Recent content by John Barlow

I have the Matt Grey paint and use this Motul E11 Matte Surface Clean - 400ml - SPORTSBIKESHOP. Been using it for 15 months now and would recommend it.

Had mine done last weekend and they just did the bottom clamps as apparently they are the only bit with the paint on that caused the problem. BTW every dealer I have spoken to said in their knowledge only one bike in the U.S. seemed to have the issue and Yamaha are going over the top replacing...

Thanks , good job done on that! :D

Very nice!! How much if you don't mind me asking?

It's not that bad "The stickers are currently in use in Paris, Lyon and Grenoble." To be honest not places I would be riding my bike in anyway, much better places in France to ride ��

Video review of the latest Tracer. Interesting to hear that if "you turn the traction control off you can do willies" ;) :rolleyes: https://riders.drivemag.com/ww/news/2017-yamaha-tracer-900-fj-09-test-ride-the-movie

Over the last decade much to my wife's annoyance I would buy a bike and have changed it after 6 months as it was not quite what I expected. This usually happens when I come back from a long European tour and have found its shortcomings. I have had my Tracer for just over a year now and have no...

Look good, I have just ordered a pair.

Don't tell her!! ;)

^^^^^^^^ what Dave said, totally agree ?

I would be interested in seeing a photo as I think the original ones may look good but are crap at keeping any of the elements off your hands and the KTM ones are half the price of a set of Barkbusters!!

Me too! No regrets as I can ride for hours longer than the VFR which I found really uncomfortable!!

What...you bought just ONE massive tit??? :confused:

I bought these as I think the Yamaha ones are too small and too expensive Yamaha MT09 Tracer Semi Rigid E48 Panniers by Shad with Fitting Kit - Y0MT95SE | eBay. Used them this year for 1400 miles around Pyrenees/France a d really liked them As Eee Tea says put your beer at the bottom and your...

Good review! Might be tempted myself when the Dunlops expire.