FNG here on the forum, new to the 'Busa, not anything close to a new rider.
Due to my 2004 Yamaha R1 being totaled out from under me on 27 July 2010:
My R1 was totaled out from under me 7-27-10. - BARF - Bay Area Riders Forum
I was in the market for a new bike. I needed something that would be good for two up riding with my girl, and another R1 or GSXR etc. was out of the question.
I finally decided on the 'Busa, bought a 2003 with 6500 miles on the odo, all service recoders, one owner (pics forthcoming)
Bought it Friday afternoon, about 70 miles since, and man, do I have questions.
This bike is dead nuts stock with the exception of a zero gravity screen, just had a 7500 mile service done at th dealer less than 300 miles ago.
Brakes? what brakes? the thing needs a full hand squeeze to slow down, and you need to make an appointment in advance to get it done - I actually blew a stop sign at under 20 mph! thank God nobody was around. I'm used to 1 finger stops on the R1 (full Galfer lines, waves, etc) and I can't believe the 'Busa has brakes this bad from the factory.
The service records show regular pad replacement, and the brakes were done under 300 miles ago.
Any advice? I've already ordered Galfer lines and new rotors - I'm going to try the Bremzen (made in Taiwan, I know, but they do have a certain expertise in metal manufacturing) rotors with the knowledge that they might not be suitable.
Any 'Busa experts with some advice from experience?
Due to my 2004 Yamaha R1 being totaled out from under me on 27 July 2010:
My R1 was totaled out from under me 7-27-10. - BARF - Bay Area Riders Forum
I was in the market for a new bike. I needed something that would be good for two up riding with my girl, and another R1 or GSXR etc. was out of the question.
I finally decided on the 'Busa, bought a 2003 with 6500 miles on the odo, all service recoders, one owner (pics forthcoming)
Bought it Friday afternoon, about 70 miles since, and man, do I have questions.
This bike is dead nuts stock with the exception of a zero gravity screen, just had a 7500 mile service done at th dealer less than 300 miles ago.
Brakes? what brakes? the thing needs a full hand squeeze to slow down, and you need to make an appointment in advance to get it done - I actually blew a stop sign at under 20 mph! thank God nobody was around. I'm used to 1 finger stops on the R1 (full Galfer lines, waves, etc) and I can't believe the 'Busa has brakes this bad from the factory.
The service records show regular pad replacement, and the brakes were done under 300 miles ago.
Any advice? I've already ordered Galfer lines and new rotors - I'm going to try the Bremzen (made in Taiwan, I know, but they do have a certain expertise in metal manufacturing) rotors with the knowledge that they might not be suitable.
Any 'Busa experts with some advice from experience?
to the Org ! 
