vman1300
Never Forgotten
With the weather soooooo nice in December, I finally got some time to myself to head out to a local playground here in the Mountains of WNC.
Yesterday I headed to HWY 74 about 10 miles from my house.
A few weeks ago, I finised up a new wheel/brake install including Marchesis Wheels and Galfer Rotors.
For a full report on the install click
I was expecting some differences in the handling characteristics on my ole 99. I was not prepared for what I experienced.
I took it very easy the 1st few corners to see if I could tell a difference.
The Busa seemed "lighter" and a little quicker on side to side transitions.
Once a was about a mile in, I turned the wick up a wee bit.
On the entrance to a sweeping left hander, I set up my ture to clip the apex just like always. I turned in and nearly crossed the double yellow!
If I had of kept the same line, I would have went all the way across the oncoming lane.
To say I was shocked was an understatement.
After numerous passes up and down the mountains, I was finally getting comfy on the "New" feeling Busa.
If you like spirited mountain riding, the wheels would make an excellent addition to your bike.
The weight loss is VERY evident at a brisk/track day pace.
I cant wait until Jennings next month!
Yesterday I headed to HWY 74 about 10 miles from my house.
A few weeks ago, I finised up a new wheel/brake install including Marchesis Wheels and Galfer Rotors.
For a full report on the install click
I was expecting some differences in the handling characteristics on my ole 99. I was not prepared for what I experienced.
I took it very easy the 1st few corners to see if I could tell a difference.
The Busa seemed "lighter" and a little quicker on side to side transitions.
Once a was about a mile in, I turned the wick up a wee bit.
On the entrance to a sweeping left hander, I set up my ture to clip the apex just like always. I turned in and nearly crossed the double yellow!
If I had of kept the same line, I would have went all the way across the oncoming lane.
To say I was shocked was an understatement.
After numerous passes up and down the mountains, I was finally getting comfy on the "New" feeling Busa.
If you like spirited mountain riding, the wheels would make an excellent addition to your bike.
The weight loss is VERY evident at a brisk/track day pace.
I cant wait until Jennings next month!
