I can’t win. Lol. I accept it. It’s ok I still have other crap to do. I’ll get it done Monday and hopefully have it back in by Friday. This week I work Monday thru Thursday.
What Did You Do To Your Busa, Today?
- Thread starter SoCal Blur
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Nice job man, and great pics too!
You're a champion Miguel, it's a great community we have here, all working together to help one another . . . gotta love it!
Yesterday...
Swapped out AGM battery for Lithium (Scorpion Stinger). Chose this make/model randomly, but based on this forum thread.
As this bike is new to me, had no idea what state prev batt was in. It had no starting probs.
The bike is ridden 1 to 7 days/week, variable, but min once/wk.
This swap is a test of sorts, as I will treat the Li batt just like an AGM in terms of maint, which means very little. Interested in seeing just how much maint the Li will require. I will not be trickle-charging the Li batt, assuming current usage will provide sufficient system recharge, but that's the point of the test (As you all know, a healthy AGM can go days/weeks in between starts).
Not much tech data to share here.
Li + Charger
Swapped out AGM battery for Lithium (Scorpion Stinger). Chose this make/model randomly, but based on this forum thread.
As this bike is new to me, had no idea what state prev batt was in. It had no starting probs.
The bike is ridden 1 to 7 days/week, variable, but min once/wk.
This swap is a test of sorts, as I will treat the Li batt just like an AGM in terms of maint, which means very little. Interested in seeing just how much maint the Li will require. I will not be trickle-charging the Li batt, assuming current usage will provide sufficient system recharge, but that's the point of the test (As you all know, a healthy AGM can go days/weeks in between starts).
Not much tech data to share here.
- The new Li had same dimensions as AGM: exact fit under the seat.
- ~350 CCA
- AGM batt: ~12 lbs. Li batt: ~2lbs
- Charged the Li prior to install
- Instructs say batt is shipped at 30% charge
- About 6 hrs to bring Li batt to full charge
- 12-hour retention test (a function of the charger)
- Total price Li batt + charger: $202, shipped
Li + Charger
Nastee
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Your going to be waiting a long time before a charge is needed.
ali123
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do u own a factory in china or something?Thanks Arch , I sometimes wonder if this is a sign of mid life crises !!
Hahahahahahaha
michael parris heuberger
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Hi Mr Toad. I was thinking about you motor. I like big bore but the busa motor does not. There is little room for O Rings to seal compression. My motor builder likes stroke. he also is very good at what he does. he has many times world champ. He has raced against Top Fuel HDs with his Gas suzuki and won. So I will run it by him with what you want. I will also talk to DME and see what they think too. So I need to know what you want to do. Also need to get you parts to you as cheep as we can.Please PM me OK.
Vetteman761
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Started bike up to check for leaks after putting other engine in, had seapage around oil pan , tightened those up they were not at 7ft pounds and took care then noticed coolant dripping from water pump so went ahead and ordered new gasket , always something, doesnt help that its cold as heck here in ky and having to work in my tent lol
jeffgordons24
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I know you can and will do it , I have seen your fabrication elsewhere , and you are very good and also good at working it out .I have to make two by hand. I'm sure each one will be 3 hour or more lol. However it's my only goal currently. I popped the retainers off the Bach bag mounts not used. So if this fails I m not screwed
Nastee
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Miguel I am going to do this rear shock overhaul as you did. Thanks to Lodi will be going from Gen1 to 2 change the oil to 7wt, gold valve kit, heavier spring, shrader valve not sure what that other bolt is called or for guess I am taking the plunge. Any hints or idea of price is apprectiated.
Here is a pic of my shopping cart when I ordered all I needed. I would stick to racetech’s oil and spring weight recommendations.
Nastee
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Great did you order from other than race tech? Or direct
Been spending a lot of time in the garage with the busa half naked. Parts have started to trickle in for my color change mission. It sure has been a mission 
!! From seller not being honest and having to return parts, to companies forgetting about my orders and leaving them on standby, it’s been a bit of a chanllenge. I’m slowly making progress and can’t wait to see this thing together. This 2009 metallic gray is gorgeous and I am, as excited as, if I was getting a new busa. I sent race ready a set of dash panels to custom paint to match the busa’s new clothes, just like the matching set William painted for my pearl white fairings.
!! From seller not being honest and having to return parts, to companies forgetting about my orders and leaving them on standby, it’s been a bit of a chanllenge. I’m slowly making progress and can’t wait to see this thing together. This 2009 metallic gray is gorgeous and I am, as excited as, if I was getting a new busa. I sent race ready a set of dash panels to custom paint to match the busa’s new clothes, just like the matching set William painted for my pearl white fairings.
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Been spending a lot of time in the garage with the busa half naked. Parts have started to trickle in for my color change mission. It sure has been a mission
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Νice color!
how much you bought the new tank and plastic?
If I was to add it all up, I would burst into tears. Lol!
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