Phase I complete....pics for you guys & gals

[Takeuon]

So after nearly 5 months as a member here, I wanted to properly introduce you to "Ripley"
My overall goal is to lighten her up and take some weight off. All the while doing it to give her a unique appearance.
Phase I consists of Carrozzeria V Star Forged Aluminum wheels in Titanium Grey (similar to Anthracite). These saved nearly 12lbs of unsprung weight & utilizes their rear brake rotor. Gilles chain adjuster w/ GP lifters, 45T Vortex Cat-5 rear sprocket, and some subtle cosmetic accents.

The funny thing about my new wheels was while they were being shipped and then installed.....as outlawbusa posted his very popular and still going...."Who hates gold wheels" post I monitored it quite closely & am still fascinated by the responses. That being said....it's not that i don't like the gold wheels and accents. I could have easily have gone w/ Carrozzeria's beautiful gold they offer. It is more that I wanted something....different. And I believe this color is just that. It flows very well w/ the silver accents already on the bike from Suzuki.
So.... Sannosuke, WarBirdIII, Test_Eng, Got-Busa, kdogg, theskaz, DJXTtrodinaire, flombo13, and all my other Black/Blue Busa Brethren....don't hate on me. I still got love for the Gold

The weight savings from the wheels made an immediate impact. Much more then I would have guessed from such a minor weight reduction. She turns in much easier and quicker. Plus I've found her to hold her line better and I feel more "in touch" w/ the bike.
Phase II will consist of a full exhaust system. Still undecided on that one, but I can't wait to free up the rear end & cut loose the giant pontoons. And a complete brake upgrade. To begin end of this year.
My stock gold wheels are for sale here if you are interested. 2008 OEM Stock Gold Wheels for GenII - Hayabusa Classifieds

Thank you's to: Daniel @ Cloud Nine Motorsports for the wheel order and his continued customer satisfaction.
And to Rob at Tapeworks.com His shop is only 30 minutes from me. His business is family owned & operated and an overall great guy to work with.

Anyways.....

Hope you all like

Mounted-Rear Brake Side

Gilles chain adjuster & Vortex sprocket

Mounted-Front

New Black Kanji

 

[Takeuon]

A few more full body shots for you....

Top of tank

Front

 

[outlawbusa]

Very sweet~!~ I always dig a different approach, and gives you the feeling of having something more unique.

Much lighter and looks good~!~

 

[Greenbean]

Dude thats SO tight. The wheels look amazing man!

I am loving the new black kanji also.

 

[Greenbean]

I gotta look into tapeworks myself.

DId you install the new Kanji?

 

[Greenbean]

Did you mean to align the blue link with the blue chain adjusters, lol...

How nice.

 

[BUBBA]

Very nicely done
Thanks for the pic's, that color would work well on my Gray/silver as well.
Bubba

 

[outlawbusa]

Very nicely done
Thanks for the pic's, that color would work well on my Gray/silver as well.
Bubba

I think they'd work better on my orange and black~!~

 

[Takeuon]

I gotta look into tapeworks myself.

DId you install the new Kanji?

No...the owner of Tapeworks did it for me at his shop. He can ship them directly to you though. The install appeared to be quite easy. Thanks for the props Zack!

Very sweet~!~ I always dig a different approach, and gives you the feeling of having something more unique.
Much lighter and looks good~!~

Much appreciated

Very nicely done
Thanks for the pic's, that color would work well on my Gray/silver as well.
Bubba

Thanks Bubba. I believe they would

 

[Greenbean]

OK, which part of the Kanji and hayabusa there are the tapeworks?

I am really wanting this now,

I love the color of gray on the Kanji

 

[ResidentEvil]

Looks Guud

 

[Loomis]

Looks GREAT Brian, Glad I got the preview of seeing them before the post..

 

[slash]

sick!!!!

nice start!

 

[fiend]

Looks great!!!! How much for just the kanji from tapeworks? I've been looking into doing this but just haven't got around to calling them yet.

 

[Rumble Ripper]

Beautiful bike Brian.
Colors work very well together and IMO is nicer than the gold wheels and Kanji of the stock Blue/Black.
The Gillies chain adjusters and lift work well with the bike.
Just my opinion, but losing the stickers on the frame would enhance the appearance at no cost, just some elbow grease (and goo gone).
I know you will like the full exhaust replacement. Drops a good amount of weight.
I really really want to do my wheels also, just not sure which ones and color. Did you find that the investment in the wheels worth the performance improvements?

Thanks for sharing and safe riding.

Rumble.

 

[Takeuon]

Looks GREAT Brian, Glad I got the preview of seeing them before the post..

Thanks Jon...I really enjoy riding w/ you & your bro! Looking forward to the Bash

Looks great!!!! How much for just the kanji from tapeworks? I've been looking into doing this but just haven't got around to calling them yet.

Unsure fiend. Rob kinda did a "package deal" for me. As I forgot to post this pic of some other work he did....Call him, mention you saw my post on here. He will take of you.

 

[Got-Busa?]

The funny thing about my new wheels was while they were being shipped and then installed.....as outlawbusa posted his very popular and still going...."Who hates gold wheels" post I monitored it quite closely & am still fascinated by the responses. That being said....it's not that i don't like the gold wheels and accents. I could have easily have gone w/ Carrozzeria's beautiful gold they offer. It is more that I wanted something....different. And I believe this color is just that. It flows very well w/ the silver accents already on the bike from Suzuki.
So.... Sannosuke, WarBirdIII, Test_Eng, Got-Busa, kdogg, theskaz, DJXTtrodinaire, flombo13, and all my other Black/Blue Busa Brethren....don't hate on me. I still got love for the Gold

Don't worry about us bud. Do what you like and what makes you happy!

I think it looks great BTW....

P.S....get a Brock's exhaust quick, the reduced weight alone you will love...

 

[Takeuon]

Beautiful bike Brian.
Colors work very well together and IMO is nicer than the gold wheels and Kanji of the stock Blue/Black.
The Gillies chain adjusters and lift work well with the bike.
Just my opinion, but losing the stickers on the frame would enhance the appearance at no cost, just some elbow grease (and goo gone).
I know you will like the full exhaust replacement. Drops a good amount of weight.
I really really want to do my wheels also, just not sure which ones and color. Did you find that the investment in the wheels worth the performance improvements?

Thanks for sharing and safe riding.

Rumble.

Thanks for the props Rumble. Your bike was a definite inspiration.

The wheels are a chunk of change that's for sure. Of course they were going to be lighter. A plus. And look good. Another plus
But to be honest I thought the look good part would be the biggest difference. And while it is....I am very happy w/ the difference in feeling, from the stock wheels to these! As I mentioned, the loss of unsrung weight was very noticeable. Took me the better part of a morning ride to get used to it.
The bike turns in quicker & faster. And holds a line w/ more confidence. Anywho...that's been my experience so far.

 

[MPH 200]

Looks great, my Wife (MyRulz) has a set of Carrozzeria wheels on here 600RR.
I am not a big fan of gold so it really looks great to me.

 

[dadofthree]

Looks nice dude, now in phase II get rid of that 80 pounds of worthless exhaust