So, I bought this 2008 Hayabusa.... Previous owner had it "altered" for straight line antics... 6" over swingarm extentions, raised rear, lowered front, -1 front sprocket, suspension 20+ clicks out everywhere, rear preload CRANKED, 2"+ raised rear, chain tight as a guitar string, some 200 square rear tire & matching front, brakes felt like wood..... The WORST riding/handling,stopping bike I've ever been on-and still I bought it....
For the last 2 weeks Ive been un-doing ALOT, adding some things, & now have a great handling bike! It has an LSL handlebar kit, 1" lower in front & 2" lower in rear(Im short) and new medium-compound Perilli tires. Suspension set up using Sportbike Mag. settings. I run a taller 190/55 rear tire to even the difference out some.
Yesterday was our Bi-annual Slimey Crud Run outing in Wisconsin. This takes place in Spring & Fall, no matter the weather- hence the name. A group of us have been doing this for years and yesterday was the Busa's shake-down run. The roads are very twisty & secluded on our route & we are able to push the bikes pretty good. Most of the group are track-day junkies and everyone shows up with serious equipment. We all trailer our bikes and begin riding by 9am and finisn some 300miles later around 5pm. I was the only one not on a sportbike but still managed to keep pace, despite 20mph winds & 39*. For a big bike, Im extremely happy with the way my 08 handles & rides! The more the brakes got used, the better they worked. The wind was really blowing us around, but by afternoon it was up to 55*.
Its official-she's a keeper! A few more tweaks & Ill be done. Love this bike.
For the last 2 weeks Ive been un-doing ALOT, adding some things, & now have a great handling bike! It has an LSL handlebar kit, 1" lower in front & 2" lower in rear(Im short) and new medium-compound Perilli tires. Suspension set up using Sportbike Mag. settings. I run a taller 190/55 rear tire to even the difference out some.
Yesterday was our Bi-annual Slimey Crud Run outing in Wisconsin. This takes place in Spring & Fall, no matter the weather- hence the name. A group of us have been doing this for years and yesterday was the Busa's shake-down run. The roads are very twisty & secluded on our route & we are able to push the bikes pretty good. Most of the group are track-day junkies and everyone shows up with serious equipment. We all trailer our bikes and begin riding by 9am and finisn some 300miles later around 5pm. I was the only one not on a sportbike but still managed to keep pace, despite 20mph winds & 39*. For a big bike, Im extremely happy with the way my 08 handles & rides! The more the brakes got used, the better they worked. The wind was really blowing us around, but by afternoon it was up to 55*.
Its official-she's a keeper! A few more tweaks & Ill be done. Love this bike.
to the madness
