The official YZF-R9 thread

Race Bodywork…. Who are you guys getting it from? Is GYTR the only option so far?

 

Sharkskinz - https://ionemoto.com/collections/menu-r9

 

I picked up the Sharon’s because currently it’s the only option. The GYTR stuff is listed in a couple of places but it’s not ready to ship.

The sharkskinz is what you would expect it to be. I’ll try to get it mounted this weekend and send off to paint next week.

 

I've seen several 21 up mt09 on Co part with the.entire steering head broken off of them right about the weld area for the tube. Had a guy on youtube vid reply to me that Yamaha Australia had sent him a letter stating they were designed this way for a crumple zone in frontal impact.
Still sketchy looking as an owner.

 

Kern County Motorsports (AKA BPR) has already gotten and delivered their first ones

 

Looks like Catalyst Composit's has them as well....

 

Interesting, looking at my 24 (Gen 4) there isn't any weld at the neck, it's all one single casting? That said, the R9 is a different frame with a very different design and casting method, so what applies to the MT frame likely doesn't cross to the R9.

 

I just asked a salesman at Dreyer Yamaha in Indianapolis when I could get an R9 from them and the out the door price. Three of the sales guys all started laughing at the question, earliest possible delivery might be April 2026 or maybe summer and $15,000 out the door but could be more. Guess I am sticking with the old R6 for another season.

 

Finally able to transport ours home last night. Tear down begins.

 

Picked mine up Friday afternoon and put a couple hundred miles on it over the weekend. Runs amazing, even bone stock. Not too comfortable compared to my ADV bike while cruising mellow on the bumpy back roads, but no surprise there. I had ordered a blue one, but ended up with white/red...and it's growing on me. Switched to GP shift this morning...had to tap the hole on the shift lever, it was drilled but not tapped. Quick shift up and down works super smoooooth!

 

I haven't ridden on the street since 1999. Took me a minute to remember LOL.

I had to remind myself constantly about the normal shift since I kept taking off in second gear. Overall, it is a pretty cool bike.

 

Oh btw. The R6 TRS pins work with the R9 axle.

 

After being able to play with all the functionality, this thing will be pretty sweet for what we plan to do. For example, the stock dash has the capability to be utilized as a lap timer and (with the app) the rider can receive short messages that will display on the screen from crew.

It's been interesting sourcing parts as they come available. oddly enough we have kit parts already, but struggling to source a steering dampener that we don't have to do fab work for.

 

I'm working out the keyswitch elimination, will have my connector hopefully early next week to verify I ID'd it correctly.

 

A good explanation of swingarm options

 

Did your keyswitch eliminator work

 

Two rounds with it and no issues. Connectors and wiring info documented here: https://github.com/Kurlon/MT-09/blob/main/Race-parts.md

 

Very cool. Thanks. I think we'll probably just go with the same method we used for the R6 and put a secondary on/off sweitch on the left handlebar.

Out of curiousity, the explanation says that the keswitch plug was a different style. While you went into explanation, did you ever figure out exactly which terminal plug they used?

 

Yup, depending on where you buy from it's either a 'Sumitomo .250 non-sealed locking connector' or 'Yazaki CN-A Locking Type - 250 Connectors'. Both are the same connector but which side has the locking tab is where they differ, and some places have them reversed despite the same name so watch out for that. I linked to Cycleterminal's page with the right connector, if buying from them you want the Yazaki option. On eBay there are Sumitomo labeled ones sold as pigtails with wires already run if you don't like crimping your own.

 

Super helpful. Thanks!

I'm about 85% done. It's taken alot to get it done. Overall, most will be happy they waited when all of the parts will be available next year as bolt ons without having to fab stuff up on your own.

I will say this though. Compared to the R6. These are a fraction of the cost to build engines for.