Probably has the same problem with the cam chain tensioner the old one had. Lots of choices for 2017. New GSX-S750, new Street Triple, new Z900 and a new MT-09.
I found the way he said the front and back wheel were breaking traction significantly whilst only being ridden slowly very concerning. Makes me think twice about returning to biking after a 15 year gap. How common is this with big bikes? Does it happen a lot in the dry too? I only have 125 experience.
Honest Skeptic Thank you, was that an issue on 2014, 2015,2016 or 2017? My local Yamaha dealer (they sold over 100 of them over the years) has no idea about it.
E.S. Slc There was some sort of recall this year applying to all the cross-plane engine models. I'll see if I can find it and post it. If you have a bike with that lovely triple engine, they should fix it for ya for free. EDIT: Here's what we've got. It's TSB rather than a full-on recall at this point, but definitely issues that that cam-chain tensioner. I was hoping they'd revise the design in 2017, but not sure that happened. fj-09.org/thread/3832/bulletin-m2016-chain-tensioner-noise
Honest Skeptic Thank you so much for this. I have been watching and thinking about the FZ09 for almost 3 years, but I have never seen or heard anyone mentioning anything about this issue. At this point I am leaning more towards the S1000R.
not as much fun as the mt09 though, only can use that power on higher RMP's.. That's why triples will always be more fun in general than 4 cylinders ;)
It would be great if you subtitled your videos to Spanish. We would appreciate 500 million Spanish speakers. The vast majority of motorcycle tests in Spanish are terrible. Cheers!
I guess Yamaha couldn't figure out how to do the single sided swing arm yet so they went for the next best thing. Single sided license plate arm... God it's horrid
pengasus Single sided would raise the price a lot. And I actually like the fender a lot better than normal stock ones. But either way, you can get it removed
For value, you definitely can't beat this bike at the moment. And yes you can remove it but then you have to reroute the signal and license plate cables. Extra work. Anyways, grats if you bought it
Thank you for addressing the suspension updates! Well done!
This channel is criminally undersubscribed. Primo content. Love it!
Finally... A proper review of this motorcycle. Thanks you.
That's the stuff. Probably one of the best review videos out there? nice production
i've got into the habit of blipping the throttle for downshifts, and with an akropovic exhaust its a damn fun habbit
Nice precise review. I bought one two weeks ago for £6400 with 28 miles on the clock.
Great review & I agree that Yamaha has really nailed the 'price-point' manufacture of a motorcycle.
The bloke in the front at 4:45 didn't make the smartest choice there over taking the car before that blind corner
The best reviewer on TH-cam.
David Brent-esque sounding enthusiasm....
it sounds like you were reading from a written review of your own ride ;) thanks for the video
Probably has the same problem with the cam chain tensioner the old one had.
Lots of choices for 2017. New GSX-S750, new Street Triple, new Z900 and a new MT-09.
What problem was that...?
Great review guys.
I found the way he said the front and back wheel were breaking traction significantly whilst only being ridden slowly very concerning. Makes me think twice about returning to biking after a 15 year gap. How common is this with big bikes? Does it happen a lot in the dry too? I only have 125 experience.
Either way with 125cc experience, I’d suggest stay away from mt09..
Licence plate holder to bin, black wheels please
For the blue one please!
I have a 2018 mt09 and have no knowledge of my oem QS being able to switch off? How do you think you can do that?
Copied the Z1000 headlight. Other than that I'd pick this over the Z900 or GSXS750.
Now Yamaha have made it even harder for me to choose between this and the Street Triple R lol
Get the speed triple. I had a 2009 speed triple and even it felt under powered, I'd imagine the street triple would feel even more so?
That was my dilemma until I got a really good deal on one of these and the R doesn't have a quick shifter, which I love.
Why can't they just fix the bloody fuelling?
If they got rid of the pointless modes and just made one nice smooth map I'd buy one tomorrow.
Because some of us like a scary/exciting bike? Dont want all the power now, go on B mode.
awesome as always!
I am soooooo excited for the new rande of small cc dual sports ..especially CRF250L RALLY! I hope to see a full-on review from visor down
Price for Yamaha Niken please? I can't find it anywhere!
Ugly as sin.
Mt-09 vs Ducati Monster 797 ? which should I buy , which is better ?
Mt09 because of cheaper maintenance and valve adjustment is ar 26k vs 6k
I just want to know if they've fixed that Cam Chain Tensioner issue.
Honest Skeptic Was there one? I didn't know.
E.S. Slc Yes sir!
Honest Skeptic Thank you, was that an issue on 2014, 2015,2016 or 2017?
My local Yamaha dealer (they sold over 100 of them over the years) has no idea about it.
E.S. Slc There was some sort of recall this year applying to all the cross-plane engine models. I'll see if I can find it and post it. If you have a bike with that lovely triple engine, they should fix it for ya for free.
EDIT: Here's what we've got. It's TSB rather than a full-on recall at this point, but definitely issues that that cam-chain tensioner. I was hoping they'd revise the design in 2017, but not sure that happened.
fj-09.org/thread/3832/bulletin-m2016-chain-tensioner-noise
Honest Skeptic Thank you so much for this. I have been watching and thinking about the FZ09 for almost 3 years, but I have never seen or heard anyone mentioning anything about this issue. At this point I am leaning more towards the S1000R.
What is the throttle response like?
Searching for wheelies, it's a god damn mt-09 !!
3:27 - 3:54 This needs further investigation... If it is a problem other people have encountered that's a major liability issue for Yamaha. Anyone?
Does mt 09 vibrate. Please answer dude?
Well done!
nice jacket, what is it?
Europe gets all the cool colors.
great video quality
great video!
even you just tilt you bike on a missed sidestand your indicator's gone.
It's a nice bike but i don't like fake scoops, I will buy a new Z900 with 125hp and 75 lb ft. tq, huge power over the Yamaha.
not as much fun as the mt09 though, only can use that power on higher RMP's.. That's why triples will always be more fun in general than 4 cylinders ;)
This is great, Cheers
It would be great if you subtitled your videos to Spanish. We would appreciate 500 million Spanish speakers. The vast majority of motorcycle tests in Spanish are terrible. Cheers!
I guess Yamaha couldn't figure out how to do the single sided swing arm yet so they went for the next best thing. Single sided license plate arm... God it's horrid
pengasus Single sided would raise the price a lot. And I actually like the fender a lot better than normal stock ones. But either way, you can get it removed
For value, you definitely can't beat this bike at the moment. And yes you can remove it but then you have to reroute the signal and license plate cables. Extra work. Anyways, grats if you bought it
Hnnngh beautiful bike. Next one for me? :S
KAWASAKI Z900 BEST.... NO CRAP MODS.