Making the busa LIGHTER. better round corners/track

[pan]

Pan is the Man to ask having the lightest Busa tracky in the country I know of

He is talking about a street bike or a track bike Simmo

If its a street bike, look my way!!!!! Thanks Ray, she's a featherweight

...still waiting to see the proof BJ...

[bigjay]

Pan is the Man to ask having the lightest Busa tracky in the country I know of

He is talking about a street bike or a track bike Simmo

If its a street bike, look my way!!!!! Thanks Ray, she's a featherweight

...still waiting to see the proof BJ...

weighed it last week at a public weighbridge and the result was 200kg which i know isnt correct (its not that light). i will take it to SD next wed night for weighing. It'll be under 210 but how much under????? Stay tuned

[FalcoPerigri]

Just putting my bit in....The Busa I reckon with equal riders on board will of course be a little slower in the twisties than the litre bikes....but I think there is no secret remedies to "fix" that. All the factory stuff ( suspension settings and brakes) are adequate for faster riding on the road (not track I STRESS that) its really the rider in my opinion. I happen to usually more often than not be faster then my mates even in corners and am very very happy with its suspension set up from factory. Sure you can put braided lines on, see suspension guys they will take your money but at the end of the day..YOU still have to ride it!!..............................
Just my opinion save your money and learn more about the riding craft..I am and have been learning all my life and the BUSA is one of the best!!!
Enjoy!
Jeffro

Could not agree more(!) It seems to me that the Hayabusa is set up as a sport bike for the road and the GSXR1000 is a sport-designed for the track. It's interesting that so many people seem to want to make one into the other. I guess it's like searching for the best crumpet there is, which can also cook, do the vacuuming, washing up and the shopping.

[the goat]

Just to lighten the debate. You could always use an old school approach with new school tech and get a bigger bonus.
Just bolt a turbo on it. Go into corners too quick, roll the throttle on and let the rear tire steer it. But you also need 2 other items. A sack extension so you can wrap your boys around the tank. And a labottamy. Also you may get far enough ahead on the straights that they wont know what speed you go through the twisties.
Good luck with it. I've had the labottamy and I'm still living.

Please note I take no responsibility for anyone that takes this advise.

[Ward P]

Sure you can put braided lines on, see suspension guys they will take your money but at the end of the day..YOU still have to ride it!!..............................
Just my opinion save your money and learn more about the riding craft..I am and have been learning all my life and the BUSA is one of the best!!!
Enjoy!
Jeffro

Don't agree with the suspension bit, I got talked into having my suspension "looked at" whilst doing a track day. It was $45(I think??) well spent. I run standard suspension and standard brakes, the guys set the bike up taking my weight and riding style - whether for track or road etc. into consideration, sent me out to do a lap, tweaked, sent me out again . . . the difference was very apparent. Biggest difference was under heavy braking. Bike was better behaved and allowed me to brake later and harder, so I would obviously be quicker. Back on the road it did feel a little stiff to start with, but I soon became used to it, and it just feels normal now. Agree totally with learning the riding craft.

[storm]

Super bike school. Level 1,2,3. U will be amazed at the capability of the bike.once you can use the bike to its potential,suspension.but you can learn to tune the suspension yourself. Sticky tyres best cheap insurance. Then go about changing what you want.my 2 c.

[BikerBoy]

Super bike school. Level 1,2,3. U will be amazed at the capability of the bike.once you can use the bike to its potential,suspension.but you can learn to tune the suspension yourself. Sticky tyres best cheap insurance. Then go about changing what you want.my 2 c.

you said the magic words....superbike school!!.... worth doing...even twice! All the set-ups and aftermarket parts in the world mean jack shit, if ya still can't handle the bike!

[Tony Nitrous]

The lightest Busa ?

I must weigh mine.

Having Renthals and not a fairing is
no great loss through the twistys.

[revhead]

As much as i try i just cant keep up wit my mates on 1000s, in a straight line i kill em but up in the hills i get left behind. I know the bike isnt made for it, and i dont expect to BEAT them round corners, but just asking about some tips/tricks for makIng the busa more corner friendly, if weight reduction, suspension setup ect...just asking for advice. Thanks guys :)

i blow all my mates on there 1000cc bike away ,in the tight stuff and ,well everywhere ,i think it comes down to how far your willing to go without going out of your comfort zone.

but my busa is only around 210kgs as ive fighter-ed it ,plus ask anyone whos ridden with me they will tell you im mental! lol

[De5nake]

this feed is no problem no more :) still want to do some track days, but in our small group of friends, not many can keep up, u guys were right, it not the bike its the rider!

[Dale]

I haven't done a CSS yet, but it is on my bucket list.
I found the best way to learn to ride a busa is to follow a pack of them on a Tathra loop ride ..
The confidence you can gain from just following someone that knows how quick they can corner is priceless ..

[Tony Nitrous]

I'm pretty sure I could make any bike I've owned instantly waaaaay faster
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... by putting Shredder on it !

[Skidmarx]

iv got a gen 1, with pilot powers, standered sizes, at 32psi, lust raising links in rear, front slightly dropped, set suspension up myself, standered gearing, hel braided lines and HH pads, muzzy 4-1 headers with brocks alienhead, aftermarket fairings but i highly doubt they drop any weight, on a good day (after a beer or 3) i can toast an averidge rider on a duc 1198 with pipes, mild tune and sticky rubber, on straits and corners, handles like a dream, mind you, thats on a good day, i get spooked very easily and become very uncomfortable on the bike since the accident

but i dare say i wouldnt be so cocky if the duc rider knew how to ride :P

[storm]

Idt

I haven't done a CSS yet, but it is on my bucket list.
I found the best way to learn to ride a busa is to follow a pack of them on a Tathra loop ride ..
The confidence you can gain from just following someone that knows how quick they can corner is priceless ..

CSS on your bucket list? U r missing out man big time.move it to your HIGHEST PRIORITY list. Believe me you won't regret it.
I knew of Keith Code since 1989.read twist of the wrist etc.when I did my level 1 Keith was my instructor for the day.when the day was done I could scrape my sliders and it was WOW (remember when you got laid the first tine).

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My experience and theoryracing guys and gals on street in the east coast is there are a few good riders,the rest are riders, I realised the fast guys after they get fast don't race on the street any more.they are in the track.of course there are some mental ones prowling the street.lol

[revhead]

Idt

I haven't done a CSS yet, but it is on my bucket list.
I found the best way to learn to ride a busa is to follow a pack of them on a Tathra loop ride ..
The confidence you can gain from just following someone that knows how quick they can corner is priceless ..

CSS on your bucket list? U r missing out man big time.move it to your HIGHEST PRIORITY list. Believe me you won't regret it.
I knew of Keith Code since 1989.read twist of the wrist etc.when I did my level 1 Keith was my instructor for the day.when the day was done I could scrape my sliders and it was WOW (remember when you got laid the first tine).

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My experience.of course there are some mental ones prowling the street.lol