frostbite
New member
Hi to anyone here ... Good question - it looks to be deserted around the forum/s - not much happening - but I have just signed up - I have recently bought a used 2017 MT-07 Tracer that had 3363 kilometers on it from new - one owner of course and have the books and all info with it ... I have managed to download a service manual for it as well which will come in handy for referencing for any needed service, tuning and repairs if needed ....
I have just last weekend changed out the fishoil in the forks for some PENRITE Dexron 3 Mineral ATF ... and also made shorter spacers for the forks as recommended by a highly regarded Suspension tuner Dave Moss - suggests approx 15mm shorter were 150mm each and new ones cut to 135mm and also fitted new Spring Preload Fork Tops and presently 2 turns to remove slack and 2 turns of preload and with the new ATF it has made a nice and positive front end out of a Good front end to an Excellent front end - I may fit a set of Emulators at a later stage but for now everything is working nicely - Rear Shock is set a First position but will be raised to 2nd position for next ride and see how that compares .
I just need fairly compliant suspension as I do have spinal problems and need to look after my back considerably - so far so good for me ... The bike feels well planted with the stock tyres and some Adventure style 50/50 setup will be looked at as I plan on doing dome outback riding on the good old Aussie Dirt roads and because of the Lightness and maneuverability of the Tracer it will be just as good as any of the other Japanese counterparts for Spirited Adventure riding without the extra cash for Tenere or KTM or anything BIGGER - this 655cc here (700?) Tracer is well powered with the Throttle plate limiter replaced so Full Throttle can be achieved it DOES have enough power for an old rider like me ...
Anyway Just thought I would see IF there is ANY LIFE around here - IF NOT then I woun't bother to come back ... it doesn't look used very much by the dates of the postings maybe one or two a YEAR ??? anyway it is what it is ...
Ciao - RIDE SAFE -
Greg
COOMA NSW
Australia.
I have just last weekend changed out the fishoil in the forks for some PENRITE Dexron 3 Mineral ATF ... and also made shorter spacers for the forks as recommended by a highly regarded Suspension tuner Dave Moss - suggests approx 15mm shorter were 150mm each and new ones cut to 135mm and also fitted new Spring Preload Fork Tops and presently 2 turns to remove slack and 2 turns of preload and with the new ATF it has made a nice and positive front end out of a Good front end to an Excellent front end - I may fit a set of Emulators at a later stage but for now everything is working nicely - Rear Shock is set a First position but will be raised to 2nd position for next ride and see how that compares .
I just need fairly compliant suspension as I do have spinal problems and need to look after my back considerably - so far so good for me ... The bike feels well planted with the stock tyres and some Adventure style 50/50 setup will be looked at as I plan on doing dome outback riding on the good old Aussie Dirt roads and because of the Lightness and maneuverability of the Tracer it will be just as good as any of the other Japanese counterparts for Spirited Adventure riding without the extra cash for Tenere or KTM or anything BIGGER - this 655cc here (700?) Tracer is well powered with the Throttle plate limiter replaced so Full Throttle can be achieved it DOES have enough power for an old rider like me ...
Anyway Just thought I would see IF there is ANY LIFE around here - IF NOT then I woun't bother to come back ... it doesn't look used very much by the dates of the postings maybe one or two a YEAR ??? anyway it is what it is ...
Ciao - RIDE SAFE -
Greg
COOMA NSW
Australia.