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bobh is correct. I have replaced my standard pegs also - firstly with FJR pegs but when the rubber pad started wearing I fitted a set of specially made Pivot Pegz which work a treat and are really comfortable.

Does anyone happen to know if there is any way to retrofit cruize control to a 2016 Tracer? Or is the only way to do it to go completely aftermarket? Any thoughts appreciated.

Here is my set up for my Garmin Zumo which sits nicely above the clocks.

Sorry - here are the pics.

Your chain looks to be very dry indeed - are you sure that you have lubed it? Make sure your chain is running true on the sprockets and is not at a slight angle (I use a chain alignment tool on mine just to be sure that I get it perfect. About the only other possibility is the chain being over...

I thought that some of you might be interested in my sound bomb installation if you (like me) believe that the standard horn is rather pathetic. This is the split Sound Bomb fitted to SW Motech protection bars and is a very easy fit and I think looks quite tidy in the end. What do you think? By...

I fitted a Givi Touring screen and am happy with it. It looks not dissimilar to the Faco screen (which I have never heard of before). You have to be careful otherwise you could end up spending some serious coin and still be unhappy. However, the standard screen is certainly a joke. Good luck...

I have just ordered a Denali Sound Bomb for my bike and am interested to see if anyone else has fitted one and, if so, any suggestions as to mounting points, tips and tricks, etc. Anyone???

New suspension now fitted - on the front I installed Andreani replacement fork kits and on the rear I installed a new Nitron shock with remote reservoir. Expensive but just the duck's guts!!!

I have just finished all my electrical wiring, etc over the Xmas holiday period and the live wire to tap into at the rear I am sure was blue (I tested it first). I tapped into it to the rear of the white connector under the pillion seat.

Hi Bobh - yes I am sure I will enjoy. Put the forks back on last night and will hopefully do the rear shock over the weekend (have some other work to do whilst I have the tank off as well). There is nothing wrong with the brakes per se - it is just that I have been spoilt in the past by knowing...

I have given up trying to get my suspension setup just right. In th past I have been spoilt with having customised or personalised suspension (Ohlins/Nitron, etc). So, I have just bitten the bullet and yesterday took delivery of my forks which have been kitted with an Andreani cartridge (with...

I also have the Givi rack and plate with a V47 top box which matches my bike colour. I find this a great set up and I reckon it looks the biz on the Tracer. The other option I have is to swap the top box for the larger Givi Outback Trekker that I have on my BNW GSA - however, I don't think the...

I have installed replacement adjustable levers purchased off Fleabay. I prefer the adjustable ones as the shorty versions have never worked for me. I have had these on several bikes in the past - they work for me and are cheap enough. I would recommend the adjustable ones as they range...

Update - first service completed at local Stealer and sidestand spring replaced as it was clearly defective and had probably been overextended at some stage of its life. When the Stealer asked me what the problem was I told them that my side stand had "performance anxiety" - he quite liked that...