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  1. Russ Quinlan

    Information Piaa Horns

    On my old 2015 Tracer I installed a pair of Piaa Horns which I was very impressed with so I finally got round to putting some on the GT I have had a few weeks now. There need a bit more bracketry than the old Tracer did but still fit quite neatly under the lights and only use the standard wiring...
  2. Russ Quinlan

    Information I'm back !

    Well its a year ago I had to sell my 2015 Tracer due to financial reasons, but a year later I can now afford to come back into the Tracer fold but this time with a 2018 Tracer 900GT! When the old bike went I compromised and got a CB650R on PCP as thats all I could afford, don't get me wrong it...
  3. Russ Quinlan

    Chain and Sprocket Time

    Time to get the old chain and Sprockets off over Christmas, had a Stealth on my Blackbird for a while to time to do the same on the Tracer. Hopefully it all goes smoothly !!
  4. Russ Quinlan

    OE Rear Shock

    Just replaced the original with a Nitron so if anyone needs an OE Shock with just over 8k miles on it (since 2015) then its for sale on Ebay for £80 but £60 on here plus postage.
  5. Russ Quinlan

    Suspension Upgrade?

    Aiming to upgrade the suspension on the Tracer before the weather improves. So what has everyone gone for and do you also upgrade the front, and if so, with what ? I know we could spend silly money doing this but just need some realistic prices, given the cost of the bike is relatively cheap...
  6. Russ Quinlan

    First Year with the Tracer

    Well next week marks the 1st Anniversary of my purchase of my 2015 Tracer. I got it with about 800 miles on the clock and I have clocked up another 4000 since then. This is my first Yamaha, I have owned Hondas since 1970 (Still have a 1998 Blackbird) and have also tried a Triumph(955 Tiger)...
  7. Russ Quinlan

    Big Hooters !!

    Sorry, not those ! Just wondered which louder horns you guys had managed to fit ? Had to use mine again tonight but the meep meep is pathetic !! I do have a bigger one to fit but there is nowhere inside the panels big enough to take anything decent so wondered what you lots had ? I know the...
  8. Russ Quinlan

    Trackers ?

    Just wondered if anyone has a Tracker fitted ? There are too many thieving scumbags around, even up here, so I was thinking about getting one but wondered if anyone has one, tried one, recommend one? ta :cool:
  9. Russ Quinlan

    Transformation time !

    OK I've had the bike for 6 months now and decided she's a keeper. With that in mind I have a few mods lined up over the next month. First of all she is going to Bikepaints in Cupar for a makeover, I don't really like the matt silver finish (I know it subjective but I like shiney!) and the...
  10. Russ Quinlan

    New Mods

    Just got an Ixil fitted (from Mike on here) and what a loverly sound they make ! Next up is the following; Get all the matt silver panels/bodywork.tank painted metallic Race Blu to match the forks and wheels (don't like the matt finish!) Carbon Fibre/Blue Hugger/Chainguard Crash Bars Screen...
  11. Russ Quinlan

    Brand New MT09 GPR Carbon End Can for Sale

    This was sent in error by the shop and are trying to blame me for ordering the wrong one, more details later ! Anyway I'm now lumbered with a brand new end can that is meant for an MT09 (NOT a Tracer) so I will take a small loss on a new one and I will pay postage. Its obviously still in its...
  12. Russ Quinlan

    New Exhaust

    After spending what seems like weeks trying to decide on a new exhaust, I finally for this beauty today ! I did contemplate the Ixil which looks and sounds nice but couldn't justify nearly £700 on a £7000 (to me) bike and this seems to get good reviews and gets rid of the cat as well as still...
  13. Russ Quinlan

    Yamaha Luggage for Tracer

    Just wondered if anyone else had got the Yamaha panniers with their bike ? I got them and inside was a very large waterproof bag that looked like it was supposed to fit inside. However the material its made from is very thick and stiff and by the time I've just put a few bits inside (what I...
  14. Russ Quinlan

    Bar End Weights

    Went for a tootle at the weekend and got back only to realise the LH Bar End Weight assy (weight, bolts, etc) had all fallen out !@ The hand guard was flopping about but not obviuosly the RH one was tight so I can only assume the LH one came loose and fell out on the road. Considering how long...
  15. Russ Quinlan

    New Bike

    Well after having a test run a couple of weeks ago I was smitten with the Tracer. Unfortunately I couldn't quite afford a new one from the local dealer so I did some internet trawling and found one at Sutton Motorcycles in Tamworth then the fun started ! I had actually been looking for a used...
  16. Russ Quinlan

    Hello fae Aberdeenshire

    Just joined, getting my Tracer delivered next week and really looking forward to it. I'm a auld faert been riding since 1969 and am 63 this year but the Tracer has woken up the hooligan ! Always ridden since passing my test in 69 and had loads of bikes but never a Yam until now. Also have a 98...


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