Burley Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 About to pull the trigger on a 2019 Tracer 900 GT. Haven't been this excited (about a bike) since I got my FZ-07 in 2015. It's been an awesome bike but it's time to get something with just a little more for what I want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturbomax Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Im in love with that bike, specifically the GT version. Only thing holding me back really is the with of the motor makes it feel way to tall for me 5'9. Its a slick bike tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Burley said: About to pull the trigger on a 2019 Tracer 900 GT. Haven't been this excited (about a bike) since I got my FZ-07 in 2015. It's been an awesome bike but it's time to get something with just a little more for what I want. Have you joined our forum at tracer900.net yet ? Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 @Bigturbomax, I too had that concern as I am 5'9" with a 30 " inseam. I rode the FJ-09 a couple of years ago and found it tall, but when i rode the tracer 900 gt the other day I was fine with it. I might get some boots with a thicker sole to give me a little more reach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Bought the bike. Pick it up on Saturday! @Cruizin will join the new forum. Many thanks all! Happy trails. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturbomax Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Congatulations! I hope you have many happy miles with it. I still wish we could get the tracer 700 in the states i spent 2 years and too much money turning my FZ07 into a light touring machine lol. please post pics of your new bike! what color did you go with? Edited May 16, 2019 by Bigturbomax Forgot something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member norcal616 Posted May 16, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 16, 2019 The FJ/Tracer-09 is a Swiss army knife 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition...2015 fj-09- 120whp- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich Race Kit- tuned by 2WDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intensity_white Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I am lusting after a Tracer too, but I just don't see myself taking enough long trips to make it make sense. Around town, my feeling is that the MT07 is still the better bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hi Everybody. New bike is awesome. Day three of ownership and its raining. I put it in B mode (rain) and went to my old parking lot to do some figure 8s and u-turns (life-long learner here!). Bike is bigger for sure so I wanted to give it some practice at slow speed. I gave it a little stretch on the highway yesterday...all I can say is wow! If y0u are looking for a boring bike, don't get this one! I'm still a huge fan of the FZ-07/MT-07 platform so will stay on this forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) @intensity_white, I agree that for more urban-focused riding the MT-07 would be better. Edited May 20, 2019 by Burley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intensity_white Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Beautiful bike Burley! I see you are in BC --you guys get the GT in a better color than we do in the states! Color me jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, intensity_white said: Beautiful bike Burley! I see you are in BC --you guys get the GT in a better color than we do in the states! Color me jealous! @intensity_white, I agree that for more urban-focused riding the MT-07 would be better. Yes I quite like the color! I was a little concerned that I'd be like road camo with the grey but I'm going to get some brighter gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtsampler Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Great looking bike! I'm thinking of getting one as well, and have the same inseam measurements as you. Can you report on how you've been dealing with the height of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burley Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 55 minutes ago, dirtsampler said: Great looking bike! I'm thinking of getting one as well, and have the same inseam measurements as you. Can you report on how you've been dealing with the height of the bike? Will do. Commute to work is about 20 miles round trip -- combo of highway, back roads and urban. Today was a holiday so tomorrow is when reality hits. Give me a few days for some honest feedback on height. Real test will be the parking lot where I usually get my groceries (there's something a little off about how it was engineered in places). Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member pgeldz Posted July 9, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted July 9, 2019 Congrats! I just got a Tracer GT as well, for two up rides with my GF since I converted my only two seater into a custom one seater. First weekend went to Sedona, AZ from Las Vegas, and came back through the Grand Canyon. 800 miles in a day and a half, and she loved it! - Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted July 10, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 hours ago, pgeldz said: Congrats! I just got a Tracer GT as well, for two up rides with my GF since I converted my only two seater into a custom one seater. First weekend went to Sedona, AZ from Las Vegas, and came back through the Grand Canyon. 800 miles in a day and a half, and she loved it! - Paul Wait, what? And you didn't come the few hours to Phoenix for a meal? ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member pgeldz Posted July 10, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, sorkyah said: Wait, what? And you didn't come the few hours to Phoenix for a meal? Lol, we were on a tight schedule Sork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Is the throttle smoothed up on this model. 09's used to be aweful. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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