USA - Acworth, Georgia: Tom Davy [17-Jan-99]
Tom wrote: My bike is a '92 Seca II. I bought it used last year with 6500 miles on it. I enjoy riding in the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Some of the best, most twisty roads in the country are to be found in these mountains. Most of this area is federal land so cycle-camping is easy and enjoyable with pleasant weather 8 months out of the year. |  | USA - Atlanta, Georgia: Mark Griffis
Mark bought his SECA II in october and it is a 95 black. He added a smoke windscreen and removed all decals). So it is all black. He noticed on the Diversion models a lot of chrome. Could someone let him know if chrome model/parts are offered in the USA? He paid 4400$ US for it, a new one, and has been very happy with it. He bought it mainly to keep from putting miles on his Thinderbird Super Coupe. Does Ford offers the Super Coupe in Europe? (No, but possible through import companies). Can anyone tell him if the Seca II and Diversion have the same exact specifications? (for as I know they are different even per country) He gives me thanks for the GREAT web site and want to know if Yamaha offers a naked version in the USA. | | USA - Belmont, California: Frank Mercer [30-Aug-03]
Frank is 50 and bought his Seca II in December 96 and it is red. Frank added a Corbin seat, center stand, engine guards, Chase Harper stealth saddlebags, and a 90/100W headlight. The front forks were a little soft for his liking, so he installed 15W fork oil and added an extra 15cc of oil to each of the forks. This stopped the problem of the front forks diving during hard braking. Besides driving around town, Frank likes to use his Seca II for camping, touring and as. Frank has driven his Seca II from his home near San Francisco out to the Nevada desert, to Bryce Canyon in Utah, to Crater Lake in Oregon, Mt. St. Hellens in Washington state, and several trips into Northern California. Frank is also a member of the Ironbutt Association, having completed 2 Saddlesore 1000’s (riding 1000 miles in 24hrs) on his Seca II. Frank now has about 32,000 miles on the bike and has had no mechanical problems. He says he can't think of a better light weight touring bike and it has never given him a problem. The Seca II is Frank's second Seca, his first bike was a 1982 Yamaha 400 Seca which he owned for 11 years. You can see Frank, his Seca II, and pictures from some of his trips on his home page at www.geocities.com/xs400. | | USA - Baltimore MD: Mark Wheeler [29-May-00]
Just bought my first bike, a used black 92' XJ600s. I love it. I crashed it, but my collar bone took most of the damage. Yeah, the suspension is soft, the tires are crappy, the sound is weak, the power is lacking. But I love it. It's just good enough all around and looks pretty doiningit. For the price there is no equal. She is a fun girl, just a little lost soul is all. If anyone knows how to put it in her please let me know. If your riding through Baltimore and need a place to crash drop me a line. | | USA - Berkeley: Jeremiah Jeffress [31-Jul-97]
Jeremiah wrote: First off, great job on the website - it's really neat to have a resource like this available on the web to hear from Divy lovers all over the world. I've only been riding for about two years, and my red '93 Seca II is my second bike. I bought it used, but almost brand new in February with only 270 miles on it, for about than half the price of a new one! However, I've only recently gotten it running really well. With so few miles on it, sat in a garage without running for almost three years! I replaced the battery, and had to disassemble and clean dried fuel residue out of the carburetors. However, it often died while idling, and was very difficult to start again after it died. Also, after riding a few miles, oil would drip out of one of the overflow tubes for a few minutes after shutting off the engine. eventually I realized this was because LOTS of excess fuel was somehow getting around the cylinders and into the oil! I finally decided this was not normal, and when I took it to a repair shop was told that the new low-polluting gasoline used in California is very corrosive on older kinds of rubber and had dissolved all the seals in the carburetors! Since I got all that replaced, it has been an absolute joy - exactly as I'd expect from a near new bike. I currently use it mostly for commuting and short afternoon rides of several hours, but as it gains more of my confidence, and I and trust it not to have any more problems, I plan longer and longer trips. My dream is to someday take it on a trip up to Alaska. | | USA - Birmingham: Bill Ireland [16-Nov-97]
Bill wrote: Just bought a 93 XJ600 in May. I have allready logged 3000 miles on it. This is my first bike and without a doubt I'm hooked!!! Great novice bike, plenty of power to learn with but still very forgiving. | | USA - Boston, Massachusetts: Steven Maio
Steve is interested in what types of modifications people have made to their Diversion/Seca II 600's. He's looking to squeek a little more power out of it. Any info would be helpfull. | | USA - Brewton: Troy Garrett [26-Oct-03]
I just traded a 4-wheeler for my 1993 Seca II. I had to clean the carberators and clean the tank because it had been in storage for more than 4 years. It runs fine now. The only thing that doesn't work is the speedometer. I like this bike, especially since I only paid $400 for the 4-wheeler. I plan to commute to and from work on it and take trips with my wife on it. Can anyone help me find hard bags and a trunk, for a reasonable price. And I would like to know more about the bike. Can anyone give me advice about it. Thanks | | USA - Brooklyn, NY: Ernesto Macasaet [07-Dec-97]
Ernesto is a 25 years old male with a 95 Yamaha Seca black. He rides to work in NYC and around Brooklyn with other bikers | | USA - Centereach, Long Island, NY: Ralph Angelo Jr.
