My take on the GSX1300R K8

**Hitcher** · 10th March 2010, 20:40

Have you got a Busa demo at the moment Pete? Having flirted with an R1 earlier in the week, I think I may be interested in some heavier petting.

**Edbear** · 10th March 2010, 20:49

Originally Posted by marty

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we're still waiting for that screen shot.......

You'll be waiting a while... A genuine 200mph, 320km/h, is not attainable on a stocker. Some mags overseas claimed to achieve it but the most realistic was in Aus on unrestricted model of 311km/h. The Busa had to be modified to reach the genuine double ton. Best in NZ was 307km/h. Only the turbo's can reach 340+

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th March 2010, 08:09

Originally Posted by Hitcher

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Have you got a Busa demo at the moment Pete? Having flirted with an R1 earlier in the week, I think I may be interested in some heavier petting.

Sure have Mr!

**sinned** · 18th March 2010, 11:23

Hitcher on a Busa - that is something I didn't think I would ever see come to pass.

**insomnia01** · 18th March 2010, 12:59

Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

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Tail Tidy already on board and after that all I'll need is an easybreathing airfilter

Any chance of a pic of your stead focusing on the tail tidy ? this is the only part I don't like about them... I have tried a ZX14 not bad, but I have heard of & know of a couple of people that have one & have had to replace their engine due to internal issues ( 07 - 08 models mainly ) resulting in lots of $$$$$$ other than that they are happy ... I have always used a K&N filter on my bikes & find them great to use as you only have to clean them out when servicing... pity the Blackbird never went any further than they did as they are a awesome bike, but thats just my opinion

Cheers

**Toaster** · 19th March 2010, 18:50

Originally Posted by Hitcher

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Have you got a Busa demo at the moment Pete? Having flirted with an R1 earlier in the week, I think I may be interested in some heavier petting.

Nice white one sitting outside the other day. I would be really interested to hear your take on the bike.

**Toaster** · 19th March 2010, 18:53

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

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I'm also 5' 10", and I love Busa's full stop. A to B, they're the fastest weapon I've ever used.

I suppose you will be taking mine for a thrash when its in for its service next week??!!

**Toaster** · 19th March 2010, 18:55

Originally Posted by insomnia01

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Any chance of a pic of your stead focusing on the tail tidy ? ....

Check out my bikes album in my profile. You can see photos of the Hayabusa tail tidy in there. It looks much better than stock and the light works well with a nice crisp white/blue light on the rego plate.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th March 2010, 18:57

Originally Posted by Toaster

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I suppose you will be taking mine for a thrash when its in for its service next week??!!

Wouldn't dare mate!

**Corse1** · 19th March 2010, 19:23

Yeah rode an 08 and as soon as I had both feet on the pegs it felt cramped so did not ride it for long. 6ft even ..but as a few of us are looking to save a few bucks due to licesing fees its still an attractive option if reducing to one bike...occasional track day bike ?? any comment??
Perhaps I should go down to wellington to visit my sister and give crasher a visit for an extended test ride!!

**Toaster** · 19th March 2010, 19:35

Originally Posted by Corse1

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Yeah rode an 08 and as soon as I had both feet on the pegs it felt cramped so did not ride it for long. 6ft even ..but as a few of us are looking to save a few bucks due to licesing fees its still an attractive option if reducing to one bike...occasional track day bike ?? any comment??
Perhaps I should go down to wellington to visit my sister and give crasher a visit for an extended test ride!!

Do it mate. Ride down, have fun, meet local bikers and take the Busa for a blat. Coffee's good too. Life is too short not to ride.

**Corse1** · 19th March 2010, 19:41

Originally Posted by Toaster

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Do it mate. Ride down, have fun, meet local bikers and take the Busa for a blat. Coffee's good too. Life is too short not to ride.

Yeah at my age I want to spend every minute on two wheels! Just rode the speedy down to welly this christmas and up to cemetery circuit welly then home. What bike shop do you hail from Crasher??

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th March 2010, 20:01

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Yeah at my age I want to spend every minute on two wheels! Just rode the speedy down to welly this christmas and up to cemetery circuit welly then home. What bike shop do you hail from Crasher??

I'm at Wellington Motorcycles on Kent Tce Mate. And as you're a tall chap...lowering the pegs an inch makes all the difference...and it's easy as to do. So let me know if you're gonna come down and ride one..I'll set it up for you.

Pete

**Corse1** · 19th March 2010, 20:07

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

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I'm at Wellington Motorcycles on Kent Tce Mate. And as you're a tall chap...lowering the pegs an inch makes all the difference...and it's easy as to do. So let me know if you're gonna come down and ride one..I'll set it up for you.

Pete

Hey Pete,

Man I visited Wellington Motorcycles while I was down at Christmas. Be hard to ride two bikes down for a double trade though!! ;-)