Busa back up and running finally!

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As some of you may have seen from my email threads, I've spent the past few days getting the busa back up and running with some new tires (M3s) and a chain and sprocket replacement. Thanks again for all your help. I've included some before after pics of some of the process...

Here's the old and new chain and sprockets for comparison...

 

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Here's what was waiting for me when I finally got the front sprocket cover removed...However, nothing a good clean up couldn't solve. Final pic is with the new front sprocket installed!

 

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Here's the rear sprocket hub and installation. I tried to take advantage of having the hub off of the wheel and give a good cleaning. I'm still a bit disturbed by all of the cracks and pitting on the hub surface but it's been like that since new from day 1 so I guess it's ok...

 

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Now that the sprockets were installed, the chain was next...check out that riveting job!

 

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Here's a shot of my old 2CTs....any doubt that these were due for replacement?

 

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Finally, all put back together! Now all I need to due is recheck the rear wheel alignment (any suggestions on a good way to do that by myself). Well, that's about it. Think I'll take her out for another spin...later!

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

 

[djorgensen3]

Those "cracks" are not really cracks. They are just casting flash from the mold it was made in so no biggie.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Glad you got it done!

 

[99'busa]

 

[Aquaman]

Those "cracks" are not really cracks. They are just casting flash from the mold it was made in so no biggie.

+1
And good job on the do it yerself.

 

[BIKE DUDE]

A little carb or brake clean sprayed up front on the engine and sprocket shaft would clean it up even more.

 

[Saxoplay]

A little carb or brake clean sprayed up front on the engine and sprocket shaft would clean it up even more.

Thanks for the tip...I'll have to remember that for next time!

 

[Garrison]

Thanks for showing me that. I now have a better idea of what I'm about to get myself into.
Nice work!

 

[ky busa]

great job you saved alot of money and you know it,s done right.