Recent content by Busa429

I've run Mobil1 with no problems, but I want to run 10w40 and can't find it in Mobil1.  Royal Purple is the same cost, but I know it has additives and am wondering if it would be ok on the clutch. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

Does any Buell front peg work, or do I buy one for a specific model? Is it a direct fit? Thanks!

Is there a cheap and easy way to lower the footpegs on a Busa? If anyone has any information on this modification, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

My battery has always been pretty weak. I bought the bike new last January and it had been sitting in the shipping crate for some time. It was ok this summer as long as I rode it often and didn't keep the high beams on (that's how bad it was). I've had to bump (roll) start it several times. I...

By fogging, (for those who don't already know) I mean spraying "fogging oil" into the carbs while the engine is running and just before you shut it down for the season, the fogging oil coats the cylinders and other internal surfaces with a light coat of oil so they don't rust.   It's kind of a...

For those of you who store your bikes, do you fog them before you put them away?  Do I have to pull the tank and airbox to do it?  It seems like the throttle bodies are really hard to get at. I keep it in a heated garage all winter and can start it periodically, so I'm not sure it's worth it...

Thanks to all! I'll pick some up tonight.

I've got about 2600 miles on my '03 Busa, and am thinking of switching to Mobil1 synthetic. Is anyone else running synthetic, and is there any problem with it? Thanks

Is the fast idle lever on the Busa's actually a "choke" or does it just raise the idle? A choke would also richen the mixture, so I guess I'm wondering if this does that. sometimes I forget to turn mine off and wonder if it affects mileage. also... My Busa is a new '03 and I've just about...

Every other bike I've had before my Busa had a locking hook or at least a place to hang my helmet when I'm parked.  I'm really surprised that the Busa doesn't have that.   What does everyone else do with their helmets when they're parked?

Who makes the best fitting expandable magnetic tank bag for Hayabusa's? I would rather not use straps, and I don't want it to fall off. Thanks

Thanks! I still have the clear front turn signals and double bubble screen to put on, but we still have 8 inches of snow on the ground, so there's no rush. I agree that the Top Gun is the best looking undertail I've seen.  The quality is pretty good, but it did take about 4 weeks to receive...

Here's a picture of the trunk after trimming.

I'm pretty happy with it.  It's the Top Gun and took about 4 hours to install.  I fabricated a rear wall for the trunk out of aluminum so that things don't mess up the wiring.  I also used stainless steel screws to attach the tail, so it's a little more rigid.   Now, if I could only ride it.  I...

Somewhere, I saw a footpeg mod for the Busa that allowed for the front pegs to be lowered a half inch or so. Does anyone have any info on that? Thanks