tojjer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Aminochelat said: @tojjer Where did you get it from? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Yamaha-MT-09-Tracer-FJ-09-2015-18-U3-Front-Hugger-Wheel-Cover-Beak-Extension/233281779831?hash=item3650ad7877:g:xA4AAOSw~55diyim On first impressions, very solid plastic and just holding it there it seems it will go onto my 2019 ok. I will post pics once I put it on later / tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tojjer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I think it makes it look better. If they bring out a specific one for the 2019 GT which mirrors the lines of the side panels, I'll swap it at a later date. I added two round rubber spacers between the bottom of the headlight housing and the beak on the front screws, just to cushion it a little more. Probably didn't need them, but just in case. The rear fixings have rubber grommets on them already that the bolts pass through. Took me about 15 minutes and very easy to do. I had knee surgery two weeks ago, so getting down and up again was entertaining!! On the 2019 GT model, you DO need to drill a pilot hole for the front screws, as unlike the older Tracer there isn't the front screws there already. The beak does not follow the same angle of the new side panels perfectly, but it's not horrendous looking once on. You could put bigger spacers between the beak and the bottom of the headlight housing to angle the front of the beak down a little, and this does bring the angles more in line with each other. I wasn't sure if i liked it angling down or not so didn't go with that. I know it's not to everyones liking, but all in all, I like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracerAU Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I got my arm twisted by this thread. Just got the cheap ebay version. $25 bucks well spent. The only issue was that the supplied screws for the front were too long. So I just replaced with some shorter ones that I had. Aside from that it's great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tojjer Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Lookin good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 besides looks, what does it actually DO, anything ? BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tojjer Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, BugsInTeeth said: besides looks, what does it actually DO, anything ? Absolutely bugger all !! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 ummm, well, ok then......beings that's not my cuppa tea, I shall just have to go with a fender extension.... thangya, thangya veramush...... (^ ^ that would be my Elvis inpression) ..... BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Front fender extender don't do much either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 ummmm....if it keeps ONE rock outta my radiator at 70 MPH, I'ma happy camper mate 1 BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted November 19, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted November 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, BugsInTeeth said: ummmm....if it keeps ONE rock outta my radiator at 70 MPH, I'ma happy camper mate Absolutely buy a radiator guard for any bike you own. Much more effective than a 3” fender extension. Better yet, use both. 3 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) yessireeBob....planning on both.... Edited November 19, 2019 by BugsInTeeth 1 BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Dodgy Knees said: Front fender extender don't do much either... do you have one ? BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Ye, and fairly useless I reckon. Still get crap high up, reckon it's coming around sides.?? Rad gaurd is an absolute must. I've got Yamaha's and it looks good aswel as being a metal rad protector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsInTeeth Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Dodgy Knees said: Ye, and fairly useless I reckon. Still get crap high up, reckon it's coming around sides.?? Rad gaurd is an absolute must. I've got Yamaha's and it looks good aswel as being a metal rad protector. hmmmm, welp, mebbe I won't get a fender ext. then.....I don't ride in the rain, or in gravel-un-improved roads,... so ...... and thanks... Edited November 19, 2019 by BugsInTeeth BugsinTeeth........ "Peace is that time when everyone stands around reloading" . . . . Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevinator Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 i had someone on advrider say a beak will help with buffeting on the stock windscreen. anybody experience this? i think the beak looks good regardless and ordered one for $15 tonight, just curious if it will work with some full coverage crash bars like the t-rex racing bars. T-Rex Racing 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 / GT 2014 - 2019 FZ-09 / MT-09 / FJ-09 Engine Guard Crash Cage Skid Plate ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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