Ralph has a '94 Yamaha Seca II since April of '95 (purchased new as a leftover). He had put 16,000 miles on it in the past year and a half doing touring on mostly 3 and 4 day weekends. The bike has many many extras he has added to it, including Nikko 125db horns, a 100/90w headlamp, an extra brakelight, a Lockhart Phillips tank bra, LP smoked windshield and matching headlight cover, Chase Harper stealth saddle and Tank Bags. He has also worn out the original set of tires and replaced them with Bridgestone Battleaxe BT35 tires. (which he thinks are a big improvement over the factory rubber). He has left the motor and all workings totally stock, to insure longevity.
Take care from Ralph...
See Ralph and his yellow Seca II on his new homepage!! | | USA - Costa Mesa, California: Ronn Waters [11-Nov-99]
I am a 4th grade teacher. I have a 1997 Secca II (Dark Teal). I tend to use it for short rides on week ends or after school for an hour of quiet. | | USA - Daly City (San Francisco), CA: David Vangerov [26-Oct-97]
David is 31 years old, 5-feet, 2-inches in height. His Seca II is a dark green 1993 model. He has been riding for 1.5 years and this is his second bike. He bought the bike with only 6682 miles on it and has since put 1500 miles on it. He primarily uses the bike to commute to work as many days a week as possible (about 2 or 3) and also as recreation on the weekends. | | USA - Devon, PA: Paul Eisenberg [13-Dec-99]
Hey There. We (the members of the XJ Owner's Mailing List group) are planning a global road relay. The idea is to send a knapsack containing pictures, postcards, and assorted other items around the world aboard our XJ series bikes. We have 76 riders from various countries around the world signed up so far, but need more participation from Europe. Please check out my site and ask your members to stop by and sign up! Kind Regards, Paul Eisenberg, '81 XJ750 Seca Devon, PA USA | | USA - Edinburg (Texas): Jose V. Gavidia [16-Jul-99]
Although I live in Texas, I am from Spain. At home, I owned a Kawa KLR 650 and a BMW K75. Now, I own a red Diversion (Seca II here) which I use to have a lot of fun. My XJ600S is naked! | | USA - Edison, New Jersey: Philip Wang [15-Mar-98]
Philip wrote: Hello, I am a college student who is very interested in buying a Yamaha Seca/Diversion as a first bike. Anyway, I was looking for a used bike in good condition with low miles for around US$ 2500. After spending considerable time shopping for an affordable sport/ standard I have decided to purchase a Seca. It is the best bike for my needs- low price, unintimidating power, reliable, good-looking, low insurance. I hope to buy one by the end of summer when I'll have saved enough money for the bike, helmet, leathers, and insurance... | | USA - Ellington, Connecticut: Eric Pagel [19-Sep-03]
Just bought a 1992 XJ600 that has 8000 miles on it, owned by a 64 year old gentleman who babied this beauty in his garage. When he took the cover off it I almost fainted! It was showroom condition! And best of all it was advertised for $1600. dollars, We settled on $1400. with tank bra and tank bag and corbin seat! What a deal and I absolutely love riding this machine. Reminds me of 20 years ago when I had my first bike...this is a keeper! I really need to get a lower fairing, the scoop, anyone know where I can get one? Thanks! | | USA - Enid: Clint [23-May-07] 2007
I just bought my first bike today and guess what it is.... A seca II naturally. I really like the bike and look to do some mild repairs and modifications to it. I would like to know what the largest size of rear tire I could get would be as it is time for a new one and would also like to inquire about what other fun or cool looking modifications could give it a little more power and better looks. | | USA - Houston Texas: Christian Knudsen [10-Sep-97]
Christian wrote: Purchased red one in 92. Have made over 120,765 miles on it so far. (only form of transportation) Used quite heavily for all out fun. My newest forray into my lil beast is an ignition advancer, stage III jet kit, V&H Power Pak, V&H Supersquirt (it does) exhuast system, steering damper, indigo rearsets, and clip on bars. Right now it has taken a streetfighter look to it with a sinister flat black paint job, chrome wheels braided brake lines. To fit the clip ons I had to remove all front bodywork and repositioned the main lighting assembly. Top speed is still same but a hell of a lot of fun getting there! I have heard that you can modify your cams by using an older seca or something like it. Please inform me if there is any truth to this or any other serious mods. | | USA - Jacksonville, Florida: Robert Wilkes
