falcophil Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi All, been looking on here for a few weeks with a view to finding out more and possibly buying the tracer, so thought i should say hello! I took a test ride on Friday and loved it, Now need to decide when to push the button. before of after a 5 day Euro mini tour in May. Did have a few observations on the test ride, the screen does seem to deflect the wind right at eye hieght so taller screen required. girlfriend didnt like the pillion grab handles- wrong place/ angle, be ok with panniers or topbox as she uses these at present. after the Blackbird the bike felt really light and manoverable, i,m 5,9 with shortish legs and had no problem getting a firm footing. Current bikes are Blackbird, Falco and CRF250l Anyway hi all, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted March 15, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 15, 2015 did you alter the screen position on your ride? I'm a similar height. In the low position I get air at my chest, in the high position the air goes over my head. Both are fairly noisy but not uncomfortable compared to a previous bike, the R1150GS. I have not tried the mid-position and maybe this position would direct air into my face. This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcophil Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi Wessie, i checked what position it was in (high) but just left it there, i just found I closed my visor all the way down whereas I often have it partly open. Ironically my girl said it was better for her than the Blackbird as she had a big windbreaker- Me! because you sit upright it blocks the windblast to the pillion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Current bikes are Blackbird, Falco and CRF250l Anyway hi all, Phil welcome to the site! Adding the FJ to your garage, you are going to have a really nice diverse collection. Glad to see more and more UK members here. Those of us in California are interested to see how the bike does in the rain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted March 17, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 you'll be pleased to hear the bike does not dissolve in rain as I was caught in a storm yesterday - Dunlops grip okay as reported in another thread. Hope you manage to get through summer this year without the lights and aircon going out... This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hope you manage to get through summer this year without the lights and aircon going out... thats very nice of you, however I dont have any aircon. Well our car does but I never get to drive that. I did gear up incorrectly on Monday and rode into 90 degree heat in my over-pants and cold weather upper layers. I was not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted March 17, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hope you manage to get through summer this year without the lights and aircon going out... thats very nice of you, however I dont have any aircon. Well our car does but I never get to drive that. I did gear up incorrectly on Monday and rode into 90 degree heat in my over-pants and cold weather upper layers. I was not happy. yes, that must be really annoying, just like riding around a corner to find the road blocked because it's on fire a good friend lives in San Diego and leaves your state in June each year to ride the R1200GS he stores in Frankfurt around various parts of Europe. He comes back in September This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 thats very nice of you, however I dont have any aircon. Well our car does but I never get to drive that. I did gear up incorrectly on Monday and rode into 90 degree heat in my over-pants and cold weather upper layers. I was not happy. a good friend lives in San Diego and leaves your state in June each year to ride the R1200GS he stores in Frankfurt around various parts of Europe. He comes back in September that sounds amazing..... someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted March 17, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 He's retired but has goodish health so spends the autumn, winter & spring surfing & riding in CA and the summer riding in Europe. He spent a lot of time in Europe whilst in the Army in the post WW2 period. He has some interesting tales from the times Berlin was a divided city. He has stayed at my place when in the UK and I have an open invitation to visit CA. It's not at the top of the bucket list at the moment though. This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 girlfriend didnt like the pillion grab handles- wrong place/ angle, be ok with panniers or topbox as she uses these at present. Hi Phil, welcome. My pillion said the same, she doesn't get on with the grab rails, we are hoping the Givi will help her, at least for getting on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 He has stayed at my place when in the UK and I have an open invitation to visit CA. It's not at the top of the bucket list at the moment though. There's only two things you need to know about to bump that to #1 on your list. 1) the greatest motorcycle road on earth 2) The Abbey see ya in a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 sorry about the slight hijack..... lets see pics of the rest of the bikes already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcophil Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Can I have my thread back! LOL, i live in the dry part of the UK anyway. Tracer ordered today, its in the fast `race` colour! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 i live in the dry part of the UK anyway. You must be underground Congrats on your order, just the wait now - how long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcophil Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Na just on the east side, it rains on Wales and the middle bit but runs out when it gets to us! I could have it in a week to 10 days but opted for 2-3 wks to try and sell a bike first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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