Why did you photo shop the area where the battery box is to give the illusion you can see though that area? the holes on the blue rhino cage dont line up .....but nice try

 

look again, look closer at all the pics. No photoshop. Also, read what I wrote.. the battery has been replaced with a smaller unit and relocated as well.

 

Did they add a link on the chain or used different sprocket? Extended wheel base...

Nice rearset too. Can it be switch to GP style?

 

chain was extended, no swing arm extension. Sprocket is same size as oem.

GP style rearset is in development.

 

I don't know why, but being able to see through the bottom of the seat makes this bike look so much better in my eyes. I'd love to do that.

 

I agree, it cleans up the area very nicely and showcases the shock. It can totally be done, I was able to see under the seat. Its a black panel that replaces that lower tray. All the wiring was re-routed to a very small battery unit in the rear tray. Not sure what battery it was, but it looked like a battery pack you find in some larger RC vehicle.

Still scratching my head over Bulldogs photoshop claim.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

I too like the clean up.
Not feeling that ugly screen though.

 

How is the wind screen? Not sure it does it for me but looks interesting.

 

FWIW, I sincerely hope that the after-market R&D product designers remember that the heart of the FZ is that the motorcycle is priced to be available to many riders and many potential riders. The whole motorcycle industry is being affected by this model... the whole industry...! Let's keep the ball rolling and develope some improvements that keep this trend alive... everyone benefits... the existing FZ base of riders, the new riders and the industry. OTOH, if the new stuff is really expensive, the trend is busted and only the wealthy can participate. Just sayin'

 

X2 , if the mods cost almost as much as the bike... defeats the purpose of mods imho.

 

One of the pluses of the 09 looking like it will be a successful multi year model is that a wide range of products will be developed, different price points, some practical, some wonderfully wretched excess. A Graves aluminum subframe please.

 

A Graves aluminum subframe please.

This. Incidentally, also on my to-do list for the off-season. It would sure be great if someone else paves the way!

EDIT: would love to see a picture of what they did under the seat. Part of my plan was to relocate the battery and all the goods under the seat to under the tank. There is plenty of room for most of it...I suspect.

 

Winters around the corner. Might have to get creative for the first time in my life and try the battery moving thingamajig

 

Gone from flaccid to fully hard looking at this thing, some nice work going on there, wonder when Yoshi cams, hi CR pistons and the like will make their way inside this thing, some dumb thing on UTUBE in German?, 140 hp MT09, and it seems to run like a pile of shite, W.T.F. did they do to that things to make such a claim, is it BS.

 

I love everything about that bike.
beautiful.

 

I like the lowered headlight alot... Anytime i hear good things about the lines of the bike, i wanna cry about my akra carbon headers.

 

Nice bike they built.

I like the re-located key.

 

Looks sexy as hell, but I wonder whether or not that windscreen has any real functional benefit in terms of wind protection.

 

I see no pics...
JCIII

 

The windscreen doesn't do much but clean up the lines. Although I didn't get to test it on the highway.

Everyone may not like the prices for aftermarket parts, but with the FZ09 there will be something for everyone. Look at the Yamaha Blaster ATV model, its been around for a long time and the number of aftermarket accessories for that are endless in options and price.

This FZ-09 Graves has is a perfect R&D platform for them to explore different ideas and bring out the bike's true potential. No other tuner out there has gone this far with this bike that I know of.

By the way, Graves was the first to dial in and tune an FZ-09 with Suspact Geometry software. This was a key tool in the bikes setup and amazing handling characteristics.

Motorcycle geometry software - SuspAct

 

I've got to admit I love the look of the windscreen. But I'm hard pressed to invest in one that doesn't have a functional benefit as well. I just can't bring myself to spend a lot of $$$ on something that is purely for aesthetic purposes (I'm "that guy" with the stock rear fender still on but Penske rear shock and front end springs & oil if that tells you anything).

 

If you want a windscreen that's functional you will have to check out something with a more acute angle to it which then takes away from the bikes lines.

I did a short highway run yesterday with my new Zero Gravity 'shorty' windscreen and I did notice a difference in wind. I'm planning a longer run tomorrow and I will know for sure if its an improvement.

 

I'm looking at the Puig touring screen. It looks like it offers the best compromised between being functional without being an eyesore.

 

Love to see some of the new items coming out.

As for the windscreen..all I can think of it this:

 

That is exactly what I thought when I first checked out! Whoa -- looks alien! I like the dropped headlight - it definitely fits the lines better - I'm not all sold on the windscreen, but I like the direction they are going.

 

for such a badass bike...that thing has some healthy chicken strips. I normally try not to point that out, but I think it needs to be ridden a little harder.

The battery mod really emphasizes the mass forward design that Yamaha was going after

 

1. the rear tire is larger
2. Its only been on the road a handful of times
3. its an R&D show bike, spends more time taken apart in pieces then actually being used.
4. I seen it get ridden pretty hard yesterday. On one of the more technical canyon roads out here, I saw it disappear in front of me faster than any other bike.

 

Will this all be up for sale? the new tray and battery. and especially that windscreen?

 

its hard to say at the moment.

The front sprocket guard, rear sets will probably be available before the rest.

The headlight, gauge cluster relocation bracket and windscreen might be part of a complete package. Keep in mind, the windscreen still needs work, what you see here is an early prototype.

The levers & master cylinder are available now.

The battery kit will involve a new battery and some re-wiring since the new battery does not have terminals like the standard one.

 

its hard to say at the moment.

The front sprocket guard, rear sets will probably be available before the rest.

The headlight, gauge cluster relocation bracket and windscreen might be part of a complete package. Keep in mind, the windscreen still needs work, what you see here is an early prototype.

The levers & master cylinder are available now.

The battery kit will involve a new battery and some re-wiring since the new battery does not have terminals like the standard one.

I have a new winter project!

 

I just love the open subframe, and i will be eventually be in the market for rear sets. These look good, but i will be interested in the Woodcraft too.
I don't need a screen now, I am waiting for the right one, and that looks good so far.

 

If you do Jennings in December let me know ahead... I wanna play too

 

We'll see. Wife will be 8 months pregnant. I might hang out near home for that.

 

Cool bike.

Does the gas tank mod increase the volume?

I'd pay them for that mod.