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July 09, 2022, 03:55 PM
SW_Sig
New Motorcycle Saturday
2022 Yamaha MT-09


Much different than my last ride, a 2013 Kawasaki KLR650
July 09, 2022, 03:56 PM
P250UA5
The hooligan bike Big Grin



The Enemy's gate is down.
July 09, 2022, 03:57 PM
StorminNormin
Nice bike!

Unfortunately for me mine is sitting in the garage as it is just too freaking hot out to ride and I am also still recovering from back surgery.
July 09, 2022, 03:58 PM
SW_Sig
It is 109 deg in the shade on my back porch right now.
July 09, 2022, 04:02 PM
tatortodd
Looks like miles and miles of fun

Have you ever owned a matte bike or car before?


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July 09, 2022, 04:20 PM
SW_Sig
No matte before
July 09, 2022, 04:32 PM
PHPaul
You're going to LOVE that motor!

This is my 7th season on my FJ09 and I still giggle like a little girl every time I whack that throttle open.



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July 09, 2022, 04:34 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by SW_Sig:
No matte before
Taking care of matte is different than regular paint. A few of the differences:
  • Need to use a shampoo/soap without any waxes or glossing agents. Meguiar's Gold Class is readily available and reasonably priced.
  • Need to use a matte specific detailer, sealant or coating if you want to apply protection. Poorboy's Matte Detailer & Protectant and Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer are two reasonably priced options.
  • Can't clay bar it if you get bonded contaminents. Need to remove bonded contaminents chemically not mechanically.
  • Can't polish out a scratch

    Good video on processes, but uses expensive products (e.g. Dr Beasley's):



    • Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity

    DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer.
    July 09, 2022, 04:35 PM
    P250UA5
    I've got my eye on an older 650cc bike.
    Miss the 10k rpm of the Vulcan S 650cc mill.



    The Enemy's gate is down.
    July 09, 2022, 05:45 PM
    ffips
    Congratulations. Looks sharp.
    July 09, 2022, 07:54 PM
    Jupiter
    Congrats. You made a great choice.
    You'll have a hard time keeping your inner hooligan in check with this one. Big Grin


    Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas

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    -- George Orwell
    July 09, 2022, 08:30 PM
    bigdeal
    Congrats sir. Great timing! After 10 years and a bunch of near miss purchases, I finally bought another bike last weekend and picked it up earlier this week too.

    The FZ/MT09 is simply an awesome bike, one I looked at really hard, but in the end, I went up the chain a bit. Smile

    Time for a 'Tail Tidy' for that beastie. Let the modding begin. Wink


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    July 09, 2022, 08:41 PM
    Bassamatic
    Nice ride!


    .....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress.
    July 09, 2022, 11:04 PM
    stickman428
    Very nice! That thing looks FUN!


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    July 10, 2022, 01:29 AM
    wolfe 21
    Does look like it would be a lot of fun, but would probably get me in a lot of trouble. Congratulations on your new ride.


    A Perpetual Disappointment...
    July 10, 2022, 03:53 AM
    Jelly
    Congratulations... you done well. Those yamaha MT 09 are impressive machines.
    July 10, 2022, 05:06 AM
    hudr
    Very nice. I rode a Tracer GT last year and really liked that big triple.