How can i lose some weight off my busa?
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From a stock bike?
Full exhaust will shed a few pounds.
Turbo would shed even more.
Carbon Fiber accessories.
Carbon Fiber Fairings.
Aluminum rear subframe.
Some aftermarket wheels are lighter.
Ride around with only 2 gallons in the tank.
Replace all the bolts with titanium ones.
If safety is no issue:
No mirrors
One rotor up front.
Lightening up the Busa significantly isn't cheap.
Shoulda got a GSXR-1000.
Full exhaust will shed a few pounds.
Turbo would shed even more.
Carbon Fiber accessories.
Carbon Fiber Fairings.
Aluminum rear subframe.
Some aftermarket wheels are lighter.
Ride around with only 2 gallons in the tank.
Replace all the bolts with titanium ones.
If safety is no issue:
No mirrors
One rotor up front.
Lightening up the Busa significantly isn't cheap.
Shoulda got a GSXR-1000.
Low-carb gasoline?
I know I'm a jerk....sorry
Bigbody
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go on a diet?
maybe
get a full exhaust system. That will shave off a few extra pounds. If you got some bucks aftermarket wheels would probably save the most weight. Taking off the mudflap and removing the reflectors save a few ounces too. Not to mention the warning stickers, those weigh the most. ok maybe the stickers dont add weight but it sure does make the bike look better.
get a full exhaust system. That will shave off a few extra pounds. If you got some bucks aftermarket wheels would probably save the most weight. Taking off the mudflap and removing the reflectors save a few ounces too. Not to mention the warning stickers, those weigh the most. ok maybe the stickers dont add weight but it sure does make the bike look better.
Kirk (Magic Man) is the guy to talk to about that?
He is the only man alive that entered a busa into the novis group and after one race, he was so blazing fast they black balled him from the beginners group and threw him in with the real professionals where he got his ass spanked so bad he quickly gave up his busa for an R1. According to Kirk, I think he said he shaved something like 80 pounds off his busa? I think maybe he was using scales purchased at Wal Mart but he claimed he had a huge weight loss. Talk to Kirk, he'll help you out.
He is the only man alive that entered a busa into the novis group and after one race, he was so blazing fast they black balled him from the beginners group and threw him in with the real professionals where he got his ass spanked so bad he quickly gave up his busa for an R1. According to Kirk, I think he said he shaved something like 80 pounds off his busa? I think maybe he was using scales purchased at Wal Mart but he claimed he had a huge weight loss. Talk to Kirk, he'll help you out.
Don't eat breakfast...
Seriously, the Bus is the wrong bike to be worrying about shaving 10-12 pounds. If you want real weight loss it gets REALLy expensive. Some would argue more than the bike is worth.
For simple and quick pick my up though.
Full Ti Aftermarket exhaust, Lightweight alloy/carbon wheels, and a change of gearing would probably be the biggest Bang for the Buck... From a handling point of view.
But if you are 15-20 lbs or more overweight? Dropping those pounds are free and will make a big difference as well.
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how much pounds will be shed from doing a full Titanium system?
Some simple things that you can do to lose a few pounds without dropping huge coin:
Replace stock footpegs and weights with billet pegs.
Replace bar ends with billet
Replace 2-piece upper triple with a 1-piece billet.
If you are dragging, axe the mirrors and lower belly pan when at the track or just get a bar end clip on mirror to satisfy the LEO's for back and forth to the track.
If you have a full exhaust, axe the PAIR.
Take the tool kit and everything else out of the trunk
However...as others mentioned, the EASIEST AND CHEAPEST way to shed weight off the bike is to shed weight off of you. Seriously.
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Replace stock footpegs and weights with billet pegs.
Replace bar ends with billet
Replace 2-piece upper triple with a 1-piece billet.
If you are dragging, axe the mirrors and lower belly pan when at the track or just get a bar end clip on mirror to satisfy the LEO's for back and forth to the track.
If you have a full exhaust, axe the PAIR.
Take the tool kit and everything else out of the trunk
However...as others mentioned, the EASIEST AND CHEAPEST way to shed weight off the bike is to shed weight off of you. Seriously.
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+1 fastest and cheapest way to loose weigh tho...
ok a few cheap Ideas for ya...
CF Inners
CF bars
CF fender
Alum subframe
Alum or CF wheels
Alum or Tita Single exhaust - also you can cut your can down by about 7"...but I can't bring myself to do it.
