Hi

This post is of my Yamaha XJ6-N which im hoping i can turn streetfighter. I purchased the bike new and I have only been part of the bikers community for 2 weeks as ive just recently passed my test. Anyone in the Surrey/London area will know the likes of Newlands Corner, Box Hill and obviously Ace Cafe. Ive been to these places quite frequently the last few weeks and i havent seen many XJ6's about and the ones that i have have been left factory standard. Ive allways been one too tweek about with a lot of my cars in the past and now im on the bike nothing has changed. The aim really is to get the bike noticed a lot more at the meets and to try and bring out my creative side.

To start of with this was my XJ6 in the showroom 2 days before purchased. I loved the styling of the bike and i also knew how the bike rode as i done my training and test on one. Red wasnt my first choice of colour but the more i looked at it the more it grew on me and now i am happy with my choice.

I was gutted about the number plate. I mean come on...For a standard DVLA number plate it couldnt get any closer to XJN if it tried !!

Before I took the bike out the showroom the guys at Yamaha Woking kindly fitted for free R&G Drop Guards/mushrooms or whatever you call them lol, but first thing first was definatly a tank pad.

I looked around on websites but the best suited one in my opinion was a simple universal carbon one from Halfords which definatly done the job.

Next was that safety sticker on the top of the tank. It had to be removed. I know i have to wear a helmet and I know not to ride drunk or high. I wouldnt of passed my test if i didnt know that !

From this...

To a nice clean look....

First trip was to Ace Cafe, Shame we picked a Saturday night rather than Friday but not to worry..

I Had to Ace Cafe christen it so i got my stickers, as you do.

Old Dust Caps...

To new red grenade dust caps which i thought looked quite hard lol...

Also being a big EbAY customer i saw this sticker and it had to be done...

Tail Tidy and indicators arrived yesterday so got that fitted too...

Feel free to comment and mabye leave ideas ect , I will put more posts up as soon as parts I have ordered arrive and fitted ect. Cheers guys !

Recieved a few bits which were on order today, kept me busy through lunch.

New numberplate...

Old plate..

New plate...

Next was the red tax disk, small touches can make a lot of difference...

Carbon Fibre Petol Cap Cover..

Stainless Steel XJ6 Brake fluid cover..

Im liking this, BUT.......................those wing mirrors are shit. (to put it blunt) if your going for the street fighter look then id say you need new bars and mirrors plus a few more drastic changes. Im not fully clued up on street fighters as they aren't my thing but take a look at this one

http://www.dailymotorcycletips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Motorcycle-a-Streetfighter.jpg

guessing you got that numberplate made as a "showplate" if you get pulled with the you'll get nicked cos A) doesnt have the code thing for the garage, and your not allowed to have the personalised bit anymore?

correct me if im wrong . .

I have a black XJ6N which I am tarting up with red and black accessories, exspensive stuff and it will take time.

I agree with Noise, the mirrors are what he said.

Have a look at the Rizoma gear, I'll be putting the 'Circuit 744' mirrors (Black) on mine, (when i can splash out £200).

Already have the Rizoma engine guards (Black), going to get above mirrors (Black), 'Lux handgrips', 'Pro pegs', and 'Avio 21 winkies' all Red.

Also seen a Red chain......where do you stop?

Good luck with it whatever you do.

they look good in red and i think although the exhaust is a bit on the quiet side, it definately looks the part.

Hi,

I've got the same model of XJ6. She's beautiful. It will be my first season
You've done a great job

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