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Yamaha MT09 / Tracer / XSR900

The Yamaha MT09 / Tracer / XSR900 are a great engine at a great price! How did Yamaha make a bike so good so cheap? They left the suspension out of the "great" and went budget. 

We have put all the MT09 derivatives together here because although they have different bodies, different displays, different details, and even LOOK like they have different suspension setups, they are all exactly the same as far as suspension components. The suspension is all the same length, all the same part numbers.

Stock forks and shock are KYB. It's pretty bottom end components but it's still KYB so it's not a disaster. We suspect part of the problem with the MT09 in all of it's forms, is the confusion over what the bike is. Sportsbike/Sports Tourer/Naked/Streetfighter. This seems to have caused the R&D Dept at Yamaha some confusion as we ended up with suspension so soft on the MT09. After some long nights dyno testing the fork and shock we have answers.

 

Our stage 1 kit represents great performance and value at $950 ride in, ride out.

Stock Fork and Shock revalved, rebuilt and dyno tested. Includes suspension removal and refitting. Stock springs fine for up to 80kg. Stiffer fork springs for heavier riders extra (19-082 Fork Spring series) 

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Yamaha MT09 / Tracer / XSR900 Forks

Fork Revalve and Service

As much as you read forums saying the stock fork and shock is junk, its not really true. It's still KYB, so it's not junk. The fork only has one cartridge doing all the work so while it's a little odd, we have got some good dyno and road testing results. 

 

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Ohlins Fork Cartridge Kit.

Adjustable compression, rebound, 18mm of preload. It's the best upgrade kit for your MT09

Yamaha MT09 2014-2015, Tracer 2015, XSR900 2016. Ohlins Adjustable FGK237 30mm Fork Cartridge Kit, does not include new Fork Springs.

Price Approx $1850 (May 2018)

Yamaha MT09 / Tracer / XSR900 Shock

Non Rebuildable Shock Overhaul & Revalve.

We make the stock KYB Shock rebuild-able by putting a service port in and it works well. Then we Revalve and Rebuild it for how you intend to use your bike and dyno test it to make sure it is spot on. We don't change shock springs for riders in the 75 - 100 kg range, as the stock items are OK, what the shock is lacking is damping. If you are heavier than this and need springs we'd suggest moving to an aftermarket shock as its not economical to rework the stock shock that much. Please note that this price does not include removing and refitting.

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Ohlins YA335.

Price Approx $950

S46DR1, includes rebound adjuster, no hydraulic preload adjuster. Fits MT09, Tracer, FZ09, FJ09, XSR900.

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Ohlins YA535.

Price Approx $1700

A premium quality adjustable shock, complete with remote mounted reservoir, complete rebound and compression adjustment and hydraulic preload adjuster. S46HR1C1S.

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