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2006 Jamie James Yamaha R6 Photo Gallery
Our favorite ex-pat Brit takes a ride on yet another wild thing to come from Jamie James Productions. Check out what we thought about this bike in our
2006 Jamie James Yamaha R6 Bike Test
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Jamie James Productions Yama R6 - Wallpaper
Ohlins fork, 320mm Galfer wave rotors and lightweight wheels are bolted on to this R1-based front end.
He may look like a mild-mannered school teacher but the fact is, Jamie James is one of the most fierce competitors as well as one of the fastest people on the planet.
The Yamaha competition blue seems pleasantly uncluttered, even nicely understated.
The Sharkskin Formula Extreme bodywork went off to the usual suspect, Russell at Russell's Paint and Body, deep in Deliverance country, North Carolina.
Can you imagine the shame and humiliation if the rear tires had anything resembling a chicken strip on them?
Using an R1 Ohlins Road and Track fork necessitated adding 320mm Wave Rotors instead of the original R6's 310 mm items.
By the time he was finished with it, the JJP R6's rear tire had lost a little bit of rubber and Mr. Bayly was turning out his pockets wondering if he could scrape together about $40K.
One facet of the JJP R6 that really transforms the handling is the BlackStone Tek carbon composite wheels.
Ringing in at $40,000, the Jamie James Productions 2006 Yamaha R6 is a formidable track tool.
Phenomenal brakes, ultra-sticky race-compound tires, and a top-shelf suspension setup are probably the best investment you can make to improve your lap times...
Looking closely at the front of the fairing reveals a small pencil camera poking through a neatly cut hole.
A set of stock R6 calipers with original pads is responsible for mauling the Galfer wave rotors.
The Ohlins suspenders allow for fine-tuning to find the right suspension setup, and who better to divine the best setup than former AMA Superbike champ Jamie James.
The white number plates are painted on, no skimping on the fine details here. The cool thing is the integrated rear-facing video camera under the tail though.
Neale Bayly: 'Just casting an eye over the JJP R6 for the first time left my lower lip hanging.'
The Akropovic system looks as good as it sounds. The wailing R6 motor will wake the dead and alert slower riders of your impending pass.
The rear brake caliper is stock and pushes stock pads onto a Galfer Waver Rotor.
The Sharkskin bodywork stays true to the sexy styling of the new R6.
This is the heart of the system purchased from VDL (Video Data-Logger) Motorsports.
Here's a closer look at the rear facing camera of the VDL (Video Data-Logger) system.
Integrated into the R6 upper cowling is the front facing camera of the VDL (Video Data-Logger) system.
To keep the rear tire in contact with the asphalt, an Ohlins full-race YA606 shock absorber is installed.
The factory YEC quick shifter helps with quick and effortless gear changes.
Anodized black Sato Racing adjustable rearsets add to the factory look of the JJP R6.
The stock exhaust was quickly tossed in favor of a full titanium Akrapovic system.
VDL system on/off switch...
The top triple clamp is the stock R6 unit, and that means rake and trail remain identical.
A Lockheed single-bore radial master cylinder rests on the JJP R6's stock handlebar, with the front brake lever adjustable and delivering stopping power via Goodridge black coated steel lines.
For less manic corner exits, the JJP R6 will successfully launch you from as low as 8K, where the stock bike will be wheezing and begging for you to drop a gear...
Jamie James himself spun some laps on his machine and displayed why Jasso was willing to shell out the extra clams for the blue beauty.
The BlackStone Tek carbon composite wheels drop a total of 7.5 pounds of unsprung weight, their lighter mass makes for significantly less effort when tipping the bike into the turns.
Neale Bayly: 'It took till later in the day for my nerves to settle down enough to really take advantage of the brakes...'
Jamie's bikes should come with a government health warning concerning possible medical problems arising from using the brakes.
The tricked out JJP R6 is not only a beautiful to gaze upon, but its $30,000 makeover pays huge dividends in performance and handling.
The bike wants to tip in with the slightest nudge on the bars.
The 349-pound JJP R6 is a carving machine like no other.
As tested, the JJP R6 came equipped with Michelin Pilot Race compound tires, a 120/70-17 front and the 190/50-17 rear.
