I am finally done modding my ride (for the moment)- Here she is!

[El Gato]

I've been working on personalizing my Busa ever since I bought it in '08. I'm at a point where I'm pretty happy with everything, and now all I want to do is ride it. I just got back from a 2K mile solo trip up thru CA, and other than needing to do the Buell peg mod (I'm 6'2"), the bike was comfortable and a total blast. This is it's photo debut online.


This is (more or less) a complete list of my mods and accessories that are currently on my ride:

'08 Busa / Two Brothers full 4 into 1 exhaust / Scorpio SR-i900 / Corbin saddles / HiD lights / Muzzy fans / Powerlets / SpeedoHealer / custom TRE / PCIII USB and Autotune unit / Givi luggage / custom 800 watt stator / airbox mod / WWB ceramic bearings / Tiger chain guard / Convertibars / mirror extensions / Garmin Zumo GPS with bluetooth and MP3 / Adaptiv radar detector / Laminar Lip windscreen / billet kickstand / Vortex sprocket 41 tooth / APE shift shaft / Pingel electric quickshifter / Factory Pro billet velocity stacks / custom cams / custom gas tank paint / oil baffle / oil pump / high volume oil gear / frame sliders / braided lines / Autocomm communications / Pazzo levers / Tiger Racing cannards / Throttlemeister / ****!!!!THANK YOU TO "WITCHDOCTOR" DAVE LANIGAN AT SPEEDDEALER MOTORS IN SEATTLE FOR THE BUILD AND TUNE!!!!****

 

[DEMMYM]

Clean look

I really like the clean paint scheme.

 

[Fastfrog007]

Stick a fork in that Busa, its done!!

Lookin good bro, something tells me that with a mod list like that, you'll be modding again soon

 

[KvHotDog4]

Looks great. Where did you get the 800 stator and how is the gps mounted can you post closer pics of the way it mounts to the bike? I need to find a way to mount mine.

 

[RussellJ]

Looks great. Where did you get the 800 stator and how is the gps mounted can you post closer pics of the way it mounts to the bike? I need to find a way to mount mine.

Yeah im also interested in where you got the 800 watt stator....

 

[GSXTacy]

You have to be DR1300's long lost brother!!

 

[El Gato]

I got the custom 800 watt stator from these guys:

Research & Development
ElectroSport Industries
66 Maxwell
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 748-6338
Fax: (949) 748-6339
email: info@electrosport.com
ElectroSport Industries - Motorcycle, Dirt Bike and ATV Aftermarket Electrical Parts

The Garmin GPS mount is from Ram Mounts:

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc. > Products > GPS Mounts

I believe I picked up the mount from Pashnit or Twisted Throttle.

I have to confess that I have been a lurker here for about two years (I joined in 2008 just before I bought my Busa), and up until now I have been content to sit back and read- I have learned a lot about the Hayabusa and all the various mods, etc.- So, after two year of lurking, today is the first time I have posted anything.

I am really happy with how the Busa can be personalized to your individual riding style- I have a spine injury coupled with nerve damage that acts up from time to time, and I have been able to accommodate my physical limitations with the combination of the Pingel Electric Shifter, the Corbin saddle and the Converti-bars. I am particularly impressed with the Converti-bars- well worth the money.

I have been riding for over 22 years, and I have owned and ridden a variety of bikes over the years, both in the U.S., and overseas (two years riding in China, and two months in Australia)- and I have to say that so far, the Hayabusa is my favorite. I wanted a sport-touring bike that has enough power to be able to accelerate like a rocket out of a dangerous situation when loaded down riding two-up with lots of luggage. I also wanted something that I could ride the twisties with and has the performance and abilities of a sportbike. The Busa meets all of my requirements and then some!

Cheers,

Gato

 

[Big E]

Wow clean mods.

 

[Wayneovich]

good looking tourer you got there man

 

[Fastfrog007]

How about those grips? I had a seat on my Zx11 i bought used a liked em, havent seen a set since. Info please

 

[El Gato]

The bars are ConvertiBars (super adjustable in all different directions) with a generic foam slip-on grip cover (very common for curisers- I picked up mine from some Harley store) that I installed over the OEM rubber grip. I have Throttlemeisters for endcaps, and a cramp-buster for extra comfort. I also have the Pingel shifter control on the left side of the bars. and switches on the right to toggle between PCIII functions.

 

[Fastfrog007]

thanks bro.

 

[vacivus]

Looks sharp and great choice of color!

 

[El Gato]

Thanks! I am trying to keep it as "clean" as possible.

I think suspension and brake mods are next up, but first I have to convince the wife that it's a good idea.

 

[Fastfrog007]

Thanks! I am trying to keep it as "clean" as possible.

I think suspension and brake mods are next up, but first I have to convince the wife that it's a good idea.

"Honey, its for my safety, you want me to be safe, dont you?"

 

[Kaptain Kanji]

Great lookin bike and mods.
You gotta lot of time and money in your baby.
Gotta find me a pair of those foam grip thingies.!!

 

[Jay Willie]

Ny-eeece!

 

[BigBSBusa]

Super clean ride!

 

[Sous]

Is there any particular reason you went with the Givi V35 bags over any of the other side bags? I was thinking of getting a set of the E360 bags, but am not sure now after seeing the pictures of your set up.

 

[NINJA KILLER]

Very nice job !