Ralph’s Yamaha R6 Motorcycle

Written By: Ralph Antonio

So, my brother Russ decided to get himself a bike.  Being a good older brother & not wanting him to ride alone; I also decided to purchase a bike!  After a few quick riding lessons, with my good friend Hue running beside his bike, while I rode it…hehehe; I purchased the brand new 2006 Yamaha R6!  Within a couple weeks, some minor modifications were made & I was happy!  Andrenaline rush, it definitely is!  Open stretch of road, watch out!

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Mods and Specifications:

PERSONAL BIO

• Name: Ralph Antonio
• Member Since: Founder

VEHICLE

• Previous Ride: 1997 Honda Accord
• Current Ride: 2006 BMW 325i
• Current Bike: 2006 Yamaha R6 – Blue

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN

• 600cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16-titanium valves

SUSPENSION

• 41mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7″ travel (Front)
• Single shock w/adjustable preload, separate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7″ travel (Rear)

STREET WHEELS / TIRES

• 120/70-ZR17 (Front)/Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier
• 180/55-ZR17 (Rear)/Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier

BRAKES

• Dual 310mm floating discs w/radial mount, forged 4-piston calipers (Front)
• 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper (Rear)

EXTERIOR

• Puig blue double bubble windscreen
• Anodized black GYT-R fender eliminator 
•  Hotbodies flushmount turn signals 
• Anodized blue Puig windscreen mounts & matching grommets
• Chrome GYT-R w/logo front reservoir cap 
• Chrome GYT-R w/logo rear reservoir cap 
• Chrome R6 engraved swingarm spool sliders 
• Chrome ProGrip gas cap cover
• Chrome bolt caps
• Chrome hand grips
• Chrome brake & clutch levers
• Chrome mirror blocks 
• Billet GYT-R oil cap
• MotoGP 2-Piece chrome/silver tank pad
• Color matched GYT-R seat cowl 
• Color matched lower fairings 
• Color matched tail-hugger
• Color matched upper-fairing inserts
• Hyper blue running light 
• Clear Alternatives integrated signal tail-light w/blue tinted lens
• Blue pin-striped rims 
• R6 frame plugs 
• Scorpio SR-I500se alarm w/perimeter & anti-hijack
• Lockhart Phillips carbon fiber race frame sliders w/polished end caps
• StreetGlow Neo-Blue L.E.D. Strips

INTERIOR

• Team Yamaha Blue

I.C.E.

• Microsoft Zune

SPONSORS

• Valvoline
  www.Valvoline.com

• Mothers
  www.mothers.com

• Toyo Tires
  Ph: 800.678.3250 X 2271
  www.toyo.com or www.teamtoyo.com

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