KTMKenny Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hiya. My 16 year old 1200gs crapped itself last week . Clutch problems. Daily commuting killed it. Going to buy a standard tracer instead. Going to see a few in the next week. Is there any common problems I should be checking for on the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salish900 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Yeah, your relationships will suffer because you won't get off! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 No issues. Super reliable. You will enjoy it. Cheers mate. 1 There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted January 26, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted January 26, 2021 I think you will be very surprised at what a great bike the Tracer is. Enjoy! 1 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Try and get heated grips. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salish900 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Yeah, for the low price you do need to farkle it more than a high price bike. I'm tall, and have done a lot to make it fit better. But it is an incredible engine and platform to modify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTMKenny Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Yeah. so i went out and got one. Lots of fun. engine is fantastic. Not to sure I like the way it turns in though. The GS was easy to tip in, lots of confidence and planted hard into the ground. Easy to grind the side of the tires off. The Tracer gets down so far and tips in hard and inconsistent . Like she wants to fall inwards into the corner. I ordered a new front tire as the current one has a little flat spot. What pressure do you guys run .. Mez roadtec cold wet conditions. I usually run mid 30s in winter to help get heat into the tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Pressures vary a lot on here. For me it is between 33-36 on the front, but its simple to try a few different pressures and just see which one suits your requirements and mood. The tip-in feeling does vary with pressure and brand of tyre. I like the Metzeler Roadtech for consistent feel at all angles, but also Pirelli Angels too. Having your forks correctly set up for you helps too as then they behave consistently as well. Welcome to the forum. 2 Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGP61 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, KTMKenny said: What pressure do you guys run Hi Kenny welcome to the forum. I've been running 36psi front and 42 psi on the rear with my Avon storm 3Dxm's no issues in the 4000 miles so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTMKenny Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 It may be a symptom of coming off a bike with tele-lever suspension, but I really do have to push hard against the bike . New tire will be here in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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