PowerMalc Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Hello. After 17 years the itch to get a bike again has finally got a hold !! My last bike was a Honda CBR600FX sports bike but this this time I wanted a more 'tour' bike and relaxing position on the bike. Test rode a Tracer and the new BMW F900XR, I did not like the vibes of the parallel twin and the gearbox was terrible. I rode the tracer second and my mind was immediately made up, loved the smoothness of the triple and a more comfortable seat. So have just done a deal for the bike in the picture which I get delivered next month. Brand new and a 2020 70 plate My mate who reignited my desire for another bike has just got a new BMW S1000XR, not sure I will be able to keep up with him. !! I am from Stamford UK Malcolm 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Your new bike looks stunning. And welcome back to two wheels. Enjoy every mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted September 23, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 23, 2020 Congratulations on your new your new bike and getting back in the saddle. I wouldn't worry about keeping up with your pal, the Tracer is more than up to the task. Also welcome to the forum and remember the best money spent on your bike will be on the suspension. Enjoy! He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 welcome....from another returning rider (after a 10 year absence). watch out! a lot more distracted cagers texting and Facebooking than the last time you rode. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKE002 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Congrats on your new ride, 17 years missing is not too late.... i was absence in riding double your years.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 @PowerMalc Welcome back to the motorcycling family and welcome to the forum, the bike looks great. I'm sure that you'll have great fun with it and nice to see another UK rider joining the Forum. Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Welcome, I like the red. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denideul Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Welcome I own the same bike same colour, they are the more speedy and beautiful !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 7:04 PM, Brian said: ...watch out! a lot more distracted cagers texting and Facebooking than the last time you rode. Roger that Brian... Welcome PowerMalc Blue Lives Matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted September 25, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted September 25, 2020 Congrats and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBlock Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Welcome Back- Good Choice on the Tracer. I looked at the F900 XR. What killed me this that I wanted the base bike with only Cruise control and Heated Grips added. The Dealer looked in the US inventory and could not find one. He said he could order it, but then asked why would you order a bike without all the options (he said it would be Half-assed of me) and could take 2-3 months. The other option was to have them add it at the shop. The factory installed option "Select Package" was $1,000 USD, the cost to have the dealer add only the CG and HG (not the whole package) was over $2,000USD. Plus the select package had TPMS, GPS mount and Saddle bag mounts as part of the deal. They asked me if I wanted to test ride it, I declined. Besides - BMW targeted the Tracer 900 when they developed the F900 XR. Again- Yamaha knocked it out of the park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 26, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, RedBlock said: Welcome Back- Good Choice on the Tracer. I looked at the F900 XR. What killed me this that I wanted the base bike with only Cruise control and Heated Grips added. The Dealer looked in the US inventory and could not find one. He said he could order it, but then asked why would you order a bike without all the options (he said it would be Half-assed of me) and could take 2-3 months. The other option was to have them add it at the shop. The factory installed option "Select Package" was $1,000 USD, the cost to have the dealer add only the CG and HG (not the whole package) was over $2,000USD. Plus the select package had TPMS, GPS mount and Saddle bag mounts as part of the deal. They asked me if I wanted to test ride it, I declined. Besides - BMW targeted the Tracer 900 when they developed the F900 XR. Again- Yamaha knocked it out of the park BMW and their "packages"... (sigh) I have looked at the 'build your own' feature on their website for various models and realize that you always have to add something you might not want or need that is bundled in a specific package, it seems easier and possibly cheaper to add a 'package' than a few select items. I figure you need to just add $2,500-$3,000 on top of the listed price as a rough estimate. The one thing that baffles me about the F900 XR is the availability of electronic suspension on the rear but the forks are completely non-adjustable? 🤷♀️ 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted September 26, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 26, 2020 Welcome @PowerMalc... both to the forum, and more importantly back to riding! Great choice with the Tracer, and I’m sure you’re going to love it. We’ll be anxious to hear you thoughts after you take delivery. I’m seeing a pattern of riders returning to the sport after a long hiatus, and the Tracer/FJ seems to be right at the top of the list as bike of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerMalc Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Thanks to you all for your replies. I appreciate the friendliness of the views and thoughts being offered, it certainly seems a friendly forum. Will get my new bike on 12th October, can't wait ! Now busy looking to add some additions, Heed crash bars, rad guard, axle protectors 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, PowerMalc said: Thanks to you all for your replies. I appreciate the friendliness of the views and thoughts being offered, it certainly seems a friendly forum. Will get my new bike on 12th October, can't wait ! Now busy looking to add some additions, Heed crash bars, rad guard, axle protectors Most end up changing the oem screen, some the seat, and the footpegs. Enjoy your bike, I hope the weather stays fine so that you can enjoy her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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