Tweaking my Nmax

DavidFL

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As mentioned here


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I picked up a Yamaha Nmax 155 to run around on while I was recovering from my crash on the Vstrom in June 2022.

The Nmax is now 4,800 kms older with the old GTR fellah riding it.
I've actually enjoyed riding & like it enough, that regardless how I go back on the Vstrom in the coming weeks, I will keep the Nmax.
So time to tart it up a bit.
First was an improved fairing.

It looked this when I got it
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But now looks like this.
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It was sourced of Lazada from a shop in Bangkok for 699 baht.

I also found some hot stickers for 250 baht on Lazada to give it a stunning appearance.
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Next up has been extra lighting for coming home at night from a Mekong Pizza plus.
Sourced on Lazada for 271 baht.
Fitting them high enough was a bit tricky, but Kong & I managed to work something out so they fit neatly on the side & high enough to be useful.

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These little spots are 2 coloured, yellow & white.
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The yellow is wired into the ignition & come on automatically as running lights, whilst the white are wired into the high beam switch.
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At the same as Kong fitted the spots I got him to fit some clear hand guards.
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I struggle with the cold in the mornings & these will work a charm, to help my hands warmer.
Fitting them also needed some innovation with brackets & cutting a few bits out on the handguard that you can only see underneath.
The fairing also needed tilting forward a cms, so that they did not hit on full lock.
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A seal on the rear shock started leaking a couple of weeks ago, so time to upgrade the suspension.
The cheapest & hopefully best value for money way to go is YSS - a full YSS suspension kit, front & rear.
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Sourced via Ban Chang in Chiang Rai.
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And I'm a happy NMax punter & am enjoying the bike.
 
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jimboy

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A big screen, daytime running lights, and YSS suspension front and back are the best way to go. Did the same myself, but not the shark stickers, yet. :joy:

What other mods are there? You could reduce the unsprung weight on the rear shock by changing the stock end can to a lighter model. Can't say I've bothered myself. The best possible quality tyres are a worthwhile investment. Pirelli and Michelin do excellent scooter tyres. Anything else? On my PCX I fitted a back protector under a mesh seat cover to add a little extra height to the seat. The mesh doesn't get burning hot when the bike is left out in the sun, a valuable comfort mod!


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Cold weather hand-guards are not required in Bangkok. :)