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  1. Littlebruv

    Heated grips

    Old subject with a question Anyone know if the 2018 Tracer 900 heated grips are compatible with the 2017 model ? Yamaha EU appears to show a universal type direct connection to the battery for the 2017
  2. Littlebruv

    T9 GT+

    Hi all Has anyone bought the very latest Tracer yet? if yes, have a few of the regular complaints concerning older Tracers been refined ie seat comfort, brakes wind protection, snatchy throttle
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    Brake calipers and brake discs

    Hi all Anyone went the whole hog and replaced the calipers, master cylinder, and front disks, ie Brembo or equivalent, I know it may be a bit of an expense but if so as it improved the braking compared to the OEM. I have a 2017 Tracer 900 and improved on the usual items but only changed the pads...
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    Original seat

    As anyone had their rider's seat modified for better comfort ? ie Different foam or gel padding and what was the outcome? a lot more comfortable on long rides
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    Alternative forks

    Hi all As anyone put different forks onto a Tracer, not the internals but completely different forks. the reason for the asking was recently I had a low-speed front end collision and couldn't believe I bent not only the inner tubes but also the stantions as well, I compared the Tracers forks to...
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    Tyres

    Hi all I will soon be looking at new tyres but not sure which ones to choose ?. I am considering either Michelin PR5 or Dunlop RS3, at the moment i have Metzeler RoadTec 01. From what I understand the Michelins are like the Metzeler, soft and comfortable where the Dunlops are hard but give a...
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    Scott oiler

    I know some of you have a Scott oiler fitted, I was considering getting the esystem but looking on Scott oilers site they have positioned the reservoir on the right hand side in the gap between the frame and the side panel, anyone fitted it differently ?
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    Plastic front and side grills

    Hi all Anyone who can help. I have a 2017 Tracer 900, I saw on an internet page about changing the plastic false air intake grills front and side ones to a plain type, anyone else seen these anywhere?
  9. Littlebruv

    Wash and dry

    Hi folks Just a simple question, What's your means of cleaning and drying your bike ?. I have a 2017 900 Tracer, nice bike but the fairing is a bit of a pain with its nooks and crannies to try and dry out. Means and methods I use at the mo, Muc Off degreaser, extra-long angled brushes, Worx...
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    Lockdown or road trips

    Hi all What's happening out there, humbug stuck in a lockdown or getting out on the bike if possible. I know we are meant to be stuck indoors due to this madness disease but clearing out the cobwebs from the brain and refreshing a few cells helps relieve a few tensions, for me a good rideout...
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    Power socket plug

    Does anyone know what type of connection is on the Yamaha PS lead ?, i'm looking at fitting a KTM type but need to fit the correct connection
  12. Littlebruv

    Textile trousers

    I am having trouble trying to get trousers with a shorter leg than the short leg length (30") in which motorcycle clothing manufacturers ie Rukka, RST provide. Anyone out there has had the same problem or know of a manufacturer that does a 28" leg
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    Wash that crap away

    Winter blues comes with winter crud from the road surfaces. What's your choice of cleaning the crud off your bike ?, mine is using the Worx Hydroshot with a camping 40ltr water barrel as I don't have direct access to a tap i can connect the hose to.
  14. Littlebruv

    Mounting your Tracer

    Hi all. Just a simple question, how do you get onto your tracer🤔, what I mean is do you just have the side stand down and swing your right leg over or have the main stand down, climb on by using the footpeg then push forward off the stand.
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    Foot pegs

    Hi all Has anyone fitted aftermarket adventure footpegs, if so have they come complete fitting pins and springs as the Tracer footpeg pins have to be drilled out
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    Indicators

    Hi all Has anyone had any issues with any on the indicator lenses breaking ?. I went to wash the bike this morning and found the rear right-hand lens had broken off and the right-hand front one was nearly the same, the thing is though I had a similar thing happen on my Honda CB600FAC. Will look...
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    Tracer 900/GT 900 manual

    Official Yamaha manual if no one as it yet https://www.yamahapubs.com/ebook/LIT-11616-32-10/LIT-11616-32-10.html#p=1
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    Puncture repair

    Hi all Has anyone used a Stop & Go emergency puncture outfit yet?, if anyone as could you please give me a feedback as I'm considering buying one soon, preferably the one with the mini compressor...
  19. Littlebruv

    Power socket

    Has anyone changed the power socket for a different make if possible i.e. KTM BMW etc, I am only bringing this up as it appears the PS on the Tracer seems more of a car type than a motorcycle one. I like to charge my sat nav from the socket rather than using the power plug behind the screen...


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