Back from the track!

[Got-Busa?]

Last night was finally nice enough to take the Busa out and see what she could do.  As luck would have it, I didn't run nearly as good as I had hoped but it was a new bike so I guess that means it's okay for "now!"

Let me just start out by saying the factory 03 clutch SUCKS!  I will be heading down to BDE in the next day or two to start with the mods.

These runs are on a BONE STOCK 03 Special Edition Hayabusa!

As I bucked and spun my way down the track......

First Pass:  (Spinning) 60' 1.960  1/8' 7.234 and 1/4 10.855@134.38.

Second:  60' 1.899 1/8' 6.943 and 1/4 10.525@135.52

Third: (BEST)  60' 1.830 1/8' 6.851 and 1/4 10.427@136.37

Fourth: 60' 1.918 1/8' 6.926 and 1/4 10.502@135.93


What exactly did they change on the 03's because I don't remember my Blue/Silver 01 being hard to launch at all??

I was running consistent 6.60 & 6.70 1/8 mile times with it!

Once I get the clutch sorted out, I'll be back for more.

Josh

 

[Got-Busa?]

 

[Johnnycheese]

the '02 and '03 are eaiser to launch. I know that for a fact but why go BDE mod when the MTC inner is the way to go and you will be happier

 

[Got-Busa?]

JohnnyCheese,

Tell me more about the MTC inner?

What exactly is different and why is it better?

Thanks,

Josh

 

[Got-Busa?]

Anyone?

Comments/moans/complaints?

 

[FLCN72]

Sounds like you had fun. I wasn't aware that there were clutch changes from year to year. I wonder which year the change happened.

 

[Got-Busa?]

I believe 02 & 03 got the change!

 

[cache]

no problem launching mine... stock 02 clutch. oh, best 60' is a 1.59, 6.38 1/8.

just get out there, sit up on that tank, and hammer that dog! I leave at 7k rpms. 150lbs.

seat time will get you better results.

 

[Got-Busa?]

You leave at 7k RPM's on stock clutch, stock tire, no wheelie bars, and not lowered?

If not what have you got done and what do you recommend?

Thanks,

Josh

 

[cache]

You leave at 7k RPM's on stock clutch, stock tire, no wheelie bars, and not lowered?

If not what have you got done and what do you recommend?

Thanks,

Josh

I said stock clutch..... not stock everything!

sticky tire, low, yada yada.... just saying, stock clutch on my bike. it works fine unless you are pushing 200+hp

 

[Got-Busa?]

(Homer Simpson) Dooooooooohhhhh! j/k

Cache,

You mind telling me what you recommend, or at least PM me with your secrets?

I am just trying to get as quick as possible without stretching it and still appear stock!

Thanks,

Josh

 

[big daddy]

I have a "99 busa" bouth it new in june of 99. took it to the track and was only able to run a 10.30 in the1/4 mile. So I did mods (pc2, air filter, air box, lower the front (strap) and the rear(bones),4 into 1 header,cut rear fender,remove pair valve, remove grab bar, and remove shark fin). I was able to turn a 9.81 in the 1/4 mile.With the stock clutch of "99". But I still not happy, because  my bubby with a totally stock "02"busa run a 9.57. So we change bikes thinking that his bike was put together better. But to my urpise his bike run slower with me on it 10.15 in the 1/4. But of coruse he run my bike at 9.85 with two passes and the four pass was a 9.77. With that said I ask him how does mine pull he said it pulls better than his. So with or without mods these busa will pull 9's in the 1/4 mile.His trick is to slide the clutch passed the 60 ft with it wide open as soon as the bike starts to move.