Custom Hayabusa

[Sully60]

From Motorcycledaily.com:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07december07_lrg_hayabusa.htm

Not really my cup of tea, but worth a look.:shit:

Wonder if I could get some clear wheels for the RG50:bleh:

[Sparky Bills]

Thats PHAT!!
Would make a great commuter!! ;)

[2fst4u]

that is definatly a mint bike, i would love to cruise around on that. only problem i have with 'busas is the kanji on the side fairing. i've got nothing against japanese, its just that it would kinda make people instatly think the rider is asian. it definatly has the bling factor though with all the gold

[RidingHard]

thats bloody wicked! love the clear wheels and GSXR rear fairing on it :Punk:

[R6_kid]

There is something about pearl white bikes with slight colour detailing that pushes all the right buttons for me. Those clear wheels really are something different. And as said, that GSXR tail on it looks pretty sweet.

[kiwifruit]

looks great, for a busa
fuck riding it etc

[Sully60]

Some of the detailing is quite something.
No mirrors but a reverse camera and an LCD screen, the clear panels on the fairing and not to mention all the trick engraved and CNC bits of metal.
Just goes to show imagination is really the only limit.


only problem i have with 'busas is the kanji on the side fairing. i've got nothing against japanese, its just that it would kinda make people instatly think the rider is asian.

Busa's have transended the role of sportbikes in popular culture, as the article mentions they're the customisers bike of choice because of this. The Kanji would probably be seen as a vital part of the brand.
And we're not dealing with full time riding enthusiasts like you and me, half of the people who would be into this kind of stuff ("including fashion:puke:, style, music and entertainment :sick:,” )probably wouldn't recognise the bike without it.

[BarBender]

This is my favourite...

I wonder what a 14 would look like with a 10R tail piece.

[Sully60]

This is my favourite...

I wonder what a 14 would look like with a 10R tail piece.

Yeah I like your one bettter, I'm a function over form man mainly.
Though you think they could've mounted the hydraulic preload adjuster in a less conspicuous / more steamlined? way.
Love the lobsterback Yoshi megaphone setup though.
Mmmmmm Yoshimura and megaphones!

[BarBender]

Yeah I like your one bettter, I'm a function over form man mainly.
Though you think they could've mounted the hydraulic preload adjuster in a less conspicuous / more steamlined? way.
Love the lobsterback Yoshi megaphone setup though.
Mmmmmm Yoshimura and megaphones!

Agree re: that preload adjuster.
And yep...I love that Yoshi.

[nadroj]

How do you put a 17" tyre on an 18" rim?

[Sully60]

How do you put a 17" tyre on an 18" rim?

So they're not that clear after all!:laugh:

Someone's numbers are wrong, that would have to be an 18" rim I'm not aware of any 17's that wide.

[deanohit]

This is my favourite...

I wonder what a 14 would look like with a 10R tail piece.

Yea, I remember that one in PB, the owner dropped it coming out of a petrol station the day before the photo shoot and test ride. :laugh:
Fairings were a write off, leaking coolant everywhere and just a general mess.

[Zuki Bandit]

Foo Ay, thats a pretty out there lookin Bus!!!:headbang:

[skybono]

I still prefer the original tail of a busa.

[R6_kid]

I still prefer the original tail of a busa.

Says a man with an SRAD... LOL!

[Sully60]

Says a man with an SRAD... LOL!

Cos....

He likes big butts and he cannot lie, you other brothers can't deny......

[The Pastor]

How is the wheel attached?

[Sully60]

How is the wheel attached?

With that dirty great big nut at the centre!

[The Pastor]

whats the center attached to i mean :S

[FilthyLuka]

its a single sided swing arm. google RAM swing arms

[Sully60]

whats the center attached to i mean :S
I take it what you're meaning to ask is how is the rim attached to the hub?
The wheels are disc type, Like a V-Rod or Fat Boy but the disc is clear polycarbonate??? (riot sheild material). It's not clear (pardon the pun) if the wheels are a composite of this and alloy or completely polycarbonate with just the rims painted.

[The Pastor]

I take it what you're meaning to ask is how is the rim attached to the hub?
The wheels are disc type, Like a V-Rod or Fat Boy but the disc is clear polycarbonate??? (riot sheild material). It's not clear (pardon the pun) if the wheels are a composite of this and alloy or completely polycarbonate with just the rims painted.
are they as strong as normal rims?

[Sully60]

are they as strong as normal rims?

To be honest I have no idea.

If they are some form of polycarb to get the strength required they would have to be considerably heavier than a Cast aluminum wheel.

But I don't think this would really be a consideration with this type of bike.

[2fst4u]

Some of the detailing is quite something.
No mirrors but a reverse camera and an LCD screen, the clear panels on the fairing and not to mention all the trick engraved and CNC bits of metal.
Just goes to show imagination is really the only limit.



Busa's have transended the role of sportbikes in popular culture, as the article mentions they're the customisers bike of choice because of this. The Kanji would probably be seen as a vital part of the brand.
And we're not dealing with full time riding enthusiasts like you and me, half of the people who would be into this kind of stuff ("including fashion:puke:, style, music and entertainment :sick:,” )probably wouldn't recognise the bike without it.

quite true. it just wouldnt be a 'busa without it

[owner]

Thats LRG
to LRG for me
But yeah, nice show bike would attract the masses

[LilSel]

The clear wheels are cool!! :rockon:

[Whytey]

I reckon it looks bloody awesome .

[Rotor]

[ only problem i have with 'busas is the kanji on the side fairing. i've got nothing against japanese, its just that it would kinda make people instatly think the rider is asian.] I don't get that??????????????
All the jap imports driving around we all must be japers

[AllanB]

How do you put a 17" tyre on an 18" rim?

The custom market (ie chopper) in the USA is often running huge 18 inch tyres (on 18 rims) - I presume they are using a similar tyre on that Bussa.

Trick - but out of the entire colour chart they chose - WHITE - just a wee bit 'gay' for my taste.

[flyingbrick]

The custom market (ie chopper) in the USA is often running huge 18 inch tyres (on 18 rims) - I presume they are using a similar tyre on that Bussa.

Trick - but out of the entire colour chart they chose - WHITE - just a wee bit 'gay' for my taste.

White bikes look awesome!

There is a video of this white busa on youtube. I'll find it if someone wants.

[hang0ver]

White bikes look awesome!

There is a video of this white busa on youtube. I'll find it if someone wants.

I'd def be keen to have a look at the vid...

Love the tail styling on it compared to the regular model

[alanzs]

Busa is an awesome ride, whatever the color!

[flyingbrick]

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[Gwinch]

That video makes me want to pummel those munters in the nadgers until they're incapable of breeding and fouling up the human gene pool any more than it currently is.

Nice bike however.