If we were to graph all org members based on how much work, maintenance and adjustments we do on our own bikes, One end of the scale would be folks that just ride em and depend on others to do ALL of the work, even tire pressures! The other end would be people that do their own machining and create their own parts, most of us would be somewhere in the middle........what an extreme graph it would be , however.
For me, there are some things about Hayabusa mechanics (not people, the mechanism) that, once you learn it, you know it (for example, oil level, reservoir levels, etc.). Other systems, however, seem to have endless knowledge required....the more you know, the more you realize how little you know! My example (and the focal point of this post) is SUSPENSION adjustment and equipment. Sure, there are great posts on the org on how to adjust and dial in your Busa suspension and they have helped me greatly over the years. BUT, as I went to the aftermarket and began riding harder and faster, I realized the limitless aspects of suspension improvement. After 5 years of development, for example, I have my red Haybus Busa really dialed in, thanks to other's expertise and the aftermarket, BTW (notice I didn't say "fully dialed in", I said "really dialed in", you can always better it!).
I should note that many Busa owners live very fulfilling lives with their STOCK Busa suspensions, I can say though, at a point, one can become aware of OEM shortcomings, it just depends on you, if you are the type that explores past "that point".
Anyways, since I had done so much to my red Busa in terms of suspension r&d, when I brought the Superbyke to the track, my ability to id the OEM suspension shortcomings was pretty darn good and convinced me of my need to go to full RaceTec suspenders on the black Superbyke. In a future post I'll try to compare hiper riding with OEM suspension vrs the RaceTec set up and describe why it's better. It's important to note that any improvement is directly transferable to the street.....including additional safety, I believe. The RaceTec rear shock has the Gold valving, their "blue fluid", Eibach spring, etc. The black one is the stock one. One other thing 'cause it's always asked, why RaceTec and not an Ohlins?....because a full RaceTec cost about $600 and the Ohlins probably about $1200+...I don't think I'll ever be good enough to be able to tell the difference so it's a value thing for me (I am good enough to tell the difference between OEM and RaceTec!). Finally, RaceTec isn't the only show in town for quality suspension improvement, there are other really competent companies out there. Doyle
For me, there are some things about Hayabusa mechanics (not people, the mechanism) that, once you learn it, you know it (for example, oil level, reservoir levels, etc.). Other systems, however, seem to have endless knowledge required....the more you know, the more you realize how little you know! My example (and the focal point of this post) is SUSPENSION adjustment and equipment. Sure, there are great posts on the org on how to adjust and dial in your Busa suspension and they have helped me greatly over the years. BUT, as I went to the aftermarket and began riding harder and faster, I realized the limitless aspects of suspension improvement. After 5 years of development, for example, I have my red Haybus Busa really dialed in, thanks to other's expertise and the aftermarket, BTW (notice I didn't say "fully dialed in", I said "really dialed in", you can always better it!).
I should note that many Busa owners live very fulfilling lives with their STOCK Busa suspensions, I can say though, at a point, one can become aware of OEM shortcomings, it just depends on you, if you are the type that explores past "that point".
Anyways, since I had done so much to my red Busa in terms of suspension r&d, when I brought the Superbyke to the track, my ability to id the OEM suspension shortcomings was pretty darn good and convinced me of my need to go to full RaceTec suspenders on the black Superbyke. In a future post I'll try to compare hiper riding with OEM suspension vrs the RaceTec set up and describe why it's better. It's important to note that any improvement is directly transferable to the street.....including additional safety, I believe. The RaceTec rear shock has the Gold valving, their "blue fluid", Eibach spring, etc. The black one is the stock one. One other thing 'cause it's always asked, why RaceTec and not an Ohlins?....because a full RaceTec cost about $600 and the Ohlins probably about $1200+...I don't think I'll ever be good enough to be able to tell the difference so it's a value thing for me (I am good enough to tell the difference between OEM and RaceTec!). Finally, RaceTec isn't the only show in town for quality suspension improvement, there are other really competent companies out there. Doyle
" pretty well puts it in a nutshell..
