Replaced cush rubbers,

[moondog]

Two weeks ago when I replaced my rear tire (4th rear, 8385 miles on busa) I also changed my cush drive rubbers. This am was the first time I really had a chance to ride, the difference was amazing! Funny thing, the old rubbers didn't look that bad until I put the new one's in and realized how much wear there was....I had to lube (ky works great, won't harm rubber...lol) the splines, sprocket side, to get the hub assy back on! The drivetrain smoothness has been restored and there is no more "lash" when shifting. This is one of those "put the frog in cold water and gradually heat it up" type of things, the cush wear is so slow I didn't realize how sloppy the drivetrain had become. For $40, I am replacing them way more often now. Feels like a new bike. duh...

[GJoker]

Very cool... I need to replace mine real soon~ Got a little too much play back there already~ Well, 12.5k miles already anyway..

[Lotus49]

Hehe i need new ones after only 2500 miles

[pure_ego]

Hehe i need new ones after only 2500 miles

you need plastics and skin back on yer knee also don't ya?

or am I confused.. lol

[Charlesbusa]

[ozz]

Two weeks ago when I replaced my rear tire (4th rear, 8385 miles on busa) I also changed my cush drive rubbers. This am was the first time I really had a chance to ride, the difference was amazing! Funny thing, the old rubbers didn't look that bad until I put the new one's in and realized how much wear there was....I had to lube (ky works great, won't harm rubber...lol) the splines, sprocket side, to get the hub assy back on! The drivetrain smoothness has been restored and there is no more "lash" when shifting. This is one of those "put the frog in cold water and gradually heat it up" type of things, the cush wear is so slow I didn't realize how sloppy the drivetrain had become. For $40, I am replacing them way more often now. Feels like a new bike. duh...  

Im at the same milage your at and I replaced my tire yesterday...when I looked at the drive rubbers they looked good and I thought "cool, they still look good"....I'm thinking now for $40 bones I should just replace mine as well. The splines on mine droped right in and now that I think about it I remember the splins fitting tighter last tire change...Thanks for that post. Note to self, get new rubbers.

[MrHans]

Two weeks ago when I replaced my rear tire (4th rear, 8385 miles on busa) I also changed my cush drive rubbers. This am was the first time I really had a chance to ride, the difference was amazing! Funny thing, the old rubbers didn't look that bad until I put the new one's in and realized how much wear there was....I had to lube (ky works great, won't harm rubber...lol) the splines, sprocket side, to get the hub assy back on! The drivetrain smoothness has been restored and there is no more "lash" when shifting. This is one of those "put the frog in cold water and gradually heat it up" type of things, the cush wear is so slow I didn't realize how sloppy the drivetrain had become. For $40, I am replacing them way more often now. Feels like a new bike. duh...  

Im at the same milage your at and I replaced my tire yesterday...when I looked at the drive rubbers they looked good and I thought "cool, they still look good"....I'm thinking now for $40 bones I should just replace mine as well. The splines on mine droped right in and now that I think about it I remember the splins fitting tighter last tire change...Thanks for that post. Note to self, get new rubbers.

Am I sensing a need for a group buy for discount's sake?

[moondog]

that would be great but I'm not sure how much more anyone can come off the price...I think mine were $7.00 each at the local shop. (whooping 10% discount) I read Ron Ayers has them at $5.50 + shipping. As funds permit, these along with other little items for the busa become "in stock" at the moondog garage & petting zoo.

[Wag]

Do you have the part number for that? Is it the same part for all years?

Inquiring minds wanna know!

--Wag--

[MrHans]

As funds permit, these along with other little items for the busa become "in stock" at the moondog garage & petting zoo.[/QUOTE]
heh heh

I totaly understand about the spares keeping thing. I over did it for my FJ1200s but it's there if/when I need it. The same sickness is spreading to the Bus now...

[frisbee]

You should feel the differance after 30,000 miles!

[cache]

hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[ozz]

I'll post part # tomorrow, I think it is the same for all years.

Cool, I could use that part info. to

[moondog]

I'll post part # tomorrow, I think it is the same for all years.

[MrHans]

Part number ganked from bikebandit.com:
17: ABSRBR,SHOCK RR 513509-001 $6.74 [/QUOTE]
<a href="http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~mp_id~~mscssid~E2FJ90J8CUS78HDDMGHUNRCQ4VFAAEGB~schem_dept_id~1255011~s
ection_dept_id~1~section_dept_name~OEM+%28Stock%29+Parts~dept_type_id~2~model_dept_year~2004~model_dept_mfr~Suzuki~model_dept_id~1254962~m
odel_dept_name~GSX1300RZ.asp" target="_blank">really long bikebandit url to the rear wheel</a>

[ozz]

Thankyou MrHans!!