Hayabusa.oRg - Blogs http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/ This is THE Suzuki Hayabusa discussion forum. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/images/busa_retro/misc/rss.jpg Hayabusa.oRg - Blogs http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/ Sanity Check http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/twotonevert/139-sanity-check.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:01:38 GMT Over the course of this year my professional life has changed. I am no longer working as an Engineer and now am responsible for a new safety program... Over the course of this year my professional life has changed. I am no longer working as an Engineer and now am responsible for a new safety program here in Oklahoma. Not only am I resposible for the success and implementation of this program, I am am working in concert with a total of 7 companies in our corporation. My work schedule is hectic at best, not much time to sit and relax. Today is an exception and while I am enjoying the slowness of the day, I am bored. I have been traveling frequently, to Ohio, Nevada, and all across Oklahoma.
Some of you know my wife has changed jobs and now she will be traveling, going to Venezuela this weekend and will be gone for a week. We juggle our work lives and our personal lives to accomplish the things we need to do. I am not worried about taking care of the house or the kids while she is gone, but she is leaving the country, I will be worried sick about her until she gets home. I guess I am more worried about her safety than anything else, yes she is a big girl, but I still worry.
I know there are numerous folks here on the board that do not have a steady income, and I do pray for all of those than need help. I am not posting this for a pity party, but rather for my own sanity because sometimes I feel like everything is unravelling around me. It is difficult to keep it all together and maintain quality family time. There is always something to do. I know life is not simple, I know I am very fortunate to have what I have, a healthy family, a good job, and I am married to my best friend, I would be lost without her.
I guess the best course of action is to take each day, each task one at a time and do the best I can with what I have. My daughter graduates high school this year, more changes to come. :banghead: Is there ever a point in ones life where things slow down and begin to get simple again? Is there really a chance at winning the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and becoming independently wealthy? :please:
I am also faced with my parents and their situation. My father turned 65 last weekend, they are broke, I am trying to help and guide them as best I can. But I dont want to be that way, I am trying to plan for my golden years, be responsible and save so I dont have to work till I die. These thoughts haunt me and I am worried that no matter what I do, it will not be enough.
Only time will tell. As I look back over the the last few years, I wonder how we did what we have done. Getting through the difficulties and almost hitting rock bottom. I thank God for Juli and the ability she has to remain strong and support me no matter what the odds. I truely hope that everyone has someone to lean on when you have times you feel like you cant take that next step. I thank you for you support as my adopted family, the friends I have made and relationships we have built.
Take care, and keep you chin up, have faith and persevere as things always have a way of working themselves out.

Bless you ]]> twotonevert http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/twotonevert/139-sanity-check.html Worried about mom again http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/gsxrfann/136-worried-about-mom-again.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:50:41 GMT Man, she has been through SO much. I don't know how she can take it. God has been good to us. He has found it in his heart to keep her with us. I just hope she can improve. It is one hurdle after another. She just got out of the hospital a couple of weeks ago, and now she is running a fever again. I am hoping she soesnt have the flu or anything.
Please kepp her in your prayers!! ]]> GSXRFANN http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/gsxrfann/136-worried-about-mom-again.html Best work ever http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/jons06/135-best-work-ever.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:51:47 GMT I recently had the pleasure of encountering a man by the name of Greg, he is the owner of Hyperbike Performance in Frederick Md. A man of integrity... I recently had the pleasure of encountering a man by the name of Greg, he is the owner of Hyperbike Performance in Frederick Md. A man of integrity and certainly knows his way around a Busa ! I have had my busa for 2 years and have over 18K miles on it, I have small mods on it (slip ons, Power Commander, K & N filter), but when I took it to Greg to have it put on the Dyno... Well, all I can say is that he is man who is dedicated to his craft, an artist would best describe him. My bike has never run this well, thanks to Greg, and I will continue to take my Busa to him. It is well worth the ride to Frederick and I strongly recommend his work to any one with any kind of bike. He is also a sponsor on this site, so look him up.... ]]> jons06 http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/jons06/135-best-work-ever.html Waiting sucks http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/hrhdi/128-waiting-sucks.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:31:19 GMT I wasn't going to bring this up until we had answers, but...at my 6 month check up and sonogram in August, my doctor found 2 more troubling spots on the left side of my neck. I had a biopsy on August 17 and waited on pins and needles for the results...nothing for 10 days only to find out that the samples were "non-diagnostic" meaning I get to do it all again.

2nd biopsies were done on Friday, Sept. 4th. The last 2 times when they found cancer, we had an answer in about 36 hrs. (business hours) so I'm actually hoping we hear something today.

