Around the world on R1

When serious motorcycle globe trackers go on their trip, they usually pick adventure touring bike Like BMW GS, Kaw KLR or equivalent. Sjaak Lucassen did it with 2001 Yamaha R1, which is a sport bike. The Yam received extensive modifications including: adapted and strengthened sub frame to attach the top and two side trunks: placed an aluminum box in the space below the tank for a spare chain; placed a small rack on the steering stem to store the GPS; its fairing was backed with 3mm thick aluminum plates; ; joined the mirror supports underneath the fairing screen with a thick strip of aluminum to prevent vibration from breaking them; installed modified (5 cm shorter) Laser exhaust pipe so the exhaust wont blow against the spare Metzeler tires; installed a Cyclelok alarm with trunk protection; installed a Hyperpro steering damper; use fully synthetic Putoline oil; installed K&N air filter; installed Osco chain oiler; installed Fuelstar between the fuel pipe so lower octane fuel can be used; placed a 12 volt adapter to charge the video camera and laptop batteries; installed an on/off switch between the supply of the right headlight to save current and still drive with one light on; installed a relay for the extra brake lights in the side trunks; and of course there was a Clymer shop service repair manual book (not a free download pdf) for all maintenance troubleshooting repair. Clymer sponsored the 5 year trip.

I would say visit the rider's website for more detail, but unfortunately Sjaak Lucassen's website is no longer working.