Recent content by nimbenja

I just put on some metzeler Sportec M1s. Took it for a spin and heard noise starting at around 10mph on up. Has anyone else noticed this is a noisy tire, or do I have some other problem. I had some tires on my car once that sounded similar, thats why I suspect the tire. I sure hope its not a...

its actually a 24mm hexagonal hole. is this the same on older models, is the toolkit supposed to come with an adaptor?

I'm not sure if I understand. I have an '02 busa, don't know if they did the front axle different or not, but there is nothing to grab on to on the front axle, it is a 22mm hole. Like a socket well. I bought a 15/16" bolt from the hardware store, inserted it into the "hole" in the front axle...

Well I tried removing my front tire today, with no luck. The axle won't budge. Yes I losened the two clamp bolts on the right side. I am using a 15/16" bolt and a large vise grip to try to loosen the axle...but it won't budge. I guess I will have to break down and get the tool to remove the...

I was looking into front stands when I looked at my service manual. It shows a pic of a regular old floor jack under the bike for raising the front tire. This is of course with the rear already raised with a stand. Is this safe? Has anyone done it this way, or should I just break down and get a...

Thanks guys! Next question: Anyone have the OEM part numbers for the silver/silver painted '02 fairings? If I enter the part number in at cycleparts.com, they give a discount. Thanks.

How 'bout the Metzeler Sportec M1's? Anyone running them? Also anyone found cheaper tire prices than discountmotorcycletire.com?

2 questions: 1. When you buy an oem fairing does it come with paint and sticker? 2. Anyone know a good source for aftermarket fairings, don't have to be race fairings, in fact would prefer stock replacements so I don't have to cut out all the holes. I am thinking of trying a custom paint...

JFM How have you verified the TRE is working? I have seen several posts that say the TRE will not work on a 2002.

So I take it they changed the wiring on the '02 model so that you can't plug in a TRE?  Is anyone working on a bypass for the '02?  I just bought my busa 2 months ago.  Already wondering how to make it go faster?   Where can I find stats on perf. increases achieved on older models that have...