My blood work indicates that there's something that shouldn't be there. If the most recent tests come back negative, we're going to have to find the cause of this somewhere else. My doctor is very good and giving us a realistic outlook. She expects to find something and has been upfront with us.

Honestly, I kinda hope we get the call today that the biopsy is cancer, because we know where it is and that it hasn't spread to a new location. I really just want to know what the next steps are.

We haven't told the kids yet, but not talking about it is kinda hard for me. I just wanted to share with my .oRg family. It could be a false alarm, but considering the past 2 years I'm not expecting it. ]]> HRHDi http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/hrhdi/128-waiting-sucks.html A break from here.. http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/118-break-here.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:28:22 GMT Ok, in an effort to curb my emails etc, I will say it out loud.. yes I have left the board for at least a couple months in the hopes that things... Ok, in an effort to curb my emails etc, I will say it out loud.. yes I have left the board for at least a couple months in the hopes that things change a bit.. No drama just tired of some of the attitudes is all.. if you want more reason then read on, otherwise, you know I dropped off the board..

The .oRg was at one time more of a gathering of people that were friends sharing thoughts and ideas.. Seems it has turned into a adversarial forum of politically correct zoomers that are looking (much like the media) any chance to cry racism* or jump on some perceived bandwagon of wrong doing**.. further yet threads of unknown use***

Lurch (Firedog) did provide me an airline ticket so I could see my dad the week he died and will be forever grateful to him for that.. I have tried to make up some of that to him as he would allow but he is pretty stubborn and so only limited success.. I had only ended up in a short term financial bum because of another member here. Unexpected expense that left me short on cash..

I looked through post after post looking for any request of help and frankly I could find none.. I have never asked for a thing here. I am pretty sure I have however contributed to just about every single need presented however. Some for $100 others for as little as $20 just depending on my current status.. I never post my “unique transaction” number as it always seemed a bit over the top to me.. The guy that got the money knows he got it and that has always been plenty good for me. I was a bit surprised that not a one came to my defense when I was accused of “scamming for bucks”

Many have noticed that many of the best members have quit posting around here over the last year or so. Most of the guys I like riding with the most have just dropped into a “lurking” mode to avoid the crap I guess. I get 6 months of riding and rack up about 2200 miles a month.. Looking at a few of the people I am having issues with do not even ride or ride so little that this is their primary outlet for “biking” J

This is a great resource and hopefully a few of the members that think it is a battlefield will tire and just leave.. I would think some of the more valued guys would come back at that point.. Anyway, I am withdrawing from the board for a few months at least and my critics can take up on helping out with that they know how to do..

EDIT: would appear my entries are now moderated by someones helper... Suppose if a guy plans on coming here and being adversarial, he should plan on a bit of kick back...

see how long till this one gets edited?

***http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/random...kes-100-a.html

*http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/random...oing-home.html

**http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/random...gineering.html ]]> Mr Bogus http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/118-break-here.html Engine Oil http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/d-man/117-engine-oil.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:34:31 GMT I have an '06 Busa. What is the best oil to run in it for the best performance?
Thanks!
D-Man ]]> d-man http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/d-man/117-engine-oil.html Packed and ready http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/captain/116-packed-ready.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:26:38 GMT Well I have the bike ready to go... I have spent more money getting ready for this trip than I have on the bike in the past 5 years combined. I have... Well I have the bike ready to go... I have spent more money getting ready for this trip than I have on the bike in the past 5 years combined. I have added:
  1. Ventura Luggage
    Leathers for the trip
    Cruise Control
    Go Pro Cameras
    Tinted Shield for helmet

The luggage is packed with enough supplies to keep me going for 2 weeks, cameras, clothes, electronics all ready. Trekkie and I will be heading out early Sat morning before the sun comes up in an effort to make it to Colorado on day one.

More to come... ]]> captain http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/captain/116-packed-ready.html Gilles Adjusters http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/bluehaya/115-gilles-adjusters.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:49:05 GMT ::4 ::4
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]]> BlueHaya http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/bluehaya/115-gilles-adjusters.html Galfers Smoke front 2 line http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/bluehaya/108-galfers-smoke-front-2-line.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:52:34 GMT No box or paperwork. Which come to think of it there was no paperwork in my lines when I bought them. No box or paperwork. Which come to think of it there was no paperwork in my lines when I bought them.
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]]> BlueHaya http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/bluehaya/108-galfers-smoke-front-2-line.html Track day #3 http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/106-track-day-3.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:47:27 GMT Wow... I started the day off on an 2009 R1 that Yamaha had out for riders to demo.. Guys, this bike is magical.. the throttle is amazingly smooth... Wow...

