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2005 Yamaha YZF-R6
Build Thread & Track Log
2005 Yamaha YZF-R6
Build Thread & Track Log
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Modifications:
General:
- Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ Tires
- Gold D.I.D. 520 ERV3 Chain
- Shorty Black Ebay Brake and Clutch Levers
- Hyperpro RSC Steering Damper
- Chain Guard Delete
- Custom Toe Guard (Shark Fin)
- Renthal 50mm Clipons w/Custom Res Mount
- Renthal Hard Grips
- AGG Racing Smog Blockoff Plates (AIS Delete)
- Woodcraft Spool Sliders
- LH Fan Delete
- Motul 4T 5100 10W-40
- Water Wetter
- Double-Bubble Windscreen
- Danmoto 6065T6 Billet Aluminum Rearsets (Black)
- Pro-Bolt Titanium Magnetic Sump Bolt (Gold)
- TechSpec Snake Skin Tank Pads
- Woodcraft Case Covers w/ Stainless Pads
Track:
- Hindle Exhaust w/Custom Hanger
- Armor Bodies Superbike Bodywork
- Woodcraft Cut Frame Sliders
- Bickle Tire Warmers
Street:
- Two Brothers Carbon High-Mount Exhaust, Heat Wrapped
- Custom Rear Fender Eliminator / Plate Brackets
- OEM Solo Seat Cowl
- Hotbodies Flushmount Front Turn Signals
- Clear Alternatives LED Taillight
- Motovation No-Cut Frame Sliders
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Gear:
- Shoei RF-1200 Parameter TC-8 w/custom pinstriping
- Suomy Laglio 1 Piece Leather Suit
- Alpinestars Bionic Race Shield
- Alpinestarts Tech Chest Guard
- SIDI Vortice Full-Height Boots
- Spyke ST303 Gloves
- Shock Doctor Gravity 2 STC Mouth Guard
- Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 Textile Jacket (Seldom Worn)
Parts waiting for install:
- DID ERV3 520 gold chain.
- Steel sprocket set. (15T Front, 48T Rear)
- Spiegler Front/Rear brake lines.
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The Backstory:
I first got into motorcycles after my Dad bought "a few" vintage Yamaha examples during his mid-life crisis (circa 2005). Previous to that, I had only glimpsed the Yamaha XS650SF that my dad bought new in 1979, which was hiding under a blanket in the garage since I was a child.
Along with "a few" bikes, my Dad stockpiled a significant amount of vintage parts. I think the idea was to restore all the bikes, but at this point only the '76 RD400 has really been restored. Time got away from us pretty quickly, and unfortunately my father passed away in early 2019.
I started riding on a pair of bikes circa 2007. A 1973 Yamaha RD250 and a 1976 Yamaha RD400C were my first tastes of two-wheeled bliss. With my Dad having little to no mechanical experience, the task of getting (and keeping) the bikes running fell to me. I learned my way around a 2-stroke carburetor and Autolube system pretty quickly.
My first crash was on the RD400. Mostly target fixation on a tree, but I'd like to think very old tires and wet leaves had something to do with it as well. Luckily I was going relatively slowly on a twisty back road, and came out of it only sore and bruised. I was wearing a half helmet, jeans, and a regular leather jacket. I rode the bike home afterwards; some parts + TLC later the bike looked better then before.




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