Robert bought a yellow (reddish yellow cocktail) '94 Seca last year and he loves it. It's great for general transportation and for throwing the girlfriend on the back and riding to historic St. Augustine via the coast. He had no problems whatsoever and recommend it to anyone wanting a bike, not a statement. | | USA - Kirkland, WA: John L. Jack
John is working in the software industry and lives outside Seattle. So he only get to ride about 4-5 months out of the year, because he don't ride the bike in the rain (at least intentionally). He owns a 93 Seca II (Red), bought it as a leftover in spring of 94. He has done several mods to it, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, with K&N individual air filters; Yoshimura slip on zyclone exhaust. These 2 mods made the Seca II rev happy and quicker, especially in the 7000-9500 range. Also a Yamaha/Corbin seat, which was well worth the money. He stripped all the decals off his bike, and it looks HOT. He gets compliments all the time on it, even when it's lined up next to the big, expensive sport bikes. The bike is for recreational use only, so he only put 2-3000 miles on it a year. Looking to upgrade the suspension and tires (again), so any info in these areas would be helpful. | | USA - Lancaster, California: Brian Rodela [26-Oct-04]
I purchased my 94 yellow Seca 2 about a year ago as my first bike. I can honestly say that the bike gets a lot more attention than one would expect in this world of superbikes. I have often been complimented for its cleanliness and good looks. I have added a Corbin saddle with their large oval backrest and a new Lockhart-Phillips smoke windscreen. They not only compliment the bike but also have function. The windscreen makes a difference from the stock screen. For the most part, I ride recreationally. It's a little tough to commute with firefighting gear! I appreciate that there are still people out there enjoying this bike and hope to get to know some of you. Please feel free to e-mail me for comments or suggestions. Take care and keep the rubber side down! Brian. | | USA - Lansing (Michigan): Scott Rothermel
Scott is 20 years old and owns a yellow 1994 Seca II. He bought it new in April '96 and absolutely love it! He put 4,200 miles on it last summer and loved every mile! The only option he have for it is the lower cowl. He uses the bike for both transportation to work and joy riding. He finds it very interesting that there is a Seca/Diversion group in the Netherlands. There isn't anything like that in the States that he know of, but he wishes there was!! Also, he compulsively keep his Seca clean. He would love to hear from any of you. Thinking of spring..... | | USA - Las Vegas, NV: Chris McCarthy [07-Jul-05]
I bought a Red Seca II new in 1997 and proceeded to store it for about six years after several military deployments! It is completely stock except for a tank bra and in brand new condition. I just passed 1000 miles now that I'm out in Las Vegas. Its a great little ride, sometimes its a little cold blooded and needs awhile to warm up. I do wish it had a better resale value, but what a value for the $$$$. | | USA - Litchfield: Bryce Kujat [14-Oct-99]
I'm a student in ohio and own a 1993 Yamaha XJ600SE SecaII. I bought it a month ago and have put about 1000 miles on it so far. It's the fourth bike I've owned and love it to death. Very forgiving, comfortable, and there are so many different choices. I would like a little more power though. I plan on a new exhaust (single canister for less weight), a K&N airfilter, and maybe a carb jetting kit. Does anyone know where I can get a higher wind screen for it?? Thanks | | USA - Louisa, VA: Bill McLaughlin [04-Jun-98]
Bill wrote: Bought a 93 seca II after 10 years of no mc. love it. | | USA - Louisville, Kentucky: Chris Wilmes [17-May-07] 2007
I love my motorcycle. In America it is known as the Yamaha Seca II. I ride mine daily for pleasure only. The traffic here makes it too dangerous to commute daily by motorcycle. | | USA - Madison, WI: Jeff Prey [06-May-98]
Just bought a 1993 dark green Seca II, engine & bottom cowling, only 2400 miles, drives like a dream! I have added a web link to a few photos and the dyno sheet for my 1993 Seca II. The link is http://www.blackhawkskiarea.org/secaii. Enjoy! | | USA - Memphis, Tennessee: Cameron Mosley [23-Jan-99]
