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    I'll be a newbie next weekend - hopefully no regrets

    Well 2 weeks into ownership. I've had gales, fallen trees, flash flooding, ice, thunderstorms and beautiful sunshine. Even just missed a head on with two dickheads on GS's so keen to overtake a van they didn't see me coming the other way. Dodged pheasants and commuters. 560 miles around...
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    Yamaha MT-09 12V DC Outlet

    Not enough power Yamaha rate the DC socket at 2amps Max. Only way to charge at higher rate is to directly wire a socket directly from the battery. Trouble is alternator output is only just enough to run the bike. Coupled with such a small battery you're asking for trouble is. Flat battery if...
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    I'll be a newbie next weekend - hopefully no regrets

    Went out to buy a Triumph Tiger XC . Just happened to stop off at a Yamaha dealers in Chorley. Saw the MT-09 and kicked the Triumph into touch. Hope I won't live to regret it. Small tank - uncomfortable seat - problems with cam chain tensioner and headlight wiring. Crap ECU mapping - will...


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