Lowering???
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I can help you out a bit on altering your suspension.
First: Lowering your bike and in essence flattening out your swingarm does indeed increase the wheelbase but it's so minute it will have NO noticeable effect on handling. The adverse effect is due to the swingarm angle itself. Swingarm angle is a very important aspect of the bike's geometry. Often overlooked by backyard suspension experts.
The number one adverse effect of lowering is you have now restricted your available lean angle. The busa is already restricted by the wide girth of the engine. This is compounded by lowering.
I'd suggest you leave your bike at stock height and this is why. Lowering and or stretching limits your bikes performance capabilities and thus limits the riders ability to advance his skills. A lowered bike also limits the suspension travel and can get you in a heap of trouble in some situations. Clearance problems is another issue that must be addressed.
Your busa is capable of performing quite well with the suspension totally stock. There is a price to pay for big geometry changes and none are good. Do your homework before making the decision and enjoy the ride no matter what mods you make to your busa!
First: Lowering your bike and in essence flattening out your swingarm does indeed increase the wheelbase but it's so minute it will have NO noticeable effect on handling. The adverse effect is due to the swingarm angle itself. Swingarm angle is a very important aspect of the bike's geometry. Often overlooked by backyard suspension experts.
The number one adverse effect of lowering is you have now restricted your available lean angle. The busa is already restricted by the wide girth of the engine. This is compounded by lowering.
I'd suggest you leave your bike at stock height and this is why. Lowering and or stretching limits your bikes performance capabilities and thus limits the riders ability to advance his skills. A lowered bike also limits the suspension travel and can get you in a heap of trouble in some situations. Clearance problems is another issue that must be addressed.
Your busa is capable of performing quite well with the suspension totally stock. There is a price to pay for big geometry changes and none are good. Do your homework before making the decision and enjoy the ride no matter what mods you make to your busa!
StwBusa
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I can help you out a bit on altering your suspension.
First: Lowering your bike and in essence flattening out your swingarm does indeed increase the wheelbase but it's so minute it will have NO noticeable effect on handling. The adverse effect is due to the swingarm angle itself. Swingarm angle is a very important aspect of the bike's geometry. Often overlooked by backyard suspension experts.
The number one adverse effect of lowering is you have now restricted your available lean angle. The busa is already restricted by the wide girth of the engine. This is compounded by lowering.
I'd suggest you leave your bike at stock height and this is why. Lowering and or stretching limits your bikes performance capabilities and thus limits the riders ability to advance his skills. A lowered bike also limits the suspension travel and can get you in a heap of trouble in some situations. Clearance problems is another issue that must be addressed.
Your busa is capable of performing quite well with the suspension totally stock. There is a price to pay for big geometry changes and none are good. Do your homework before making the decision and enjoy the ride no matter what mods you make to your busa!
Ok I bow to your knowledge and will leave it stock... But Man I really like the look of a lowered busa...
Lowered Busas look sick, and lowering along with other suspension modifications like stretching allows someone to go in a straight line faster, when done right without flipping the bike over backwards and with less wheel spin.
However for everyday commuting and weekend runs through the mountains a stock suspension will serve you better.
Some lower their bike so that they can sit on it and plant both feet flat on the ground.
You can also do things to the suspension to help improve it's handling in corners.
It really comes down to what you want.
But understand, any change has pluses and minueses.
However for everyday commuting and weekend runs through the mountains a stock suspension will serve you better.
Some lower their bike so that they can sit on it and plant both feet flat on the ground.
You can also do things to the suspension to help improve it's handling in corners.
It really comes down to what you want.
But understand, any change has pluses and minueses.
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One thing I really like about a busa is the amount of after market parts and accessories you can get. If any one of us were not into our bikes that much we wouldn't be on hayabusa.org. My advise if you want to lower it do it. I think it cost me about $100.00 and you can play with the adjustments. For me on the gen two 3/4 inch down front and rear is perfect. Looks great and handles too. No chicken strips and no scraping. I get bored without a modification to research or do. It's fun to throw idea's around. Glad I joined this site. There's some smart busa guys commenting on these threads...
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