Author Topic: Shedding weight off a busa??? (Read 22064 times) Tweet

BusaJonezy · « **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)

HOBO · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:14:15 AM »

It mite not be a good idea to the brake thingy !!

fvance · « **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.

BusaJonezy · « **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 !!

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.

BusaJonezy · « **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.

jimmygsxr · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2009, 12:36:05 PM »

weights under foot pegs
bar ends
reflectors
tools

BusaJonezy · « **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...

wildphil69 · « **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!

Jay · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2009, 01:26:58 AM »

I can take three pounds off of your crankshaft

Jay

BusaJonezy · « **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

I just figuered that out.

BusaJonezy · « **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

Jay

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

Ksana · « **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...

SPARKY1397R · « **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

that way you can return your bike to stock or sell your valuable stockers

genarr3 · « **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.

Jay · « **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

Jay
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

BusaJonezy · « **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

that way you can return your bike to stock or sell your valuable stockers

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?

BusaJonezy · « **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.

BUSA750 · « **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

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
pm me

Rice Ya · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM »

How about a diet

BusaJonezy · « **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

Ummm u talkin to me???? Cuz if u r then im 5' 6" and I weigh 138 lbs.... so yeah try another idea.........

BusaJonezy · « **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

Jay
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.

Cookie · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM »

CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2009, 08:38:36 PM »

Quote from: Cookie on July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM

CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!

Noob?? What is this xbox live?

, 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...

wildphil69 · « **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!

sportbikeryder · « **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
CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!
Noob?? What is this xbox live? , 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.

Rice Ya · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:43:34 PM »

Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 26, 2009, 07:03:22 PM

Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM
How about a diet
Ummm u talkin to me???? Cuz if u r then im 5' 6" and I weigh 138 lbs.... so yeah try another idea.........

Well.... it was worth a try.

If I gain weight(which i need to lose) i just put in bigger NOS jets.

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:46:46 PM »

Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 10:43:34 PM

Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 26, 2009, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM
How about a diet
Ummm u talkin to me???? Cuz if u r then im 5' 6" and I weigh 138 lbs.... so yeah try another idea.........
Well.... it was worth a try.

If I gain weight(which i need to lose) i just put in bigger NOS jets.

Now theres an idea..... soon hopefully. The plan is to spray the 1000 and turbo the busa....now I just need to win the lotto

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Cookie on July 26, 2009, 07:40:16 PM

CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!

Yeah ive seen this thread the other day, but I didn't relize it was eight lbs

..... too much rollin in at once as far as the wieght issue, once again i'll consider it when the time is right. Maybe i'll just sell a bike and use that money for the other

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:54:53 PM »

Quote from: wildphil69 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!

I know i was refering to the bike not rollin

. Busa= 530lbs roughly, Me= 138.... it takes a bit to handle I.E. pushin up the driveway, doin the burnout before launch, ect.

wildphil69 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:00:23 PM »

Im not saying im a weakling but i would much rather ride my bike up my driveway haha considering its a quarter mile up hill haha...as for the burnout...stand up on the pegs and lean up over the bars and grab a hand full of break and clutch it and your set!

Cookie · « **Reply #30 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:16:45 AM »

Quote from: sportbikeryder 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
CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!
Noob?? What is this xbox live? , 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.

Cheap shot, I know, but every 100 pounds is worth a tenth of a second.

What is xbox?

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:32:00 AM »

Quote from: Cookie on July 27, 2009, 01:16:45 AM

Quote from: sportbikeryder 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
CUT EIGHT POUNDS, NOOB!
Noob?? What is this xbox live? , 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.
Cheap shot, I know, but every 100 pounds is worth a tenth of a second.

What is xbox?

I know that the weight rule applies to cars but I thought that it would b a more severe change on a bike since the power to weight ratio is alot better, but either way it wouldnt hurt to put that fat ass bike on a diet anyways

, Xbox....the video game system.... IDK I thought everyone knew what that was sry. Everyone says noob on there so thats y I thought it was funny.

BUSA750 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 27, 2009, 07:23:50 PM »

loss cooling system,kickstand,rearbrake,stator need battery charger

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #33 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:18:51 PM »

Quote from: BUSA750 on July 27, 2009, 07:23:50 PM

loss cooling system,kickstand,rearbrake,stator need battery charger

Great ideas, thanks...... a friend of mine took out his stator,but now runs 2 batteries were his headlight used to b. Now remember I still have to ride back n forth to the track. I'm in the process of getting either a truck or a trailer..... then its game on

BusaJonezy · « **Reply #34 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:22:15 PM »

Quote from: wildphil69 on July 26, 2009, 11:00:23 PM

Im not saying im a weakling but i would much rather ride my bike up my driveway haha considering its a quarter mile up hill haha...as for the burnout...stand up on the pegs and lean up over the bars and grab a hand full of break and clutch it and your set!

thats a pretty long drive way, I just push sometimes cause its late at night when i bring it back up and dont wanna wake the neighbors, as for the burn out... I dont really have a problem anymore since it's lowered, and I can do it that way but I like to lean it a bit on each side to get them warmed up a lil also

Busashot · « **Reply #35 on:** August 08, 2009, 05:54:43 PM »

My 2006 Busa still has the stock exhaust intact and it is currently 30lbs lighter than stock. The weight loss includes weight that has been added. So actual weight loss is 34lbs.

ericsbusa · « **Reply #36 on:** November 12, 2011, 09:20:47 PM »

Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 10:43:34 PM

Quote from: BusaJonezy on July 26, 2009, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: Rice Ya on July 26, 2009, 06:12:53 PM
How about a diet
Ummm u talkin to me???? Cuz if u r then im 5' 6" and I weigh 138 lbs.... so yeah try another idea.........
Well.... it was worth a try.

If I gain weight(which i need to lose) i just put in bigger NOS jets.

Weights under front foot pegs

Busashot · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2011, 10:17:01 AM »

Bike is currently 52lbs lighter these days

glenn71 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 19, 2011, 05:18:52 PM »

i got my dads busa down to 443lbs as a fully dressed streetbike with about 2 gallons of fuel.

Busashot · « **Reply #39 on:** November 19, 2011, 06:29:14 PM »

Nevermind

glenn71 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 19, 2011, 06:42:42 PM »

a stock gen1 2004 with a full tank weighs
254kg./561lbs.ive got a photo of the same scales
at the drags reading 200.5kg with approx 2 gallons of
fuel.it did have a mickey thompson mcr2 on the rear.
the stock rear wheel with a 200 tyre weighs
16.5kg,the dymag with alloy sprocket,ductile iron rotor
and mickey weighs just on 10kg.the front wheel and ceramic rotors
is approx 4.4kg lighter,thats nearly 11kg total off the
rotating mass,that is an absolutely massive change
in how the bike responds,trust me.a guy on a track
busa has got his down to 195kg,or 432lbs.its possible.the reality
of the drags was i had the stock front wheel and rotors with about
4 gallons of fuel in it to keep it down,but on the road keeping it
light makes it effortless to ride.

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