What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

[bruceintucson]

Mentioned the VW plug several months ago. They also have one (for the Jetta's IIRC) that takes a standard allen, not a torx.

[trokarr]

Hi all. New member here with a question. I just picked up a new 2016 FJ-09 on Monday that I got a great deal on after much research on the bike. I live in Winnipeg (Canada) and doubt I will get much ride time before the snow falls. I want to put on a battery minder for the winter and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. Also, does disconnecting the battery to connect the pigtails, then reconnecting the battery require any special precautions (does it mess with ECU or dash)? I ordered some goodies for the bike and will post pics once they are installed. Thanks in advance (oh I checked the How-to section and didn't see anything, probably because it is too easy).

[hlmiskelly]

Took the FJ for a nice 300 mile round trip from New Market AL to Waverly TN for work, taking advantage of the last few days of this extended summer.  It reached 90°F yesterday at home, a new record high for this time of year, but the high temperature is supposed to drop 20° starting tomorrow evening.
 
None the less, it's nice when I can combine pleasure and work.
 

[wessie]

Hi all. New member here with a question. I just picked up a new 2016 FJ-09 on Monday that I got a great deal on after much research on the bike. I live in Winnipeg (Canada) and doubt I will get much ride time before the snow falls. I want to put on a battery minder for the winter and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. Also, does disconnecting the battery to connect the pigtails, then reconnecting the battery require any special precautions (does it mess with ECU or dash)? I ordered some goodies for the bike and will post pics once they are installed. Thanks in advance (oh I checked the How-to section and didn't see anything, probably because it is too easy).

you might get more replies if you start a new, topic specific thread 
the only effect of disconnecting the battery is to zero the time clock
 
there is a thread for a 5 US $ charger - if that is not suitable or available to you in Canada then look out for the Ctek brand - http://smartercharger.com/ seems to be the North America site. This brand has a formidable reputation. 

[trokarr]

Thanks for the response. I checked the $5 US charger post but the link no longer shows the charger. However, the Ctek chargers are sold by various vendors here so I will look for one. I just wanted to make sure I didn't screw anything up by disconnecting/reconnecting the battery. I installed a battery minder on my previous bike, a 2001 HD Dyna T-Sport (FX-DXT), but electronics were rudimentary on that bike at best (i.e. carb model, no EFI). Thanks again.

[camthelurker]

Added Hepco & Becker engine guards, then mounted Rigid Industries Dually fog light(SAE compliant version)

used the supplied wiring harness but customized it so that the switch works only when ignition on.

Above pic is fog light beams only, no headlight.

 
Also got an amber lense cover for them, in addition to the clear covers. +XP for Visibility!

[suncoaster]

Nice, good position too.
 
I wish we could use amber here.
 
It's restricted to indicators and amber fog lights are only allowed on when it's foggy,
(unless it's a traffic control vehicle).

[Trambo]

@ your avatar. That's the most hilarious one I've seen in years.
 

[eeetea]

We used to extend dirtbikes throw out arms to do the same thing at the expense of longer travel obviously.. Fwiw that dot should line up with the pointer on the case too when the freeplay is taken up to maximise the leverage effects.

Yes, the dot & arrow should been aligned, but because the Tracer had bad clutch cables, this bike was swapped out with an R1's (higher quality) cable. The R1 cable is significantly longer measured end-to-end and left me with no more adjustment.
R1 cable installed

Clutch adjustment before Bolt's actuator swap
 
 
 
I took this chance to shift the actuator a notch outwards, to gain back a bit of cable adjustment on my clutch lever, that's why the dot aren't aligned. On stock Tracer's clutch cable, it is not necessary.
 
 
 

 
That looks like a good idea. I wouldn't mind doing that to mine. Can I ask with what you swapped the lever arm please? (throw out arm? never heard that expression in the UK but that may just be my ignorance) is that another stock Yamaha part? Would you have a part number (or bike model) please?
 
 
Thanks,
ET
 

[sk8nsanta]

Took off the stock hand guards and fitted some Barkbusters Blizzard guards for winter time riding. I had these on my CB500X last year and they are amazing. When paired with heated grips I can wear my summer gloves into the lower 40's, middleweight gloves into the lower 30's, and then I'll just pull out my heated gloves for anything under freezing.
 
If you do a lot of winter/cold weather riding, I highly recommend them. No issues at all with fitment or turning the bars lock to lock. Takes about 10 minutes to remove the stock guards and get these completely on. 
 

 

 
 
 

[duhs10]

Took off the stock hand guards and fitted some Barkbusters Blizzard guards for winter time riding. I had these on my CB500X last year and they are amazing. When paired with heated grips I can wear my summer gloves into the lower 40's, middleweight gloves into the lower 30's, and then I'll just pull out my heated gloves for anything under freezing. 
If you do a lot of winter/cold weather riding, I highly recommend them. No issues at all with fitment or turning the bars lock to lock. Takes about 10 minutes to remove the stock guards and get these completely on. 
 

 

 
 

I have a set of these that I will be installing soon. Used them last winter and rode almost year round (live in GA)
 

[carey]

I broke the 100 mile mark, but ordered some different handlebars, grips, and handguards. These will go with the rear rack I already ordered.

[docsimple]

I broke the 100 mile mark, but ordered some different handlebars, grips, and handguards. These will go with the rear rack I already ordered.

Be aware when I changed my handlebars I had to replace the clutch, throttle and brake lines to make it work. I had a discussion with another member here who just re-routed and ended up breaking his clutch cable. I special ordered all the cables and added 2 inches to their lengths to make it fit right.

[austinmation]

Swapped my stock bars with PT Evo Adv bend!
Neck ache n bad pain begone! Yay!

 

[camthelurker]

 

Unnecessarily put reflective wheel tape on. My lack perfection has the tape a bit uneven. I don't really care, I was more curious to see what it would look like IRL.