LesDawes
New member
Bike handling
Hi Guys, I am possibly in the market for a new Tracer in the next couple of months, and would like to fit triple luggage to it ie: 33-35 litre panniers and a 46 litre top box. I know that Yamaha do not recommend fitting a top box, and after speaking to a couple of owners with just panniers fitted, they said that the bike felt a little light at the front end when riding at touring motorway speeds. I will be touring two-up with clothing in all three cases (approx 10-12kg each case) and I wondered if anyone has experienced any handling issues with a set-up similar to my intended arrangement. Our combined rider and passenger weight is 170kg (371lbs) and total luggage weight is 30kg (70lbs). I know that the bike is a lot lighter than the 1200GS that I have come off, but I am concerned as to the overall load carrying capability of a Tracer. Hope that someone can help as I have really set my heart on wanting a Tracer. Best regards, Les.
Hi Guys, I am possibly in the market for a new Tracer in the next couple of months, and would like to fit triple luggage to it ie: 33-35 litre panniers and a 46 litre top box. I know that Yamaha do not recommend fitting a top box, and after speaking to a couple of owners with just panniers fitted, they said that the bike felt a little light at the front end when riding at touring motorway speeds. I will be touring two-up with clothing in all three cases (approx 10-12kg each case) and I wondered if anyone has experienced any handling issues with a set-up similar to my intended arrangement. Our combined rider and passenger weight is 170kg (371lbs) and total luggage weight is 30kg (70lbs). I know that the bike is a lot lighter than the 1200GS that I have come off, but I am concerned as to the overall load carrying capability of a Tracer. Hope that someone can help as I have really set my heart on wanting a Tracer. Best regards, Les.