Thank goodness I have ridden motorcycles for years without such luxuries and tend to rely more on the odometer/trip meter.

Hope you get the issue sorted out with your quick shifter !

Is anyone using the Givi Metro-T TankLock 5L tank bag on their bike ?  I have my GPS on the handle bar close in to the left side clamp.

I would like to make sure I have enough clearance with this bag on at full lock. 

TIA

I found Rocky Mountain ATV carries OEM parts now.  They sell the Yamaha factory filter for about $9 and change.

They are a good source for tires as well.

8 hours ago, maximNikenGT said:

Helpful thread in that I have a similar issue with cruise control engaging intermittently on my 2019 Niken GT but I believe the problem to be related to be too much free play in my clutch lever (most likely due to installation of my STS automatic turn signal cancelers that required me to modify the internals of the left hand switch housing) and probably threw off the tolerances needed for cruise control to detect rider activating the clutch to cancel.  Will adjust clutch play to see if that's the root cause. 

One does have to wonder why these machines did not get self cancelling signals.

An hour from "The Dragon"

I never ride there as there are too many amateurs, luckily there is great riding in any other direction from home.

7 hours ago, petshark said:

Thank you! I've found this nearby for a good price. It's red which should be easier to spot and remove and it shouldn't show on the outside of the cap. Or would you advise to find black or clear sealant?

https://www.k2-global.com/en/products/k2-red-silicone-350c-85-g

 

That will work just fine. Prep your surfaces properly to ensure good ashesion.

11 hours ago, howie333 said:

Just went thru the "tail of the dragon" 20 minutes from my house. Never seem to keep up w/ more sport oriented bikes. Suspension will be upgraded as dicussed, but for now fork springs are set semi stiff for cornering. it's better, but Bike always seemed altogether tall and sloppy in cornering. Will suspension upgrade corner as fast as a true sport bike; or do I need 2nd bike for high speed precise cornering ?

Thx..

 

You need another bike, use the correct tool for the job at hand. Otherwise just back off a bit and enjoy what you have at a slower pace.

14 minutes ago, bwringer said:

Usually most of the suppliers are within a few bucks of each other; the cold hard truth is that behind the scenes they're usually drop-shipping from the same few supplier warehouses.

However, it's always well worth the time to check a few different sources, especially when things are in flux.

 

Also bear in mind rewards programs that can tip the scales a bit -- Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and Revzilla have 5% back, plus all kinds of other sweeteners pop up from time to time when you're on their mailing list.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/

https://www.revzilla.com/

 

American Moto Tire was not mentioned yet, but is always worth checking. If you have older or oddball bikes, they're a fantastic resource for locating obscure tires, tubes, etc.
https://www.americanmototire.com/

The FJ/Tracer takes just about the most common tire sizes on the planet, so we have a ton of choices no matter who you're using.

MotoMummy sometimes has great package deals:
https://motomummy.com/

If you're really stumped by some strange one-off tire on your kid's scooter or the Tohatsu Runpet you pulled out of a shed, Tires Unlimited has an amazing selection of weird stuff. Decent prices on "regular" tires, but usually not the best. Worth a look: https://www.tiresunlimited.com/ 

You can sometimes grab one-off deals on scAmazon and fleaBay if you're not all that picky about brands and date codes and you're careful about vetting the seller a little. For example, dealers will sometimes sell off tires ordered for customers but never picked up, but sometimes it's just ancient stuff that's been gathering dust.

And of course overall, the fastest, best way to save heaps of money and make sure the job is done right is to learn to change your own tires if you haven't done so already. You don't need an expensive pain in the ass No-Mar tire changer, just an old car rim and a few basic materials and tools, and the skills to use them. There are tons of videos on Youtube on this topic.

I'm amazed to find another soul that knows what a Tohatsu Runpet is !

On 12/30/2021 at 12:12 AM, Jayzonk said:

I'm running a 2020 Tracer 900GT and yes, perhaps I will relent on my previous comments and submit to a suspension upgrade PRIMARILY for the fact that I want smoother actuation over highway bumps.  I'm just wondering if someone can direct me to the threads that have the most tried and true setups for my model year.  
I'm thinking that a good modification might get me to the 2021 level of suspension performance on the new 9GT.  

 I watched This Video and took a few notes while watching. Went into the garage and spent about 45 minutes on my 2019 900GT and after riding is like a totally different motorcycle. It's well worth a small amount of your time for the benefit of a well functioning suspension system.

Before starting be sure your tires are at the proper pressure and chain is properly adjusted.