Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Fully Loaded – How Does It Handle?
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How does the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT handle when it’s carrying a complete touring load?
Before riding to the Picos de Europa, I wanted to test the bike somewhere familiar. I first rode two local roads i'm familiar with unloaded, then packed the panniers, top box and tank bag with the equipment I expect to take on the trip.
After adjusting the rear preload, I returned to the same roads to compare low-speed balance, steering, braking, suspension and stability through tighter and faster bends.
This isn’t a laboratory test or a packing tutorial. It’s simply my honest experience of getting to know the Tracer fully loaded before taking it onto unfamiliar mountain roads.
Motorcycling has become an important part of my recovery and moving forward. Preparing for the Picos is about more than getting the motorcycle ready—it’s another step in a journey I never imagined I would be making.
The next preparation job is the bar risers—explaining my choice, fitting them and finding out whether they improve my riding position before the trip.
If you’d like to follow the motorcycle preparation, my recovery journey and the eventual Picos adventure, consider subscribing and coming along.
#YamahaTracer9GT #MotorcycleTouring #RecoveryJourney
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How many kilo's or pounds do you loaded in the panniers?
And i saw on your dash you drive in street mode, did you tried sport mode, the feel difference in suspension?
Cheers from The Netherlands
Tenho os aumentos do guiador para mim faz diferença vou com os braços mais relaxados, se fores no modo desportivo ela fica mais dura boa para autoestrada.
Tudo que disse é para uma pessoa de 1,75cm de 71kg, tens que tentar encontrar um ponto certo para a tua altura e peso, mas em relação às malas carregadas para mim nao sinto diferença nenhuma em andamento, so sinto o peso mesmo quando esta parada para a mover de resto é do melhor que há para passeio sem duvida.
Abraço de portugal
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Fully Loaded – How Does It Handle?
Two Wheels Forward
6,784 views
How does the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT handle when it’s carrying a complete touring load?
Before riding to the Picos de Europa, I wanted to test the bike somewhere familiar. I first rode two local roads i'm familiar with unloaded, then packed the panniers, top box and tank bag with the equipment I expect to take on the trip.
After adjusting the rear preload, I returned to the same roads to compare low-speed balance, steering, braking, suspension and stability through tighter and faster bends.
This isn’t a laboratory test or a packing tutorial. It’s simply my honest experience of getting to know the Tracer fully loaded before taking it onto unfamiliar mountain roads.
Motorcycling has become an important part of my recovery and moving forward. Preparing for the Picos is about more than getting the motorcycle ready—it’s another step in a journey I never imagined I would be making.
The next preparation job is the bar risers—explaining my choice, fitting them and finding out whether they improve my riding position before the trip.
If you’d like to follow the motorcycle preparation, my recovery journey and the eventual Picos adventure, consider subscribing and coming along.
#YamahaTracer9GT #MotorcycleTouring #RecoveryJourney
What difference did you notice most, and did you adjust the rear preload?
Preparing for the Picos has become another important part of my recovery journey. The next job is the bar risers: explaining my choice, fitting them and finding out whether they improve the riding position.