The Niken is one of the Best Bikes I have ever owned, now that I have made some changes. I can run with most super bikes in the dry, when it's wet, no contest, the absolute best rain bike you can ride, end of story.
Mirrors- moved to the bars, turn signals lights replaced mirrors.
Brakes- went with EBC rotors
Removed a total of 31lbs from the bike.
Lowered the bike 20mm, front & rear, with a kit from Holland. Much better handling. Feet can touch the ground
Changed the windscreen.
Did a tail-tidy, removed rear bar.
Lots of Titanium bolts. Front end lighter, turn in faster.
Exhaust & battery change.
The Niken is a diamond that just needs polishing. Yamaha went for form over function, but the base is there, just do it. The sport riders I have ridden with for 20 yrs are amazed at how fast my Niken can be ridden.
Uncle Al