G'day
Question for the experts: Is the rear suspension rebuilable or is the purchase of an aftermarket unit a better option?
I seem to have lost most of the damping characteristics on the rear - even the pillion in a million has been moved to comment - and it's a bit pogo sticky on bumps and very unsettling in uneven corners.
Does Ray Easyrider have an alternative?
Anyone have any advice?
Throwdown, you have high mileage - how has yours fared?
Regards
Kevin <i></i>
Elka, my friend makes a big difference. Give me a mail. Cheers,
Kawasuki<i></i>
Kevin , I've had a couple rebuilt ( revalved and internal shim stacks changed ) by Frank Pons at BikeTek , Unit3 / 181 Airds Rd, Leumeah 2560, 02 46209020. Cost me around $300 for that work , but a rebuilt is about $170 odd. <i></i>
BikeTek rebuilt my Triumph rear shocky and it was as good as new (SHOWA)
Cost me about $230 including removal and refit by the local bike shop and return freight.
Rgds BUSGO
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Mine seems okay despite high mileage, but everything on the bike seems to wear well, because I don't manage to do anything exciting, I reckon. No pillion ever helps, and all of my riding is soft commuter stuff.
The 'busa tolerance levels probably laugh at my efforts. That's why I rarely see cheesecake. <i></i>
G'day
Well the thought of exotic rear suspension units is very attractive...
But I'm going for the strip down and rebuild option with possibly a higher rate spring.
Thanks for the opinions and thoughts,
Regards
Kevin <i></i>
Kev , let the board know who you used and feedback on the job etc.
You must carry alotta extra weightaround to warrant extra spring rate. <i></i>
I replaced the rear shock and spring on my bike (K2) with an Ohlins when the bike had done less than 4000 km. If you want to make me an offer for my original shock I'd be happy to sell it. I'm in Sydney if you want to check it out.
Cheers Frank. <i></i>
G'day
Mmmm well I weigh 115kg.
I always have a bag on the rack and it carries my briefcase when it's a working day. Plus the stuff you might need - tyre repair plugs and tools, pressure gauge and cylinders, mr sheen and rags, leatherman tool, radio and CB under the ducktail...
When we go for a dayride I have my pillion in a million who is only a 50 - 60 kg I'd guess plus the bag is full again with all the stuff you might need plus spare sweaters (feels the cold)
Then when we tour, we have a tank bag and Givi panniers. Tank bag is inconsequential, but the panniers and the rack and the pillion is a lot of weight cantilevered off the back end.
Consider that the GVM is only around 400kg, I reckon when we tour we would exceed that sometimes.
Yes, the (alloy) subframe is braced.
Bit off topic there, but...yes, I load up some weight at times...
Regards
Kevin <i></i>
As much as I love the busa, I think there are better bikes for touring and carrying pillions and luggage.
Kawasaki and Honda 1300s spring to mind, but then I 'm the guy who thinks all bikes should be single-seaters and luggage should only be carried on the tank. <i></i>
G'day
Well, now we ARE off topic, look out for the hijack police....
The 'bus was originally marketed as "the ultimate sportstourer". Then when the subframe issue raised its head, the marketing changed to the "ultimate sportsbike".
If you were after a sports bike that was not suitable for pillions or touring you probably couldn't go past the GSXR1000....could you? In terms of $ value?
We did have a proper touring bike - an ex police BMW K1100LT with proper seats and panniers and all, but it got long in the tooth and I had a ride on my mate's 'bus and I was converted. Then I took the pillion in a million out for the day on his 'bus and asked was it comfortable, she replied that it was at least as comfy as the biplane (BMW) and we could tour on it, so that was it...I had to go buy one!
So here we are - on the ultimate sportstourer!
Regards
Kevin <i></i>
Kevin have got Heli bars fitted ?(handle bar risers) the make a pleasent difference in riding position. Cheers,
Kawasuki<i></i>
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