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Offline BusaJonezy

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Shedding weight off a busa???
« on: July 17, 2009, 02:18:19 AM »
I figuered since i'm too dam poor to buy upgrades right now :?.... the best thing for me to do is get rid of unecessary weight off my busa. Some ideas that I have: inner plastics by guage cluster and back to tank, front wheel fender, grab bar on sub frame, fab a new tail light and chunk old one, chunk rear foot peg/ brackets, fab a sheet metal seat,cut down pipes,cut fairings halfway down for weight and clearance, cut some plastic away from seat cowl, and take off left front caliper/rotor. I've already: fabed a sheet metal undertail for weight and clearance, chunked mirriors, and took out that bulky pair valve, umm thats about it. It may be a bunch of small stuff but it all adds up in the end. Any suggestions on anything else, or maybe why I shouldn't do any of the above??? (Without spending money on parts)
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2009, 09:14:15 AM »

It mite not be a good idea to the brake thingy !!  :idea:
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 09:56:16 AM »
The  front fender removal is a bad idea, the small amount of gain will be more than made up(lost) in bad aerodynamics.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 10:08:22 AM »
Quote from: madazz on July 17, 2009, 09:14:15 AM

It mite not be a good idea to the brake thingy !!  :idea:
Its done all the time on drag bikes, and only time I drive mine on the street is back n forth to the track. I've even seen custom bikes with 1 off, the only prob I might have is were do I get that smaller bolt that hooks the brake lines to the right caliper? Since I might take 1 off it will be too long.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 10:12:43 AM »
Quote from: fvance on July 17, 2009, 09:56:16 AM
The  front fender removal is a bad idea, the small amount of gain will be more than made up(lost) in bad aerodynamics.
Once again its done all the time on drag bikes. It doesn't really help for aerodynamics, it's just there for rocks, hitting the bottom of the fairing, ect. it might help a little on the forks cause it molds around them but that loss is so minute. Besides it gets in the way cause my bike is slammed, and that makes up for the so called aerodynamics loss.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 12:36:05 PM »
weights under foot pegs
bar ends
reflectors
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2009, 01:55:03 PM »
Quote from: jimmygsxr on July 17, 2009, 12:36:05 PM
weights under foot pegs
bar ends
reflectors
tools
Ah ha, I like the way u think Jimmy...
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2009, 10:10:05 PM »
For the brake swap use the shorter bolt out of the left caliper for the right caliper!
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM »
I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft  :lol:

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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2009, 02:57:26 PM »
Quote from: wildphil69 on July 24, 2009, 10:10:05 PM
For the brake swap use the shorter bolt out of the left caliper for the right caliper!
yeah I'm an idiot :lol: I just figuered that out.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2009, 03:00:23 PM »
Quote from: Jay on July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft  :lol:

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:shock: 3 lbs! That would be good, it would probably rev alot faster. How, the balancer?
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2009, 03:36:53 PM »
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 17, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
Quote from: fvance on July 17, 2009, 09:56:16 AM
The  front fender removal is a bad idea, the small amount of gain will be more than made up(lost) in bad aerodynamics.
Once again its done all the time on drag bikes. It doesn't really help for aerodynamics, it's just there for rocks, hitting the bottom of the fairing, ect. it might help a little on the forks cause it molds around them but that loss is so minute. Besides it gets in the way cause my bike is slammed, and that makes up for the so called aerodynamics loss.
Actually it does help on aerodynamics. There have been a few LSR bikes including a 600 GSXR. That got an extra 2-3mph in the mile.
I'll admit I've seen a couple drag bikes w/o them. The weight is minimal on the fairing though & serves a purpose. But hey it's your bike...
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2009, 07:38:04 PM »
don't ruin your stock fairings,  i'll sell you a set that's cut already for CHEAP  :thumb:

that way you can return your bike to stock or sell your valuable stockers  8)
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2009, 10:55:48 AM »
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 17, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
Quote from: fvance on July 17, 2009, 09:56:16 AM
The  front fender removal is a bad idea, the small amount of gain will be more than made up(lost) in bad aerodynamics.
Once again its done all the time on drag bikes. It doesn't really help for aerodynamics, it's just there for rocks, hitting the bottom of the fairing, ect. it might help a little on the forks cause it molds around them but that loss is so minute. Besides it gets in the way cause my bike is slammed, and that makes up for the so called aerodynamics loss.
It's very rarely done on drag bikes, and those would be oil cooled bikes that don't have a radiator right behind the front wheel for debris to pierce.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2009, 05:14:03 PM »
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 25, 2009, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: Jay on July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft  :lol:

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:shock: 3 lbs! That would be good, it would probably rev alot faster. How, the balancer?

