Is riding with a backpack harder? Like in terms of braking and leaning

Anyone here have the GYTR fender eliminator on their bike? If so, please post some photos of it.

Looking to get feedback on how it's holding up and if it's a direct bolt on.

Also, for the GYTR rad cover, does anyone know where I can get one for a decent price? (2016 FZ-09)

Fender eliminator always shows this picture:

https://preview.redd.it/1wbunalmddsd1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc51854380395740b5c1f04eb8dd42646b138aae

(2015 FZ09, 12k miles) Hey yall, as of Tuesday I slapped on the m4 Slip-On exhaust and it's been great, however there are a few things Im not sure about. Ive recently checked my mpg onscreen and it says I'm getting 13mpg. That's really bad and I'm not sure what's up. I've been running it without the baffle. So my questions are is the low mpg directly related to the exhaust or is it a different issue? I never checked the mpg before...:( I've been wanting to get it tuned in hopes that will make it run more efficient, but I don't know how to go about that, any recommendations?

hey guys, just putting out some feelers here to see if anyone maybe interested. I’m moving across the country and decided i’m not gonna deal with shipping and re-registering in a different state. Gonna flip the FZ and get another when I get settled on the other side.

Let me if you’re interested and i’ll send you the listing, details, etc

Just hit 29k on my 17 FZ-09. Been putting off the valve adjustment (I know should be done at 26k). Bike runs totally fine, do you guys DIY your valve adjustments or take it to a shop to get it done? I’ve done valve adjustments on other bikes but this one looks like a pain in the a**. Suggestions welcome. Also while we are here how many people have gone past their 26k interval?

Howdy,

Where's a good place online to order small OEM parts (push rivets, etc.)?

I changed my brake pads last weekend and one of the pads was extremely low compared to the other. Figured since it was disgustingly dirty I’d clean it and no amount of brake clean or toothbrushing would get it off. After 2 seconds of googling I went at it with a steel brush. I’ve now been told this was a very dumb idea. What do I look for or do next?

Hi everyone.

A friend of mine bought a 2019 Yamaha MT-09. Can anyone help us with a Service / Workshop manual? (not owner manual). All the other links are dead.

Much appreciated.

Love this bike but it just doesn't feel as good as my supermoto on twisties. Looking at getting a ZX4RR instead. Have it listed at 8500 but getting no bites.

[Pictures of my exhaust](https://share.icloud.com/photos/018GqdMsu_-hijhZvZvS4q7lw

Just bought a used 2016 FZ-09 3 weeks ago (just under 8k miles on it) and I love it. I bought the bike for its power and power wheelie torque. I’m coming from an 01 SV650, not the biggest jump but still a nice one with fuel injection

I’m wondering if I got a bad bike because mine doesn’t wheelie as easily as I’ve seen other mention. The bike doesn’t have a stock exhaust (it is smaller), it is very loud (took getting used to from the 650), and it doesn’t have back-flipping wheelie power like I expected. When I test rode the bike I figured maybe I was doing something wrong as to why it didn’t wheelie (or maybe I was scared to get on it) but I have tried getting on it in A mode and no dice.

I have gotten the front wheel up before in A mode in 1st gear (maybe STD as well but maybe wasn’t looking) but that was when I first got the bike and was getting used to it. Since then, coming off lights I expect it to come up when I give it a good twist but it just pulls hard.

I haven’t tried to quick rip it due to fear of looping it but videos/threads make it seem like you should be able to roll on somewhat smoothly and get it up?

Are there things I should check for to maybe let me know I got a bad bike? Haven’t checked the air filter yet and I’m not sure if it has ever been flashed. Just seeing that it doesn’t have stock parts makes me curious (exhaust, grips, turn signals, etc). Bike has also been dropped but it doesn’t look like from a high speed crash, maybe just stationary or while in slower motion.

EDIT: Based on what I’ve heard from others it sounds like it may be a combo of not having the stock exhaust (can’t even find the type it is so it’s probably a crappy one) and possibly and ECU flash needed. I will ask around here somewhere to get it tuned, but first step if probably getting a used stock exhaust put back on it.

i picked up a fz09 with a full yoshimura exhaust. the muffler broke apart and im looking to replace it. issue being the pipe is 56.8mm and the inner diameter is 54.8. i cant find squat in the size i am after. ive been looking to go with a 60mm can because i can get one cheap. issue being the size, do i go get a custom adaptor or get a new muffler from yoshimura.

I get real bad shoulder blade cramping on the throttle side when I ride for over an hour but I do stop in between. I have Sargent seat, puig touring screen with extender and gpr damper raises my handle bars by an inch? Idk what to do. I’m not riding as much because of the pain. Any input is appreciated. Other than get a touring or adv bike to replace it? I do like this bike a lot tho and know I will miss it if I trade it in. But has anyone found a bike just as fun but more comfortable and reliable?

Thank you

I’ve done almost every other mod I’ve needed to for this bike to my liking. The last real part I’m struggling with are my foot pegs, my feet are a size 13. The stock ones are too skinny (not wide enough) for me to comfortably rest my feet on. The right side is worse than the left because of the clutch case sticking out. What is the best way to mount wider pegs? Puig mounts are out of stock on Canadian wesbsites. Is there anything else I can look into with out spending $1000 plus on entire rear sets? Thanks a million.

So ive had my fz09 for a week and a half now, and i love it. i also love hitting the limiter bc it sounds amazing with the akrapovic exhaust😂 everyone knows its not the best idea to hit the limiter often, but i feel like its easier on some vehicles vs others. for example, i feel like on a yamaha r6, its not the bad for it bc its made to rev high, but on a harley its probably not the best. how bad is it to hit the limiter on the fz09? (with vcyclenut tune if that matters)

Noticed something interesting today, bike will take a while to fire up when it is left in direct sunlight on hot days. Starts up fine in every other scenario. Usually fires right up but when left outside in the sun she will take like 5 to 10 seconds of turning over/ multiple trys. Assuming it's something with the gas tank getting over pressurized or something. Any ideas?

Anyone know the size of this bolt that I’m missing?

I sold my first bike, a Ninja 400, to buy an FZ09 earlier this year. I want a two bike stable, but I'm experiencing choice paralysis. The issue is that this bike does it all. It's hard to justify a fully faired sport bike, because this has plenty of torque for enjoyment in urban environments. I have heavily considered a drz400sm, tw200, or I might splurge on a husky 701 or equivalent. I don't know if the riding style on a supermoto is that much different than an fz09. I live in Kentucky. I don't want anything less nimble, so that leaves large tourers/cruisers out of the question.

In summary, what's another thrilling bike that fills a niche where the fz09 suffers? Something that won't sit around waiting for the trip where it's the optimal choice, something that I want to take out equally often.