Recent content by nihilist

Two weeks ago on the New York Thruway some clown in a white 500 SL Benz had a sudden loss of judgement and try to roll on me. That's ok, I let him get about a half a mile away and reeled him in like a guppy. The best part was looking backwards as I passed him at around 150, I wish he didn't have...

Throw the factory tool kit away it's junk. Make up one from quality tools, you'll thank me some day.

After wearing Shoei helmets for the past 10 years I finally bought an Arai Quantum. Now I'm comparing it to the X-8 not the X-11. The Arai has a better finish, way better ventilation, and a better fit for me. The visor does not open as much as the Shoei which is annoying, but the chin strap...

I don't have a Hindle on my Busa but I've had them on my GSXR and ZX-9. They consistantly make more hp than any other pipe and they sound awesome. As far as wrapping the header, I don't think it's necessary but it won't hurt the pipe. Only if the bike sits for a long time will the wrap...

Y'know I'm suprised nobody responded to this thread. I too have learned to become self reliant due to the lack of decent mechanics available. There should be a place on this web site that lists dealers and mechanics and gives them ratings and remarks. All I know is that if you are in Brooklyn or...

Yeah I know this probably has been posted 100 times but I can't seem to find it. I just want to know what should be checked for the first maintenance. My local dealer sucks so he won't be doing it. Besides I like to work on my own stuff. I ordered the oil and filter but was sent Suzuki 20/50...

Just a heads up. I've been trying to get some parts for my Busa from Bob Tracey, who also is listed under Genuine Suzuki Parts in many magazines, and have gotten nothing but aggravation instead. I ordered a Zero Gravity windscreen, a 15 tooth sprocket and some motor oil. I got a screen for a...

Remember this, bikes and cars are totally different to insurance companies. Most companies will try their best to repair an automobile but will try to total a bike. The reason being, if a wheel flies off a car at 30 there's a good chance the driver will be able to safely stop, not the case on a...

I used the Canyon Dancer in a 7 x 14 enclosed trailer, just make sure you fasten a rag between the fairing and the strap. Even if it looks like it clears it may rub when the trailer bounces around, just some cheap insurance.

I don't dislike Harleys as much as I hate the phoney a$$ wanna-be outlaws that ride them. My buddy rides a throw together. Aftermarket frame, motor, controls, bars, and he rides wearing Vans sneakers, cargo pants, and whatever free shirt he could glom from the company he works for at the moment...

Two dummest mistakes... one, putting the hottie I just met in a bar on the back of the bike to take her for a ride, and forgetting the disk lock was on...ok, ok I wasn't drinking first of all and we didn't go down either. Two, I did it on my 95 ZX-9, hey Suzuki had a garbage lineup from 93 to 96...

I'd love to believe that every officer out there was a fair, rational human being, but after being pulled over on numerous occasions for no other reason than riding a motorcycle, they can earn their pay. If I'm on an open road and see flashing lights you can bet I'm out. When cops learn to treat...

I can't tell you how many times I scraped all the skin off my knuckles trying to get my Evel Knievel bike to go mach 2.

That "bike" reminds me of what would happen if a bullet train got R2D2 pregnant and then had an abortion. There are soooooo many less worthy pieces of machinery to destroy than a Busa. They should give me the motor and swap in an air pump from a goldfish tank cause that pile ain't going anywhere.

Just food for thought...although 42 psi is reccomended, all the mechanics I've spoken too say it's better to run 38 in the rear and 36 up front, what do you think?