Hello all,
I'm new to the forum and have a few questions for those of you who own the 900 Tracer, particularly those who take a passenger regularly.
I test rode the Tracer yesterday along with the MT10. MT10 handled great and the power was awesome but the Tracer had me giggling the entire time. Such an entertaining ride. I've decided I want one. However I need the ability to carry a pillion and gear for 300 mile days and I have a few concerns I'm hoping you can help me address.
Full luggage - how are the aftermarket full luggage systems? I know Yamaha don't offer a system that allows you to fit top box and panniers at the same time.
PILLION USE
How is the space/comfort? My girlfriend has a dodgy knee after a crash a few years back and I'm concerned about the distance between the seat and the pegs being a bit small and hence putting strain on her knee. Anyone tried lower the pillion pegs a bit?
How is the handling two up? Much difference? I found solo that I quite often had the front end going light and twitching over bumps (albeit riding harder than I would with a pillion) so I'm wondering how vague a pillion might make the front end feel?
I also experienced the speed wobble at just over 100mph, twice. That was a bit disconcerting. Dealer seemed to reckon the screen (which was at it's highest setting) was the cause.
I'm going to try and arrange a test ride with the mrs on the back but won't be able to do so for a few weeks yet. Hoping that it works out OK as the other option at the moment is a crossrunner which, whilst perfectly competent, didn't make me grin the same way that the Tracer did.
Thoughts appreciated.
I'm new to the forum and have a few questions for those of you who own the 900 Tracer, particularly those who take a passenger regularly.
I test rode the Tracer yesterday along with the MT10. MT10 handled great and the power was awesome but the Tracer had me giggling the entire time. Such an entertaining ride. I've decided I want one. However I need the ability to carry a pillion and gear for 300 mile days and I have a few concerns I'm hoping you can help me address.
Full luggage - how are the aftermarket full luggage systems? I know Yamaha don't offer a system that allows you to fit top box and panniers at the same time.
PILLION USE
How is the space/comfort? My girlfriend has a dodgy knee after a crash a few years back and I'm concerned about the distance between the seat and the pegs being a bit small and hence putting strain on her knee. Anyone tried lower the pillion pegs a bit?
How is the handling two up? Much difference? I found solo that I quite often had the front end going light and twitching over bumps (albeit riding harder than I would with a pillion) so I'm wondering how vague a pillion might make the front end feel?
I also experienced the speed wobble at just over 100mph, twice. That was a bit disconcerting. Dealer seemed to reckon the screen (which was at it's highest setting) was the cause.
I'm going to try and arrange a test ride with the mrs on the back but won't be able to do so for a few weeks yet. Hoping that it works out OK as the other option at the moment is a crossrunner which, whilst perfectly competent, didn't make me grin the same way that the Tracer did.
Thoughts appreciated.