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    190 or 200 tires

    You gotta also remember that it makes a big difference what the tire profile is, and what compounds or split compounds are run on the tire as well as carcass construction. I have run 180s that were too rounded in profile and the 190 crown profile with a little flatter side profile hooked up...
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    clunk when letting out clutch 1st gear

    See the newer post titled "clutch release knock".
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    Clutch release knock!

    There is one other possibility you are all forgetting. You need to ask how vigorous is the clutch engagement. The Busa has a lock up style clutch. If you look carefully at the clutch parts you will see the ramps that engage to lock down the clutch so it won't slip with this much horsepower and...
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    Front Axle

    The front axle nut takes a 24mm allen which can be obtained at Sears. In a pinch, I have used an inverted 13/16" spark plug socket ( the kind with a hex collar on the upper outside part) and I place an extension going through from the side normally used for the spark plug and use the hex part of...
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    A Word to the wise.

    My 2001 has starter problems as well. This is the second time. It has 2300 miles on it. The main starter shaft gear was chewed up as well as the idler gear. The starter was previously replaced under warranty but nothing else. The result is the starter getting chewed up. My buddy also has a 2001...
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    starter problems on 2001 Hayabusa

    I also have had 2 starter problems on a 2001 Hauabusa. It has 2300 miles total. The first one occurred when the starter sprague clutch slipped. It was replacerd by a local dealer. Next, the idler gear and the starter gear on the starter shaft bit the dust. It is now out of warranty. I tried to...
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