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MEMBERS => MEMBER PROJECTS => Topic started by: Pan on April 02, 2011, 04:03:19 AM
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Quite a few people have criticised the idea of a Hayabusa racing around a track with smaller bikes. Some have been vocal on websites (every single one of those have never ridden a Hayabusa on a racetrack however!!!). Some have sent PM's telling me I'm stupid, which is true, but not because of my choice of bike!
I, personally, just love the bike, so I decided after a couple of years of having it on the road, to one day turn mine into a track bike...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/Busatrack3.jpg)
My intention has never been to enter or win races... just to have fun... and so far I've had lots of trouble-free fun!
Let's not forget though, that back in 2000, the mighty Hayabusa made history:
In a recent interview with MCN:
Shawn Giles says: "I had some great races with Mat in 1994 and 1995 - some real memorable ones. He was a real hard racer and a demon under brakes."
When it comes to memorable motorcycles, Giles doesn't hesitate in naming the race-kitted Suzuki Hayabusa he co-rode in the Suzuka 8-hour race in 2000, Japan's most prestigious race and a round of the World Endurance Championship.
Giles raced the Hayabusa to victory in the Formula X class with team mate Osama Deguchi.
Shawn Giles says: "That thing was a weapon - we actually had to detune it for the race so we could ride it for the whole eight hours. I could pass any of the factory Superbikes in a straight line. I remember Hitoyasu Izutsu on the factory Kawasaki Superbike having his head buried under the screen and his arse on the ducktail and I went past him on the 'Busa sitting up and looking sideways at him.
"Izutsu couldn't believe it! I remember having real bad blisters on my hands after the race from trying to hold on. Real bad..."
To the critics, I say come and get me.
To those offering advice to help out with my fun project, I say thank you. It's been over a year on the track now and I gotta say, I LOVE IT!!!
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Gotta love that quote! Detuned and passing all the factory superbikes that were in full tuck, sitting up looking sideways at them :lol:
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Haters are every wear as long as you having fun it doesn't matter. :tu:
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Awesome! :tu:
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nice :tu:
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I have had my 04 busa on the track at BIR. Now I have a 2000 project that I am thinking about making into track day/drag strip assult weapon. I have a question though, what kind of body work are you running?
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I have had my 04 busa on the track at BIR. Now I have a 2000 project that I am thinking about making into track day/drag strip assult weapon. I have a question though, what kind of body work are you running?
Body work at the moment is stock fairings, filled an painted.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/07062010005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/Busatail1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/Busatail4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/07082010025.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/07082010034.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/31082010.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/DSC_00123small.jp[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/140910sideunfinished.jpg)g[/IMG]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/13092010024.jpg)
I'm about to go to full carbon/kevlar body work though...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/CFgoodies4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/CFgoodies1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/CFgoodies3.jpg)
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Whoa! Hey where did you find that bodywork? And are you done with those wheels then? I could put those to good use! I would even pay for shipping if you just watded to send them to me. lol :hys:
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cool...... :yes:
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Absolutely :bike:
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:tu:
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Great bike :tu:
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Update... here it is with the fairings done...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/TrackBusacomplete12112011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/BusatrackbikecarbonandRoadie3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/Busatrackbikecarbon2.jpg)
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That looks awesome. Did you lay the fairings yourself?
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Bought them on eBay!
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Best of luck :tu: Keep us updated :bike:
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A lot of low weight parts on your bike :tu:
I like those carbon rims :drool:
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your n that turn
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I love those carbon rims
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That thing is awsome! I'd love to ride that on a track!
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That thing is awsome! I'd love to ride that on a track!
I'd love to ride your 412 rwhp on the street! :thumb:
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That thing is awsome! I'd love to ride that on a track!
I'd love to ride your 412 rwhp on the street! :thumb:
If only we lived a little closer... :bike: