Picked up my 'busa

[quadb0y]

After my R1 was written off just over 9 weeks ago, insurance all sorted finally and I was able to collect my Silver / Grey '03 2 days ago.

First impressions: Wow, what an awesome machine

feels very light on it's feet.
Hydraulic clutch is a nice change.
Discs / pads are still slippery and tyres are shiny!
The restrictions in place on the lower gears are noticeable.
Front compression / rebound is too stiff for my liking.

I actually only have 37km on it so far ! (shameful I know). Can't wait to open it up

Heading out for a big ride this weekend, have already dropped oil - I will be following mototuneusa's advice on engine break-in.

Now I know you all love pics, so here you go !!

Here we are dropping oil once I got home from dealer.

 

[quadb0y]

Another.

 

[quadb0y]

Here I am doing the hump mod. Why don't Suzuki do this from the factory ?!

 

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Close-up .. got it pretty sweet

 

[quadb0y]

Here it is, installed. What a machine !

Will post more pictures out in the sunlight after this weekend.



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[HayaConn]

Congratulations on a sweet ride. What took you so long to start those mods?

Welcome to the board!

 

[BigBSBusa]

congrats, Quad! Welcome to the madness! You will definitely enjoy the bike and the board!

 

[jbusa]

WELCOME

 

[mctrull]

Welcome and congratulations on buying the fastest color busa!

 

[Monty]

Welcome and congratulations on buying the fastest color busa!

Another of the fastest color.....sweet!

Welcome.

 

[sageronin]

Welcome to the board and congrats on your new Busa and thanks for the pics!

 

[VaBusa]

Congrats on the new Busa! Nice pics...glad to see that the silver/gray 03 is so popular!!

 

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Welcome and congratulations on buying the fastest color busa!

Another of the fastest color.....sweet!

Welcome.

You guys took the words right out of my mouth

Congrats and welcome to the board, glad you got the pics in fast, seems we have to frequently remind new members to satisfy our pic fetish.

Question what year was your R1? Also whay made you go with the Busa and how are the guys at R1-forum.com taking it?

Welcome again man and be safe on that monster.

BD

 

[quadb0y]

Wow, thanks everyone

You're all so kind. That is a big part of why this forum is so valuable .. no egos, just good vibes and great info.

Hey BigDawg, my R1 was an '03 .. I can't remember if I posted on R1-forum or not, suspect my login was so I could get some pictures or such.

The Hayabusa sold itself really .. after pinning the R1 and waiting too long to get up to speed .. or wringing it's neck getting it to wheelie in 3rd gear

.. oh let's not forget harsh tank-slappers

Hehhee .. the Hayabusa was a stylish, refined, advanced yet brutally high performance alternative.

Plus there is more headroom for mods such as turbos etc

I find I prefer something a little different, that scares normal folk away.

Track days were not much fun on the R1, I can't explain it .. just not my scene. Exploring, fast touring and occasional stunting is more me. Pillioning was a pipe-dream for Yamaha on that thing but easy as pie on a Hayabusa.

Thanks again everyone, I've been lurking for a bit, posted what I could so far .. stand by for more happy snaps  

 

[BigBSBusa]

Welcome and congratulations on buying the fastest color busa!

Another misinformed 'Busa rider!!

 

[flyboy]

Congrats and welcome to the board

 

[mctrull]

Congrats on the new Busa!  Nice pics...glad to see that the silver/gray 03 is so popular!!  

Black and Grey, Shell, lol.

 

[jwcfbd]

Welcome to the board.

 

[Gpirelli]

Oh yeah, of course another of the fastest color. Congrats!!

 

[quadb0y]

OK, some more pics for you all !