Well, I picked up the used 03 Busa today for 5Gs. Eventhing looked ok and it seemed to have appropriate wear for 19K miles. The tires were complete toast, especially the rear. Looks like he was doing some burnies to roast the rear. Nice thing is the Busa is 100% stock, no aftermarket parts whatsoever.
Since I could not ride it away (the rear tire had no rubber down the middle, just cords!) I loaded the busa into the back of my Dodge and headed down the road to Hare Racing.
Looks like its going to need a full service including valve inspection; two tires (pilots); a new rear rotor; a few faring stay bolts and possible a new rear sprocket. That's what they found from a quick eye ball inspection and listening to the bike idle. I trust these guys since they were always very honest with me in the past when I had my 99 GSXR750.
So basically, as it stands I am out another grand with repairs unless they find something else. All in all not too bad since the total outlay is 6 grand for a great bike.
Just wish the original owner would have been a little more honest about the running condition of the bike, but hell, buyer beware.
Once I get her back and I am planing on getting a full Yosh Exhaust and a Power Commander. Will also replace the Front/Rear Brakelines and Hydraulic Clutch line with steel braided.
Since I could not ride it away (the rear tire had no rubber down the middle, just cords!) I loaded the busa into the back of my Dodge and headed down the road to Hare Racing.
Looks like its going to need a full service including valve inspection; two tires (pilots); a new rear rotor; a few faring stay bolts and possible a new rear sprocket. That's what they found from a quick eye ball inspection and listening to the bike idle. I trust these guys since they were always very honest with me in the past when I had my 99 GSXR750.
So basically, as it stands I am out another grand with repairs unless they find something else. All in all not too bad since the total outlay is 6 grand for a great bike.
Just wish the original owner would have been a little more honest about the running condition of the bike, but hell, buyer beware.
Once I get her back and I am planing on getting a full Yosh Exhaust and a Power Commander. Will also replace the Front/Rear Brakelines and Hydraulic Clutch line with steel braided.
