Came across your channel and subscribed. I also have the GT and love it. It replaced my 2015 Tracer the same as you. Looking forward to seeing what other mods you do. Currently making my way through your other videos. Keep up the good work 👍
As I'm waiting for my own Tracer GT to arrive (not yet released in Canada until mid-July), I am living vicariously through you, watching you mod your bike.. :P How good is the 'comfort seat' compared to the GT stock seat? Is it worth upgrading to the comfort model, even if you don't opt for the heated version?
Hi, within some days one Phantom Blue GT will arrive to the nearest Yamaha dealer of m home, and theoretically this wonderful bike waiting for me. Please make a short video about your bike under sunny condition. Please...thanks. Enjoy your bike!
Our dealer will get only two bikes. One of them in Nimbus Grey, it's alredy sold out, another is Phantom Blue.....hold for me. But I don't decided yet..... I want to buy a flat for rent, and I'm afraid, that this money will missing.... But I'm in love 🛵
Thanks for your videos, it's scheduled for next September the delivery of one like yours, but with the top-case 50Lt option and its Yamaha support. In addition to the larger base for the side stand, I also want to put a TFT panel protector and motor protection bars, so I ask you if you can put in the description of your review videos, which brand/ model, or the respective add-ons links that you are installing in your beautiful Tracer. Thanks and keep up the good videos! Ps: For when a video "out of the garage"? :) Abraço e boas curvas ;)
I'm editing the TFT panel protector video right now, it should come out tomorrow. Also, I've ordered the crash bars so as soon as they're delivered I'll do a video on that. As for actually riding... that's this weekend!! Around 800 km planned, and then first service and another trip next weekend! Abraço.
We don't have the reflectors in the Netherlands, so I doubt it is a Euro4 thing. I see it in the UK and US because of regulations over there, but not across the whole of the EU,
What do you mean? My bike is from the Netherlands and I had the reflectors. IT IS a Euro4 thing, but since there's no inspection in the Netherlands the dealers probably remove them immediately.
Critical Rider Yeah, I should have watched longer before asking 😁 Would you recommend the Tracer for a first bike, I am 41 and I believe it is a sensible choice..
Critical Rider I test drove the Tracer today. Man, it's an easy bike to ride, even for unexperienced rider like me. It goes very smooth, but there is a buzz in the handles at around 4500rpm.And a tall screen is a must for the highway 😊
Less weight more speed !! LOL ... I agree with removing those shity reflectores ... and I think it's gonna get worse, they're planning on putting more reflectores, jacket and boots mandatory ... a few thing more !! The battery is so accessible on that bike, amazing. Did you use any fuse or relais with that connection? Loved the heated seat ... our ass is our best asset, ahahahahah !!! Cheers
Unsprung weight, even!! Gone! However, Yamaha is to blame in this case. I don't mind reflectors if they're well integrated in the machine. But a round, cheap, ugly thing? Nope. As forthe charger, there's no need for fuse, just direct connection. The trickle charger is very high quality (CTEK) and I've been using 2 of them (for the Tracer and the XSR) for the past 3 years, no issues at all. Especially the XSR, it's connected for 6 months in a row and never misses a beat. I might do a long term review on the charger...
I agree those reflectors are ugly. Wish they were built intothe bike better. haha maybe Yamaha lets you remove them since they think they are ugly also
You are doing very good job on both bikes and bike like bike looks really nice as a model...but to be honest I think doesn't worth that money! Look at that part under the seat...everything is made from cheap materials and plastics staff as much as they could do. I dont mean about your bike...I mean in general. GT just because has a panniers and different suspension...
Thanks for your kind words. To me, one of the biggest selling points of this bike is the engine. You just can't get this much fun in a touring package anywhere else!! It is a very, very, .... very good do-it-all!! As for the plastics... I agree, but as I install this stuff I keep realizing how light these plastics are. They're flimsy, but I never had any issues with them on the previous bike, and this is a very light bike (unlike the big fat cows from other brands). I've ridden the F800GS from top to bottom of Australia (check out that video, my best ever by far) and it's extremely disappointing!! So, I'll take the Tracer over the alternatives every day of the week, with or without plastics.
