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Hello to all the guys and snot Long time no see, I did not make a guess bike thread but still tonic manages to skewer me some how haha. Quite obvious from the age of this thread busa has been a life long dream of mine. Something weird about Indians overall I guess, we like MJ, hayabusa and Arnold ‘sausenager’ , from very young age always liked the busa and finally pulled the trigger to get one once it came packed with safety net electronics. stylistically, statistically, economically, common sense wise this bike doesn’t make any sense at all for me and my type of riding. But May be exactly the antidote I need to behave as I don’t like straight line speed and enjoy faster cornering. Busa is build opposite to that. But I look at it as a lesser weight gold wing for my size, hefty long low plush suspension wind protection, low rpm highway mile munching, less comfortable but can be tweaked and not as horrible as a cruiser in handling. The weird irony of this is buying one fo the most powerful heavy bike to go slow is hard to explain, esp to ones wife. Don’t know I been seeing a lot of 🤦🏽‍♂️ When I talk about it lately haha this bike I will be keeping for long time since I bought new, full msrp and fluff fees and what not always bought gently used bikes and sold without much financial hit, this one I have to keep it… good thing I am loving it so far. @durk it was not me there, wish I could have made it to say hi to you. Next week if opportunities arise I might try to swing by dragon area and meet @Blitz @2talltim just have to get this bike to turn enough to get there in one piece 🤣 hopefully get to meet you all some day some where. May be in august I am trying to see if I can swing by Ohio one weekend for a ride. My be we can do an epic ride with all 15 or so remaining active members quintessential pictures. You guys know I love to take pictures and share.

Going to keep this here for future, and probably soon, use. Wish I could get down there next week to see you, I miss you man.

I was getting it on my 3rd straight rotor when I found one of my caliper bolts was bent.(by the PO, fork end had scratches too) Seems like that would be a constant grind but that was the last thing that finally fixed it. More of a frequency than alignment thing }shrug{ Also not a bad idea

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Is it wet in here?

Installed a new K&N air filter to replace this filthy filter.

Im assuming your running no less than 42 psi in them hoops? sometimes fully loaded ill put 43 in them.

Yes warped rotors are thing on these in the earlier years. I think in 2012 they started to put thicker rotors on them combat the issue. With yours being an intermitten problem i would for sure start with trying to clean out the buttons. I replaced my rotors at about 45k miles with EBC rotors. Usually stock pads or softer pads it takes longer to warp the rotors, Mine only did after I put EBC pads on my stock rotors. I think one of ebc rotor is a little warpped now too because i hit a retread on the freeway pretty sure it struck the rotor hard.

For sure plan a gap trip or at least a back of dragon WV 16 trip. We can link up. But choose roads with high speed sweepers only okay 🤣 Both the 890 and XR are listed for sale, the 890 is among all the bikes I owned the one I loved the most. I would venture to say the best one for corner carving ever. Been getting quite some query on that I haven’t responded promptly cause I don’t want to sell haha the XR is still new, it’s a 2020 looks new as I take care of them really well, with almost all bmw options and packages and factory warranty left with nice upgrades fresh tires fresh service and will also get all recalls which includes new brembo calipers and fluid flush before sale. Asking 18.5 looking to score around 18, but for You i can do even lower, pm me punk we can talk. https://m39t6.app.goo.gl/K8brC

How many miles on the bike? The rear shock could need rebuilt/replaced. I agree the damping screws should not be fully turned one way or the other. I used to chew through rear tires on the Multistrada in <2500 miles on a Gap trip. I was 1-up and running fully adjustable Ohlins front and rear. I can see how a heavy bike, 2-up with OEM spec suspension could burn through a tire in the same manner. Personally, I would start with a high end shock set to factory suggested settings and see how it goes from there. Your pic doesn't look that bad in my opinion. It's been hot and you know how to ride. Tires have to compensate for inadequate suspension. This causes premature wear for sure.

I'm not an expert, but rebound turned all the way in sure doesn't seem right. That can cause your rear tire to lose contact after a bump. Have you measured your sag? If you're a bigger guy on a bigger bike, you may need it preloaded all the way with a stock spring but unless you measure sag, you can't know. I have an extra 800 lb/in Eibach spring you can have if it'll fit your Connie. It's currently on a '03 'busa shock.

I am IN! 🤪 Monday-Friday These are great ADV routes. Sample https://youtu.be/7CHCGK0yHeg

You have piqued my ADV newbie interest.

You old white guys can't tell the difference between a Busa and a ZX14

Day 3 We ran a version of Tonik’s route today. We had a little bit of rain, but nothing too serious. Definitely beat on the Concours today and made a CBR style run on the skyway once we hit dry pavement. Definitely the best day of the trip, 437miles.