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Searched all over locally and finally found the right size BT 016 Pro Bridgestone tire for the front. The parts guy said they had 2, over in the service area. So I drove over and asked for the newest one. Both were dated 1516 - a little over 4 years old. I hesitated but this tire was still much...

Great tip!

Thanks for the feedback. I hope my notes help others, as so other many members notes have helped me. Some of the other covers are really showy and I can see someone who wants a little project to dress up their bike installing them. As to my pillion, if its cover cracks too, I'll either buy...

The seat cover on my 2004 split all of a sudden in many places, even though it's been covered or inside for most of its life. I bought a Luimoto black cover for $50 on ebay and finished the install today. The install was a giant PIA and took a few hours and 2 starts but the result came out...

My 2004 started overheating when idling or at stop lights. but the reservoir level was fine and the fans came on on time. I searched the forum and came up with lots of useful info, especially about how critical it is to bleed all the air out of the system and how to best do it. Also a number...

Thanks for the suggestions as to sources. Our local Ace did have a good selection: large ones with Phillips screw head worked OK (prefer OEM) cost $0.65/ea

In case this helps, at Autozone: Small nylon rivets 16/64’ ¼” p/n 479530, (also labeled C-93) by Needa Parts from Auto zone, 6 for $3.39 worked OK Large nylon rivets465560, 2 for $3.49 Did not work (stem too short to go through thick frame) Let me know if you have any good source for the...

I'd agree with the numbers based on my bought-new S1000RR. Very fun when it runs but for reliability my busa is best by far.

Good thread. Wish I read it first. The manual is WAY off - missed many steps. My 04 in addition to the mounting bolt and actuator hose (under the box) listed in the manual needed to remove one small rubber hose in the rear two larger rubber hoses in the rear 3-wire connector - push out on...

Re: running rich at part throttle and hesitating; any luck with FI cleaners, or advic Thanks to all. I'd have replied sooner but took a trip to the Baker City MC rally then to Joseph OR, Spokane, WA, Cour d'Alene and then thru Tri Cities before heading home to Boise. Great MC roads. Now it's...

After a long winter storage, my 04 began running poorly at part throttle, and really bogs at first when opening it up. A raw gas smell and the way it acts make me think it's a fuel issue. Carbs I can handle but I have no experience with this FI system. Any suggestions? Have FI cleaners...

Thanks all. PM sent.

Time for a little work. I've used Justin before but didn't see his outfit on the sponsor list, mostly aftermarket parts there. So who is a current good supplier for Suzuki maintenance parts - sponsor or recommended? Thanks

Comparison of my Busa vs my S1k S1rr pros: so light, flickable, precise; serious joy to ride 3 yr warranty electronic goodies Busa pros: more reliable (S1k handle bar switches are junk- would not start twice - once at track) better for big guys more aftermarket (and used) parts...

There appeared to be no directionality on the seals or dust seals. The inner seals appeared to lay flat in their inner groove so it appeared the OD they set in was not tapered (tapered as the Suzuki manuela showed). The dust seals were loose in their groove (i.e. not as wide as their...