Aside from the panniers, and suspension, the GT also comes with a full colour TFT display, heated grips, and cruise control. As far as reliability, BMW is not that reliable, and service costs for them are high, along with a high sticker price. Yamaha, on the other hand is literally rated as the most reliable motorcycle brand on the planet (with Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki following close behind), has a large dealer network, and also have the longest valve check intervals of any motorcycle at 42,000 kms (26,000 miles). Where I live in northern British Columbia, Canada, there are only 4 BMW dealers in the entire province, with the closest one being about 800 kms away. While the closest Yamaha (as well as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki) dealers are only 160 kms away.
Gyula Horváth I dont say that bmw is the best...is just a brand...good of course...but brand cost that money!I love yamaha but is all about price...nothing else
Nice job on the sticker removal, never thought about using the sticker to get the adhesive off.
Big ass wrench... “I got to get me one of these!”
Came across your channel and subscribed. I also have the GT and love it. It replaced my 2015 Tracer the same as you. Looking forward to seeing what other mods you do. Currently making my way through your other videos. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks!
Nice technique using the sticker to remove the residue--good tip! Thanks!
Are you still using the Heated comfort seat? How does it hold up 2 years later?
Still using. It remains as good as new! I like it a lot!
January 2021. Do you still love the Tracer GT?
About the heated seat switch , can you share the internal of it , which wire connect to which when you press it ?
As I'm waiting for my own Tracer GT to arrive (not yet released in Canada until mid-July), I am living vicariously through you, watching you mod your bike.. :P How good is the 'comfort seat' compared to the GT stock seat? Is it worth upgrading to the comfort model, even if you don't opt for the heated version?
I didn't try the stock seat (yet). The comfort seat is very comfortable, compared to the old Tracer seat.
Hello,
Have you had much problems with wind buffeting I have a touring screen with defector still buffeting on motorway
That was the first thing I did when I got mine home.
Hi, within some days one Phantom Blue GT will arrive to the nearest Yamaha dealer of m home, and theoretically this wonderful bike waiting for me.
Please make a short video about your bike under sunny condition. Please...thanks.
Enjoy your bike!
Enjoy your bike!! I will be riding this weekend (it's sunny) and I'll make some nice videos!
Thanks, it'll be great!
Please don't forget a lateral view, it would be very important for me 😉
I put a deposit on the same bike, at my local dealer here in Canada. Can't wait!
Our dealer will get only two bikes. One of them in Nimbus Grey, it's alredy sold out, another is Phantom Blue.....hold for me.
But I don't decided yet.....
I want to buy a flat for rent, and I'm afraid, that this money will missing.... But I'm in love 🛵
Thanks for your videos,
it's scheduled for next September the delivery of one like yours, but with the top-case 50Lt option and its Yamaha support.
In addition to the larger base for the side stand, I also want to put a TFT panel protector and motor protection bars, so I ask you if you can put in the description of your review videos, which brand/ model, or the respective add-ons links that you are installing in your beautiful Tracer.
Thanks and keep up the good videos!
Ps: For when a video "out of the garage"? :)
Abraço e boas curvas ;)
I'm editing the TFT panel protector video right now, it should come out tomorrow. Also, I've ordered the crash bars so as soon as they're delivered I'll do a video on that. As for actually riding... that's this weekend!! Around 800 km planned, and then first service and another trip next weekend! Abraço.
Hi, Can you comment whether the seat mechanism looks the same as the old tracer, will the new comfort seat fit the 2017 tracer you think?
The front seat fits the old Tracer, but apparently it doesn't look good (I haven't seen it myself yet). The rear seat doesn't fit.
