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    What brands and models of leather match the blue Bus?

    since mine is a 2 pc suit--which i prefer over 1 pc, because i like to use my jacket separate, with my kelval jeans. Waist is adjustable by a leather velcro strap. ziper is a heavy duty kind that will last you a lifetime. my suit is fully perforated in the chest area and it has a cool lining...
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    What brands and models of leather match the blue Bus?

    I have a Spidi Suzuka Blue/Black/Silver 2pc. suit. I also own a 2000 silver/blue busa..suit and bike match perfect..I recommend Spidi brand to anyone who wants a true racing suit. They are costly but my suit is great. I am 6' 170 slim frame and suit size 52 still allows me to wear full...
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    Suomy helmets

    I wear size Large in Arai, I put XL in Soumy on my mellon and it was just right. I think the european sizes run small so go for one size up?Suomy webpage specifies the size range for each helmet size--this might help you. I am buying two helmets after seeing all the cool graphics.
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    Suomy helmets

    Anyone hear anything about the next big thing in helmet design???New italian?? company, Soumy, will start selling their new composite helmets in a local suzuki dealer here in Jax, Fl. I had one in my hand today. It feels lighter than my $550 Arai, interior is twice as plush than my Arai. It is...
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    Motul DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

    no,no,no. This stuff(Motul 5.1) is not silicone based, which makes it safe for seals and hoses--plus I switches to kevlar brake lines. I bought the fluid at a local Honda store at little under $8 per quart(steep as **** ). I don't know if Motul has a website, look for it, maybe they tested this...
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    Motul DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

    This is for anyone who gets pissed looking at the color of the clutch fluid on their busas. My 2000 busa has only 2400 miles on it and the clutch fluid turned completelly black. Was told by my friendly Suzuki technicians that the 1300cc and the clutch generate so much heat when engaged that it...
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    Evans Coolant Part II

    Thnx for your replies, I called my friend, who is a tech. at local Suzuki here in Jax, Florida. For a 6-Pack of Foster's he drained the coolant and re-filled the system with it back. After he bled all the air out (by swinging the bike from side to side-took him about 1 hr), Busa runs great. I...
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    Evans Coolant

    Hi to all busa owners. Need advise, I just switched to Evans NPG Coolant. Bike runs HOT when idle. Tech at Evans told me to remove my thermostat and plug the 'hole'. Anyone running Evans who had the same problem???Need advise. I bled all the f..n air out of the system and still runs HOT at stops.
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