New Rear sets - or dump the weights off the OEM
New Undertail & completely remove all plastic tray except the minimal you need
Tita rotor bolts
Tita Axles
New Rotors front & rear
Remove PAIR valve
Small Airbox mod - every bit helps - also remove un-needed hoses and metal valve on the bottom side.
Remove Belly Wing
Replace Heavy OEM Cush Drive with aftermarket
Alum Sprockets
Alum fairing bolts
Remove OEM bar-ends replace with Alum or CF
CF gas tank and fairings if you have the extra cash
CF chain guard
Lighter tires than the old technology / heavy OEM tires
CF windscreen
Gut Hump plastic
Replace OEM clutch/ brake master cylinders
Trim any extra non-exposed plastic
Remove OEM axel/ chain adjusters and replaces with Alum
Replace OEM brake & clutch lever with shorty Pazzo's
Replace OEM fan with Alum Muzzy fan
Replace OEM hoses with Aftermarket quality/ lighter hoses
Replace OEM glass bulbs with LED's
CF tag holder...trim outer edge of license just a little
Replace OEM chain with lighter stronger chain
Replace OEM L/R engine cover bolts with Alum
Replace OEM plastic shroud under radiator with CF unit
Replace OEM dog-bones with Light weight Billet bones
Remove Passenger mounts / footpegs when riding solo
Replace OEM plastic Ramair tubes with CF or FG tubes
Remove OEM tool kit
Remove OEM reflectors and brackets
Replace OEM L/R engine covers with Alum covers
Replace some of the non-critical OEM steel washers with Alum washers
Replace OEM gas cap with Alum cap (also alum bolts)
When you add a power commander, HID, sliders, fairing screens, stem-stand, radar detector, etc...yup....time to remove that extra added weight by gutting a few more things.
If you do the Hump: Grab-bar mod, drill 1/2" holes on the underside of the bar...but don't do too much.
Are We Having Fun Yet....Anyhow, that should get you started...but with a good game plan and spending your $$$$ wisely, you will get a much better performing street bike.
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CF Inners
CF bars
CF fender
Alum subframe
Alum or CF wheels
Alum or Tita Single exhaust - also you can cut your can down by about 7"...but I can't bring myself to do it.
New Rear sets - or dump the weights off the OEM
New Undertail & completely remove all plastic tray except the minimal you need
Tita rotor bolts
Tita Axles
New Rotors front & rear
Remove PAIR valve
Small Airbox mod - every bit helps - also remove un-needed hoses and metal valve on the bottom side.
Remove Belly Wing
Replace Heavy OEM Cush Drive with aftermarket
Alum Sprockets
Alum fairing bolts
Remove OEM bar-ends replace with Alum or CF
CF gas tank and fairings if you have the extra cash
CF chain guard
Lighter tires than the old technology / heavy OEM tires
CF windscreen
Gut Hump plastic
Replace OEM clutch/ brake master cylinders
Trim any extra non-exposed plastic
Remove OEM axel/ chain adjusters and replaces with Alum
Replace OEM brake & clutch lever with shorty Pazzo's
Replace OEM fan with Alum Muzzy fan
Replace OEM hoses with Aftermarket quality/ lighter hoses
Replace OEM glass bulbs with LED's
CF tag holder...trim outer edge of license just a little
Replace OEM chain with lighter stronger chain
Replace OEM L/R engine cover bolts with Alum
Replace OEM plastic shroud under radiator with CF unit
Replace OEM dog-bones with Light weight Billet bones
Remove Passenger mounts / footpegs when riding solo
Replace OEM plastic Ramair tubes with CF or FG tubes
Remove OEM tool kit
Remove OEM reflectors and brackets
Replace OEM L/R engine covers with Alum covers
Replace some of the non-critical OEM steel washers with Alum washers
Replace OEM gas cap with Alum cap (also alum bolts)
When you add a power commander, HID, sliders, fairing screens, stem-stand, radar detector, etc...yup....time to remove that extra added weight by gutting a few more things.
If you do the Hump: Grab-bar mod, drill 1/2" holes on the underside of the bar...but don't do too much.
Are We Having Fun Yet....Anyhow, that should get you started...but with a good game plan and spending your $$$$ wisely, you will get a much better performing street bike.
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