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<\/p>\nScenic App news, THE must-have gadget, Riding for a Cure, the most deserted road, Yamaha’s best seller, and spring maintenance.
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April 1, 2019<\/p>\n
Since spring started last week, you created more than 3000 routes and tracked over 200.000 km \/ 130,000 mi with Scenic. A clear sign that riding season is here!<\/p>\n
On the other hand, big motorcycle news stories seem to take a bit of a downturn around this time of year. Most new bikes were unveiled in the fall and, with a few exceptions, motorcycle reporters seem to be doing more riding and less reporting… as they should \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, we have some great topics in this Moto Intel Report. Besides the regular update on Scenic’s big overhaul, we also take a look at one of Yamaha’s best selling bikes, a must-have motorcycle tool, an inspiring motorcycle story,\u00a0a cool leather jacket, the most deserted road and spring maintenance.<\/p>\n
Now, without further ado, let\u2019s get rolling…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Guido<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jasper<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Yamaha’s FJ09, or MT09 Tracer as it’s called in Europe, has been around since 2015. Last year the model underwent quite a big update and was renamed to ‘Tracer 900’ with the biggest differences being a slightly longer wheelbase and a bit narrower handle bars.<\/span><\/p>\n Officially it’s placed in the sport-touring segment by Yamaha, but because of its high seat, upright riding position, wide bars and hand guards, it’s sometimes compared to adventure style<\/em>bikes. Note the word style<\/em> here. Although you can take this bike on the occasional dirt road, this is definitely not meant for serious offroading. Nevertheless, since its unveiling, it has been praised by many as “Best Bike for your Money” and “Best Allround Bike”.<\/p>\n Personally, I’ve always liked Yamaha for its reliability. I have a 20 year old Yamaha XJ600-S which I still ride occasionally. Recently, as you might have read in a previous edition, I bought a 2nd hand BMW R1200RT. I regretted it almost immediately as the bike has been at the mechanic more than I’ve ridden it.\u00a0Perhaps it was a lemon or I was just unlucky. Furthermore it wasn’t the right bike for the riding I do. It’s super comfortable on the highway, but in the mountain twisties I prefer something more flickable. In any case I decided to switch back to Yamaha again. So recently I picked up a nice second hand 2016 FJ09.<\/p>\n This truly is an amazing bike for the money. It’s fast, light and handles amazingly. Most importantly, it brings a smile on my face every time I ride it. If you’re interested in picking up a second hand one, there are a few things you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Snatchy throttle response<\/strong>. This definitely takes some getting used to. Appearantly, this is due to Yamaha needing to pass strict emission norms, thus reducing the fuel to air ratio for low RPM’s. As a result the motor runs hot very quickly and throttle response is very snatchy. There is a solution though. You can have the ECU reflashed. I’m definitely considering this. Appearantly this is not so much of a problem for the newer (>2016)\u00a0models.<\/span><\/p>\n Wind noise<\/strong>. This is of course very personal. It depends on your height, your helmet and many other factors. My bike came with the factory screen and a higher touring screen. I tried both but at higher speeds the noise level was just unbarable. Even with earplugs in. The tall touring screen got rid of most of the direct wind noise, but caused buffeting directly below my helmet. After some googling I found I was not the only one. A lot of people have this problem and a short screen (or better yet, no screen) seemed to give the best results. So I bought a short screen and wind noise is now acceptable. A huge improvement. I might cut of a little bit more after some more testing.<\/p>\n Suspension<\/strong>. As I bought the bike, the suspension settings were terible for my use. Definitely not fit for my weight and the riding I do. I was bouncing of every inconsistency in the asphalt, holding on for dear life.\u00a0Adjusting the suspension (preload and rebound is adjustable both front and rear) made a huge difference and gave me a lot more riding confidence. With my weight (85kg \/ 187lb) and average riding style, on mexican (low quality) asphalt, these are the settings I went for (based on several forum threads followed by some test riding and tweaking): Front Preload: all the way in (the hardest). Front Rebound: center position (mine has 15 clicks total, so that’s 8 clicks from either side). Rear Preload: the softest. Rear Rebound: 1.5 turns from most right (inward) position. These preload settings are not ideal. Typically you don’t want to have preload all the way up or down all the time. Depending on your weight and preferences, you might be better of with a suspension upgrade.<\/p>\n Btw, I recommend everyone to check the suspension on their bike, not just the Tracer. Factory settings are often an average, a middle position, but everyone is different. Tweaking the suspension is easy to do and can make a huge difference in the feedback you get from the bike and how it handles. If you’re not sure how to do this, check out this very comprehensive video on suspension setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Guido<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n S<\/em>ponsor Moto Intel Report and reach over 23k Motorcycle Riders<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Widely considered as one of the most rewarding trips in Canada, the Haines Highway won\u2019t come to mind as a last minute destination. The remote stretch of road might also be one of the most deserted roads in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n The current highway was built in 1943 by the U.S. army, but many years before that, Chilkat Tlingit traders and gold rush prospectors already used the trail to make their way to Alaska.<\/p>\n While the highway is open around the year, the snow usually clears up in May. The highway is known for its incredible scenery, Tlingit Indian villages and a Bald Eagle preserve (who seem to be absent in the summer).