Returning to the fold

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So Tracer, ECU needs remap, Suspension needs to be properly and tank range is BAD!!!!.

In fairness I'd say an FZS1000 needs a jet kit (Ivans) and a rear shock.  Plus you need to get rid of the AIS so you can get at the spark plugs.

After a brief spell on a BMW R1200rs which I don't want to talk about

Curious - what went wrong there?  I'm now riding an R1250R (after 16 years with my trusty FZS1000) - which incidently is my first bike with fly by wire, fuel injection, ABS and traction control and a few other bits and bobs.  Oh I love the cruise control - and having proper built in heated grips.  So far so good, I'm happy with and enjoying my purchase.

The fuel injection is a touch off/on when closing and opening the throttle - like approaching but then not stopping for a junction - but I no longer notice it.  In terms of fuelling the bike is standard apart from a road legal SC Porject can (I couldn't stand the look of the OE dustbin) and I can't fault it.  I will not be de-catting it or re-mapping it.

A few niggles - the self-cancelling indicators do just that - they keep cancelling when you don't want them to.  Plus they go onto hazard warning if you brake heavily - which I think is annoying.  The side stand is too long - I have to be careful when parking.  I noticed I can easily catch the gear lever when going for the side stand - ops - no harm done, but now I pull the clutch every time.

I'm happy, I'm just hoping the boxer, now it has been comprehensively reworked and now water/air cooled is reliable - but I've got my 3 year warranty.

It looks like it may be heavy on rear tyres.