HeloMech74
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Hey everyone, figured I would finally post an introduction in the newbie's forum. I have been lurking on this site for quite some time and finally joined at the end of last year. The name is James and I am a busaholic
Seriously though, I work in Iraq as a DOD contractor and only get to enjoy the toys every 6 months. I got home last week for a small break from the desert and get to enjoy the new Busa in the garage.
I bought a used 05 LE Busa back in December from a member here on the .org and have been waiting to get home and see it in person. I was blown away at how clean the bike was. It had a hair over 7400 miles on it and it was bone stock other than a few appearance/comfort items. I haven't ridden in almost 6 years so, I was in for a real treat. When I took it for the maiden voyage (with me) I was blown away by the midrange rush of power that this bike has. I could tell I was a bit rusty, and the bike was certainly in dire need of a suspension adjustment for me. It pushed hard through turns, and it felt like a tank to move around, but damn the power was a rush. The last bike I owned as a Ducati 916 so there is a big difference in riding characteristics. Once I got back into the garage, I started to fiddle with the suspension settings and discovered that the bike is way undersprung from the factory. So, it looks like a rebuild is in order front and rear. I am going to let HPC take care of all of that when I get back from Iraq for good.
Currently the bike is in the garage up on stands and ripped apart. I am in the process of installing a new Tsukigi Spec II Full exhaust, PCIII USB, Small airbox mod, short stacks, Piper cross filter and some other odds and ends. I know everyone loves pics, so I will get some when the bike is done hopefully tomorrow some time. I'm also going to do a total detail on it as well. Along with oil and filter change, and clean/lube the chain.
I look forward to many years here on the board and maybe getting together for some local or regional rides.
I bought a used 05 LE Busa back in December from a member here on the .org and have been waiting to get home and see it in person. I was blown away at how clean the bike was. It had a hair over 7400 miles on it and it was bone stock other than a few appearance/comfort items. I haven't ridden in almost 6 years so, I was in for a real treat. When I took it for the maiden voyage (with me) I was blown away by the midrange rush of power that this bike has. I could tell I was a bit rusty, and the bike was certainly in dire need of a suspension adjustment for me. It pushed hard through turns, and it felt like a tank to move around, but damn the power was a rush. The last bike I owned as a Ducati 916 so there is a big difference in riding characteristics. Once I got back into the garage, I started to fiddle with the suspension settings and discovered that the bike is way undersprung from the factory. So, it looks like a rebuild is in order front and rear. I am going to let HPC take care of all of that when I get back from Iraq for good.
Currently the bike is in the garage up on stands and ripped apart. I am in the process of installing a new Tsukigi Spec II Full exhaust, PCIII USB, Small airbox mod, short stacks, Piper cross filter and some other odds and ends. I know everyone loves pics, so I will get some when the bike is done hopefully tomorrow some time. I'm also going to do a total detail on it as well. Along with oil and filter change, and clean/lube the chain.
I look forward to many years here on the board and maybe getting together for some local or regional rides.
