GSX1300R HAYABUSA
Hey Mathew,
CONGRATULATIONS!! And welcome to the small fraternity of crazy folks!! LOL!
(Well - that's what most other motorcyclists think - we're not crazy, just very determined!)
Glad you had a good time with no issues... and came home safe.
We're gonna need a picture of that "swift" Suzuki with your Iron Butt plate backing!!
Mike
CONGRATULATIONS!! And welcome to the small fraternity of crazy folks!! LOL!
(Well - that's what most other motorcyclists think - we're not crazy, just very determined!)
Glad you had a good time with no issues... and came home safe.
We're gonna need a picture of that "swift" Suzuki with your Iron Butt plate backing!!
Mike
Congrats! I did my first SS this June and completed my BBG1500 earlier this month. I can relate you and your 'busa. Back in the day I bought a ZX-11 when it was the top of the hill for performance. I loved touring on it and found it incredibly easy to ride. I did several 500 mile days on it and the only modification was installing a Corbin seat. I rode an older R1200GS for the SS1000 without cruise control and bought a lock very similar to what you had made. Gave it away to a friend of mine when I bought the new GSA that I ride now. There are days when I miss having a bike that pulls low 10's in the quarter with a top speed of 300KPH.
I find your choice of the Hayabusa as a tourer perfectly logical. Until 2 years ago I rode a 2005 Hayabusa for weeklong camping trips and several SS1000 rides. I had a Corbin seat, Heli Bars, lowered pegs from a Buell, a Bagster system, Double bubble windscreen, soft bags and later hard bags, and the best thing I ever did was add electronic cruise control. Much better than a throttle lock. I used that bike for 6 years and only sold it to get a bigger fairing to deal with the cold weather here in Oregon. I will be 72 in a few months. I loved the Hayabusa.
I agree with the comments about the seat. I had to fix mine. Because the rider and passenger seats are separate I changed just the rider seat to a used Corbin found on Ebay. I loved it and a 1000 mile ride took from 16 to 18 hours and the seat was never an issue. After 3 years the seat needed a repair as the welting on the edges was worn through. Corbin quoted an expensive price and said I had to send in the seat to get in line and it would be 3 to 4 weeks. I found Laam custom seats in Redding, Ca. I called and talked to the owner himself. He quoted a lower price to rebuild the seat and a quick turn around. I sent him my seat and asked that he also make it a heated seat. The cost with the heat installed and the seat rebuilt was lower than Corbin's quote and including shipping I had my seat back in less than a week. Really worth the money. You can Google Laam seats in Redding.
Yep, riding a busa and loving it. Never did I think I would even be able to do long distance rides given my back and knee issues, but the more shocking thing is I never thought I would do it on a "sport" bike. After getting the bike I noticed how comfy it was for me and how I just sank right in to position. Did a few modifications and said what the hell let's give it a shot. And now I'm addicted. Already have a BB1500 planned in May and a 50cc planed for late June. Also might try to squeeze in a 4 corners ride in August.
Welcome Batfink and well done. The discipline of riding sportbikes on IBA runs is a worthwhile one.
Doing thousand mile days on things like Triumph Daytonas is not easy, but good fun
I endorse all your mods as great ideas. The only thing I'd add is conditioning your own body. Getting fit and building up your core strength is a great addition to rider comfort along with the other mods.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
Doing thousand mile days on things like Triumph Daytonas is not easy, but good fun
I endorse all your mods as great ideas. The only thing I'd add is conditioning your own body. Getting fit and building up your core strength is a great addition to rider comfort along with the other mods.
Looking forward to your next adventure.