What Did You Do To Your Busa, Today?

[Mr Brown]

Flaking powdercoat means substandard prep. Like I said, time for a new powdercoater. If you can't find one close to you Travis is in the St Louis area. TM powdercoat on here. Good guy, great work.

 

[GAmedic]

Proof that we can all coexist and live in harmony.

 

[Nastee]

I received a call and email today from the shop doing work on my bike, the wheel powder coating is flaking off. The bike hasn't been riding at all, it's been indoors at the shop the whole time.

I can't believe it, wheels took 3 weeks to get done.

From the pics, where powder coating flaked off you can see the original color (black). Shows they weren't sandblasted before they were coated. No wonder the coating is flaking off.

I'm not having the same powder coater "redo" the wheels, no way. My wife is going out to them for refund.

Now the rim decals have to be stripped to powder coat the wheels again. So, I have to reorder rim decals and have then reinstalled.

I'm glad I'm not a home, my reaction was not pleasant. No actions or words to regret.

My wife will handle the interactions, she's not emotionally connected to the bike like I am.

Here's the pics I received.

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Straight balls! You pay 4 a job wait and then get this . No good what excuse could they give my guy is challenged & my girlfriends step son so had to give him a job. You did the right thing.

 

[c10]

Ok why is there powder on the wheel bearing seals ? , Cush drive not coated correctly . did they not pull you wheel bearings / blast / coat / then reinstall NEW bearings/seals ? if not your going to have a bearing failure.
Dont let anyone tell you different on that , and say we did it and so n so's bike is still going fine

 

[bussassin417]

Ok, order front and rear bearings. Had to pay extra for fast shipping but still less than local dealer wanted to charge. I do my best to buy local when I can though sometimes the prices are ridiculous.

Thanks for the advise.

 

[c10]

 

[Bumblebee]

Good helper you have there.....never too young to pick up a wrench

 

[c10]

 

[fallenarch]

This is not to save weight . It will actually add weight .

I'm going to guess adjustable dog bones. Remotely adjustable would be slick.

 

[c10]

I'm going to guess adjustable dog bones. Remotely adjustable would be slick.

Nope Willie, but good idea.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

How many pounds of paint and chrome is on that bike?

 

[c10]

How many pounds of paint and chrome is on that bike?

No chrome just a few polished parts.
Paint is OEM 2014 with all decals removed except the tank stripes as they have clear over the top of them.

 

[Bailey9r]

Now they are really gonna send assasin to my home lol they tried to say it was a fitment issue.

I think THEY should worry about YOU going to visit THEM! Bahahaha

 

[Bailey9r]

I broke my passenger side fairing taking it off to do my oil change the other day. Guess it's time to start my new fairing collection.

OH NO!!! Say it isn't so! How bad is it? Damn man I'm as bummed as you must be.

 

[Bailey9r]

Yep. Only thing that broke was a post inside that pops into the rubber holder. Still mounts well and doesn't flap.

Oh good to hear.

 

[GAmedic]

Oh good to hear.

I'm glad that's all that broke. Still holds up against the bike well so it doesn't look broken.

 

[jeffgordons24]

I think THEY should worry about YOU going to visit THEM! Bahahaha

HAHAAH Yes, that is probably why they have been so giving and understanding.

 

[michael parris heuberger]

HAHAAH Yes, that is probably why they have been so giving and understanding.

Hi. The intake valves will in Friday next the Kibblewhite inconel +1mm exaust valves.It looks like with all the up grades and cams I will be in it for about $6,000.00.

 

[srvRLogik]

Passed my British Columbia Motorcycle Skills Assessment test on my Busa yesterday.

No, this is not my first bike. I've been riding since I was 8 but spent the last 16 years living and riding in China.

I was a little worried because of the weight of the bike but it was quite easy. Good throttle and clutch control and good balance is all that's needed.

Can finally "legally" ride over 60 km/h. LOL

 

[ali123]

Out with the old. In with the new. Front tire replaced at 11,539.4 miles

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THAT TIRE WASNT DONE... there aren't even any steel belts showing. amateur hour here..... haha... mount that tire on some brand new CZs and u got ureself one hell of a combo.