Added a few new mods to the R6

[kyle_99_gtp]

I picked up a 2006 R6 a few weeks ago, just sharing some of what I've done to it already.

When I got it, it looked like this:


Looks great as it was but I can't leave anything I own alone.. When I got it it had the full Yoshimura TRC exhaust (stainless headers/midpipe, Carbon fiber shorty pipe), the carbon fiber front fender, rear fender eliminator and a Puig double bubble windscreen.

So far I've added carbon fiber frame sliders (derlin with real cf sleeves) with blue anodized endcaps and gold anodized screws, 6K DDM HID kit/LED plate light/LED front marker light, and a LED taillight with integrated turn signals (sequential function).







Here's a few more shots of it with gold yamaha decals, GYTR tank pad, a new set of Michelin Pilot Powers and wheel stripes installed (and the death of the old tire):

Here's me finishing off the old tires. I did this right in front of my driveway, I live in the middle of nowhere. The road was also closed at the time because it was so hot that the wires were sagging so low on the telephone poles and a semi truck caught them and took them out, so the electric and cable companies were hanging new wires (hence why I don't have my jacket on).

(blurry, my girlfriend had my camera and it was on manual focus)


The aftermath:















Anyhow, I plan to do a lot more with the bike in the next few months. I just bought a GYTR air filter but I'm holding off to install it until I get a PC (couldn't pass up the deal I got on the filter though). Obviously I'm getting a PCIII, but I'd also like to get more gold accents, probably pazzo/asv levers in gold, gold rearsets, and possibly a gold chain. I'm also getting a rear seat cowl, real carbon fiber tank sides and rear hugger, and who knows what else.


It's a definite upgrade from the GS, but I still ride the GS a heck of a lot more (100+ miles round trip commuting every day to work). It's different to ride, feels like you're sitting over the front tire more than the seat, but you get used to it. It's definitely more stable than the GS, mostly because the suspension on it is awesome, but I still feel more comfortable in the twisties on the GS  I can't compare the power of the two bikes, the carbed twin to FI I-4 is apples to oranges but they both do their respective jobs quite well.

-Kyle

[tt_four]

Your bike looks good, very clean. Did you buy it new? My last bike was pretty filthy but I'm trying to keep the new one clean. You should attack that plate mount with some blue spray paint.

You would think spending a couple thousand on a bike would be enough, but it never is. There's always another thousand to be spent somewhere. I just bought mine a month ago and am pretty pleased with it, but I've managed to spend a few hundred on stupid stuff like frame pucks, axle sliders, brake levers, and some other random stuff. It's mostly all functional stuff that'll actually help take care of the bike and ensure it's longevity, but still.

My main upgrade so far is pretty obvious, and was as simple as meeting some guy in a parking lot with a t27 torx wrench and an allen key to swap the plastic pieces. The whole thing should've only taken 20 minutes but he was slightly(extremely) OCD and he started at my chin fairing for 45 minutes trying to decide if he wanted to swap(I have the black chin fairing, it's just not on in the picture). Nice guy though, and in the end my bike is no longer yellow. I LOVE not having a gas tank for things like that though, as well as general bike maintenance. If you look closely you can also see the frame pucks, the axle sliders, and that right side air scoop under the frame puck to help keep the rear cylinder cool.







I've got some shorty levers on the way, and I'm also waiting for a new rear fender to come in the mail so I can chop it up and just have the plate mounted under the tail light. I'm curious to see how that goes with the first puddle I hit, haha. I also have some shorter front turn signals, and when I chop up the rear fender I'll pull off all the stickers, reflectors, and probably the belt guards on the swingarm to clean things up. Only thing left to do really is keep collecting pieces for the stock height suspension, although I don't mind the lowered setup since I live in the city and see my fair share of redlights.

[tt_four]

When I got it it had the full Yoshimura TRC exhaust (stainless headers/midpipe, Carbon fiber shorty pipe), the carbon fiber front fender, rear fender eliminator and a Puig double bubble windscreen.

Nevermind to my previous question, I obviously didn't read this part well enough before I asked.

[kyle_99_gtp]

Your bike looks good, very clean. Did you buy it new? My last bike was pretty filthy but I'm trying to keep the new one clean. You should attack that plate mount with some blue spray paint.

Thank you

Bought it used, only had about 4900 miles on it though (although it had been dropped/repaired, clean title). That's a good idea about the plate mount, I actually have some colorite blue touchup for this bike that would probably work pretty nicely on that.

You would think spending a couple thousand on a bike would be enough, but it never is. There's always another thousand to be spent somewhere. I just bought mine a month ago and am pretty pleased with it, but I've managed to spend a few hundred on stupid stuff like frame pucks, axle sliders, brake levers, and some other random stuff. It's mostly all functional stuff that'll actually help take care of the bike and ensure it's longevity, but still.

I've just order a GYT-R air filter, Power Commander III and a Alpinestars Leather jacket (my old jacket has seen better days). Shorty levers in gold, gold rearsets and a -1/+2 520 Gold D.I.D. chain are next. It never ends

Your Buell looks awesome man, I hope to see some updated pictures soon! That thing has to be a torque monster!

[yamahonkawazuki]

Your bike looks good, very clean. Did you buy it new? My last bike was pretty filthy but I'm trying to keep the new one clean. You should attack that plate mount with some blue spray paint.

Thank you

Bought it used, only had about 4900 miles on it though (although it had been dropped/repaired, clean title). That's a good idea about the plate mount, I actually have some colorite blue touchup for this bike that would probably work pretty nicely on that.

You would think spending a couple thousand on a bike would be enough, but it never is. There's always another thousand to be spent somewhere. I just bought mine a month ago and am pretty pleased with it, but I've managed to spend a few hundred on stupid stuff like frame pucks, axle sliders, brake levers, and some other random stuff. It's mostly all functional stuff that'll actually help take care of the bike and ensure it's longevity, but still.

I've just order a GYT-R air filter, Power Commander III and a Alpinestars Leather jacket (my old jacket has seen better days). Shorty levers in gold, gold rearsets and a -1/+2 520 Gold D.I.D. chain are next. It never ends

Your Buell looks awesome man, I hope to see some updated pictures soon! That thing has to be a torque monster!

Although sportie based. tehy are fun to ride and yes are torque monsters. i had one as a loaner   

[tt_four]

The torque is pretty good, but overall I could've done with a little more power. Unfortunately an xb12 would've cost more too. I'm in the process of getting an exhaust and new map, so hopefully that'll help. People say an xb9 with air filter and exhaust has about the same power as the stock xb12. I think it's also a mental problem due to the lowered suspension keeping my front wheel planted on the ground, making me *think* it's weaker than it is.


Hey Yama, if I disconnect that tip over sensor like you were telling me about can I just completely remove the sensor from under the seat? I know it's not very big, but as you'd imagine that underseat area is hurting pretty bad on storage space and removing that piece might be just enough space to jam a thin shirt or something under there. What were you saying, just unplug the wires and connect them to eachother?

[frankieG]

wow nice