Cameron wrote: I have a black '91 seca II that I bought in '94 for $2250. I have taken all the stickers off as well as any reflectors. I recovered the seat with black vinyl and it looks a lot better. I also removed the stock turn signals and replaced with flush mount signals. I replaced the mirrors with a smaller mirror with a shorter stalk. In addition I cut off the huge mudflap in the rear and moved the license plate as high as it would go. All of this made the bike a lot cleaner looking. I put a set of Dunlop K591 (I think) tires and they worked pretty good, but later I put on a set of Bridgestone Battlax's and those stick a lot better. I used a 140 for the rear and the stock size in the front. I put on a Vance & Hines SS2R pipe and K&N air filter (using stock air box). It looks and sounds good (sounds mean but not too loud) and revs much faster. However, the finish on the headers isn't holding up too well, the rear brake lever contacts the pipe when the pads are low, and I have to remove the header to change the oil. But, it is still a big improvement over the heavy, quiet, unattractive stock exhaust. I ran it with the stock jetting for a while with no problems, but I did finally get a jet kit and the engine makes a lot more low-end and midrange power. I have about 20,000 miles and haven't had any mechanical problems other than having to replace the speedo cable. I have taken a few trips on my bike to Arkansas (excellent roads if you know where to go) and around Tennessee. I always camp and ride up to 300 miles a day. I have damaged the bike a few times, once I hit a pothole and put a small dent in both wheels, and sprung a leak in the fork seals (I used heavier fork oil when replacing the seal), and another time I went into a slide at 55mph. That scraped up the muffler (good time to upgrade!) the fairing, and knocked off a foot peg. A little paint and a few small parts later and the bike is as good as new. Anyone that plans on riding through the area is welcome to stop by anytime. I might even join you for a while. | | USA - Michigan: Charles Adams
Charles has a 1993 Yamaha Seca II and very much enjoys ride this bike on the highways and backrouds of northern Michigan. His only problem is he is a little bit too tall for the windscreen. He likes to try a taller screen, about 80-100mm above the standard model. If anyone in the US can supply him with an address where he can find other windscreens he will be pleased. | | USA - Minneapolis: Bill Gundlach [25-Nov-01]
I own a black 1998 Seca II. I enjoy the level of comfort and the fact that Seca II's can be had for as little as $2000.00. I wish they offered a naked version of the Seca in the US. I've been trying to locate factory Diversion 600n parts to convert my bike, but have no source for those parts. I may be interested in swaping parts with someone who has a Diversion 600n and would rather have a fairing. | | USA - Minneapolis, Minnesota: Laura Riskin [05-Oct-99]
Yamaha Seca II owner. Have had the bike for a few years. I am slowly turning it into a streetfighter. It has 4 into 1 exhaust, round headlight, pilot and carb jet adjustments. I am looking for other modifications to improve the preformance of my bike. I would appreciate any assistance. | | USA - Minneapolis: Bradley Hanson
Bradley owns a 1994 cobalt blue XJ600s (called the Seca II in the US) and had survived an accident at 60mph thanks to sliding 100 feet on relatively soft grass! He loves the bike's smoothness, ride and handling, although he now have a damaged fairing, including the light and gauge assembly. He would like to find XJ600N (the "naked"/fairing-less version) riders who know a location, preferably in the US or Canada, where he can order a headlamp and gauge set, including all needed brackets, to get his XJ600 back to new condition | | USA - Mount Airy: Steve Wilson [22-Aug-09] 2009
My 2nd XJ600 is a 1993 XJ600 Seca II. Nice All Around Comfortable Fun Bike. | | USA - New York: Stephen Jablonsky [26-Mar-99]
Stephan wrote: I am a Photographer and Graphic Designer in New York City. I own my own studio in Manhattan called Imaginary Studio. We do Graphic Design for Print and New Media and Motion Graphics for Film and Video. I have just bought my first bike. It just happens to be a '92 SecaII. I am excited but I have a lot to learn. | | USA - New York: Edward Crane [12-Apr-98]
Edward wrote: I purchased my dark metallic blue/green 1997 Seca II new in January 1998. I've got about 2200 miles on it now (4/10/98). I commute to work on the bike daily, and enjoy an occasional long trip and a romp through the twisties. This Seca II is simple, understated and elegant. It has the black powder-coated engine and wheels, and has a very stealth look about it, with all parts either black or painted.
