Mod Morning

Chain · 02-26-2005, 2:51 PM

Call me a liar. I'm a serial modder. What can I say?

I installed my Galfer front and rear brake lines this morning. Stainless lines with a translucent red plastic coating.

I've put SS lines on several of my past bikes and I never cease to be impressed with how much performance you get for so little money. Also of note, this was my first time using SpeedBleeders and they worked perfectly. The whole job was relatively quick and easy but for the fact you have to remove the entire busa tail section to get at the rear brake fluid res.

HELLOOOOO! SUZUKI!

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I also installed a pair of '02 GSX-R600 mirrors to replace the factory "condom equipped" stockers as Baketech calls 'em - before and after shots below. These new Gixxer units are wispy, sporty, and afford a better rearward view than the chunky OEM units.

I have a couple more tricks up my sleeve, but I'm still waiting on the big brown truck.

Bacchus · 02-26-2005, 2:54 PM

HAHA!!! As soon as I saw the title of this post I pissed myself! You, my young man, are incorrigible!

Kuss929 · 02-26-2005, 3:09 PM

The mirrors are the only part of the bike that look like they have seen the road!!!

Do you drive that thing in a bubble???

roadrunner954 · 02-26-2005, 3:15 PM

Are those chicken stumps still on the tires?

HondaGalToo · 02-26-2005, 3:20 PM

Those mirrors look soooo much better than the stock "condom" units. The older CBR F2, F3, etc. had similar mirrors and I hated that look. I'm glad the 929 came with mirrors similar to what you purchased; one less thing I had to buy!

Put some of that mod money towards the Grattan trip!

Chain · 02-26-2005, 3:30 PM

Now now Baccy, be a good boy or in you go!

(Conq, can I get a midget in a mailbox emoticon one of these days?)

Kuss, I ride the heck out of this bike, I'm just anal about keeping it clean afterwards. I had it on the road for all of about seven weeks late last riding season and put 3,100 miles on it, over half of which came in a ~600 mile run (one way) to the Rockies and back. So she's no garage queen.

Roadrunner, please. You know what a trip from Omaha to Denver is like. Arrow straight slab, mile after mile. So no teasing.

'Gal, thanks for the kudo. It's been a long time since I've been without "condoms" but it sure feels better without 'em.

Seriously though, thanks, I'm pretty happy with the new look.

Blorton · 02-26-2005, 4:25 PM

Looks good, Chain!

I *still* haven't put stainless lines on mine, even though I've got a full Sato and other doodads. I need my head examined.

Cheers!
Dan

DUX · 02-26-2005, 4:30 PM

Thanks a lot! My other parts aren't even here yet and you've got me wanting those brake lines.

Sweet mods, the mirrors are MUCH better

Chain · 02-26-2005, 5:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blorton

Looks good, Chain!

I *still* haven't put stainless lines on mine, even though I've got a full Sato and other doodads. I need my head examined.

Thanks Blorton!

Take it from someone who finally had to be talked into mods like stainless lines and suspension.... brake lines are a mandatory accessory!

You'll wonder why you waited so long, I'm telling ya!

Chain · 02-26-2005, 5:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Thanks a lot! My other parts aren't even here yet and you've got me wanting those brake lines.

Sweet mods, the mirrors are MUCH better

The lines rock, see above. And thank you for the compliment on the mirrors. I hate to admit it, but I owe this mod to Baketech.

SpikedLemon · 02-26-2005, 6:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

I've put SS lines on several of my past bikes and I never cease to be impressed with how much performance you get for so little money. Also of note, this was my first time using SpeedBleeders and they worked perfectly.

For so little money you can have such large rewards...

I've got clear Goodridge SS lines and a set of speed bleeders...

Both worth every penny!

freq · 02-26-2005, 7:05 PM

Chain, I do believe the tops of your PitBull stand need to swapped side to side. The longer end of the V goes toward the front of the bike if I'm not mistaken.

Double check me with the Pros here.

ConqSoft · 02-26-2005, 7:07 PM

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Originally Posted by freq

Chain, I do believe the tops of your PitBull stand need to swapped side to side. The longer end of the V goes toward the front of the bike if I'm not mistaken.

Double check me with the Pros here.

Yep, unless it's this one:
http://www.pit-bull.com/Forward%20Handle%20Rears.htm

freq · 02-26-2005, 7:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Yep, unless it's this one:
http://www.pit-bull.com/Forward%20Handle%20Rears.htm

Damn it, the prick has one of those new ones. Those are sweet. That stand may be the best "mod" you got goin' for ya'.

sheepofblue · 02-26-2005, 7:28 PM

you were right you are not yet ready to move to next stage of multiple bikes. Still stuck in mod land.

Zop · 02-26-2005, 7:33 PM

Good to see you're back to the Dark Side, Chain

bwhip · 02-26-2005, 8:20 PM

Very nice, and glad you decided to join the rest of us in bike modification debt hell. Lets see, serial modding - can a new bike be far behind?

Scratch · 02-26-2005, 9:06 PM

I like the lines, the mirrors, screen, hell I like everything. Not looking too bad for a *cough*Suzuki*cough*. Seriously though that bike is sweet. You sound like me, maybe a little worse. I stay awake at night wondering what to do to the bike next. I'm also a firm believer in a quick wipe down after long rides. I buy Honda polish by the case.

Scout · 02-27-2005, 3:53 AM

Mirrors look good Chain, and you may have given up some girth, but looks like you gained some length...

jaim · 02-27-2005, 4:06 AM

Is that last picture to the right in the bottom row the original or new mirrors? I am guessing they are the original ones. You do know that Suzuki put a lot of engineering effort into the Busa? And those mirrors are the way they are for areodynamic reasons. I suppose at highway speeds it probably doesn't matter much but at 180mph+ it probably does.

Baketech · 02-27-2005, 7:02 AM

Mirrors are a nice improvement....now get rid of that cheezy "Puig" sticker on the upper right of the screen....

[jack]
Dumb question, are the Busa's bars mounted in rubber like the Kat's....

deez · 02-27-2005, 7:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Mirrors are a nice improvement....now get rid of that cheezy "Puig" sticker on the upper right of the screen....

[jack]
Dumb question, are the Busa's bars mounted in rubber like the Kat's....

Wow, you're up early. You trying to watch the latest news on the Anna Kournakova stalker case?

Sorry, that is all I have this morning, my 12 hour shift is approaching its' end

Baketech · 02-27-2005, 7:36 AM

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Originally Posted by deez

Wow, you're up early. You trying to watch the latest news on the Anna Kournakova stalker case?

Sorry, that is all I have this morning, my 12 hour shift is approaching its' end

12hr shifts....get outta the meat packing biz....

deez · 02-27-2005, 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

12hr shifts....get outta the meat packing biz....

Close, Telecom

Chain · 02-27-2005, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by freq

Damn it, the prick has one of those new ones. Those are sweet. That stand may be the best "mod" you got goin' for ya'.

Yep, the prick does indeed.

They rock. Easier to get a big bike up off the ground with and no trip hazard as you work near the back of the bike.

Chain · 02-27-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scratch

I like the lines, the mirrors, screen, hell I like everything. Not looking too bad for a *cough*Suzuki*cough*. Seriously though that bike is sweet. You sound like me, maybe a little worse. I stay awake at night wondering what to do to the bike next. I'm also a firm believer in a quick wipe down after long rides. I buy Honda polish by the case.

I use nothing but Honda chemicals for cleaning/polishing and chain lube duties.