Recent content by 60+ Busa Rider

Thanks, your advice is very appreciated, I’m also thinking it’s a good idea. One thing I noticed is when I walk up to the ZX14 the radiator is one of the first things you see, but on the Busa you don’t seem to notice the radiator. That’s what got me thinking about a radiator guard.

The radiator on my ZX14R is a more exposed than on my Gen3 Busa so I’m thinking about installing a radiator guard like the one pictured below. How many of you have had radiator damage from rocks and such? Would you install one on your motorcycle?

Very impressive how clean you keep your motorcycle, your chain and sprocket and front rotor is detailed nicely.

That’s funny! You do have some funny comebacks. Lol. My neighbor is a retired airline pilot and he also has funny comebacks. He once said “when it’s your time it’s your time, and when it’s your pilots time it’s still your time” lol

Regular gas in Lakeland Florida is 3.49/gal 93 octane ethanol free is 4.49/gal Gas is the only thing reasonable cost around here, everything else is through the roof.

Lol I’ve had that same reaction out of people when I put it around my neck. My dad used a giant screwdriver to pinpoint alternator, water pump, power steering pump etc noises, he would put his thumb over the handle end and put his thumb knuckle in his ear and the flat end of the screwdriver...

I have the same one, I pull the end out and that gives me a vacuum hose in both ears. I recommend the vacuum hose trick because most don’t have an automotive stethoscope like we do. They definitely come in handy.

A 2-3 foot long piece of vacuum hose or small fuel line with one end in your ear and the other end sweeping around the engine helps locate noises.

Welcome from central Florida

This photo is from yesterday, my nephews ZX9R and my nephew-in-law’s 2011 Hayabusa. Rode 228 miles.

I use mineral spirits and chain wax but kerosene and chain wax is also a great combination and I would use it. I use mineral spirits because that’s what I use in my parts washer and I just soak a rag and squeeze it out.

At the mail box 34 years ago, best choice I ever made in my life.

My hat’s off to you for doing close to 1000 in a day, and I’m jealous, that had to be a great experience.

Were you on a gen 3?

I think I will look into that! Thanks