elizabethf Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hey all! Long time no see! many bike adventures had since my last post in 2019, even allowing for this irritating pandemic! Just wondering people's opinions on MT 09s if you own/have owned one? I have a deposit on one ready to collect soon, but I am excited for something new and being a big wuss in equal measure! (I was the same getting on a 125, and the same collecting my first big bike and those seem laughable fears to me now, soooo it's a nerves thing). Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Welcome back. Never rode an MT09 but had a test ride on the GT900 once. Decent bike and I believe performance wise the MT09 is way better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) If I remember correctly you have an MT07? You’ll be fine. It’s the fear of the unknown. You might find the 09 won’t have as much engine braking as the 07 with it being a triple. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll adapt to your new bike. A couple of tips: As soon as you can adjust the clutch biting point to suit yourself as well as the brake lever span. You could also adjust the height of either or both the levers to suit yourself by loosening the bolts on your switchgear enough to be able to rotate them. Adjust your gear lever and rear brake to suit also. Doing this will help you adapt to your new bike quickly. Have fun. Nothing like that new bike feeling! Edited February 24, 2021 by fullscreenaging 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Know nothing helpful apart from once the nerves have settled you’ll be made up. Nice to hear from you. Wondered what you were up to! Look forward to seeing pics of the new bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Yes fear of the unknown definitely summarises me! I know that the minute I find the bite point and ride out of the dealer I’ll be happy as a pig in 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, fullscreenaging said: If I remember correctly you have an MT07? You’ll be fine. It’s the fear of the unknown. You might find the 09 won’t have as much engine braking as the 07 with it being a triple. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll adapt to your new bike. A couple of tips: As soon as you can adjust the clutch biting point to suit yourself as well as the brake lever span. You could also adjust the height of either or both the levers to suit yourself by loosening the bolts on your switchgear enough to be able to rotate them. Adjust your gear lever and rear brake to suit also. Doing this will help you adapt to your new bike quickly. Have fun. Nothing like that new bike feeling! really great advice thank you! Edited February 24, 2021 by elizabethf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Welcome back, don't forget pics of new bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Never ridden an MT09 but the Tracer 900GT, basically an MT09 with slightly longer swing arm, is great, very capable triple .... welcome back by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Bender said: Welcome back, don't forget pics of new bike Thanks I will! Its nice to hear reviews that aren't 'OMG It wheelies all the way down the road!!!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, elizabethf said: Thanks I will! Its nice to hear reviews that aren't 'OMG It wheelies all the way down the road!!!!' It will do that if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Well.... let it be known I died with a smile on my face? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Collecting tomorrow!! Excited now! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, elizabethf said: Collecting tomorrow!! Excited now! Whoop whoop. I look forward to the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Pictures of this thread is useless.... Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Good fun, I rode one from miami to the florida Keys just the other month. Good amount of power, very flickable, super upright riding position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 24/02/2021 at 22:09, Bender said: It will do that if you want that's not very bright doing that with shorts on 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Where's the photos of this here bike then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Long dull story but basically it's being delivered now this week! Pics soon promise! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valko Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 You will love it. The bike is very light and sharp. When I have bought mine MT09 I test rode MT10, S1000R and Street Triple. MT10 has more power but MT09 is more fun and sharp on bendy roads. BTW change CO2 emmisions, factory settings are C1-0, C2-0, C3-0.. Change it up to 14 on all 3 Cyl' and this will make a differance, bike will be much smoother and Engine temp will be lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, Valko said: You will love it. The bike is very light and sharp. When I have bought mine MT09 I test rode MT10, S1000R and Street Triple. BTW change CO2 emmisions, factory settings are C1-0, C2-0, C3-0.. Change it up to 14 on all 3 Cyl' and this will make a differance, bike will be much smoother and Engine temp will be lower. Thank you! useful to know about the emissions! So many new settings to look into!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elizabethf Posted March 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2021 Here she is!!! Made up! 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Ah now that is nice. Nice blue too. Congratulations @elizabethf I look forward to hearing all about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I really like that in an aggressive insectoid way even down to the front muddy in primer lol. Really chuffed for you and just in time to enjoy new freedom, go for it girl and have fun. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Pretty little beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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