Mods
Front
Front Fender by SW-MOTECH Aluminum
Fork Gaiters Boots by JvB Moto 80mm (Link) — others available
Fork Upper Covers from Stock FZ-07 (Link) — parts 20, 22, 23 & 24 in the diagram
Headlight Housing & Side Brackets Kit (Link)— a must
Headlight LED by J.W. Speaker 8790 — previous cheaper headlight
Headlight Grill / Mesh — need new housing ring, but contact Max Inc directly
Turn Signals / Indicators by Motogadget m-Blaze Pins
Handlebars by Gilles GTO (Link)
Grips by Lowbrow Customs 7/8" GT
Speedo Relocation Kit by Brogue Motorcycles (Link) 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Levers for Clutch & Brake by Yamaha & Gilles Tooling (Link)
Round Mirrors by KiWAV Eclipse 10mm
Radiator Covers by Urbano Bruni (Link) 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Middle
Exhaust by SC Project 2-1 Conic ’70s (Link) — helps to have a swivel socket adapter to reach the bolts
ECU Flash by 2WDW (Link) — mandatory for exhaust upgrade or a PC
Frame Sliders by Urbano Bruni (Link) … currently removed, 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Rear Brake Reservoir CT025B by Rizoma with Bracket CT455B (Link)
Rear
Side Panels by Urbano Bruni (Link) 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Chain Guard by Urbano Bruni (Link) 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Seat Cover & Foam Upgrade by Brogue Motorcycles (Link) 5% off promo code CAPPMOTO
Fender Eliminator Tail Tidy by Evotech (Link)
Rear Axle Spool Sliders PRN013260 by Evotech
Turn Signals / Indicators by Shin Yo Black Spark LED Smoked (Link)
Tires by Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR (180,55x17 and 120,70x17)
Removals
Passenger pegs, front reflectors, headlight, fenders, speedo mount, rear fluid reservoir
PAINT & Emblem
Off-White Aluminum Tank Sides
Silver-Beige Plastic Tank Middle Panel
Black Plastic Side Fairings & Rear Fender
Black Front-Right Side Metal Mesh
Red Yamaha Fork Badge / Emblem 55mm Round
Future
Tank Emblems — I can’t decide. Vintage style or back to stock, I have a couple :)
R6 Throttle Tube Upgrade … IN WORK
Brake & Throttle Short Cable by Yamaha — P/N: 1WS-26301-00 & P/N: 1WS-26335-00
USB Charging Wiring — seeking advice, I need to install the Quadlock wireless charge!
Past
Removed (terrible) Headlight Bracket Spacers — requires shorter SS M6 hex screws (4 x 16mm, 2 x 25mm)
Turn Signal Adapters for Stock Brackets — needed for any aftermarket indicators
Windshield by Puig, Light Smoke — useful on long highway trips, above 80mph wind is harsh without a screen
MAINTENANCE
Chain Clean, Lube, Wax & Scrubber Brush
Oil by Mobil 1 & filter by K&N
Detailer Cleaner by Chemical Guys
More
Gear
Helmets
Bell Bullitt Black Helmet w/ Tinted Shield — classic styling all around
AGV X3000 Black Helmet w/ Tinted Shield — my daily driver, very sleek
AGV X3000 White Helmet w/ Yellow Visor — loved the black so much, had to do another
Shoei Glamster Matte Black Helmet (Link) — New to the collection in 2020, first impressions here!
Cargo Bungee Net Mesh 16x16” — How I strap down my passenger helmet to my seat
Gloves
Akin Blip & Ghost Motorcycle Black Gloves (Link & Link) — Comfortable & elegant!
JRC / Churchill Maverick SS Custom Tan & Black Gloves (Link) — beautiful & amazing, able to ride at 50mph for 20min in 40°F cold
Biltwell Black Moto Gloves — great summer gloves, not much protection
100% AirMatic Red Gloves — made for the dirt, but I’m a wanna be scrambler :)
Carry
Cannae Legion Day Pack 15% off promo code CAP15 — my main gear pack for Cappuccino Moto
Cannae Sarcina Expedition Pack 15% off promo code CAP15
Aer Day Pack (Link) — my work and short ride commuter, so clean
Other
Quad Lock Case & Mount 10% off promo code CAPPMOTO10 — mounts also available for car, bike, desk
Quad Lock Bicycle Mount & Black Lever — my current setup
Kryptonite Wheel Brake Disc Lock
Gasoline Canister 1L by Fuel Friend
Apparel
Tops
Akin Kevlar Jacket, Hoodie & Battle Vest (Link, Link & Link)
Lewis Leathers Custom Cyclone Jacket (Link)
Satchel & Page Leather Bomber Jacket (Link)
VKTRE Moto Company Pilot Racer Jacket (Link)
John Doe XTM Motoshirt (Link)
John Doe XTM Flight Jacket (Link)
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt (Link)
Roland Sands Ramone Jacket — discontinued, but check similar styles
Filson Buffalo Plaid Hunting Shirt
Tees by P&Co, Saint, Brother Moto, Johnson Motors, Jane, Tankfarm, Deus, General Quarters, Ascot, etc.
Bottoms
Uglybros Featherbed-K Kevlar Pants Black (Link) - my daily drivers!
Uglybros Motorpool-K Kevlar Pants Olive (Link)
Akin Stealth Motorcycle Jeans (Link) - check my first impressions!
Bravestar Selvedge Slim Straight Jeans x2 (Link)
Saint Model 3 Jeans (Link)
John Doe Stroker XTM Pants Olive (Link)
Levi’s 511 Commuter Cordura Jeans
Shoes
Wolverine 1000 Mile Dylan Moto Boot
Chippewa 6" Service Utility Boot
Shoes by Vans, Converse, Nike, etc.
Other
Darn Tough Mountaineering Extra Cushion Socks — fall/winter
Darn Tough Coolmax Boot Socks — summer
Capture
Photo
Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera — upgraded from Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera, still amazing
Sony 85mm f/1.8 Lens — talk about amazing depth of field, professional while being an amateur!
Tripod by Slik Mini II Compact
JOBY GorillaPod Compact Tripod
Extra Batteries — much needed because the Sony alpha’s last about 4hrs taking photos, and about 1hr while using wifi remote
Padded Partition Bag — goes in the backpack
Video
DJI Mavic Mini Drone — just started my drone journey … I have a lot to learn :)
DJI Ronin SC Gimbal — setup is annoying, but amazing how smooth this thing is!
GoPro HERO7 Black — wow … the stabilization is so good
GoPro Jaws Flex Clamp — surprisingly sturdy while riding cantilevered horizontally from bike
GoPro J-Hook Vertical Surface Mount — needed when using clamp Jaws Clamp on helmet
Sound
Deity Lav Mic — Experimenting what’s best for the helmet
Deity V-Mic D3 Pro — Up close vlog style video audio
Specs
Moto — common specs that I get asked about
2018 Yamaha XSR700, 698cc, DOHC, Fuel Injection
Seat height: 31” to ground from Brogue slim seat
Wheel size: 17”
Me
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 160 lb
Chest: 38”
Waist: 32”
Head: 22.75"
Palm: 8.25” - 8.5”