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

[sterlinggold]

On 4/22/2019 at 3:37 PM, FB4004 said:

You're actually solving a problem I didn't know I had. I have always used the passenger grab bar to get the bike up onto the center stand. 

I also did not experience this problem. A firm press on the foot pedal of the center stand is enough to lift the bike. Never needed to raise it with hands

[cuff]

I became a beak owner.😊

[nicksta43]

I arrived to work the wettest a human being has ever been without actually being under water. The bike didn't care.

Edited April 24, 2019 by nicksta43

[coachluciano]

17 hours ago, cuff said:

I became a beak owner.😊

Let me know how that works at speeds above 110mph assuming you entertain those speeds. I’m a huge believer of aerodynamics and have always been cautious of adding anything to my bike that will have an aero effect at high speeds. In fact on my ‘15 I’ve been removing anything that I believe has caused unwanted aerodynamics at high speed. I have found the formula.

if that nose provides actual downforce at speed, that is that is a huge win. 

[cuff]

58 minutes ago, coachluciano said:

Let me know how that works at speeds above 110mph assuming you entertain those speeds. I’m a huge believer of aerodynamics and have always been cautious of adding anything to my bike that will have an aero effect at high speeds. In fact on my ‘15 I’ve been removing anything that I believe has caused unwanted aerodynamics at high speed. I have found the formula.

if that nose provides actual downforce at speed, that is that is a huge win. 

It's not a problem for me. If anything it helps a little at higher speed. Only had it up to 155 km/hr last night (in mexico of course😀) on the first test ride. Lots of heavy trucks and cool crosswinds. No issues. I should say I didn't use the supplied hardware and bushings. Just a thin washer and the factory fairing bolt. It's tight but once in there is no way the beak is coming iff.

One down side is it blocks some of the light from my fog lights. Kind if a cool lighting effect though. The front fender and some of the front of the bike looks all lit up.

[wordsmith]

Quack!😁 

Intuitively, you'd have to believe that the beak's fairly flat and reasonably large surface area and that angle of attack would definitely have a downward effect, but how much...???

[cuff]

4 hours ago, wordsmith said:

Quack!😁 

Intuitively, you'd have to believe that the beak's fairly flat and reasonably large surface area and that angle of attack would definitely have a downward effect, but how much...???

Not sure how much. Like I said a little. Really I just like the looks and I'm more than satisfied with the beak not making things worse. That was all I could hope for and for $29 it was a cheap option that could just as easily sat on a shelf if it didn't work out.

[Trambo]

16 hours ago, cuff said:

Not sure how much. Like I said a little. Really I just like the looks and I'm more than satisfied with the beak not making things worse. That was all I could hope for and for $29 it was a cheap option that could just as easily sat on a shelf if it didn't work out.

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one for mine. $21 USD. FREE shipping, so what the heck. I love how it looks, like it completes the front of the bike.

[sirepair]

I finished the fix-up of deer damaged parts.  Replaced the front fender (thanks builderbob!), even added some stripes to it.  The right fairing was cracked where the turn signal mounts, and the "pin" that goes in to the grommet was snapped off.  Super glue and baking soda was used to repair the cracks/breaks after a bit of dremel work to rough up the back side surfaces.  If you haven't used this for ABS plastic repair, try it!

Checked the front rim, not bent, but I did find some deer fur wedged in the tire bead!  Checked alignment of front axle/forks/handlebars; all OK.

I STILL can't believe how fortunate I was! 

I also finished re-keying my top box and saddlebags to match the ignition, so now need only 1 key instead of 3.  It's very simple to do if you have an inventory of the "wafers".  Takes just a few minutes.

Hopefully I'll be able to get a ride in soon!

[Chris_MT09]

Ordered the MC Cruise kit and Super Tenere switch block

[builderbob]

16 hours ago, sirepair said:

I finished the fix-up of deer damaged parts.  Replaced the front fender (thanks builderbob!), even added some stripes to it.

Hey sirepair, check your PM.

[hitness911]

Bunch of upgrade For the GT

 

Radiator guard by evotech

black & blue lever from ebay

Trank pad by  totalstickers3d

flasher OEM yamaha carbon

Half of a fender delete from ebay

Screen protector from ebay

phone holder & charger from Amazon

and something for me 

AGV K5S Marble 2.0

Edited April 27, 2019 by hitness911

[texscottyd]

All cleaned up in preparation for tomorrow morning’s ride.  

Meanwhile, the Aprilia sulks quietly in the background, wondering why I quit loving it... 

[duhs10]

I missed mine.... just got back from a vacation in the Tuscan region of Italy. I saw many Tracers which made me happy. I've had my FJ for 3.5 years and almost never see another one on the street in the US. I saw atleast 1 per day in Italy. Good to know Europe appreciates this great motorcycle.... I still have a lust for a Multistrada but at 2x the price when new it's hard to justify.  Still love my FJ.

[new1709rider]

Finally got around to installing my Evotech radiator guard and the CNC Racing LED turn signals.