I picked up a 2006 hayabusa last month, it was super low miles (2400) but the exterior was a bit rough. missing fairings, sat in storage for 3 year, stuff falling on it in storage, etc.
Some of the awesome folks here gave me great advice and I took a bit of a risk in buying it. I think it was well worth it.
I got a sweet deal and started bringing her back to glory.
Here she is at the dealership getting a once over prior to purchase, they inform me she's mechanically in great shape, but of course exterior is rough.
When I finally got her home, I spent a couple hours wet sanding and buffing out the terribly scuffed up tank, it looks brand spanking new (minus a few dents). BTW does anyone know how to remove dents from tanks without mangling the paint?
Took a trip to Lake Tahoe with the bike, testing out the KeyPort Slide. My keys had already started scratching up the triple tree top. This thing is fantastic! Also a peek of the new levers (the clutch was actually half broken off).
Lake View!
New sleeves from Yoshimura! OMG the work involved in drilling/riveting/packing!!! Debadged too!
Finally the Auctmart aftermarket ABS fairings arrived. I'm stunned at this price the paint and fit are really impressive (8/10)!! They also included a rear hump and mounting bracket.
And the front with new turn signals from Pashnit. The PO actually used some expanding glue **** because the stock ones he had broke. ugh!
Not sure I'm a fan of the windscreen they provided, thinking about a Carbon fiber version instead... Any suggestions?
Still waiting on a fairing bolt kit to so I can install all the remaining plastics and side fairings. More pics to follow!
Also, Hi! Nice to meet everyone! This is a great community!
Some of the awesome folks here gave me great advice and I took a bit of a risk in buying it. I think it was well worth it.
I got a sweet deal and started bringing her back to glory.
Here she is at the dealership getting a once over prior to purchase, they inform me she's mechanically in great shape, but of course exterior is rough.
When I finally got her home, I spent a couple hours wet sanding and buffing out the terribly scuffed up tank, it looks brand spanking new (minus a few dents). BTW does anyone know how to remove dents from tanks without mangling the paint?
Took a trip to Lake Tahoe with the bike, testing out the KeyPort Slide. My keys had already started scratching up the triple tree top. This thing is fantastic! Also a peek of the new levers (the clutch was actually half broken off).
Lake View!
New sleeves from Yoshimura! OMG the work involved in drilling/riveting/packing!!! Debadged too!
Finally the Auctmart aftermarket ABS fairings arrived. I'm stunned at this price the paint and fit are really impressive (8/10)!! They also included a rear hump and mounting bracket.
And the front with new turn signals from Pashnit. The PO actually used some expanding glue **** because the stock ones he had broke. ugh!
Not sure I'm a fan of the windscreen they provided, thinking about a Carbon fiber version instead... Any suggestions?
Still waiting on a fairing bolt kit to so I can install all the remaining plastics and side fairings. More pics to follow!
Also, Hi! Nice to meet everyone! This is a great community!
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