I know there as been a number of threads concerning the original Jap Dunlops and apparently saying how bad in the wet they are supposed to be but maybe it's just the way some people must ride in the wet, the reason I am saying this is because recently I've done 2 trips to Belgium, one to Spa and...
After I joined this forum some things reported are about change.
We all like to customise our bikes to our own individual needs but somethings are expensive to correct the bike's mistakes ie spluttering issues at low revs.
The rider seat is a pain after 45 minutes of riding, forks too soft and...
Hi,
Got my MT-09 on Saturday 14/11/15 , but due to the current weather here I've only been able to get out twice, once getting very wet. The temperature has dropped now and there was snow on the ground this morning. Hoping this global warming kicks in soon.
Is this occurring, as it does on the MT-09?
I refer to the case, where you have the bike out in the rain, and the spray from the rear wheel ends up and giving you a very wet experience on your bum! :-)
Is that sorted with the bigger rear of the Tracer?
I am on just over a 1000 miles and been gradually eeking out revs towards redline in each gear, though found it creates torque in such a way not much need to go right to redline! the sound to with arrow system is great around town can keep it in second and just roll on and off!
The triple...
Howdy.
Obviously Yamaha chose looks over practicality when it came to rear fender of the MT09. I have read all the articles relating to third party fenders, from the French, the Brits, the Americans, even Thailand. We all suffer the same fate, Wet back when riding in the rain. You get wet...
gonna try one of them tracers this week on demo , pick it up tomorrow afternoon , and we have lots of lovely rain forecast , its the new map and traction control that i am interested in , so looks like lots of wet riding followed by a chilly early morning blast tuesday , perfect
Wotcha all
Just been offered a pair of Dunlop GP Racers.
Wondered if anyone had tried them and would recommend them or warn me to avoid.
I don't ride in the wet, my Martine is just for fun so I just wanted something grippy.