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Hello everyone, i must say i am so happy to be here, with ppl who feel the same way i do, not only about riding, but BUSAHOLICS:laugh: I just perchased a 2002 busa with only 2000 miles. its been sitting for 7years or more. after i got a new battery it started rite up. but its really dusty. after i give her a good bath, what would u guys recamend i do first? tune up, oil change, radiator drain. im so ready to ride like yesterday. plz advise, GOD BLESS U ALL..:please: P.S i will post pics and videos, of my progress its my first do it yourself project.

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You should DEFINITELY do tires...especially if they're the originals. I'd do all fuilds too, including brake fluid - it'll go bad after awhile.
 
thanks chris. i forgot all about the break fluid, the tires still look new not really worn out at all, u think i should still change them? when it sat for so long it was in a garage. but come to think about it the tires do seem hard stiff u know like very dry.
 
Tires will dry out and not be, sticky, not sure how to describe that. Agree with above, tire and all fluids. Clean lube the chain. Also check for rust in the tank, you dont want to start clogging filters.
 
change the tires for sure....they have been sitting for too long. there are probably flat spots not to mention tires do get old just sitting and lets face it you dont want to chance it. check and change all fluids as needed open up the airbox and check the filter..make sure no critters have violated it. Good Luck and be safe!!
 
HERO TANK said:
thank guys. when i change the break fluid, i just disconect the hose and let it drain rite?
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I woulnt do that. Just connect a hose to the lower bleeder valves and flush with clean fluid. You dont want air in there. If you have mity vac or something similar it will take about 30 minutes to do front and rear. Just dont let the resevoir go dry as you pump new fluid in and the old out. And dont get any on your paint or brake rotors.
 
ok what kind of hose, do i conect & how, without letting air in? plz tell me how to flush it, what kind of fliud to flush it with. forgive me this is my first time doing this, i used to just take my old bike to the shop, but i want to learn so i will know my bike. thanks again..
 
I cant remember is if its DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid. Check the Cap or your manual it will tell you. Find a hose that will fit over the bleeder valve on the brake caliper, it needs to fit snug so it wont fall off. If you dont have a vacuum, get someone to help you. The first person will need to stand and have the top off of the resevior, you will need to be at the caliper. Open the bleeder valve and have the first person SLOWLY squeeze the brake lever. This will push fluid out of the caliper through the hose and into the bottle or catch bowl. Before they release the brake lever close the bleeder valve so you dont suck air back into the sysytem. Dont spill this stuff, highly corrosive on painted surfaces! Keep doing this until you get clean fluid through the system. While you are flushing, the first person wil have to keep adding fluid so the resevoir does not run dry. Do both front calipers and then do the back. The back caliper has two valves, you have to do them both. If I am wrong someone correct me, or if there is an easier way.
 
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I cant remember is if its DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid. Check the Cap or your manual it will tell you. Find a hose that will fit over the bleeder valve on the brake caliper, it needs to fit snug so it wont fall off. If you dont have a vacuum, get someone to help you. The first person will need to stand and have the top off of the resevior, you will need to be at the caliper. Open the bleeder valve and have the first person SLOWLY squeeze the brake lever. This will push fluid out of the caliper through the hose and into the bottle or catch bowl. Before they release the brake lever close the bleeder valve so you dont suck air back into the sysytem. Dont spill this stuff, highly corrosive on painted surfaces! Keep doing this until you get clean fluid through the system. While you are flushing, the first person wil have to keep adding fluid so the resevoir does not run dry. Do both front calipers and then do the back. The back caliper has two valves, you have to do them both. If I am wrong someone correct me, or if there is an easier way.
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4 it should be marked on top of the reservoirs
 
I agree with the fluid change. Plus the tires will most likely have dry rot, plus cracking when they flex. Some good information here. Also, do a search on changing fluids, lots of good info on this site for stuff you will be doing! Good luck and post up some pics too!

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/search.php
 
hey guys i did ride up the street, i went threw the gears up to fourth, as it looks in the pic:whistle: lol but everything worked fine the breaks, the throttle everything seemed smooth but i need to put some new gas in it. so can i wait before i do the new break fluid or what is a must that really need to be done. im just ready to ride guys.:race:
 
If you have contaminated brake fluid, it will react different when under pressure. I vote for changing the fluid and taking it easy. You don't want to have any problems due to it sitting.

Be careful and smart!
 
brake fluid will be ok...you should change it soon but you'll probably be ok on short test rides. You can do whatever you want though...but a bottle of brake fluid and a pair of gloves will cost you about $5.
 
ur rite poppy, i will calm down an be smart. but u said cruse arround the block:whistle: im going to chill and finish the fluids promise.
 
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