How Many 08 Owers Use Mode Selector

[tinmann840]

How many of of the 08 owners regularly use the new mode selector switch? do you feel it was a great new feature or could you have done without it cause you never use it?

 

[busacaptain]

I only use it when it rains.. And since I don't ride in the rain much, I guess I don't use it that much....

 

[valkyriemc]

I do -due to a loose gravel driveway that turns to sand then to limerock prior to hitting an compacted asphalt product thats now loosening up. All this drama prior to getting to a decent road 1 mile away. And I used it when the road was somewhat wet/damp. Once I hit a good road I pull in the clutch and go right to A.

 

[BusaWizard]

I tried it just to see the difference.

 

[euroR]

I tried it and didnt like it, Mode A is for me. Maybe if I get caught it rain.


Does Mode C get better MPG then A?

 

[BusaJim08]

I used it riding home in a snow storm but that was it, it seems like a good idea to have but not use much.

 

[Jaddie]

How many of of the 08 owners regularly use the new mode selector switch? do you feel it was a great new feature or could you have done without it cause you never use it?

Dear tinmann

I use Mode C all of the time because that's what my dealer told me to do for the first 600 miles. I haven't tried any of the other modes.

I'm still getting the bike broken in, and I have a long way to go, as there are just about 350 miles on her.

I can't wait until I can use Mode A.

--Jaddie

 

[Busanova]

I'm using mode "c" because I just got the bike and want to learn it some with a little less worry about twisting the grip too hard at the wrong time. I would imagine that after I have a few miles on the bike I would probably only use it in bad weather.

 

[VinViper]

I never used it on my 07 GSX-R1000 and now I'll never use it on my 08 Busa. I've also read in a few mags taht they think its pretty much useless. I think Suzuki will get rid of it in a few years. Kinda gimmicky imo.

 

[valkyriemc]

How many of of the 08 owners regularly use the new mode selector switch? do you feel it was a great new feature or could you have done without it cause you never use it?

Dear tinmann

I use Mode C all of the time because that's what my dealer told me to do for the first 600 miles. I haven't tried any of the other modes.

I'm still getting the bike broken in, and I have a long way to go, as there are just about 350 miles on her.

I can't wait until I can use Mode A.

--Jaddie

Huh?, You are kidding right?  Man that sounds like bullcrap...Only mode C? Never heard anything like that. Read your owners manual.

 

[Jaddie]

Huh, You are kidding right?  Man that sounds like bullcrap...Only[ mode C? Never heard anything like that. Read your owners manual.

Dear valkyriemc

No, I'm not kidding.

The manual doesn't say I have to keep it in Mode C, just that I have to keep the engine below 5500 rpm for the first 500 miles and under 8000 rpm for the second 500 miles.

I don't mind sticking with Mode C for now. I'm actually a little afraid of the 'Busa's power.

Is it possible to wheelie in Mode C while keeping the engine speed under 5500 rpm? I've been trying and have been unable to do it. Maybe I can lift the front wheel when I cross the 500-mile mark and catch rev her on up to 8000 rpm.

--Jaddie

 

[Got-Busa?]

No need to run anything but A-mode.  IMO the selector switch is a joke.  Now if they could get it to work with different PC programming for additional tunes then it will be worth something.  Until then, it's tits on a BULL...

Jaddie, from the sound of things I would be looking for a different dealer.  What they told you is laughable.  As far as your wheelie comments, maybe you should just keep it in C-mode...

 

[Gumballer]

Huh, You are kidding right?  Man that sounds like bullcrap...Only[ mode C? Never heard anything like that. Read your owners manual.

Dear valkyriemc

No, I'm not kidding.

The manual doesn't say I have to keep it in Mode C, just that I have to keep the engine below 5500 rpm for the first 500 miles and under 8000 rpm for the second 500 miles.

I don't mind sticking with Mode C for now. I'm actually a little afraid of the 'Busa's power.

Is it possible to wheelie in Mode C while keeping the engine speed under 5500 rpm? I've been trying and have been unable to do it. Maybe I can lift the front wheel when I cross the 500-mile mark and catch rev her on up to 8000 rpm.

--Jaddie

Surely that will do damage rather than good? Larger loadings/throttle openings etc....

Hell man get it in A. Check youve still got some balls!

 

[Italian Trev]

My baby will stay in A for life

 

[BlkDrgnZ28]

i just want to know if theres a mpg difference cause if i was just cruising it would be nice to just get better gas on a longer highwayish commute

 

[christianjax]

So what are the different modes? I gather A is for aggressive driving, B is for moderate driving, and C is for granny? Does the new Busa have the mpg meter like the older models? I really liked that on my 02. I would get 50mpg on the highway all the time with it. I'm really getting excited about getting the new one. Just a month and a half away! (waiting to pay off an existing loan before getting the new Busa)

 

[foresure84]

i use it for wet roads

 

[Elganja]

No need to run anything but A-mode. IMO the selector switch is a joke. Now if they could get it to work with different PC programming for additional tunes then it will be worth something. Until then, it's tits on a BULL...

Jaddie, from the sound of things I would be looking for a different dealer. What they told you is laughable. As far as your wheelie comments, maybe you should just keep it in C-mode...

QFT

Interms of different tunes, you could get a Dynojet Multifunction HUB which will allow you to switch between 2 tunes and do a whole lot more. I recently got one myself... it's a pretty cool device when you combine it with the ignition module and pc3usb (must have this for it to work).

 

[fishhook]

Is there anything but A Mode? The guy at the dealer that give me the run down of the bike when I bought it put the bike in mode C. Told me the tires were slick and to keep it there for the first few miles! As I left I switched back to A, hit the road and done a wonderful smokey burnout for him through second gear!!! Wish I could have seen his face! The next time I was in there he just looked at me and shook his head!!!

Ride it like you stole it!

 

[tourbus]

never touched it and dont plan on it, useless imo