Well, it's finally time to update the thread a little bit. I got some time this week to get things installed.
Even when I had my 01 and 03 BUSA's something I had always wanted to accomplish was running 200mph. After a few military deployments and my last BUSA getting totaled, it was time to start a new project. Since the BUSA is essentially the best platform to build on and the most aerodynamic, where else should I start but with a Gen-II. It received most of the updates that people wanted on the Gen-I so it only made sense where to start over....
After living in Dayton OH for a few years, I got to know Brock Davidson pretty well. After seeing what he did with his 08 at Maxton last year, I figured that round of modifications was a good place to start. For those that don't know.....Brock, Dave, and Lee took a stock bike with some minor tweaks and were able to run over 200mph.
LINK to the story: http://www.dragbike.com/dbnews/anmviewer.asp?a=3669&z=2As a privater, regular off the street Joe....I want to accomplish this same feat! So grab a cold one and follow my path in search of the magic 200MPH at a 1-mile event...
STEP 1: Picking an aftermarket exhaust system!
I enjoyed the Gen-III Street Smart System on my 03 BUSA so when I decided to upgrade the 08, I knew exactly who to talk to....
I decided on a Black Ceramic Coated BROCK's ALIEN HEAD full system exhaust.
RETAIL PRICE is
$1,065 on the system but worth every penny! (If you want it Ceramic Coated it's an extra $250)
LINK: http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/brockracing/-strse-1390/Alien-Head-Exhaust-System-dsh-GSX-dsh-R1300/DetailThere are many reasons for choosing this exhaust but before I give you my opinion, lets talk FACTS ONLY!
Using a bathroom scale, I weighed the factory exhaust system when I took it off the bike. The full header with 2-catalytic converters AND two mufflers weighed
43LBS!!!! You didn't miss read that guys/gals, that's FORTY THREE pounds for a factory OEM exhaust...
The Brock's system with full header and everything weighed right at
8LBS!!! For those that aren't good with math, that's a weight savings of
35LBS. coming OFF the bike. There aren't many other things that will drop that kind of weight on a bike. Not only does this weight savings help in straight line performance but also makes a BIG difference in the cornering department.
Now to my opinion: The other reason for choosing a Brock's system is simply they can't be beat. If you want the best quality pipe for the money, best customer service, AND best performance from your bike.....I suggest you give him a call.
Back to FACTS....everyone wants to know what kind of a performance gain the pipe gave so hang tight for the dyno numbers...
PICS:
O2 bung pre-installed from Brock's...