Busapilot0909
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Yeah even at 45mph.....
Report your GEN II Busa Issues here.
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MisterGDBusa
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No big problems.almost nothing.
Annoyed from the windshield buzzing
Clutch noise when clutch not engaged.
Annoyed from the windshield buzzing
Clutch noise when clutch not engaged.
caspernz
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Mmmm, so I got a 2013 Busa with ABS. The only nuisance I found was with the standard screen being too low for travelling distance at speed. So fixed it with a double bubble type of screen, wind blast now goes up and over 
The damn thing just eats tyres though, but most of you would be familiar with that attribute...
The damn thing just eats tyres though, but most of you would be familiar with that attribute...
MisterGDBusa
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Planning to put bigger tire?Mmmm, so I got a 2013 Busa with ABS. The only nuisance I found was with the standard screen being too low for travelling distance at speed. So fixed it with a double bubble type of screen, wind blast now goes up and over
The damn thing just eats tyres though, but most of you would be familiar with that attribute...
caspernz
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Not at all, I'm on the third set of tyres now. Michelin Pilot Road 4, standard size 120/70 front and 190/50 rear. I ride on the road and I'm not setting any records, so Mr Suzukis choice of tyre sizes is fine by me. Must say the Busa likes the PR4s though, nice and neutral handling, yet still very maneuverable.
MisterGDBusa
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I want 200/60 rear tire
caspernz
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Each to their own I suppose... I like to ride my Busa, hard, long and often. All road work mind you, not into drag strip or track days myself. The standard 190/50 does fine for me, but if I was gonna go non-standard I'd only try 190/55 myself.
But hey, if you're gonna try a 200/60 please report back on the changes in handling and wear huh?
MisterGDBusa
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Yeap.for sure. All i need to make few burnouts :-)
ncyellowbusa
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I'm at 1650 miles now, I went through through the center of the stock tire in about 1200-1250 miles. I decided to put a 200 size shinko hookup on it. The Shinko is a super sticky tire that fixed my traction problem in a straight line but definitely took away from the cornering. The Shinko only lasted 200 miles and I replaced it with a 190 Michelin Pilot Power which seems to be wearing good and still seems sticky in the middle and on the sides as well.
Deviousbusa
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What pressure are you guys running who go through tires so quickly? My OEM had nearly 2000 miles and looked very good however, I ended up picking up a screw so, I replaced it with a Q3. I have nearly 1000 miles on the Q3 and it looks good, probably about 70% left. Just an FYI - on the street if you run low pressure you will run through tires very quickly. I've been running the OEM pressures 42psi front/back and I can run a decent pace in the turns and no issues in a straight line. Past weekend my friend was following me in his Viper and I put my knee down the whole way through a turn and spun it up on exit since I was in 2nd gear just to give him a little bit of a show and the bike handled just fine. Of course, I'm in the N. VA area and I ride up in PA as well so, the types of roads could affect tire longevity.
So far, no issues with my bike besides picking up a screw with the OEM Bridgestone which was the first time I've had an issue like that in 10 years of riding.
So far, no issues with my bike besides picking up a screw with the OEM Bridgestone which was the first time I've had an issue like that in 10 years of riding.
ncyellowbusa
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Appx. 38-40#. The battlax was pretty hard and when I extended my bike it just made it super easy to spin. I've got single black streaks everywhere from it :-). The Shinko was just the total opposite, it's super soft and don't even need to spin it to wear it out :-( not a good everyday tire IMO but makes a great drag tire!
Only because Suzuki doesn't make tires and doesn't want a lawsuit. The tire manufacturers say 42 is the "max", as in, the limit.
42 psi is way too much, even hot.
MisterGDBusa
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Correct!
Cantab
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I put mine up to 42cold and ive noticed quite bit of difference (not for the better to me) so i'll go try 36f 38r and go from there. I ran these pressures on my SV1000 and GSX1400 and worked for me.
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Telboy2000
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No point playing with tyre pressures if your not adjusting the suspension at the same time....they work as a team.
Suzuki didn't just pick 2.9bar out of the sky as the recommended tyre pressure....that combined with the stock suspension in there opinion suits the bike.
They may well be completely wrong but altering one will effect the others.
No idea why some think 2.9 is the max pressure for a tyre....i've loads around the garage and not one has any mention of a pressure limit that low and the pressures are approved by ALL manufacturers if the tyre is rated for the bike...if you have a tyre saying 42 is its max then its not meant to be on a Busa.
Bridgestone state that the limit is 57psi...just under 4 bar
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/note/index.html
Suzuki didn't just pick 2.9bar out of the sky as the recommended tyre pressure....that combined with the stock suspension in there opinion suits the bike.
They may well be completely wrong but altering one will effect the others.
No idea why some think 2.9 is the max pressure for a tyre....i've loads around the garage and not one has any mention of a pressure limit that low and the pressures are approved by ALL manufacturers if the tyre is rated for the bike...if you have a tyre saying 42 is its max then its not meant to be on a Busa.
Bridgestone state that the limit is 57psi...just under 4 bar
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/note/index.html
adrianm1322
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I've got a wrecked 08 busa gen 2 that I can't get to start I don't have gauge cluster.have kicktand and clutch sensor hooked up and tip over sensor is good any other roadblocks to why the fuel pump won't get any power
angel racerx
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There it is!!!!!!!! Spent an hour looking for my first post. It has a misspelled word in it so I'm sure it's me. Was kind of fun clicking back through the years without @RedBull tricking me!
Which page has your first post? Rubb a lazy fug.
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