Gen 1 k2 bussa

[K1CKSTER]

I have recently got my dream bike, and it is great. 26k legit mile on the clock and in good condition. Now I have a few things to ask for guidance and options.

1. I have a track day booked on the 10th April at Mallory Park, I have pilot power 2ct tyres, any suggestions for tyre pressures?

2. Got a slight leak on the factory fitted steering damper, I am thinking of removing it, good or bad idea?

3. I am also thinking of jacking the rear end up, I did it on my 98 ZX9R and it handled like a dream, good or bad idea?

I look forward to your feedback

 

[mabupa]

I have recently got my dream bike, and it is great. 26k legit mile on the clock and in good condition. Now I have a few things to ask for guidance and options.

1. I have a track day booked on the 10th April at Mallory Park, I have pilot power 2ct tyres, any suggestions for tyre pressures?

2. Got a slight leak on the factory fitted steering damper, I am thinking of removing it, good or bad idea?

3. I am also thinking of jacking the rear end up, I did it on my 98 ZX9R and it handled like a dream, good or bad idea?

I look forward to your feedback

Congrats on the new ride! We love pics so make sure to post some.

1. No comments.
2. Since you are going to the track, I would get an eBay used unit but some people do remove them all together.
3. Some members have done the +1 dog bones and report that is nice improvement.

 

[K1CKSTER]

Thanks for the reply mabupa, did all my old decals today and love the way it looks now.

I have had many bikes in the past and never had a steering damper so I feel like I won't miss it.

 

[Bumblebee]

Welcome.

Tire thread around here are a sensitive subject as everyone and anyone has a different opinion.....
The beast is big and heavy, a steering damper is a good idea....I'd bet everyone on that track on a modern bike will be using one.
Jacking it up will make it turn in quicker as you know.

I take it all the normal maintenance items are taken care of....riding this big, heavy beast on a track is not an easy feat and it loves to eat up tires and brake pads while doing so if you go hard.

 

[K1CKSTER]

Hi Bumblebee, yeah to all the normal maintenance, I will be going over it all again the day before.
I did brands hatch indy circuit with a 98 ZX9R and that was a big beast too so used to the weight, I like the older bigger bike, one of my favourites was my 96 thunderclap.

 

[Bumblebee]

Hi Bumblebee, yeah to all the normal maintenance, I will be going over it all again the day before.
I did brands hatch indy circuit with a 98 ZX9R and that was a big beast too so used to the weight, I like the older bigger bike, one of my favourites was my 96 thunderclap.

"Thunderclap?" I've never heard of that one....

No doubt you've watched this.....we will expect a similar video from you....LOL!

 

[K1CKSTER]

Lol thundercat, bloody productive

 

[Bumblebee]

Lol thundercat, bloody productive

Is that a car? I tried to Google thundercat and weird stuff came up...

 

[K1CKSTER]

I been watching all the mallory park videos too make sure I know the track. I got cameras front and back so I will be chucking up some for you all

 

[K1CKSTER]

Is that a car? I tried to Google thundercat and weird stuff came up...

Yamaha thundercat

 

[K1CKSTER]

It is the predecessor to the r6, a lot heavier tho.
Man I am half asleep

 

[Bumblebee]

Yamaha thundercat

Looked it up, FZR600....cool....

We never called it a Thundercat here...

You have the right to be half asleep, it's late there

 

[K1CKSTER]

Chat tomorrow

 

[ottafish]

When I take mine to the track, I drop to between 31/31 - 32/32, but that also depends on the air and track temp. When it's hotter, I drop to 30/28

But in the end, that's up to how the suspension is set up and quality / condition of suspension and tyres.

 

[K1CKSTER]

When I take mine to the track, I drop to between 31/31 - 32/32, but that also depends on the air and track temp. When it's hotter, I drop to 30/28

But in the end, that's up to how the suspension is set up and quality / condition of suspension and tyres.

Tyres are brand new with about 100 miles used, suspension is standard. I have not had the bike long and have not had the time to go through everything yet.
I was originally gonna be doing my track day on a benelli 752s but about 4 weeks ago I got fed up of having bike I know I am not gonna keep. The benelli was fun but not a long term bike.
I am 6'1 and 214 lbs so I will be setting up the suspension for my weight.

 

[sixpack577]

Tyres are brand new with about 100 miles used, suspension is standard. I have not had the bike long and have not had the time to go through everything yet.
I was originally gonna be doing my track day on a benelli 752s but about 4 weeks ago I got fed up of having bike I know I am not gonna keep. The benelli was fun but not a long term bike.
I am 6'1 and 214 lbs so I will be setting up the suspension for my weight.

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You will Need heavier fork springs at 214 lbs

 

[K1CKSTER]

You will Need heavier fork springs at 214 lbs

Great, I did not think I was that fat. Another bloody thing to work on, gonna take the steering damper off tomorrow and see how it feels.

 

[ottafish]

Great, I did not think I was that fat. Another bloody thing to work on, gonna take the steering damper off tomorrow and see how it feels.

Yeah, the oem fork springs are notoriously underrated

 

[K1CKSTER]

I am gonna see how it performs on Monday at mallory park, making a list of thing to do on the bike, but a am most definitely on my forever bike now, got loads of time.

 

[K1CKSTER]

Update people. I have taken my steering damper off my k2 bussa. And I think the leak is coming from the end I indicate in the pic. Has anyone taken a factory damper apart and can I replace the seals on it?