My MT09

[TheArchitect]

Quick thoughts on my recent purchase, 2014 MT09 with Akra full system.

Been on the bike about 2 weeks, daily commutes through city roads and one weekend mini-hoon to Epping. I think I'm only now getting the hang of the bike. Usual few days of getting used to riding position, clutch, brakes, turning circle, lean etc etc.

Positives
I think the thing that caught me out a few times was the almost instant power compared to my last few bikes. Having never ridden a triple, it feels like power just keeps coming all the way through. Very exhilarating and and slightly scary at the same time.

Brakes are great, very stable and reassuring. Have had rear ABS kick in a couple of times so still learning the limits there.

Riding position is comfortable and there's no fatigue on wrists, unlike my GSXRs where I'd really feel it if I got stuck in traffic. Pegs to me feel like they are slightly higher than other naked bikes (Hornet, ER6N) which gives an almost supermoto feel to the riding style.
The seat for me is a bit odd in that I keep sliding forward to the narrow bit which then puts my gems under a bit of pressure. Not a major issue but one I might fix if funds allow.

The sound with the Akra decat is amazing. I still have the baffle in because frankly it's silly loud as it is and still cracks and pops all over the place. Blipping it through traffic helps get some nice attention which is great, and reminds half-asleep peds that the road is for me, not them!

Good stuff aside, a couple of foibles. The suspension is far too soft for my liking. I weigh a tad under 80KG and the bike just feels soft and bouncy. Will def need to get that adjusted, although the rear has already been adjusted to stiffest it'll go.
Fueling is pretty bad, very snatchy in standard and A mode. B mode is a bit more mellow but then it's not near as fun. I can def see the "switch throttle" characteristic of the bike. Will see if a remap can solve that in the future, but for now I've gotten used to it and can work around it most of the time.

The only work I've had done on the bike is the installation of a tracker and alarm.

Generally it's an awesome bike - very nippy and the instant power gives me lots of confidence when moving away from the lights. Ideal commuter that's also fun and so far I'm thoroughly enjoying riding it.

Happy to answer any questions and grateful for any input/advice on the niggles I mention above.


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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[grr666]

I know theres a slightly more forgiving (Genuine Yamaha) gel comfort seat for these. My demo bike had one and
it was a nicer place to sit than the ironing board flat, rock hard seat on my Spacker. As you'd expect not cheap unless you
bag a used one cheap on fleabay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-MT09-MT-09-GENUINE-YAMAHA-comfort-seat-with-mt-09-logo-new-boxed-/391733609967?epid=0&hash=item5b352485ef:g:KXUAAOxyeR9THcdP
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Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off.

[Tracer1234]

The Tracer too has the slight negative of such a snatchy throttle. Will be interested to know if you mange to find any remedies to this. Yes it can be worked around, but I would say it airs on the side of slightly too snatchy at times. When two up, I generally always put it into B mode to help make it smother.
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Riding: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Occasionally Riding: 08 Suzuki SV650, Potato: 2011 Yamaha YBR Custom.
Used to ride: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (smidsy) 09 Triumph Street Triple (P/X'd) 08 Yamaha YBR (Sold)
CBT 04/14. A: Mod 1 & 2 13/04/15

[Val]

[TheArchitect]

[Rogerborg]

[Tracer1234]

[Pete.]

Crappy fuelling is probably compounded by the Akra pipes. Getting it mapped should help a lot there.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[TheArchitect]

[Val]

[Val]

[Tracer1234]

[TheArchitect]

Just rang my local Yam dealer but they're closed today. Will try again tomorrow.

PS. I haven't got my V5 yet, any other way to get hold of the VIN for my bike?
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[Pete.]

Tune by post is wank, the proper way to do it is to get it on the dyno with an operator that knows what they are doing. It ain't cheap, but it's cheaper than an Akro
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Pete.]

[TheArchitect]

[Val]

[Val]

[Tracer1234]

[Val]

[Tracer1234]

[M.C]

F**k me I've never seen Val being helpful before, was he always like this before Brexit happened?

[grr666]

Those seats won't fit the tracer though.
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Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off.

[Northern Monkey]

[TheArchitect]

Rang my local Yam dealer. Turns out they don't work on anything bigger than a 125 as they're a small outfit mainly doing sales.

Now have to trek it to saff london.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen