Best upgrades, mods & accessories for Yamaha Tracer 9

Covering luggage, screen, protection and more, we've spent almost 5,500 miles finding out what works best on the Yamaha Tracer 9, but we also asked dozens of owners for their opinions too. Check out the best screen, best luggage, best weather protection and more in our video...

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Chapters:
00:00 Real-world, honest opinions
00:43 Extenda Fenda
01:47 Hugger extension
03:06 Discounts on riding kit, track days, accessories and more
03:30 Screen protector
04:02 Top box / load capacity
05:40 Tank bag
06:37 Best screen for the Tracer
09:50 Sat-nav mount
10:29 Comfort air seat
11:36 Mods I wouldn't recommend
12:22 Bonus mods and accessories
14:09 Evotech, R&G, Performance Parts discount codes

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[gregs]

Fantastic video. Thanks for the extended focus on the windscreens. Many reviewers spend so little time discussing the aerodynamics of a motorcycle, but it is so important for an enjoyable, comfortable ride.

[RevMadness]

waiting for delivery of my tracer in 1-2 weeks this video came spot on ! great job

[Yama_Apri_]

Another excellent and informative video 👍

As an overview, I’ve had my Tracer 9 GT since September 21; where it replaced my previous generation 2018 900 GT. I use mine exclusively for daily commuting around the M25 and through central London, and for long distance touring; typically down to my parents place in Andalusia. I have other bikes for both track riding and the summer street.

With regards MODs: I didn’t do much to my 2018 other than a heated comfort seat, MRA Screen Spoiler, Pyramid hand-guard extenders, a 3d Printed SatNav mount (which I think you may have covered in a previous video), a Yamaha Tank Bag and a USB Socket.

As the new GT is such a design departure from the last generation the only bits I could move across were the MRA Screen Spoiler and 3d Printed SatNav mount. The rest I sold on the secondhand market.

The changes I have found most useful are:

1. The heated comfort seat - I do love a bit of warmth and find the Yamaha comfort seat perfect for my backside. I managed my pre-covid annual 26-hour 1500 mile rides to Andalusia no problem and have no reason to think the same set up on the newer GT will be any less comfortable. I love how it integrates onto the dash too. The previous version had a separate switch that changed colour based on temperature setting. These colours were practically impossible to see in daylight.

2. An MRA Spoiler on a stock screen. I’m 182 cm (6’) and whilst this isn’t perfect it’s certainly good enough for me. Any screen that offers protection will come at the price of having that annoying area of low-pressure behind it. My naked bikes clearly don’t suffer this issue, but I’m willing to compromise for a little protection from the elements. At typical road speeds I find my set up fine.

3. I fitted the Yamaha USB socket on my GT. It’s ‘fine’ but the mounting bracket is rather flimsy and due to this I tend to need both hands to plug/unplug my cable, whilst holding the bracket steady.

4. An SW-Motech ADV Aluminium Topbox and mount. I’m not a fan of the plastic back boxes (aesthetically) so opted for this. I can easily get my work kit and a change of clothes in here. As you mentioned, the panniers are fine for touring, but not ideal on a busy commute, so they rarely get used. That said, I love the lock system and the shape is about as good as they can be, short of a more useful/functional aluminium rectangular design.

5. A large Yamaha tank bag. I do like the new design and the magnetic bit is great, but I was a bit frustrated that my previous bags and lock-ring (which were perfectly serviceable) weren’t compatible.

6. I have fitted Pyramid hand-guard extenders this winter. I didn’t think I’d actually need them, as the T9 GT has larger stock guards than the 2018, but due to my ‘girl sized hands’ (size 7) I find the fingers of thick winter gloves so long, they’re almost dangerous, so tend to wear thinner types. This means the added wind protection is a must to maximise the effectiveness of those heated grips. I just need to try a few on and find the perfect set. One note on Pyramids hand-guard extenders. The website clearly states that no modification to the bike is required, but this is false. The kit provides plastic clips, for which the instructions state a 4mm hole has to be drilled into your OEM guards. Now, I didn’t mind doing this, but it’s one to bear in mind, as the Pyramid extenders really do need this to be undertaken, or they’ll just flap about.

On a general note: like you, I have a puncture repair kit and two disc locks under the rear seat, as there’s some really good useable space here.

I don’t have fender extenders and I’m not sure they’d do much for me. My bike is absolutely disgusting now after winter; having been liberally ACF’d (with regular top-ups) it will get its spring wash in a few weeks. I find my bikes come up beautifully when I do this, but they do look rough over winter. My top tip here is that my bike store is temperature and humidity controlled and remains below 50% humidity at all times. Any moisture from the day is removed quickly and I’ve never suffered rust on any components. It’s worth looking into, should it be feasible with both storage location and energy budget. The dehumidifier itself is circa £120 and I get around 18-months from them before they pack up (they have a hard life!).

I think that’s about it for now. Thanks again for your videos on this bike and all the others, Ed 👍

[Fred]

Bought my 1st Yamaha on 2nd Oct 1982. XJ900. Was most likely the best 1/4 fearing/screen Yamaha ever made. No buffeting at all. I did 200km/h+ on it many many times. Never an issue. There was vibration but understandably so at that speed.

[garylowe]

Thanks for the video. 😀 I love my Tracer 9GT, and I like almost everything about it, understanding no bike is perfect. Windscreens- I have never met one I like, and have fabricated one for the T9GT that is as low possible and still cover the instruments. Unless there are heavy crosswinds, it is pretty silent. Yes, I get more air, but it is clean air. I am probably colder in winter than someone with a tall windscreen, but heated jacket and gloves I am fine and will take that trade-off.

[StrictlyStrangeSnakes-Chad]

Madstad windscreens are the way to go if you are looking for a touring screen for sure

[bradleyoxendine]

"Don't be a tight ass, value the work that was put into these things, and pay the people that put the effort in" well said, couldn't have said it better. Support people who put the time and effort to create a solution to a problem. Don't give your money to people who are stealing someone else's work. +1 subscribe for that bit and the stellar content. Keep up the great work guys!

[johncarruth]

One of the first things I did to my '21 Tracer 9GT is to install a four terminal fuse block under the passenger seat that is fed by a diode protected relay switched by the lower accessory port. #30 12V input on the relay is fed from a 20A fused lead from the (+) battery terminal. This allows for easy application of 12V accessories such as heated gear, loud horn, heated seat, etc.

[anthonymoss]

Put the huggers and Rad guard on mine, but the most effective thing that I have added is the shock shield.

[rodrigogarcia]

You guys did it again! Great video!!! congrats! What I have added to mine is the yamaha touring screen (good enough for me...), the radiator guard that I think it´s a must when driving on the country roads, and also have done the seat with gel inserts that makes a bit more confortable the driving but also elevates the seating position in 3 cms and thats why I have to get the higher screen... Keep the good job and thanks for the reviews!

[gingerelvis]

Not a Tracer owner but think crash bars would be an essential (not that I like to test them!) and possibly a Scottoiler. Years of riding a shafty has spoilt me.

[adrianmathe]

Automatic chain oiler, totoro or scottoiler. No mote fiddleing with, the chain so often😁

[themayorofdipshittery]

I always try to buy Uk products and have fender extender, hugger extender and tinted screen all from Uk manufacturers including Pyramid Plastics 👍

[barrykrakovsky]

I've owned my Tracer 9 GT since June of 2021 and have put a little under 8, 000 miles on it. For me, the stock seat was uncomfortable. I tried an airhawk cushion similar to the one you showed but it didn't work for me. I live in the US and wound up sending the stock and passenger seat to Russell Cycle Works in California. It was around $700 but worth it since they significantly improved the comfort of the original seat. I also replaced the stock windshield with Yamaha's touring version but needed to add a clip on by Puig. Given the seating position and the aerodynamics of the bike there is still wind noise although fortunately no buffeting. With the changes I made I'm very happy with the bike. I appreciate your reviews concerning this motorcycle.

[venax]

Thank you for that and summary! Great work!

[fizzyridertoo]

Almost the first mod I make to any bike is a decent horn. In my case it's usually a Denali Sound Bomb. If it's a chain driven bike, such as the Tracer, then I'll also fit an oiler. I've been using Scottoilers for at least 30 years and see no reason to change. Crash bars are also an essential.

[Wavedave]

Just today I got crash bars from Hepco & Becker, they look minimalistic and offer the opportunity to use small crashbar bags, giving you extra space for equipment on long journeys, which is nice.
I also have issues with the OEM windscreen (I'm 173cm or 5'8), the turbulence is really really bad on highways even with earplugs... So apart from the crashbars I also got Puig touring windscreen. I'm really excited to try that out since many riders had good reviews on it. I can always ride without a windshield if it doesn't work I guess.

Thanks for the update on T9, your reviews actually tipped me over the edge to go and actually buy it. Loving the bike so far except for the windscreen and perhaps the cheap license plate holder (just cosmetics, so...). I actually like the displays unlike many people. Cheers

[dazadorph]

I have the tracer 2015 abs version. I have a ram ball mount plate that is mounted under your windscreen, with the tomtom power cable. works a treat. Crash bungs are a a mustm I have them fitted handle bars, wheel bolts, frame, engine guards. inovve power hub one but version two is now available, thjis kit allows you splice into the bikes power cables ones and everything else connects to the power hub, no power goes to devices till the bike has started up.Heated grips, ermax touring wind screen, quadlock universal pro mount with vibration dampner for my mobile. After market Rider and pillion seats, Innovve K2 camera system. and a gps from moni moto. original panner case mount( ugly but fuctional) sw motech pro panniers, when neeter sw-Motech top box mount plate with a top box bag instead of a plastic case.

[Navigator]

Great video! As soon as I got my T9GT I immediately went looking for an Eazi-grip dealer in the Netherlands. Since they had delivery times of months, I ordered directly from the UK. Now to find some time to install the screen protectors! Also, still looking for some accessories for my own, like the MRA sport screen, tankpads, side pads for the tank, a side stand extender, and MAYBE a topcase! But your videos have helped me a lot, deciding whether to buy it or not, and finding great extras for it

[romaneich]

THX for your great Videos. I got a lot of Ideas and Equipment to buy. Fantastic Video with a lot of Informations.