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Neo retro cafe racer. Garage: ‘23 XSR900 “Marceline” ‘07 Civic Si “Carlotta”

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

Here’s a list and links to all the mods I’ve added so far:

Brogue/CRG mirror kit(broguemotorcycles.com/products/xsr...)

S2 Concept handlebars(www.s2-concept.com/en/19898-yam...)

Ermax nose fairing(www.motomachines.com/ermax-cafe-r...)

Tony James Designs PPF(tonyjamesdesigns.com/product/xsr9...)

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 4

He’s even featured in the promo materials when the second gen XSR900 was released in 2022. That’s him in the pic below atop the XSR900 next to his YZR500 GP bike.

My riding gear also has a French theme: my helmet is red, white, and blue and my riding jacket has accents in the same colors.

Christian Sarron with 2022 XSR900 and a party de-faired YZR500.

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 4

time they see me, I take their blood.

Also, Marceline is one of my favorite characters.

I even leaned in more to the French theme because my bike’s livery is an ode to when the Yamaha race team was sponsored by Gauloises, a French cigarette company, when Christian Sarron rode for Yamaha in the 80s

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 4

Sure! One of my Grandmothers is half French and Marceline is a French name.

I have a seat cowl and clip on bars from S2 Concept and a belly pan and nose fairing from Ermax, both of which are French companies.

I work as a phlebotomist and my patients commonly call me “the vampire” because every

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 4

Yeah, I wonder why I took so long before removing them. Especially because Marci will never be ridden with a passenger. She likes me all to herself.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 3

Mine’s name is Marceline, and there are many parts to the story of why she’s named so.

It wasn’t an arbitrary choice by any means. I chose her name based on multiple factors: my ethnicity, country of origin of aftermarket parts, occupation, etc.

I’d suggest “Big Red”, but that might be too basic.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Jul 2

Marceline asked, “why do I even have passenger pegs? You know I’m the only girl for you”.

Based.

Passenger pegs…deleted! Courtesy of R&G Racing.

#motosky #xsr900 #yamaha #fastersons #r&gracing

2023 Yamaha XSR900 with R&G Racing passenger peg delete plate installed.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · May 15

Last Sunday I woke up early to watch EPL (CFC vs. NFFC) then we went for a ride to LA to take a few pics at Point Grandview.

Afterwards we went to La Azteca for a burrito and tacos for later, then we went to Polly’s Pies in Montebello for eggs Benedict.

#motosky #yamaha #xsr900 #fastersons

2023 XSR900 at Point Grandview with DTLA in the background.

2023 XSR900 at Point Grandview with Montecito Heights in the background.

Vanilla cold brew coffee and eggs Benedict at Polly’s Pies in Montebello, CA.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · May 11

On Saturday, I rode to Little Tokyo to get some onigiri from Onigiri Sun.

Afterwards, I went around the corner to try a burger from Bungraze (I got the OMG burger and curry truffle fries).

Both places were fantastic!

#motosky #motorcycle #yamaha #xsr #fastersons

Onigiri Sun storefront in Daikokuya Annex

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · May 5

More of the Bayliss.

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · May 5

I had a flat tire replaced yesterday at Motorsport Exotica. I took some pics of my second favorite bike that I saw that day…this sweet, sweet Panigale V2 Bayliss. 🤤

#motosky #motorcycle #yamaha #ducati #xsr900 #panigalev2bayliss

2023 XSR900 parked in front of main entrance at Motorsport Exotica.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 21

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 21

Took a ride up to Crystal Lake Cafe with my buddy John, his Pops, and two of his Pop’s friends.

It was a beautiful day and perfect riding weather. I got a hot dog and a cup of chili for lunch.

#motosky #motorcycle #r9t #xsr900 #fastersons

A Suzuki GSX-8R, BMW R9T, and Yamaha XSR900.

A view of the valley below from up near Crystal Lake.

A Yamaha XSR900 and a BMW R9T parked on the roadside in the sunlight.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 14

The last three pics. The last pic is Marceline in a grocery store parking lot when I was on my way back home. I turned around for a look when I was walking away and had to snap a pic cause she looks so fly.

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 14

Here’s some more pics:

If you’re in/near the Burbank area or would like to take a trip down, stop by to watch a race sometime. They screen Formula 1 races and MotoGP.

#motorcycle #yamaha #xsr900 #fastersons

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 14

Here’s a few pics of some of the cars and bikes present at the Confidential Motorsports x Brekkie Car Club “Rev & Rally” this past Sunday at Motorsport Exotica. Congrats to Piastri for his F1 win and Marquez for his MotoGP win.

Motorsport Exotica
2529 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA 91504

Screenshot of Marc Marquez after winning the Qatar GP.

Four motorcycles (2 sport bikes, a cruiser, and a touring bike).

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 13

It’s a great jacket. You won’t be disappointed. It also has a removable windbreaker-like liner so you can make it warmer or cooler.

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 13

Today I picked up Marceline from having the safety recall service done. We stopped to get some tacos and burritos on the way home.

When I got home, the actual notice was in my mailbox. I’m glad we’re good to go for some riding this weekend.

#xsr900 #yamaha #fastersons #motorcycle

A 2023 Yamaha XSR900 in Legend Blue in a parking lot on a sunny day.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Apr 12

I have a Dainese Air Frame D1 jacket and armored riding jeans. Works great even in California 100F/37C temperatures.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 23

#xsr900 #yamaha #motorcycle #fastersons

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 23

Nooo! It turns out that my bike is on the safety recall list. Looks like I’ll be driving instead for a bit. (Even her “B side” looks stunning!)

I’ve provided a pic of the models that are part of the safety recall. Call your nearest Yamaha dealer to confirm whether or not your bike is affected.

A 2023 Yamaha XSR900 parked in the shade of a tree and indirect sunlight on the upper level of a concrete parking structure on a sunny day.

A list of Yamaha motorcycles that are affected by the TPS safety recall.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

#motogp #yamaha #xsr900 #bmw #aprilia #honda #ktm #ducati #motorsportexotica

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

Today I took a ride to Motorsport Exotica in Burbank to watch the Argentina GP. I met some cool people and got to see some nice bikes. They have a nice breakfast spread with juice, coffee, bagels, pastries, cookies, soda, and beer too.

They open at 8am on Sunday to screen the Moto3, 2, & GP races.

Four motorcycles parked in a row, from left to right: BMW S1000RR, Yamaha XSR900, BMW R9T, KTM Duke.

Ducati parked with four other bikes in the background.

Five motorcycles parked in a row. From left to right: two BMW (one is a S1000RR), a Honda, and two Aprilia.

Motorsport Exotica storefront in Burbank, CA.

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Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

#yamaha #xsr900 #fastersons #motorcycle

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

Ermax belly pan(www.motomachines.com/ermax-belly-...)

Woodcraft axle sliders(woodcraft-cfm.com/products/45-...)

Amazon radiator guard(a.co/d/8QtypXO)

Hyperpro steering damper(www.pureperformancecycles.com/hyperpro-ste...)

OEM seat cowl(www.ebay.com/itm/18620615...)

Cafe Spezial @cafespezial.bsky.social · Mar 16

S2 Concept seat cowl(www.s2-concept.com/en/19899-165...)

Mustard bikes tail tidy(www.mustardbikes.com.au/xsr-900-gp-2...)

Stompgrip tank grips(stompgrip.com/products/uni...)

Woodcraft Spool sliders(woodcraft-cfm.com/products/6mm...)

GB Racing engine protection(www.gbracing.eu/Catalogue/BY...)