Revs very fast and you don't need the balancer assy. That's even more weight. 
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2009, 05:14:21 PM »
Quote from: SPARKY1397R on July 25, 2009, 07:38:04 PM
don't ruin your stock fairings,  i'll sell you a set that's cut already for CHEAP  :thumb:

that way you can return your bike to stock or sell your valuable stockers  8)
I might b interested..... but I bought the bike from a guy who layed it down pretty bad on the right and a lil bad on the left. so I dont care about the fairings, but in the process of him layin it down he also ground down them so bad it ground away the holes to bolt them down on the side so if I cut them it wont mount anywhere on the side. If I decide to buy them i'll get in touch with you thanks. Just curiouse ....how much?
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2009, 05:20:25 PM »
Quote from: Ksana on July 25, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 17, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
Quote from: fvance on July 17, 2009, 09:56:16 AM
The  front fender removal is a bad idea, the small amount of gain will be more than made up(lost) in bad aerodynamics.
Once again its done all the time on drag bikes. It doesn't really help for aerodynamics, it's just there for rocks, hitting the bottom of the fairing, ect. it might help a little on the forks cause it molds around them but that loss is so minute. Besides it gets in the way cause my bike is slammed, and that makes up for the so called aerodynamics loss.
Actually it does help on aerodynamics. There have been a few LSR bikes including a 600 GSXR. That got an extra 2-3mph in the mile.
I'll admit I've seen a couple drag bikes w/o them. The weight is minimal on the fairing though & serves a purpose. But hey it's your bike...

I'm running the 1/4 mile drag, not worried about top speed... so for 9 sec im not worried about it, but I see everyones point on it dont get me wrong. And as for my radiator I've been running without that mesh sheild thats in front of it for quit some time now, that would help protect the radiator more.....right? And I do see it all the time, can only lower ur bike so much before it gets in ur way anyways.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2009, 05:54:00 PM »
Quote from: Jay on July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft  :lol:

Jay

how much does that coast 225.00 right
also may need to buy a 1397 cp piston and block
if i dont have a core how much more is it
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM »
How about a diet  :idea: :hys:
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2009, 07:03:22 PM »
Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM
How about a diet  :idea: :hys:
Ummm u talkin to me???? Cuz if u r then im 5' 6" and I weigh 138 lbs.... so yeah try another idea......... 8)
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2009, 07:10:43 PM »
Quote from: Jay on July 26, 2009, 05:14:03 PM
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 25, 2009, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: Jay on July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM
I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft  :lol:

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:shock: 3 lbs! That would be good, it would probably rev alot faster. How, the balancer?

Revs very fast and you don't need the balancer assy. That's even more weight. 
http://aperaceparts.com/mailers/crankmail.html

I just might be interested..... it'll prob b a lil bit till i get to it though..... the marine corp has me traveling around more than I would like right now so I dont really have the time.
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM »
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2009, 08:38:36 PM »
Quote from: Cookie on July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM
:D :arrow: CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!
Noob?? What is this xbox live? :lol:, and sry the marine corp wont let me get too skinny. They consider it anorexic, and I want to be able to man handle the bike im riding not the other way around...
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #23 on: July 26, 2009, 09:16:25 PM »
The idea is to flow with the bike not manhandle it around! its like drilling a hole...you let the drill do the work!
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Re: Shedding weight off a busa???
« Reply #24 on: July 26, 2009, 09:36:04 PM »
Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 26, 2009, 08:38:36 PM
Quote from: Cookie on July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM
:D :arrow: CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!
Noob?? What is this xbox live? :lol:, and sry the marine corp wont let me get too skinny. They consider it anorexic, and I want to be able to man handle the bike im riding not the other way around...

He's saying buy his subframe and you will cut 8 lbs. Click the link.
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