<\/p>\n The highest point on the route, at 3,493 ft (1070m) is Haines Summit, after which the highway descends into Yukon Territory. There are several campsites along the way, and some of them offer a great fishing opportunity.<\/p>\n A detailed map in PDF<\/a> can be downloaded at Themilepost.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tom<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Work on Scenic’s big update is progressing steadily. I’m hoping to have it in the app store before June. I know,\u00a0it was early spring first, and I apologize for the delay, but I need some more time to get it right and test thorougly. Hope you understand.<\/p>\n If you followed the journey you know it has a completely new design and loads of new features. Here, I report on the progress and show you some of those new features.\u00a0This time, the top issue that the current Scenic version has:\u00a0Strange Loops!<\/strong>\u00a0When you currently import a route from GPX or any other source, Scenic sometimes adds ‘strange loops’ to it. Therefore it’s important to always check the route thoroughly during import and correct any mistakes manually. If you’d like to know why these loops can occur and how to correct them, have a look at this FAQ<\/a>. If you’d like to know even more in depth detail, also check the blog article that this FAQ links to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Guido<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Many adventure riders don\u2019t consider leather as an option, but a full-grain leather, tight cut vintage jacket sure is photogenic when sitting at the bar. Many of today\u2019s jackets on the market are inspired by the 1950s caf\u00e9 racers, and tend to be comfortable even in a forward-leaning riding position.<\/p>\n The Alpinestars Brera is one of the best options here, and comes in under $500, which should make it affordable for a larger audience. The jacket is a slim, athletic fit and offers armor in the shoulders and elbows (back protector is optional). Another thing we like about it is the absence of prints\/logos. Keep it minimal, keep it clean, keep it classy. RevZilla has a good video<\/a> on it, have a look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tom<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Jasper<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nMOTORCYCLE GADGETS<\/span><\/h1>\n
Stop & Go 6000 Tubeless Puncture Pilot<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo matter how good your bike is, or how well you ride it, a flat tire can happen to anyone and it usually happens when you are far away from civilization. I used to carry a can of that slime that you shoot inside the tire, but this isn\u2019t good for the sensors and mechanics advice against it because it negatively affects your tire balance.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPlugs are the way to go and not just any plug, you need fresh plugs because old, dried out plugs are worthless! Therefore, I recommend the Stop & Go 6000 Tubeless Puncture Pilot<\/a>. This kit allows you to make an on the wheel repair to your tubeless tire and re-inflate it on the spot with the powerful compressor.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nMOTORCYCLES<\/span><\/h1>\n
Yamaha FJ09 \/ MT09 Tracer<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\nAfter reading this you might think twice about getting a Tracer, but don’t. It truly is one of the best bikes I’ve ever owned. Certainly the most enjoyable. I do recommend reserving a little bit of budget for a short screen (aproximately $100 USD), an ECU reflash (around $400 USD) and perhaps a suspension upgrade if the normal suspension tweaking would not be sufficient for your needs<\/span>.\u00a0(Anywhere between $400 and $1500 or even more if you want to go all out)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nEPIC ROADS<\/span><\/h1>\n
Haines Highway<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nBIG SCENIC UPDATE<\/span><\/h1>\n
Highly requested features – part 3<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\n\nThe big update contains a huge improvement<\/strong> regarding this. Not only does it check for- and auto-corrects around 90% of these strange loops without you noticing, it also offers the possibility to verify the route and walk you through every potential remaining routing error, upon which you can choose to ignore, auto-correct or manually correct it if necessary. See the screenshots above.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLastly I want to get ahead of you and answer a few questions that I get a lot:
\nQ: When is the big update ready? A: June<\/div>\nQ: When Android? A: I’m starting Android development after the big iOS update is out.<\/div>\nQ: Will I keep my purchases? A: Yes, you’ll only get more for them. Never less!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nMOTORCYCLE GEAR<\/span><\/h1>\n
Alpinestars Brera Leather Jacket<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nMAINTENANCE<\/span><\/h1>\n
Spring Checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\nDid you know you are supposed to drain from carburetors any fuel that is more than six weeks old before even attempting to start up a bike after winter?<\/div>\nA quick, easy to digest, spring checklist for you to read before getting your bike out of storage and blow off the dust. Rather than jumping on immediately it makes sense to follow these easy steps. It will help you to have a smooth first ride of the year. Read more here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nSTORY OF THE WEEK<\/span><\/h1>\n
Riding for a Cure<\/span><\/h3>\n
Rex sent in this beautiful picture. After checking out his website<\/a> and asking for a bit more background, turns out there is an amazing and inspiring story behind it. Rex lost his son to Diabetes Type I a few years ago.\u00a0In an effort to try and prevent this from happening to somebody else, he started a fund raising motorcycle trip around the USA a year ago, and is still going strong. Raising awareness and funds for the ADA (American Diabetes Assocation). To check out his full story, see his adventures and to donate, check out his site\u00a0www.lonestarrider.com<\/a><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/scenicapp.space\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png\")
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