I enjoy doing all my own work (too bad the bike's under warrantee), and so I'd like to hear about maintenance/performance enhancement experiences (valve adjustment, etc.)
My only concern with this bike is that it seems to get rather hot in New York City traffic. I'm afraid that it is overheating, even in cooler weather. Doe anyone have any experience with this? | | USA - Palatine: John Powers [19-Aug-00]
I own a 1996 XJ600, which I bought as a wreck for $300. It has a slighly bent rear subframe but other than that is fine. Current modifications include a K&N in-box air filter (not clamp-ons), cobra F1-S exhaust, Bridgestone tires (BT-35 front, BT-45 rear, but soon to be BT-45 front as well), Lockhart aluminum pegs, Johar grips, and a Corbin seat. The Cobras sound just awesome, and I've had more than one person mistake my bike for a Ducati at idle. The exhaust has a wonderful deep resonance that turns into a ripping sound as you wind the throttle on. They give a little better throttle response and look dead trick.
The corbin seat though, is by far the best mod for the money that one can make to the bike. It really improves the looks and offers all day comfort. Last summer me and a friend, who has a VMax, did a 650 mile day with no onset of monkey-butt on my end (I also rode 300 miles the next day and felt fine after that, too.) As of now the bike is just about to turn 20,000 miles, most of them pretty hard miles at that. The only problems I've encountered are a broken shifter return spring (admittedly after dozens of first-gear burnouts) and some cracks in the fairing from the engine vibration.
One other mod that can be of some use is to stiffen up the front forks. An almost free way to do this (don't waste money on stiffer springs) is to change out the factory spacer with a longer one, in my case mad of pvc pipe. It cost me all of $5 and made a considerable difference in handling and resistance to brake dive. Keep it shiny side up! | | USA - Palo Alto, CA: Mike Conboy [01-May-04]
I bought my red '96 Seca II in early 2004, and immediately tweaked the carbs by putting 3 washers under each jet needle to get rid of the low-throttle problems. I replaced the 9 year old rubber with Bridgestone BT45 tires and now it is a better bike than I a rider! I mostly use it for short trips but see that it would make a good sport-tourer. Previous bikes have been a Kawasaki EX250R, a great bike which I plan to re-visit in the future, and an old Triumph Bonneville 750 which handled well but probably still needs work, wherever it is. Other owners in the Bay Area, look me up for a riding or wrenching. Cheers, Mike | | USA - Pittsburgh: Doug Walters [03-Mar-99]
Doug wrote: Just picked up a 1994 Seca II, first problem, is cold driveability. I plan to keep stock air filter and exhaust, am considering installing a stage 1 jet kit. Dyno jet and Factory Bros racing both make kits for this bike, does anyone have any experience with either of these kits. I would appreciate any input, Thanks. | | USA - Portland: Andre Middleton [15-Sep-04]
I'm returning to university and have thus returned to motorcycling as a means of transportation. My '92 Seca II is a wonderful machine. I'd really like to get a rack for it and I greatly admire the FDK rack but I have had no luck in contacting the fabricator. any assistance in contacting him or a reasonable alternative would be appreciated | | USA - Olympia, Washington: Tod Monroe [23-Jan-99]
Tod wrote: I have a 1994 blue Seca II. I bought it in Arizona in the spring of 1996 and rode it up the pacific coast to Washington right before Christmas. It's been a good traveling and commuting bike ever since. Yamaha was a very good sport bike in the wide open Arizona desert and in the hills there. | | USA - Reston, VA (Washington DC): Brian Leitner [16-Jan-98]
Brian wrote: 25-year old male, married with fantastic child. Full-time computer consultant for multiple DoD and commercial clients around DC. I bought my yellow '93 seca II in July and absolutely love its performance per simplicity factor--best all-rounder there is. Mine has about 11,000 miles and I hope to trade up to a lower miler soon. With this new bike I will order a slew of parts from Europe, get rid of the fairing, and convert it to the European XJ600N model. Do any of you have a wrecked XJ600N I can buy the gauge/light cluster from (I know it's a real long-shot)? Ride Safe!!! | | USA - Richland Center: Greg Dettmann [07-Mar-99]
