Jiri Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 On 12/13/2018 at 11:16 AM, dmanteigas said: Hi All, I received my GT on July and currently have 10900km (6500 miles). Couldn't be more happy with the bike. About 2000km ago I've switched tyres from stock D222 to RoadAttack 3 GT (front and rear). Since then, I am experiencing high speed wobble above 190/200kmh when I ride alone which disappears when I lean over the gas tank. I am wondering that this may be due to having a GT front tyre (dealer recommended GT since I use to ride most of the time with passenger) and that I may need some different suspension setting from stock setting. Any thoughts? Thanks! I have Tracer 900 M.Y. 2017 (not GT). When I changed tyres last year, I checked approval lists of main tyre producers in Europe. Continental didnt aprove Road Attack 3 for Tracer 900. I was in contact with guys in Germany and one said, that he was asked Conti what was the resaon for non approval of Road Attack 3 for Tracer 900 and the response was - "due to instability by high speed by testing". I have choose Michelin Road 5 and after 2000km in Alps and Dolomiti I am very satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanteigas Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Thanks Jiri! Do you know where I can find that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugie Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 On 12/21/2018 at 10:59 AM, Jiri said: I have Tracer 900 M.Y. 2017 (not GT). When I changed tyres last year, I checked approval lists of main tyre producers in Europe. Continental didnt aprove Road Attack 3 for Tracer 900. I was in contact with guys in Germany and one said, that he was asked Conti what was the resaon for non approval of Road Attack 3 for Tracer 900 and the response was - "due to instability by high speed by testing". I have choose Michelin Road 5 and after 2000km in Alps and Dolomiti I am very satisfied. Just checked the Conti website and it seems that for the Tracer GT only the ContiMotion is approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiri Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 On 12/26/2018 at 5:44 PM, dmanteigas said: Thanks Jiri! Do you know where I can find that list? You can find it on Conti website - http://www.reifen-freigaben.de/tireapprovals.html?lang=de# I checked it, so for Tracer 900/900GT from 2018 (RN57) only Conti Motion Z/M is approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel5 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Original Dunlops still on mine, slight cross wind, 47L givi Top box and gps 129mph (private road lol) and she was getting a good weave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I'm getting a slight wobble at speed but only in high speed sweepers. It seems to only happen at 80+ mph in corners. She is rock solid in a straight line up to 110 mph. I need to start adjusting a bit to see if I can't figure this out. I'll report back as I make adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luma46 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I guess, I will never have high speed wobble as I never go over 120 km/h 😁. However I experienced similar problem after I hit a bad pothole. After that I got handlebars wobble around 70 km/h only. Checked the bike front and rear, no damage/bend to rims. Interestingly the problem kind of "healed" itself, after I rebalanced front wheel and found it needed additional 15 gr weight, next to existing 30 gr. The tires have 3500 kms on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 5, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 5, 2019 14 hours ago, mike said: I'm getting a slight wobble at speed but only in high speed sweepers. It seems to only happen at 80+ mph in corners. She is rock solid in a straight line up to 110 mph. I need to start adjusting a bit to see if I can't figure this out. I'll report back as I make adjustments. Rebound damping. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I have rebound at max front and back. I added preload at both ends, added a couple of pounds pressure (38psi) in front, and removed the panniers. The bike was much better with very little movement up to 95 mph in turns. I am going to keep playing with things to find the best setup for me (250 lbs) with the stock components. I definitely want the side boxes installed for most rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 5, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, mike said: I have rebound at max front and back. Meaning the rebound circuit is fully closed? When you press down on the seat or the bars is the “rebound action” very slow? ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I actually put the suspension back to OEM settings and just raised the forks up to approx 15mm( before it was 7mm(?) with preload crank down for example) ... Much better handling, front stays down better under drag racing conditions... I'm finding these settings are working much better(better planted feeling) when the RPMs are above 5k vs the old settings I had I used these settings: I'm 180# suited up R6shifter Blog : YAMAHA MT09 Tracer (Tracer900) - Fun Factor vs Rider Customization ... Edited June 6, 2019 by norcal616 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 7 hours ago, mike said: ..added a couple of pounds pressure (38psi) in front... You might want to try going the other way, dropping to around 33 at the front. I find the ride is far less harsh, less nervous feeling and feels more grippy. I also have the rear at 36psi. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjrpittsburgh Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Quote I never go by the tires recommended for the bike. To me that's like going with their recommended tire pressure. I just installed a Shinko Raven rear tire on the GT. Just ripped off around 1000 miles on the new shoe. Great tire! Also saves me lots of money and gives great tire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The wobble: Old study showns it can be settled down and bike made stable again by leaning forward and lowering the body to the tank. Watch this: 2 Ken, Candy Ass L.D.R. Sleeps 8 hours (2)2005 FJR1300abs: 230,000 m 2015 FJ-09: 114,000 m (Replaced engine at 106K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted August 21, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted August 21, 2019 I avoid the Dunlop Wobbel & Weave by putting on Michelin tires. This has worked with every new bike, I have owned that came with oem Dunlop tires. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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