cobby7 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi everybody! I ordered my Tracer at the start of March but had to wait 6 weeks for delivery because I opted for red one. Dealer had both other colours available, but as the weather was rubbish I wasn't in a rush. Anyway picked it up last week and the weathers good so I'm making the most of it. Coming from an Aprilia Tuono the tracer is very close on the fun factor but miles more comfy. The pillion is much happier too (which helped persuade her that we needed a new bike). I've got the yamaha side cases on order, they don't have a delivery date yet. Heated Grips are in but I'll wait til the first service to get them fitted - I was too excited to go for a ride so jumped on as soon as it was pdi'd. I have taken it back briefly to get some sw-motech crash bars fitted along with the yamaha rad cover. Both look great. I'm eager to get the first 600 miles on it, although I can't say you need the extra revs. It's a pain short shifting up through the gears but you can pretty much leave it in 5th for most riding. Only thing I'd like to change really is a better screen for reducing noise. I have a shoei gt-air and find the wind noise is terrible without earplugs. I'm keeping an eye on the powerbronze & ermax threads. Safe riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi, welcome. Interesting you have the heated grips. The side cases and fitting rails are almost in the realm of vapour ware. I was onto my dealer yesterday, they in turn tried to get an answer from Yamaha, no one available I'm sure your 600 miles will be done in no time, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuff Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Cobby. Welcome to the fray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advman Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi and welcome, Ya 600 miles will fly by, mines in for it's 600 well 885 mile service this Saturday, slightly under estimated how much fun I'd have on it oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobby7 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Cheers guys. Yeah I'm planning a few rides to take me to 600 - hopefully not too much past it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcophil Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum, glad to hear you have the heated grips as I have mine ordered to be fitted on 1st service next weekend! If you are after a powerbronze screen let me know, i ordered one but am staying with the std screen, paid £75 for the screen in tinted, will sell for £50, travel to Kent so could possibly drop it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member johan Posted April 16, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome form another owner in Kent. Amazed that your dealer has the heated grips, Laguna told me not before July. The cases were supposed to arrive the first week in April - no sign yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted April 17, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 17, 2015 Welcome from the colonies. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobby7 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Ah I got my bike from Alfords in Folkestone. Very good service from the guys there. Falcophil, what has made you decide that the powerbronze screen wasn't a keeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcophil Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Sorry slow coming back on this- the powerbronze was good for keeping wide off most of my body but deflects it right at the top of my crash helmet, I ride in town with my visor open and could feel the deflected air going in my eyes. I have so far just stuck with the std screen in low position. may try it again before I go on a mini tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobby7 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 I see. I guess it wouldn't make it a lot quieter for me then. Thanks for the offer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobby7 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Out of interest, How tall are you falcophil? I've just read wessies review of the powerbronze screen and he thinks it's quieter. If it's 13cm taller than stock then it should take the air above me, I'm 5'9". I find the stock screen takes a lot of the windblast away but the noise created is awful. I'd love to find a screen that works. Im in Folkestone by the way so chances are you don't come down this far? Although I could meet you somewhere probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted April 25, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi @cobby7. I just refitted my Powerbronze screen after a week with the Yamaha touring screen. I'm so happy to be back behind the Powerbronze - it is the best option I have tried so far. Plus it looks better with the tint. I'll be near Folkestone on 20th June, a bit before 12 noon prior to getting a Eurotunnel crossing at 1330, if you want to meet up at Tesco in Cheriton. Take the screen for a ride for half an hour for the cost of buying me lunch! This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobby7 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi wessie, thanks very much for the offer. If falcophil is still selling then I might just give that a go. If not then I'll take you up on the offer if I'm available! I'll be in touch nearer the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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