My Seca II headlamp conversion

Found them!

http://www.traxxion.com/ConventioalForkGuardKit.aspx

 

The fork conversion was pretty straight forward. I used an All-Balls taper-bearing set specifically for the Seca II (P/N 22-1004) and then YZF600R triple bolted right into that without modification. A bearing swap is all that's needed.

The fork guards are stock YZF fork guards. You can get an aftermarket set made by Traxxion Dynamics which clamps on. I've used them on a couple of bikes and like them. They are expensive, though.

Triumph also makes a set for the Thunderbird:

http://www.british-customs.com/triumph-thunderbird-sport-fork-protectors.html

 

I have a few modifications I want to get done before the 2014 riding season. Specifically, I plan to repaint some of the components in graphite, SprayMax 2k the tail & fairing, rewire the CB600F headlight to run both high-beam and low-beam headlights at the same time, and fit R6 switches. But more on that later.

Here's a few more photos from late last year:

 

looks damn good.

 

Looks fantastic! Glad someone else tried the YZF fork conversion - great even for older XJ's.

 

Nice pictures, nice bike.

Roc

 

Gave the Seca II some much needed maintenance; new head gasket, valves, reground, new clutch, carbs cleaned, etc. I then fitted a Ninja 650R clutch perch and master cylinder (for adjustable levers) and replaced the handlebar switches with those off of a late-model R6.

To celebrate, I rode her to the top of Mt. Evans. Here's my XJ600 at 14,100'.

 

Nice subject and nice scenery!

 

I liked the previous red color scheme (kind of like a SV650 or Monster), but I like the black even more. Very hard to make it look this good (in black) without very good paint/bodywork.

 

I recently finished a 17" rear wheel conversion using an RF600/Bandit 600 rear wheel and GS500 brakes. It all fit into the Seca II swingarm without trouble, requiring only a bearing swap, custom right-hand spacer and a sprocket shim. I have a 150/6oR17 fitted in the rear and a 120/60R17 in the front (on the YZF600R wheel). This is a very worthwhile modification if you're wanting to open up a host of tire options.

Also, fitted an FZ6R shock which is a much better match for the YZF forks.

 

I fitted a Cobra F1S exhaust (from the early 9o's) this past weekend. It looks great but I'm not certain I like the sound as its quite loud.

 

They look good though.

 

Lovely

 

Here's a video I shot yesterday (65F in February; whoda thunk it?) showing how the exhaust sounds with the bike in motion:



As the exhaust packing breaks in, the exhaust is beginning to mellow out. I quite like it.

 

Absolutely stunning bike!

I'd say the exhaust has an rather addictive tone right in the 7-8 grand range under load. Curious to know how you got such good sound quality off you helmet cam?

Tony

 

beautiful bike with a sweet sweet sound!

FU

 

It's a run-of-the-mill GoPro Hero 960 I bought on eBay a few years ago, cheap. The thing has a good microphone in it.

 

Repacked the exhaust using a different technique and its toned it down quite nicely to something I can live wiht. It still sounds great but now much of the raspiness is gone.

 

Im not sure how i havent seen this thread before. Fantastic job man! Now you have me thinking about a seca II...

 

that looks smooth and sleek, GREAT JOB!!

it's nice to see how streamlined a bike can become in the right hands.

(could i do that? probibly not... but i'll try to learn all i can from others.)

 

I have had several Seca II's. They're a good platform for customization as many of the later-year Yamaha parts will fit them. Since they're cheap and usually not in the best shape, condition wise, you don't feel too bad about cutting one up or modifying it heavily.



I do keep a stock Seca II in the garage too, though, which I use for touring, dirt roads, long trips, etc.




Here it is last year on Phantom Canyon Road in southern Colorado (now that was a fun ride):