It's early 90's tech just doesn't cut it any more and I'm not sure it did back when it was new. So, the next mod on the list is a set of LED driving lights mounted to the forks. I'll probably go with something cheap in case they get destroyed or the project doesn't work out like I had hoped. The current plan is to use the mounting points currently occupied by the reflectors. If I can find a flat bar type LED light, that would look the best.
In the meantime, my GPS mounts should be here today. (edit: According to UPS, the parts are sitting at my front door!). I went with a RAM mount for the Garmin Quest I was given. It's old tech but it's free tech! I already have our August destination plugged in and ready to navigate. Not that it's going to be a confusing trip but if you have the toys, might as well use 'em.
**Update**
With all these mods to the SECA II, I the stock graphics are going to be removed and replaced with something more appropriate. Maybe a reflective XJ600 II Adventure sticker set? By the time I'm done with this bike, it's going to be a weird hybrid and probably the only SECA like it.
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Be careful messing with Yamaha electrics, in my experience they're barely sufficient at best and can't be over-burdened much. You may want to get a higher-output stator or something, and upgrade the battery charging/handling doohicky. I had a late-night trip coming back from the Sierras where I had NO lights (on the freeway!). Luckily I was riding with a gang of buddies and they surrounded me - and we swapped the battery back and forth with a good one a couple times.
Another time (daylight) coming back from the Mountains, it just *died.* I got saved by another Yamaha rider who stopped to help, and engaged in a(nother) battery swap-ride back from the Central Valley to the Bay Area. I bought *her* a new battery when it was all over.
So far, the heated grips have been ok. I don't trust the charging system to have enough upmfh to run heated grips and extra lights so it would be one or the other.
I found a beefed-up stator to be of use - but my own electrical knowledge is dismal.
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