ShedMoto Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone! I was just wondering; would it be possible to, somehow, increase the ground clearance on my Tracer 900? Besides adjusting the preload, what are my options? Changing the front fork and rear shock altogether? I saw a video on YouTube where some guy in india added 2 machined cilinders to the stock forks and raised the handlebar... I'd love to turn it into a "proper adventure / trail bike" of sorts... Thoughts and tips please? Thank you! Edited August 9, 2021 by ShedMoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted August 9, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted August 9, 2021 I would say my best answer to you is go out and buy an old KLR and abuse that off road. The Tracer has to many expensive parts that hang to low ( oil pan ). Trying to make the Tracer into a trail bike would kill all the things that make it a great handling road bike. 2 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted August 10, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 44 minutes ago, ShedMoto said: Hello everyone! I was just wondering; would it be possible to, somehow, increase the ground clearance on my Tracer 900? Besides adjusting the preload, what are my options? Changing the front fork and rear shock altogether? I saw a video on YouTube where some guy in india added 2 machined cilinders to the stock forks and raised the handlebar... I'd love to turn it into a "proper adventure / trail bike" of sorts... Thoughts and tips please? Thank you! Read through the various past posts about forum members cracking open the oil sump and needing to get a tow truck or trailer it home. The Tracer is NOT a “proper adventure / trail bike”. Safe enough for well groomed gravel or dirt roads with only 5” ground clearance but anything more than that use extreme caution. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisperquiet Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 hours ago, ShedMoto said: Hello everyone! I was just wondering; would it be possible to, somehow, increase the ground clearance on my Tracer 900? Besides adjusting the preload, what are my options? Changing the front fork and rear shock altogether? I saw a video on YouTube where some guy in india added 2 machined cilinders to the stock forks and raised the handlebar... I'd love to turn it into a "proper adventure / trail bike" of sorts... Thoughts and tips please? Thank you! Bigger front wheel??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 A friend of mine bought spoke after market wheels for his Tracer. I think the front was a 19". Along with a skid plate he's properly abused the bike and it's done just fine. Although he did get it several feet in the air and bent the dog bones on landing... So maybe keep the jumps minimal. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco_1967 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 This one has been modified slightly 😁 https://advrider.com/f/threads/fj09-adventure-rally-build.1500098/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted August 12, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted August 12, 2021 That's a great build! Although...more work than I'd be willing to do. Why not just get a second bike. Still cool, though. I get why someone might want to mod it up to suit the riding they want to do. 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco_1967 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Yes, a second bike is a good way to go. I ended up building the Dirt Ninja because I wanted the challenge of building it and it was a very budget-friendly way to go. Having two bikes also limits down time if one bike needs service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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