Rode a little with buddies after church. Ate BBQ. Over 39K now
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PeregrineKeith
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Yeah if you could get me some contact info I may reach out to him.
I’ve reached out to Sammy’s (Ocala based guy that does a lot of Busa seats) but he’s difficult to work with and really likes to do the flashy kind of work. I want more functional…
Thanks in advance!
MonkeyButtRides
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Did you not like the stock seat? Maybe it's because I'm used to my ZX10 but the Busa seat feels like a lazy boy I love it. Doesn't hold like a seat cut for drag racing but for a long ride I thought it was pretty awesome, again I'm coming from long rides on plywood so the bar was really low for me.
60+ Busa Rider
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Sick Saddles in Lakeland Florida
I’m not familiar with any of his work, I talked to him once on the phone and he was friendly.
What's not to like?
PeregrineKeith
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Love the stock seat for every ride but when trying to launch hard I slide back and it’s a bit unsettling, I think if I had half the push forward of the Brocks/Corbin I’d be fine.
I may try and re-cover one of the stock seats while adding gel and getting the best of both worlds.
Kiwi Rider
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I woke up this morning to rain… so no ride for me today lol.
BUT.. I did ride yesterday and it was a warm autumn day with little wind AND a new look Copper Busa to ride!
BUT.. I did ride yesterday and it was a warm autumn day with little wind AND a new look Copper Busa to ride!
I got in a fast 190 miles today. Took on 4.64 gallons for a 40+mpg average. CA fuel tanks have only five gallons. The low fuel light came on @ 166 miles. Rode another 24 and still had almost a half gallon left. BTW around here I’ve noticed that a number of Chevron gas stations have turned into Gulf stations, one was an off branded Kwik&Save. Gulf gas has ethanol. Others don’t.
Has this been going on elsewhere?
Has this been going on elsewhere?
Here in the Midwest the Phillips 66 stations and some of the others mark premium as no ethanol, but most stations say the 87 & 89 regular "May contain 10%". Rurally we still have a lot of older country store type filling stations where each pump is dedicated to a specific octane. I don't know that I trust it as ethanol is especially corrosive to the Tuono's plastic tank, so I carry ethanol treatment. 18k miles so far with no problems.
I’ve only (had) to use it when I’m on tour and that’s all that’s available. Not a fan.
michael parris heuberger
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Hi. Hear in the north east all the stations only have 10% ethanol fuel. I also think it may soon be 20%. What a better way to get rid of old cars and bikes but to use fuel that they can not use. So think about that.
Haven't noticed the change here in NWFL, but all stations sell 87/89/91 with up to 10% ethanol. There are a few stations with 87 and 93 ethanol free, which is what I get every chance I can.
I can usually count on 200 miles per tank.
Kiwi Rider
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I went for a blast today with a couple of the boys… covered about 220kms, (125miles) it was cold but sunny, good road conditions, had a great time!
There was loads of bikes out today and we saw the Ford Mustang club out on the road too, must’ve been about 50 of them, from old classics to late model ‘Stangs!
Below.. parked at the Little River pub
Below.. in Lyttelton town, famous port town of NZ
Pics are required for confirmation of said event. . . goes without saying.
There was loads of bikes out today and we saw the Ford Mustang club out on the road too, must’ve been about 50 of them, from old classics to late model ‘Stangs!
Below.. parked at the Little River pub
Below.. in Lyttelton town, famous port town of NZ
Pics are required for confirmation of said event. . . goes without saying.
Kiwi Rider
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So the Busa doesn't like ethanol? Thankfully New Zealand does not use any ethanol in any of the fuel here.
There is a case against the use of ethanol, quite ironic actually, the treehuggers are shooting themselves in the foot by demanding the increase of ethanol blended fuels . .
The Case Against More Ethanol: It's Simply Bad for Environment
The revisionist effort to increase the percentage of ethanol blended with U.S. gasoline continues to ignore the major environmental impacts of growing corn for fuel and how it inevitably leads to higher prices for this staple food crop. It remains a bad idea whose time has passed.
e360.yale.edu
Kiwi Rider
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Thanks man . . I love my bike . . . I've looked after it well in the 10 years I've had it.Love the Repsol. Always wanted one in my younger days. Your copper baby isn't too bad either
That Repsol is freakin' FAAAAAASSTT!!!
2011 model and he has it geared lower, with a tooth less on the front sprocket, I rode it after I fitted the new chain and sprockets and I was shocked at how quick it is . . and how light it is too.
It power wheelies in 3rd gear at 110 mph.
He has a handle bar kit fitted coz he's a tall guy and it was too cramped for him, but the bars now make it feel like a dirt bike on steroids!
It is marginally faster and quicker than my Busa, which is 165bhp at the wheel (dynoed)
His bike has 179bhp dynoed.
Yep, it's quick and handles.
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