Galfer Wave Discs

[Rainbow7]

I just put a set of Galfer wave rotors on, replacing the OEM discs.
They are really easy to install, the only tricky part being figuring out how to get the front wheel off the ground. (I don't have a head stand.) To get around this I just created a ramp out of two bricks and a short length of wood, which I then wheeled the bike onto.
Once the front was at the top of the ramp I had enough space to fit my trolley jack under the belly pan. I used the jack to raise the front wheel off the ground and, being a proper trolley jack, I was able to raise it high enough that I didn't need to remove the guard in order to get the wheel off.
Once the wheel was removed it was a simple matter to unbolt the OEM discs and replace them with the new ones.
Conventional wisdom is that one should always replace pads when putting new discs on. I chose not to, instead simply rubbing the old pads (which were evenly worn and had 5mm left on them) on a flat, concrete surface to roughen them up, thus giving much the same effect as simply putting on a new set of pads.

Oh, there is one other tricky part: you need a 24mm hex-head tool in order to remove the front wheel and that tool does not come with the basic toolkit. However, if you go to your local fastening supplies specialist and explain what you need they will be able to help you out. I went to Southern Fasteners at Kirrawee and got a 24mm x 70mm nut, which fits into the axle socket and can be turned with a shifter. At a mere $2.70, it was a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a proper hex-head kit!

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[CeeJay07]

good tip Rainbow, a bit of lateral thinking can go a long way!!!

[big kev]

yeah thats a bit of engineuity mate , if you checked the AHC TOOLS LENDING SCHEME you would have scene i have a axle tool for the busa

but very will done mate . discs look nice

[VNSVLE]

Another way is to get a bit of threaded rod a couple of washers and a couple of nuts. Weld a loop to one of the nuts slip this through your steering head bolt and use an endless chain from a roof beam or even an engine lifter. Nice and solid and dont have to worry about it falling over at all.
Cheers
Wayne

[Cb Boy]

What are your thoughts on the braking improvements from these discs?

Have you noticed increased stopping power?
Better feel at the lever?
Are you running braided lines or stock lines?

Just interested as I have owned many Jap bikes over the years, and to be honest, the brakes on my gen 2 busa would have to be the worst I have come across.

[Rainbow7]

I have braided lines all around and would definitely recommend them.

I haven't had a chance to bed in my pads with these new rotors, so the braking is currently not quite as good as it was with the OEM discs, but I've read plenty of reviews that say this is normal and will improve within 50-100km.

I think pretty much everyone would agree that the Hayabusa's stock brakes (both lines and discs) are simply not good enough, especially considering that the Busa is supposed to be Suzuki's flagship bike.

If you were to choose between having braided lines or new rotors, do the braided lines first; you will instantly notice the difference.

[Rainbow7]

Well, I got up this morning, looked out the window, saw it was clear and thought, "Hmmm, this will be a good chance to bed in those new brakes." WRONG! Mind you, even with the relatively short ride I did have (in the rain), I can feel the braking starting to improve. Plus, the wave rotors look awesome, which is what really counts...