I started the day off on an 2009 R1 that Yamaha had out for riders to demo.. Guys, this bike is magical.. the throttle is amazingly smooth and there is no off/on feel, it just spools and unspools like an electric motor.. I am hooked on that bike..

Anyway that got me over the butterflies of the first session and I went out on the track feeling pretty good..

Mid pack of beginners group and was ok until the the yellow flag went away.. (the run the yellow the first lap for beginner group to discourage "get offs" due to cold tires)

I proceeded to move right to the front (corner entry speeds for me have gone straight up)

No incidents or feeling of "insecurity" like last trip, just confidence in the bike and tires..

Midway into session two, SCRAPE... scared me a bit and I realized that I just whacked my left knee puck... Hmm so thats how it goes...

end of session 2? left and right draggers at will... That confidence was just reinforced.. That monkey is off my back thanks to the help of the group here and Tufbusa's advice.. thanks!

By the end of session 4, I was putting 2 laps on most of the group and having a ball.. The other sole "big bike" (ZX14)I was lapping 3 and 4 times per session, he had the wrong tires and this was his first outing.. great guy btw..

Anyway, the control riders were really keeping an eye on me and at no time did I ever get that "OMG" thing you get when coming into a corner too hot.. I just tucked down, and committed...The feeling of the bike using the entire track in a few of the corners I have nailed is unreal..

I did get 2 full sessions of 1 on 1 coaching from the control riders..

I had my bottom half right but my top half was supposed to be OFF THE SIDE... it was not. I finally figured out how to hook my elbow behind the tank and get down on the ground in the corners.. (what a **** load of work that is). They also forced me to tighten up my line on entry..

From there I was able to more easily control the "lean" angle on the bike and use my knee to tell where I was..

I felt indepenent of the bike for the first time and that it was more of a tool than a projectile.. Moving the bike in and out of the line while dragging a knee was an amazing feel.

I am still going a bit wide on some corners but did manage to pick up some paint on my knee pucks off the berms.. I found that if my corner speeds were too low, I could not do it... More speed, tighter line, better feel...

Only down side was by the end of the day, I was exhausted.. but really happy with the improvments I made..

Track day 4 should be better as I get in better shape I hope... ]]> Mr Bogus http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/106-track-day-3.html My first road experience! http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mrsbusawhipped/105-my-first-road-experience.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:01:35 GMT On April 15/16 I attended and passed my MSF course. I then obtained the "M" endorsement on my license. So I am officially a motorcycle rider.

I moved the Bandit 10 feet and decided it was not the bike for me. So after all the hard work and time that BusaWhipped spent making the bike work for me, he returned it to stock and we began to look for a "cruiser" type bike.

We found a 2002 Honda Shadow on May 21 in VA, where we were visiting family. Luckily we had the trailer with us, so we bought the bike and trailered it home.

Dennis began to work with me and to get me to practice my skills that I learned in the MSF course.

I practiced these skills at a local park where they have paved trails and parking areas along the way for vehicles.

On June 4, we left for the Eureka Springs, AR M&G. I was excited to go, not only to see old friends and meet new ones, but I would be riding a little bit too.

Friday Dennis took me out for a short ride from Point West resort to the Gas station and back. Probably 10 miles round trip. Not far, but some curvy-hilly road.

Well I looked my bike over before getting on it. Turned my gas on, I thought, put the bike in neutral and started it up. Pulled up to the end of the drive and turned onto the road. Did good for about 1/2 mile then the bike started "rattling" and then sputtering. So I pull over and discovered, I had turned the gas "off" instead of "on". OK. So I started it up, checked my mirrors to make sure no one was coming and started to pull out off the shoulder. Bike stuttered and stalled. I am on a hill. Great haven't practice this yet. But I drive a manual shift car so I just need concentrate, do with my hands what I normally do with my feet. It took a couple more times, but I managed to get it going. All the while Dennis was being very patient. So I am listening for the engine to whine up so I could shift. I think I was up around 20 mph and I thought maybe I should shift now. So I shifted into 2nd. The bike began to buck a little. So I gave it more gas and it eventually it smoothed out. I am coming up on a turn and I kept telling myself, look through the turn not in front of the bike or at the side of the road. Woohooo, I made it through the turn. Mean time, I am gathering up speed, I think I was up to about 35mph. So I think man, I think I need to shift to 3rd. So I do and it was smooth. Great!!! this is easy. I am now getting up to about 45 mph. My visor was up on my helmet (I have claustrophobic issues) and the wind was really starting to whistle through the helmet. Now I see a sign 20mph turn coming up. OK, lets slow down and start the down shift to 2nd. Made the turn just fine. Picked up speed again and shifted into 3rd. Now we are coming up to the gas station on the left at the top of the hill. I start slowing down by backing off the throttle and using the rear break. Turned on my left signal. I am also keeping an eye for traffic turning onto 187 as we are at the intersection of 62 and 187 and it is a "blind" area. Woods to the right on 62 and down hill to the left on 62. So you really don't see anybody until they are turning onto 187 unless you are all the way to the stop sign at the top of the hill, which is just past the gas station. I realized I was going a little too fast, so I down shifted quickly and started breaking more as I was going up the little hill to the gas pumps. I ended up stopping short. So I down shifted to 1st and let it pull me up to the pump. We filled up and headed back to point west.

