I'm considering remaking a version of my old orange pearl 04'busa that I used to own. That bike is now owned by another member on here out in the midwest. I think his screen name is Red05 (Paul).. My one reason for deciding to build another was that I was waiting to see that my wife was ok with it. Hey, I know alot of guys would just go build another when they wanted but I wanted her to be good with the idea and to not have any issues. Call me whipped but I want her to be for it without her worrying all the time. lol
For those who don't know I was in a near fatal head-on crash on July 18th 2010 on my HD RoadGlide. I decided to try the HD touring side of things since I work for HD. But I realized about a week before my accident that a HD doesn't fit my riding style and I was literally on my last outing with the bike. Little did I know it was really the last time out for that bike. I ride everyday for my job as a tech so the fear isn't there. I've thought about how much I regretted selling the orange crate to get a turbo Busa as the turbo bike turned out to be a headache for the first month I owned it and on till I sold it. But I've decided if I do it to use a Gen2 Busa.
This might get alittle long but bear with me....
Here's what I'm thinking about doing. I like chrome and I like performance. So my bike is going to reflect the two.
1. 1441 kit with a ported head and cams.. I'll checkout and see what Lee's performance has laying around.
2. Chromed frame, extended swingarm forks and OWN engine side covers.
3. Smoothed and painted OEM bodyset with extended tailsection. HOK Tangelo Orange pearl sprayed over Orion silver heavy metallic base. I'll also paint the stock tail in case I go back to stock. I change my bikes up from time to time.
4. Kinda undecided with the wheels. I had PM Torque wheels before but they were heavy and pricey even with my dealer discount. Maybe some PM revolutions.
5. Modded seat or a Corbin
6. Helibars and risers.
7. Wave rotors, EBC pads and SS lines. Maybe even a better brake master cylinder. Brembo?
8. Hindle or Brocks exhaust.
9. Some type of soft saddlebag setup for bike meets or long trips.
10. Fully set up suspension for my weight. I'll have 2 rear shocks for when I'm stretched or stock height. I'm going to try to find a compromise for the front forks so that I can leave them on for both setups. I never ride two up so it's a bit easier to find my settings.
11. Undercut trans and EVO shift detent when I do the engine. It's the best $300-500 you'll ever spend on your bike.
12. Tires. I've been out of the loop living in the HD world too long to know what's good anymore for the Busa's. For when I'm extended I will run a Shinko out back. Never had an issue EVER with a rear u-soft 003. I'm gonna run a different set of tires when I'm stock.
13. Vortex gascap, Pazzo levers and some good rearsets that give me more legroom. I used the Vortex rearsets for a long time and never had issues.
14.Some type of good steering dampener.
I've run out of ideas for the time being. I'll still do the normal upgrades like a windscreen and better grips and stuff.
Mainly I'm going for a useable good looking and running bike. I'm not made of money so this is a plan to be done over time. Plus I like my marriage and don't want the wife pissed about all the parts being bought.... LOL
Here's the old orange crate... You can get an idea of what I'm going for.
Now to find a suitable 08-09'Busa.
For those who don't know I was in a near fatal head-on crash on July 18th 2010 on my HD RoadGlide. I decided to try the HD touring side of things since I work for HD. But I realized about a week before my accident that a HD doesn't fit my riding style and I was literally on my last outing with the bike. Little did I know it was really the last time out for that bike. I ride everyday for my job as a tech so the fear isn't there. I've thought about how much I regretted selling the orange crate to get a turbo Busa as the turbo bike turned out to be a headache for the first month I owned it and on till I sold it. But I've decided if I do it to use a Gen2 Busa.
This might get alittle long but bear with me....
Here's what I'm thinking about doing. I like chrome and I like performance. So my bike is going to reflect the two.
1. 1441 kit with a ported head and cams.. I'll checkout and see what Lee's performance has laying around.
2. Chromed frame, extended swingarm forks and OWN engine side covers.
3. Smoothed and painted OEM bodyset with extended tailsection. HOK Tangelo Orange pearl sprayed over Orion silver heavy metallic base. I'll also paint the stock tail in case I go back to stock. I change my bikes up from time to time.
4. Kinda undecided with the wheels. I had PM Torque wheels before but they were heavy and pricey even with my dealer discount. Maybe some PM revolutions.
5. Modded seat or a Corbin
6. Helibars and risers.
7. Wave rotors, EBC pads and SS lines. Maybe even a better brake master cylinder. Brembo?
8. Hindle or Brocks exhaust.
9. Some type of soft saddlebag setup for bike meets or long trips.
10. Fully set up suspension for my weight. I'll have 2 rear shocks for when I'm stretched or stock height. I'm going to try to find a compromise for the front forks so that I can leave them on for both setups. I never ride two up so it's a bit easier to find my settings.
11. Undercut trans and EVO shift detent when I do the engine. It's the best $300-500 you'll ever spend on your bike.
12. Tires. I've been out of the loop living in the HD world too long to know what's good anymore for the Busa's. For when I'm extended I will run a Shinko out back. Never had an issue EVER with a rear u-soft 003. I'm gonna run a different set of tires when I'm stock.
13. Vortex gascap, Pazzo levers and some good rearsets that give me more legroom. I used the Vortex rearsets for a long time and never had issues.
14.Some type of good steering dampener.
I've run out of ideas for the time being. I'll still do the normal upgrades like a windscreen and better grips and stuff.
Mainly I'm going for a useable good looking and running bike. I'm not made of money so this is a plan to be done over time. Plus I like my marriage and don't want the wife pissed about all the parts being bought.... LOL
Here's the old orange crate... You can get an idea of what I'm going for.
Now to find a suitable 08-09'Busa.
i talked to Red05 a couple months ago and he's still enjoying riding Tango...i know he'll be glad to hear you are looking at picking up another Busa 
