Recent content by RC Randy

Congrats on your purchase and look forward to seeing your review. I would be in line, but I just got my gen 2 not long ago and have too much invested with wheels and exhaust to let it go so soon and don't have room to keep it. For how I use my bikes I am liking the gen 3 a lot. Hate to say it...

I'm probably one of the few that likes what Suzuki has done with the Gen 3 Busa. I use my bikes for sport touring and moving the bars back, cruise control and heated grips are a big plus. Not fond of the pricing and charging extra for some of the add ons, but nothing is getting cheaper and it...

Nice bike! I bought a 2012 ZX14R new and now have 30K on it. After owning a 08 ZX 14, Kawasaki got it right and made a large step up with the R. Hard to find any faults from me. Lots of power, smooth and plush ride, and traction control that can be turn off if preferred. With 6 bikes in the...

Not sure if it is old news but link was posted on the Blackbird forum with some info on a new Busa in the pipe. https://motorbikewriter.com/honda-patent-suggests-blackbird-return/

The CT system is listed in the classified under Parts and Modifications.

If buying a used Throttlemeister be sure the nylon "friction sleeve" is included. This fits between the throttle tube and grip and the bar end comes against it to lock the throttle. I preferred the TM to others just because of the clean look once installed and have them on all my bikes. Was...

I had a Puig double bubble on my 02 Busa, but never tried anything taller. Longest day ride I've done on the new Busa is about 400 miles and hope to keep the stock screen. Yeah, and I've looked at getting rid of the rear fender, but haven't made up my mind. :D

Thanks everyone for the kind words Wheels, as Medic notes, are Galespeeds. Exhaust is the the CT dual series. Probably won't do much else to it but just maintain it. Have the full service manual and don't believe in taking the chance with the dealerships, let alone couldn't afford it. Most of...

Don't post often(more of a lurker) but in March I found a 2014 Busa at a Harley dealership with only 300 miles for an outrageously cheap price! This was one of the colors that I wanted, so I took a chance and had it shipped from Charleston SC to Wichita KS. I've bought quite a few bikes without...

I'm 57 and on my 2nd Busa. Put 55k on my gen 1 and just got a 2014 with 300 miles on the ODO, added Brock's CT duals, power commander, and waiting on Galespeed wheels to show up. Also have 3 CBR XX's, ZX 14R, and a ZZR 1200.

Timely post-I'm looking to purchase as set of gold wheels for my newly purchased 2014 red Busa and will put these on the list to choose from. I had my mind set on the Marchesini's 10 spoke, but they don't make wheels for the Busa anymore. Looking at Galespeed Type R's, OZ 6 spoke Gass RS's, and...

I've ran a lot of Avon Storms, and currently have the 3D XM Storms on the Busa and 2 of my Blackbirds. With 10k miles on a set, the rear of the Busa will make 13K, but since the front is starting to show some cupping I will probably be changing them out before I get to the wear bars. Have a...

I was needing to find a carbon helmet due to a couple of herinated disc in my neck and ended up with an AGV Pista. This is a non-DOT that I ordered from the UK, that is about 4 oz lighter that the US Pista. Guy Martin Replica available only across the pond.

After 4 Arai Vectors, I was looking for something lighter. Ended up with an AGV Pista Guy Martin LTD carbon. Not available in the USA, and is non-DOT, but it is light and has a lot of adjustability in the liner. With the pin lock shield and the anti fog insert there is no more fogging at stop...

Suspension rebuild or upgrade. A few years ago when my 99 Blackbird had 77K I replaced the fork springs. According to the shop manual they were in spec as far as measurement, but I went ahead and replaced them with just new OEM I had on the shelf. Wow- Huge difference. My 02 Busa has 38K and...