Going back down the small hill to get back on to 187 was a little scary, but I looked to my left to make sure no one was coming and I made the right turn and kept on going.

Coming back was great. I began to relax a little watching my speed. Kept talking to myself and going over the things I was taught in MSF course. We make it back to Point West. I put my turn signal on to make the left and down shift to 2nd. I figure 1st might not be enough to get me across the road in case of a surprise car speeding the other way.

I make the turn at a low speed and then all of sudden like some slow motion bad movie, I am on the bike and it wobbles a bit, so I panic and hit the break and go to stick my foot out. Me and the bike just fall over!!! It is still running, so I reach up with my left foot and hit the off switch. Dennis jumps off his bike and runs over. Next thing I know Captain and Boaz are coming down the driveway from where they had been working on Caps bike, they looked concerned (scared) and wanted to make sure I was OK. Cap later said, I gave him a heart attack. I hope not. Anyway, we get the bike back up right. Gas was pouring out of it. I guess through the carborator. Cause I got back on it and tried to start it and it wouldn't start. So Boaz and Cap got behind the bike and pushed me back across the parking lot. I wish someone had got a picture of that. It would have been funny, but it would have also shown what a great group of people the "Hayabusa.org" group is.

Well anyway. That was my first road trip. I say it was successful. I wasn't upset that I dropped the bike, I didn't get hurt, it is all part of the learning experience.

Afterwards a lot of people offered great advice and told me of their first/many times of drops. I really appreciated that and I really appreciated all the advice and tips I got for riding. Thank YOU!!!

I would have got back on it to ride some more, but was having other medical issues that made it uncomfortable for me to ride. So no, I was not scared away from the bike.

The bike is fine. Bent the break pedal a little. Dennis drove it shortly afterwards and it ran fine. So no biggie!! I am a better rider for it. :thumbsup:

I have decided the bike is a she and her name is "*****"! :laugh: ]]> mrsBusawhipped http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mrsbusawhipped/105-my-first-road-experience.html Funny or not http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/head-east-busa/104-funny-not.html Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:33:54 GMT Thought everyone could use a laugh , Give this picture a title. Can't wait to see what happens:whistle:
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]]> head east busa http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/head-east-busa/104-funny-not.html advice... http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/evil_keeps_me_young/94-advice.html Sun, 31 May 2009 02:11:19 GMT anyways being a teamster for 10 years 8 of which was being a garbage man i'd like to say one thing if you have the means or got let go from your job... beg borough or steal the way to go back to school and get yourself a white collar profession...



don't listen to others telling you not to do it for what ever reason!!!


i'm telling you to do it... best thing i've ever done... ]]> Evil_keeps_me_young http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/evil_keeps_me_young/94-advice.html Stalker http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/93-stalker.html Mon, 25 May 2009 02:23:53 GMT for those who have asked.. yea I got a stalker here... is kind of funny that this bone head thinks it is all about "him" (really not sure what the posts were about as he is on my ignore list)

Just ignore it and like all good infatuated little kids, he will loose interest I guess.. Anyway, onwards and upwards..
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]]> Mr Bogus http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/mr-bogus/93-stalker.html today was a good day... http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/evil_keeps_me_young/90-today-good-day.html Fri, 22 May 2009 21:48:34 GMT but memorial day is going to stink... i signed up for a 16 hour day...:moon: always sounds good when i sign up for it, just not while i'm doing it... ]]> Evil_keeps_me_young http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/blogs/evil_keeps_me_young/90-today-good-day.html