getting to know her ride

[Steve]

I had to work this morning for about 4 hours so I decided to take the bike so I could try her out on the way home. I live at Buccan which is just out from Beenleigh and work at Rocklea. I decided to go home via Yamanto, then left out towards Boonah. From Boonah I headed back towards Beaudesert then back to Logan Village then home. This is a ride I have done a few times on the GSX1400 so it was good to compare. The Busa is so much more stable at speed and so much more stable thru the corners than the 14, but the 14 is more comfortable to sit on for that distance. The 1400 was a great bike but no where near as refined and smooth as the Busa. I have helibars fitted but would still like to be a bit more upright, are there other types of bars that are higher. I have also heard about a plate to riase the height of the bars. Other than trying to get the bars a little higher and maybe back a little I am very happy with her

[sutur]

I had to work this morning for about 4 hours so I decided to take the bike so I could try her out on the way home. I live at Buccan which is just out from Beenleigh and work at Rocklea. I decided to go home via Yamanto, then left out towards Boonah. From Boonah I headed back towards Beaudesert then back to Logan Village then home. This is a ride I have done a few times on the GSX1400 so it was good to compare. The Busa is so much more stable at speed and so much more stable thru the corners than the 14, but the 14 is more comfortable to sit on for that distance. The 1400 was a great bike but no where near as refined and smooth as the Busa. I have helibars fitted but would still like to be a bit more upright, are there other types of bars that are higher. I have also heard about a plate to riase the height of the bars. Other than trying to get the bars a little higher and maybe back a little I am very happy with her

GSX14 is a wicked bike mate seriously considered it before buying my busa. VERY nearly bought one but wasn't ready to give up sportsbike handling and cover.

Higher bars you can get are converti-bars. They can be adjusted to ridiculously high levels, and back down again. So you can ride the bike in comfort on your way to the spurs, then pull over, lower them, and ride aggressive. For really high up bars you'll need longer brake and clutch lines, and there is also windscreen clearance issues.

Another trick is to add a "genmar" block riser beneath the handlebar clamp, in addition to the helis. The yanks over at the ORG confirm there is enough reach in both the clutch and brake lines with this modification and a little fiddling. It does touch the windshield lightly though.

If you end up selling the helibars please lemme know, I'm hunting a pair for a good price.

[Steve]

I had to work this morning for about 4 hours so I decided to take the bike so I could try her out on the way home. I live at Buccan which is just out from Beenleigh and work at Rocklea. I decided to go home via Yamanto, then left out towards Boonah. From Boonah I headed back towards Beaudesert then back to Logan Village then home. This is a ride I have done a few times on the GSX1400 so it was good to compare. The Busa is so much more stable at speed and so much more stable thru the corners than the 14, but the 14 is more comfortable to sit on for that distance. The 1400 was a great bike but no where near as refined and smooth as the Busa. I have helibars fitted but would still like to be a bit more upright, are there other types of bars that are higher. I have also heard about a plate to riase the height of the bars. Other than trying to get the bars a little higher and maybe back a little I am very happy with her

GSX14 is a wicked bike mate seriously considered it before buying my busa. VERY nearly bought one but wasn't ready to give up sportsbike handling and cover.

Higher bars you can get are converti-bars. They can be adjusted to ridiculously high levels, and back down again. So you can ride the bike in comfort on your way to the spurs, then pull over, lower them, and ride aggressive. For really high up bars you'll need longer brake and clutch lines, and there is also windscreen clearance issues.

Another trick is to add a "genmar" block riser beneath the handlebar clamp, in addition to the helis. The yanks over at the ORG confirm there is enough reach in both the clutch and brake lines with this modification and a little fiddling. It does touch the windshield lightly though.

If you end up selling the helibars please lemme know, I'm hunting a pair for a good price.

thanks for the info, where do you get the genmar block risers from. I was thinking if I got a riser I could use the helibars as well but rotate them back for clearance and it would also get the bars sitting a bit further back, sounds like a win win if its works, Steve.

[sutur]

I had to work this morning for about 4 hours so I decided to take the bike so I could try her out on the way home. I live at Buccan which is just out from Beenleigh and work at Rocklea. I decided to go home via Yamanto, then left out towards Boonah. From Boonah I headed back towards Beaudesert then back to Logan Village then home. This is a ride I have done a few times on the GSX1400 so it was good to compare. The Busa is so much more stable at speed and so much more stable thru the corners than the 14, but the 14 is more comfortable to sit on for that distance. The 1400 was a great bike but no where near as refined and smooth as the Busa. I have helibars fitted but would still like to be a bit more upright, are there other types of bars that are higher. I have also heard about a plate to riase the height of the bars. Other than trying to get the bars a little higher and maybe back a little I am very happy with her

GSX14 is a wicked bike mate seriously considered it before buying my busa. VERY nearly bought one but wasn't ready to give up sportsbike handling and cover.

