New Hayabusa owner in bay area

[KrishnaS]

Hi folks,
I am a new Hayabusa owner in the bay area. I bought a 2002 blue/black Hayabusa with approx 10 K on it and in good condition. I am looking forward to getting to know the bike. I am sure I will be visiting these forums.
On my first week with the bike my observations are:
1. weak brakes - they scare me and make me wonder if they will hold at high speed..
2. a bit aggressive posture - I need to think of raising the handlebars for long trips.
3. very flickable at street speeds

Thoughts on fixing #1 and #2 ( I do like #3 and dont want to fix it .. lol )

Regards, Krishna

 

[04stretchedbusa]

Welcome & were pics of busa

 

[pack mule]

Helibars for the posture, braided lines with better pads. 10 year old rubber lines are going to be soft. You will really feel the difference with the braided lines.

 

[BusaBret]

and congrats

From my dunce stool :cookoo:

 

[kromdom]

bleed brakes and refill with fresh fluid for starters and see how that goes. then if you find yourself wanting more, then try ss braided lines and pads next.

 

[mabupa]

welcome!!!!! and like others said. fresh fluid, ss braided lines and pads. I went with galfer lines and EBC HH brake pads. there are other good brands out there. made a huge difference even on my new bike with only a few hundred miles. get a mitty vac pump to make the job easier. be safe!!!!!!!!

oh and we all love pics!! those are the here.

 

[semi]

to the board

 

[twotonevert]

Welcome to the oRg!

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[motochris]

welcome to the Org! looking forward to pics.

 

[b-dub_sr]

to the .org KrishnaS.....

This is the only forum you'll need....



Oh and... we will be patiently waiting on pics.........

 

[NINJA KILLER]

Welcome to the Org

 

[bigron]

Upgrade the pads/lines . They will make a world of difference. pics ?

 

[card16969]

welcome to the org

 

[dadofthree]

to the oRg

 

[newman]

Welcome to the org.

 

[sanket_420]

to the madness Krishna !!!

 

[lil charlie]

to the org

 

[BigBSBusa]

to the .org!

 

[KrishnaS]

Thanks everyone for the info and warm welcome !

I will proceed slowly with mods and ride a lot before decide what is really needed for this awesome bird.. !

I have attached a couple of pics - I will upload more once we get back to warm weather in the bay area ! Weather reminds me of Seattle - where I was originally.. !

Krishna

 

[880jedi]

Welcome neighbor.