1997 Yamaha Seca II 600

TonyKZ1 · January 29th, 2014, 01:10 PM

Well I did it. I found one not too far away and picked it up Jan 20th. It's a 1997 model (actually says built 10/96 on the frame sticker but titled as a 97). Here's the picture of it on the trailer, on the way home.

It's got 13k miles, fairly new tires, a clean gas tank, a vance & hines exhaust system, and small aftermarket turn signals. The exhaust doesn't sound too bad at idle but I don't have my bikes at idle much, so I'll be replacing it with a factory system asap, so I'll be able to change the oil a lot easier and put on a center stand. I'll also be putting on the factory turn signals too as the current ones are small smoked amber in color and aren't very bright. It may need a new chain & sprockets too, have to see how that one works after oiling and adjusting.
Thanks, Tony

KawiKid860 · January 29th, 2014, 06:20 PM

Nice little simple classic sporty bike. Enjoy her!

alex.s · January 29th, 2014, 06:56 PM

how are you liking it? my uncle just picked up an 96? seca 2. he is still getting it running.

TonyKZ1 · January 30th, 2014, 07:32 AM

So far so good. I've got it running, takes a little while to warm up especially in this cold weather. However I haven't got to ride it yet, due to turn signal's not working (bad aftermarket signal bulbs), very loose chain (going to try oiling and adjusting before I replace it), etc. I'm still riding my Ninja 250, figure I'd get the Seca up and running good before I move over the license plate and put the Ninja up for sale. So far this site has the most info/help on the Seca's.
Thanks, Tony

jkv45 · January 30th, 2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyKZ1

So far so good. I've got it running, takes a little while to warm up especially in this cold weather. However I haven't got to ride it yet, due to turn signal's not working (bad aftermarket signal bulbs), very loose chain (going to try oiling and adjusting before I replace it), etc. I'm still riding my Ninja 250, figure I'd get the Seca up and running good before I move over the license plate and put the Ninja up for sale. So far this site has the most info/help on the Seca's.
Thanks, Tony

WHAT? No way!

Congrats on the new bike, but don't be so quick to move on there!

I owned a '81 SECA 550 (1st gen) back in the day, and every time I see your Avatar I think of my old white/red '87 750 Ninja...that I liked a lot...

willi777 · January 30th, 2014, 09:43 AM

The Seca is a reliable, solid bike, cheap to maintain and own- but ya gotta keep the Ninja!

January 29th, 2014, 01:10 PM	#1
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	1997 Yamaha Seca II 600 Well I did it. I found one not too far away and picked it up Jan 20th. It's a 1997 model (actually says built 10/96 on the frame sticker but titled as a 97). Here's the picture of it on the trailer, on the way home. It's got 13k miles, fairly new tires, a clean gas tank, a vance & hines exhaust system, and small aftermarket turn signals. The exhaust doesn't sound too bad at idle but I don't have my bikes at idle much, so I'll be replacing it with a factory system asap, so I'll be able to change the oil a lot easier and put on a center stand. I'll also be putting on the factory turn signals too as the current ones are small smoked amber in color and aren't very bright. It may need a new chain & sprockets too, have to see how that one works after oiling and adjusting. Thanks, Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.
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January 29th, 2014, 06:56 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	how are you liking it? my uncle just picked up an 96? seca 2. he is still getting it running. __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2014, 07:32 AM	#4
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	So far so good. I've got it running, takes a little while to warm up especially in this cold weather. However I haven't got to ride it yet, due to turn signal's not working (bad aftermarket signal bulbs), very loose chain (going to try oiling and adjusting before I replace it), etc. I'm still riding my Ninja 250, figure I'd get the Seca up and running good before I move over the license plate and put the Ninja up for sale. So far this site has the most info/help on the Seca's. Thanks, Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

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