Higher bars you can get are converti-bars. They can be adjusted to ridiculously high levels, and back down again. So you can ride the bike in comfort on your way to the spurs, then pull over, lower them, and ride aggressive. For really high up bars you'll need longer brake and clutch lines, and there is also windscreen clearance issues.

Another trick is to add a "genmar" block riser beneath the handlebar clamp, in addition to the helis. The yanks over at the ORG confirm there is enough reach in both the clutch and brake lines with this modification and a little fiddling. It does touch the windshield lightly though.

If you end up selling the helibars please lemme know, I'm hunting a pair for a good price.

thanks for the info, where do you get the genmar block risers from. I was thinking if I got a riser I could use the helibars as well but rotate them back for clearance and it would also get the bars sitting a bit further back, sounds like a win win if its works, Steve.

Probably a few suppliers here, soupy on the ORG makes some risers.
I bought the el cheapo ones from soupy (not a block, just four, thick cylinders) for $50 delivered.
But he does the blocks too: http://www.soupysperformance.com/catalog...637181.htm
Get the block riser if you aren't wallowing in debt like me :-)

[Steve]

cheers thanks for that, I have just orderd the block from soupys, Steve. ps got it for AUD $145.00 delivered, Springwood Suzuki quoted me $280.00 for one.

[FalcoPerigri]

Hi Steve, you might find that after a while, you get this feeling that the Heli Bars were just fine and revert back to those...so don't throw them out yet.
FP

[BSA]

I had to work this morning for about 4 hours so I decided to take the bike so I could try her out on the way home. I live at Buccan which is just out from Beenleigh and work at Rocklea. I decided to go home via Yamanto, then left out towards Boonah. From Boonah I headed back towards Beaudesert then back to Logan Village then home. This is a ride I have done a few times on the GSX1400 so it was good to compare. The Busa is so much more stable at speed and so much more stable thru the corners than the 14, but the 14 is more comfortable to sit on for that distance. The 1400 was a great bike but no where near as refined and smooth as the Busa. I have helibars fitted but would still like to be a bit more upright, are there other types of bars that are higher. I have also heard about a plate to riase the height of the bars. Other than trying to get the bars a little higher and maybe back a little I am very happy with her

Tingate racing make adjustable up to 105 ml higher and you can turn them back towards you as well, brilliant on the Daytona, I want them on the TLS now.

[Steve]

thanks BSA but I have already ordered the riser bar from soupy's and it should be here very soon, was expecting it yesterday. Hopefully it will fit with the helibars but will certainly be a tight fit. I have rolled the helibars back as far as they will go to give the best clearance. If no good I will try the stanard bars with the riser block. I am waiting for the previous owner to send me the original bars. FG I definately wont be getting rid of any spares I have for this bike yet, I made that mistake with my GSX1400, with the helibars rolled back they did feel better today.

[Madmax]

thanks BSA but I have already ordered the riser bar from soupy's and it should be here very soon, was expecting it yesterday. Hopefully it will fit with the helibars but will certainly be a tight fit. I have rolled the helibars back as far as they will go to give the best clearance. If no good I will try the stanard bars with the riser block. I am waiting for the previous owner to send me the original bars. FG I definately wont be getting rid of any spares I have for this bike yet, I made that mistake with my GSX1400, with the helibars rolled back they did feel better today.

With the Heli Bars you'll probably find that you'll have to re-route the fast idle cable (choke) in front of the steering head.That should be the only mod you have to make.

Cheers

[Maj]

no fast idle on the gen 2 Max , worst bit from that is no cruise control...

[Madmax]

no fast idle on the gen 2 Max , worst bit from that is no cruise control...

He should have stuck with the Gen 1 in that case, better bike! (:-)))

[Greeny_SA]

no fast idle on the gen 2 Max , worst bit from that is no cruise control...

He should have stuck with the Gen 1 in that case, better bike! (:-)))

Better looking owner's too Max .

[Madmax]

no fast idle on the gen 2 Max , worst bit from that is no cruise control...

He should have stuck with the Gen 1 in that case, better bike! (:-)))

Better looking owner's too Max .

Of course Greeny, I'm hearing you. lol.

[Rainbow7]

no fast idle on the gen 2 Max , worst bit from that is no cruise control...

He should have stuck with the Gen 1 in that case, better bike! (:-)))

Better looking owner's too Max .

True, true.