lowering busa

[Kozo]

any advice on the best way to lower a busa and the cost etc

[BEAU]

One 150+kg bloke should do the trick.

[hendrixhc]

Dumb question but why would you want to lower it?

[BikerBoy]

Dumb question but why would you want to lower it?

Not a dumb question at all. It depends on your needs.

Kozo you can get yourself some lowering links 'aka dogbones' for the rear and some straps for the front (if you want to drag), or drop the forks up through the clamp but you'll need a spacer if you have a GenII. From memory I think 19mm is as max as you'd want to go on the front without needing additional mods.

Here's a link to the Schnitz Racing pack to give an idea on the parts available that you can also buy each seperately.

http://www.schnitzracingstore.com/catalo...id=5007174&showprevnext=1

Just keep in mind that lowering the bike will limit handling for cornering but if you're straight lining it, low is a good thing.

If you just want more room to get your feet flat on the ground you'd be best speaking to Big Kev about his seat mods that will put you lower in the saddle
without having to lower the Busa at all.

[BlackLilly]

I had the bike shop lower mine with lowering links when i got it new so i could touch the ground, ( im a shorta$$ ) they never did the front for me, iv raised it just a little since but find she does not corner as well being lowered.

[Shifu]

I had the bike shop lower mine with lowering links when i got it new so i could touch the ground, ( im a shorta$$ ) they never did the front for me, iv raised it just a little since but find she does not corner as well being lowered.

That is to be expected as lowering/raising just one end changes the whole frame geometry and will affect the handling. You need to lower the front end by the same amount (or a bit more for quicker turns) to get the cornering feel back. Just be carefull with your suspension settings and make sure is not too soft to avoid contact with the asphalt as you will have less clearence now and might start scrapping something in fast turns. Hope this helps.

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One 150+kg bloke should do the trick.

Not if your suspension is correctly adjusted for such bloke

[Rosebusa]

I have lowered my bike using soupys lowering links from the site below, I also had a custom seat made from Big Kev. I haven't had any issues with handling as yet, have been to trackdayz and going again in October. I love it and find it heaps better.
http://www.soupysperformance.com/products.html