I bought a busa, my initial report/impression - Page 2

tached1000rr · 09-22-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I rode a Busa and ZX14...the ZX14 was more nimble, but the Busa felt more comfortable.

sitting on both, I too felt more comfortable on the busa

racedoll · 09-22-2011, 10:22 PM

tached1000rr · 09-22-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

truth, I don't have any "good" pics yet

nhgunnut · 09-23-2011, 10:36 AM

A couple of suggestions. Have a look at the MFW Vario Pegs they are a bit more pricey (about $150) but give you a far better range of adjustment than the Buell Pegs I have the Buell's on my Busa and the Varios on My B King.
The second gen bikes have more restriction in the lower end and of course the the top end is restricted to 186mph. Lots of ways around this Traditional TREs can screw with he Gear indicator so on My B King I went with Boost By Smith re-flash kit and used the free software. If you are good with electronics you can build your own flashing harness and just down load the software. The software lets you adjust the maps in all the gears and giving you access to timing Air Fuel ratios and secondary injectors.
Throttle on the Busa is a long turn and if you don't care for it, a cheap fix that a Lot of guys use is to swap in a R1 throttle tube.
The brakes on the Busa are in my opinion the weakest point. Stainless lines and more aggressive pads is the route most go. From there the options get pricey YoYoDyne makes a kit with an adapter block Rotors and Brembo Mono Block Calipers and Stainless lines that retails around 1300. You see this set up on a lot of the Land Speed Racing Busa'a
All that said Most guys buy a Busa and do near no modification.

tached1000rr · 10-05-2011, 10:48 AM

Just thought I'd update with any tidbits as I get more miles under my belt, thus far I've put 750-800 miles on it. Due to circumstances I've only been able to run a full tank to when the gas light comes on twice, my 1st tank the light came on at 182 miles, this was a lot of hwy riding combined with putting around, I got 164 on the 2nd tank which was mostly higher rpm runs through my favorite back roads. A fair average may be the middle of those two at 170ish but we shall see.

I really want to sort out this suspension for my weight and riding style preferences, Ohlins can you hear me now?

CasterTroy · 10-05-2011, 10:57 AM

My busa is the only bike I ever regretted selling

Best all around bike I ever owned

OH, and pics or it didn't happen

nhgunnut · 10-06-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I really want to sort out this suspension for my weight and riding style preferences, Ohlins can you hear me now?

The Ohlins are Great , there is a Guy here in NH who runs a radical Big Bore Busa With full Ohlin suspension and Brembos. He has helped a lot of here in New England with our Busa's When I taked to him abuot Ohlins he Suggested and I try re springing and Valving. A huge difference with about 1/6th the cost of Ohlins

racedoll · 10-06-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Will get some pics up soon.

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Originally Posted by racedoll

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

truth, I don't have any "good" pics yet

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

OH, and pics or it didn't happen

Are you waiting for Christmas or what, to post pictures?

tached1000rr · 10-18-2011, 10:42 AM

Do I now have to use a hosting site to post up a pic?

Tmall · 10-18-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Do I now have to use a hosting site to post up a pic?

I don't think it's been any other way on this forum.

09-23-2011, 10:36 AM	#14
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	A couple of suggestions. Have a look at the MFW Vario Pegs they are a bit more pricey (about $150) but give you a far better range of adjustment than the Buell Pegs I have the Buell's on my Busa and the Varios on My B King. The second gen bikes have more restriction in the lower end and of course the the top end is restricted to 186mph. Lots of ways around this Traditional TREs can screw with he Gear indicator so on My B King I went with Boost By Smith re-flash kit and used the free software. If you are good with electronics you can build your own flashing harness and just down load the software. The software lets you adjust the maps in all the gears and giving you access to timing Air Fuel ratios and secondary injectors. Throttle on the Busa is a long turn and if you don't care for it, a cheap fix that a Lot of guys use is to swap in a R1 throttle tube. The brakes on the Busa are in my opinion the weakest point. Stainless lines and more aggressive pads is the route most go. From there the options get pricey YoYoDyne makes a kit with an adapter block Rotors and Brembo Mono Block Calipers and Stainless lines that retails around 1300. You see this set up on a lot of the Land Speed Racing Busa'a All that said Most guys buy a Busa and do near no modification. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

10-05-2011, 10:57 AM	#16
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	My busa is the only bike I ever regretted selling Best all around bike I ever owned OH, and pics or it didn't happen __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

10-18-2011, 10:42 AM	#19
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10-05-2011, 10:48 AM	#15
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Just thought I'd update with any tidbits as I get more miles under my belt, thus far I've put 750-800 miles on it. Due to circumstances I've only been able to run a full tank to when the gas light comes on twice, my 1st tank the light came on at 182 miles, this was a lot of hwy riding combined with putting around, I got 164 on the 2nd tank which was mostly higher rpm runs through my favorite back roads. A fair average may be the middle of those two at 170ish but we shall see. I really want to sort out this suspension for my weight and riding style preferences, Ohlins can you hear me now?