Newbie first busa

[X_tha_outlaw]

hello forum just got my first Busa (04 limited ed. Red/Black fastest color from what i hear lol) any advice on getting use to the bike i have noticed alot of diff between my cbr and the Busa yes i know the weight is a big change however, any advice on cornering, mods (as she is stock all the way around), tires im an open book willing to learn lol thx for the advice

 

[cheferman65]

Welcome & Congratulations. The biggest adjustment for me was the added braking distance needed to slow the big girl down. She's plenty fast and with time and adjustment you will learn her handling characteristics. I recommend brake lines and new pads, also, being an 04, I would look into rotors depending on the mileage and condition they have been kept. Sprockets, chain, fluids, seals all good places to start modifications. Then you can start spending money!

 

[X_tha_outlaw]

oh forgot to add some pics

 

[lil charlie]

welcome to the org....nice bike

 

[twotonevert]

Welcome to the oRg. Take it slow and get to know her. There are many good tires out there, check out the BT-16' s or Dunlop Q-2.

 

[pashnit]

I recommend brake lines and new pads, also, being an 04, I would look into rotors depending on the mileage and condition they have been kept. Sprockets, chain, fluids, seals all good places to start modifications. Then you can start spending money!

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The bike you have is coming up on 10 years old, if it's bone stock, those rubber brake lines on the bike have a service life of about 4 years. Many service manuals recommend replacement after that life span. You are 2x past that. Inspect the teeth on the rear sprocket & eye-ball the tips. Bent?

Inspect those brake pads - if less than 50% on pad material, make sure not to hit metal-on-metal, & consider replacing. Also an inexpensive maintenance item. Run your fingers along the rotors. Are the grooved from wear? If no, you should be good. If you feel grooves, consider replacing.

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[mikbusa]

Welcome Outlaw. I moved over from a CBR as well, they really are quite different beasts.

 

[stretchabusa]

Hi outlaw, lookin good and two great lookin Pon Lids.

If ya like to turn quicker in the twisties I recomend you change the rear suspension dog bones, got mine from Maxtom here in Englamd 110mm hole centres, I'm sure someone on here will advise of more local procurement, pashnit maybe?

Oh and best regards Stretch

 

[newman]

Welcome to the org.
When I first got my Busa I had trouble turning left and right, I thought because of the weight of the bike, it felt to me like it would fall over at slow speeds when I cornered, but with the advice people gave me on here, I found out how manoeuvrable the bike is at slow speeds, and all is good now, just take it easy at first.

 

[Hayabusa4life]

aboard!

 

[Sum Beach]

and congrats!!!!! Nice looking bike!!

 

[Mason357]

Things for me was workin up the nerve to get on the thing (I jumped from a Ninja 250 to the Busa, big difference) the power, weight, and brakes.

 

[coreywiley]

WWelcome to the org.!

 

[ky busa]

nice Le

 

[NINJA KILLER]

to the Org

 

[mabupa]

Welcome to the .Org!!! Nice bike !!!!

 

[jphilipson]

Welcome

From the pics it looks like you have a few years to go before you can actually ride it

 

[dadofthree]

to the oRg.

 

[04stretchedbusa]

welcome outlaw,nice bike

 

[delbert]

very nice , as said take your time and all will come good