Greg wrote: I have a black 92 SecaII - 94 engine. I've had it since last August. The new engine has only 1,200/miles on it. I use it for weekend rides and occasional longer tours. I have a set of Roadgear bags (love them) would recommend to anyone. They are little more expensive but well worth the price!! I'm a 40+ re-entry rider who was away from the sport for about 18 years but I'm having fun again!! | | USA - Running Springs: Kenne [24-Jan-06]
Just got my '97 Seca ll with 421 miles on it...cost approx. $230.oo and another $71.00 to register...have almost reached the break-in service mileage. You gotta love it! 'Course it needs mods, the tires suck and the battery blows...but all in all, it loves to corner at warp speeds. I've been riding for 34 years and this lil 600 is the most fun I've had in ten... | | USA - San Jose, CA: Lance G. Harrison [21-Feb-98]
Lance wrote: I bought my Seca II XJ-600SHC as a left-over '96 with zero miles in July '97. I ride it everyday to work and back, rain or shine. The El Ninio storms have been hard, but bearable with good rain gear. I have 4700 miles (7600 km) on the bike now. I only had to replace the speedometer cable (it fell out or was ripped out, never figured out when), done under warranty, change the oil, have the carburators synched and replace the brake pads. This is my first 'real bike': I have had a 1984 Yamaha QT-50 since 1994 and used to ride it everywhere. The Seca fairing is too low for me as well, because I am 6' 2". The riding position is good but wind-blast against my helmet above 65 mph sucks. I saw that a Spanish company offers lower/ full fairings for the Seca/ Diversion to make it look more like a full-fairing sport-bike. The company is TCP Aerodynamics S.A. in Barcelona Spain. No North American Distributors listed, though. I want to look into this anyway, because it makes the bike look a little more cool, even though the semi-naked look attracted me in the first place. I only wish Yamaha would send us the XJ900S, too. Maybe if they're sold in Canada... Please e-mail any info on this. Thanks. | | USA - Sikeston, MO: Reggie Ahlfield
Reggie owns a Teal Green 1993 Seca II that he bought used because it was a deal he couldn't pass up. The bike is sporty but not uncomfortable. His insurance is only $10 a month. He wants to add a full fairing, 4 into 1 pipes (probably V&H but will take whatever is best deal), a tank bag (can anyone recommend one that will fit the bike that doesn't cost $100+?) He is also considering tering the bike down, sanding the frame and painting it a whole new scheme, but he just can't decide for sure. For one thing, he don't stop riding long enough to do it! It is winter now, and he is still riding every chance he get. He has had the bike about a year now. Please e-mail him if you want to sell some pipes used or a tank bag or any other accessory He might be interested in. Also, if any of you will ever be doing a tour through SE Missouri, e-mail him and maybe he can jump in for a leg of the journey. | | USA - Slidell, LA: Kenneth Finnegan
Kenneth owns a 1994 Yamaha Seca II and is interested in communicating with other Seca/Diversion owners. He uses his bike for driving around the town and light touring. | | USA - St. Louis , Missouri: Chris [31-Mar-06]
I have a 95 Seca 2. Runs great. I put a Vance & Hines exhaust on it and a Stage 3 jet kit. Gave it quite a bit more power. I took the front fairing off and put a small headlight on it. (the kind that bungee straps around the forks) I like it much better that way. I the seca2 stickers off and designed my own graphics for it. I ride wheelies on it everytime I ride it. I've had it at the 12 o'clock position. People on newer superbikes can't believe it. Great bike. | | USA - St. Louis, MO: Harold Finnern [04-Jun-04]
I just purchased a 1995 Seca II. It has relative low mileage (5500 mi) and appears in fairly good condition. This is the fourth bike I have owned (Honda 250, Suzuki 400, Yama 850). Just getting back into it after not having one for 8 or 9 years. I enjoy the YDCN website, and would like any info other owners could share about these awesome cycles. I would particularly like info on largest rear tire size and where to locate a center stand. | | USA - Sun Valley: Aaron Hubbard [05-Jan-98]