Esses reflectores foleiros também foram a primeira coisa a sair da minha moto. Pedi para tirarem logo no stand!
Abraço
We don't have the reflectors in the Netherlands, so I doubt it is a Euro4 thing. I see it in the UK and US because of regulations over there, but not across the whole of the EU,
What do you mean? My bike is from the Netherlands and I had the reflectors. IT IS a Euro4 thing, but since there's no inspection in the Netherlands the dealers probably remove them immediately.
Do you have the comfort seat installed?
Yes, Comfort Heated seat from Yamaha
Critical Rider Yeah, I should have watched longer before asking
😁
Would you recommend the Tracer for a first bike, I am 41 and I believe it is a sensible choice..
I think it's too powerful, but since you're 41 you may be wise enough. Keep it in B-mode for a few months to gain experience.
Critical Rider will keep that in mind, thank you.
Critical Rider I test drove the Tracer today. Man, it's an easy bike to ride, even for unexperienced rider like me. It goes very smooth, but there is a buzz in the handles at around 4500rpm.And a tall screen is a must for the highway
😊
Less weight more speed !! LOL ... I agree with removing those shity reflectores ... and I think it's gonna get worse, they're planning on putting more reflectores, jacket and boots mandatory ... a few thing more !!
The battery is so accessible on that bike, amazing. Did you use any fuse or relais with that connection?
Loved the heated seat ... our ass is our best asset, ahahahahah !!!
Cheers
Unsprung weight, even!! Gone! However, Yamaha is to blame in this case. I don't mind reflectors if they're well integrated in the machine. But a round, cheap, ugly thing? Nope. As forthe charger, there's no need for fuse, just direct connection. The trickle charger is very high quality (CTEK) and I've been using 2 of them (for the Tracer and the XSR) for the past 3 years, no issues at all. Especially the XSR, it's connected for 6 months in a row and never misses a beat. I might do a long term review on the charger...
nice
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I agree those reflectors are ugly. Wish they were built intothe bike better. haha maybe Yamaha lets you remove them since they think they are ugly also
ARE YOU SAL VULCANO?
You are doing very good job on both bikes and bike like bike looks really nice as a model...but to be honest I think doesn't worth that money!
Look at that part under the seat...everything is made from cheap materials and plastics staff as much as they could do.
I dont mean about your bike...I mean in general.
GT just because has a panniers and different suspension...
Thanks for your kind words. To me, one of the biggest selling points of this bike is the engine. You just can't get this much fun in a touring package anywhere else!! It is a very, very, .... very good do-it-all!! As for the plastics... I agree, but as I install this stuff I keep realizing how light these plastics are. They're flimsy, but I never had any issues with them on the previous bike, and this is a very light bike (unlike the big fat cows from other brands). I've ridden the F800GS from top to bottom of Australia (check out that video, my best ever by far) and it's extremely disappointing!! So, I'll take the Tracer over the alternatives every day of the week, with or without plastics.
Aleksandar Zivkovic buy a bmw....and don't need to worry about the quality. other problem?
BMW is factually one of the most unreliable brands in the market. So yeah, no worries...
Aside from the panniers, and suspension, the GT also comes with a full colour TFT display, heated grips, and cruise control. As far as reliability, BMW is not that reliable, and service costs for them are high, along with a high sticker price. Yamaha, on the other hand is literally rated as the most reliable motorcycle brand on the planet (with Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki following close behind), has a large dealer network, and also have the longest valve check intervals of any motorcycle at 42,000 kms (26,000 miles).
Where I live in northern British Columbia, Canada, there are only 4 BMW dealers in the entire province, with the closest one being about 800 kms away. While the closest Yamaha (as well as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki) dealers are only 160 kms away.
Gyula Horváth I dont say that bmw is the best...is just a brand...good of course...but brand cost that money!I love yamaha but is all about price...nothing else
do you have instagram??
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