The Duck Rides A Falcon In Vermont

[TIMMYDUCK]

Hello all, I have been sniffing around the board seeing whats what, and I would just like to announce the arrival of a very healthy
2003 Black/ Silver GSX1300RK3 to the family today.
It is an incredible machine.
I have found out reading the threads that the knowledge here is overwhelming.
I have serviced all my bikes since I was a teenager and was a little intimidated by the Busa, but after 2 readings of the service manual, and what I have seen here. I hope to maintain it and improve it in the fashion it deserves.
First question !!
Whats up with the mirrors ?
I would have to cross my arms to ever see anything behind me.
I am 6'1" and fairly broad shoulder
what is a good replacement?
Tim

 

[mikeyusf]

get the 1" mirror spacers, or simply speed up a little bit.

when you are going 130mph, you dont need to look in the rear view mirror

Mike

 

[TIMMYDUCK]

What about that silly break in period?
No more than 5500 RPM

 

[jwcfbd]

Congratulations on getting the bike.

 

[cache]

I personally know 3 racers that got 100 miles on their busa, then took it to the straight track. I wouldn't worry too much about breakin, except get a couple thousand miles on her before using synthetic oil.

Regarding the mirrors, I have narrow shoulders, and have to move my head side to side to see around myself. Get used to it.

Congrats on the bouncing baby busa!!

 

[MET]

Try to come down and play April 27 @ Marcus Dairy in Danbury CT>. Some of us will be meeting in Worcester

 

[ks-waterbug]

Welcome aboard. So you want the skinny on breaking a bike in. Will look no further than here, <span style='color:red'>Break in Myths</span>

Just one persons thoughts on the subject!

 

[gjklm]

Welcome to the Board!!!! And yes try the mirror spacers they should do the trick. Congrats on the new arrival!!!!

 

[Big Wall]

Congratulations on the new bike!

 

[discreet007]

Congrats on the bike. Haven't seen you around in a while. Enjoying the snow up there? I am 6 ft and I can't see out of the mirrors, but that is always the way with sportbikes.

 

[Big_E]

Welcome to the board. You definitly got yourself the best looking colors out there. enjoy and ride safe.

 

[bacharles]

Congrats on the new arrival. You never mentioned whether it was a boy or girl though. Just remember to have him circumcised if it's a boy. If it's a girl, you'll just have to figure that one out on your own.

Brian