Aaron wrote: I'm Hooked! Bought my first bike, a '97 Secca, last march and I love it! The bike and the sport. So nice to find a group of other Secca/Divvy owners to talk to. | | USA - Tacoma, WA: Maxx Nanson [28-Aug-04]
I'm a 20 year-old college student at the University of Puget Sound and last winter I purchased a 93 Seca II. The bike was in perfect running order and I have since explored many of the islands in the Puget Sound region. The only problem I have is with the fairing, which was scratched due to the previous owner knocking the bike over. However, thanks to this website I have discovered the XJ600N! I am interested in converting my bike into the 600N's "naked/fairing-less" look. Has anyone in the US had luck doing this, and if so, where did you order your parts? I am interested in purchasing the headlamp, gauge cluster, and any brackets that would be needed. And finally, if you're cruising up I-5, drop me a line. I just might join you! | | USA - Topeka, Kansas: Daryl Goebel [20-Feb-98]
Daryl wrote: I bought my Seca II new in 1993 and I love it, I paid about $4000 for it and my insurance is very low. I have had my bike for five years now and would not trade it for anything except for a Diversion 900. As far as I know the 900s are not avaliable in the U.S. If anyone knows diferent please let me know! Until then I am happy on my Seca!! | | USA - Washington DC: Matthew Cocker
Matthew is a New Zealander in the US to study at Georgetown. Nicole (his wife) and he brought a 92 Seca with 2500 miles on the clock. They love the bike, with only two problems. One is the seat, it is so bad they have ordered a Corbin Gunfigther and Lady Saddle. This should fix that problem. The other problem is engine vibration at 55 to 65 mph. Most the interesting roads have a 55mph speed limit. The vibrations are such that it is much more comfortable to travel about 70 mph, by which time the vibrations subside. The Cops over there seem to take a dim view of this practice however. His solution was to gear it up about 5mph in the hope of making legal speeds comfortable. He asks if anyone out there tried changing the gearing on the XJ600 (Std: 16 front/48 rear sprockets). What sprocket combinations did you try, and did it improve legal speed vibration without making first gear to high? Any suggestions welcome. | | USA - West Bloomfield, MI: Gary Kott [24-Mar-01]
I bought my 96 SECA II on Feb 6, 2001. The bike was an overstock at the dealership and never assembled. I got the bike with only 3 miles on it for $2999. This is my first bike, and I am really enjoying it so far. I have yet to put to many miles on it yet due to the cold weather here in Michigan. The bike is bone stock at this point, but won't stay like that for long. I am ordering the lower cowling very soon, as well as a windscreen. The stock stickers will be removed, making it all black. The rims are going to be treated to a coat of yellow paint, and then a tapeworks sticker kit for the body. In the end, the bike will be primarily black with yellow accents. I can be found often on www.cycleworld.com in the forums under japanese bikes. My name there is 96 SECA II, if you ever stop in, drop me a line!!! Thanks, Gary | | USA - West Bend, WI: Al Swan [04-Dec-99]
I bought a '96 XJ600S in mid '98 off the showroom. I put 5500 mi. on it before snowfall. As it was using a lot of oil, the shop found that a wrist pin circlip was missing (not installed at the factory?) and so the block, 1 piston and rings were replaced. Now at 8300 miles, a deer finds my front tire and sends my Seca and I skidding down the road. So I'm looking at spending some insurance money on new plastic and exhaust. I like the TCP elliptical fork fairing, but I see they do not have a US distributer. I was wondering if someone knows what it lists for and if a way could be found to ship it? Or if someone has a favorite aftermarket fairing for the Diversion/Seca? Thank you and good riding. | | USA - West Hollywood, CA: Peter Hartikka
Peter really enjoyed the Diversion homepage. He has seen a bunch of pages for other, more 'glamorous' bikes, but none for the Diversion/Seca till now. That's the same fact I was faced to and that was one of the reasons to start a Diversion homepage. Peter owns a green 1993 Seca II which currently has over 20,000 miles (32.000 km) on it. Last spring he was in Paris a saw the XJ900S (he was gazing longingly upon it). But... a friend of his who works in new-product development at Yamaha U.S. told him that Yamaha has decided that it wouldn't be cost-effective to import them in the U.S. Instead there're bringing over the Royal Star :-( (Reading this the Netherlands seems to be not that bad... both the Yamaha Diversion XJ900S and the Royal Star are officially imported here). Peter has his own pages on internet and would be glad if you visit Peter Hartikka's home-page. Read how he's trying to make his hobbies his work. Also very interesting is his long description of his motor holiday trip in the summer of 1994. Advisably to visit! | | USA - Wichita, Kansas: Michael Enright [28-Jun-97]
Michael is 37 years old and bought his red 92 brand new in March of 1996. Fifteen months later he had 7000 miles on it, and loves it! He has gotten very comfortable with the bike and loves to ride it for any reason he can. The stock rear tire was smooth at 4500 miles, and was replaced by a Dunlop K591 140x70. He wanted the widest he could get to fit, and thought the 170x40 was max, but he thinks he could get a slightly larger on. How fat will fit? The K591 seems to be holding up well. The front tire is nearly ready to be replaced. He guess it won't last past 8500 miles. He lowered the body on the front fork legs about 11/16 in an attempt to put more weight on the front. The front wheel seemed to float when he rode fast. It seemed to help. He too, is wanting to get a little more power out of the bike, he'd love to know what options are available that work. Carbs, pipes, etc. He plans to make use of the E-mail addresses provided to try to gather more info. He's very interested in getting a lower cowl and would like to get one that looks sharp. He thinks the TARGA looks cheap, but is unsure what other options are available... anyone want to offer suggestions? He rides with 4 other guys on 3-4 road trips a year. They have a blast. They love to go to Arkansas, pronounced "are-kansas." and make use of the twistest roads in the midwest. Most Kansas roads suck, because they are so straight. No excitement. His friends have big bikes" Honda CBR1000 and CBR900RR, Suzuki TL1000, and a FZR600. His Seca II does extremely well on twisty roads with these guys. They don't race, but he routinely pull away from the crowd, over time. The SECA is so light an flickable. He keeps it reved at 6000-7000 RPM goin in the curve and hammer the gas to exit quick. Once they get to a straight section of road, he has to send a postcard to his buddys because they are long gone! He's thinking about getting straight handel bars, to lean himself over and put more weight on the front. He's also strongly contemplating a corbin seat. The stock seat makes him miserable at temperatures over 90 degrees (f). | | USA - Wichita Falls, TX: Jeremy Hunt [13-Sep-05]
I bought my 1992 XJ600S SecaII about 1 1/2 month ago. It is black with red pin stripes. It has a Yiromoshi 4-1 exhaust and Yiromoshi heads. It also has the bottom fairing and the smoked windscreen. It has a rough time at low RPMs until fully warmed up, but that doesn't stop it from reaching 75 in no time at all. It is a heck of a lot faster than I thought it would be. I love the bike; however, I wish I could find a few things for it. The first thing that I am looking for is a center stand. I have seen them in pictures; however, I can't seem to find on for sale for this bike. Next, a good after market saddle. And finally (for now anyway), a good road in this area. I have yet to really get to ride the bike, except to work and back and through town. | | USA - Worcester Ma: Jim [25-Jul-97]
Jim bought his seca II new in 94 for $4000. He thinks it's a great bike but he's ready for more power and better handling. He wants to know what the biggest tire is that can fit on the rear rim? Anyone who has made upgrades please e-mail him and tell him how they went. | |
