danballa

I Just finished writing up a review on the pads I currently have on my bike. http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=63204

I was planning on writing this after I had some more miles on the pads, but since a certain guy just asked about them..I figured I'd write up a quick review for him. Old Pads: EBC HH seem to be the most popular pads for the Busas. They are very good pads, with great feel to them, and very good stopping power. I had absolutely no complaints about them. I have always used EBC's, and have never had any problems with them. I'm sure there are better pads out there, but they certainly offer very good value for the price. How I came across my current pads: About 2k miles ago, after reading several reviews on different sites, I decided I would try and save a couple $$, and test out that popular Ebay "budget" brand, Sixity, on the front. I know, I've heard all the negatives, of you get what you pay for...don't skimp on the important parts..blah blah blah. I don't need to hear those comments. I know the risks, and I am willing to take the chance. I'm not a racer, and I'm certainly not rich, so I decided I would try them out. I was prepared to buy another set of EBC HH's though in case I wasn't happy with these. Type I ordered: I went with the Sintered version, I usually put on a lot of miles on my bikes, so I wanted the extra pad life. (They are also a couple bucks cheaper then the ceramic) They have the best braking power, which is always good with my fairly heavy bike. Shipping: They come to you, via USPS Priority mail, and I had them 2-3 days after I placed my order. The pads themselves, are just in generic plastic. Scary, how just pads being shipped in generic plastic, without any cardboard makes you start to get nervous lol. Installation: Just as easy as any other brake pads I've ever installed. Nothing tricky. Fit was perfect. First Thoughts: My initial impression, after hitting the brakes for the first few times..were these Sixity pads are stopping me a Little better then the EBC HH's. They seemed to be just a tad bit Louder then the EBC's though. Current Thoughts Now, 2k miles later, my impressions are still pretty much the same as my initial ones. They have great "feel" to them, which I would rate as Equal to the EBC's. They stop me a little bit better then the EBC HH's. They are also still slightly louder then them too. I pretty much always have a helmet and headphones on though, and can't hear them. Even with the music shut off, I can't hear the brakes, so they are by no means Loud. I can only hear them when I have no lid, and no headphones, which is just about never. So far, I am Very happy with them. I have a pretty laid back style of riding, aside from the occasional high speed bursts, and they work perfect for me. So far, I have NO complaints about them. My only "concern" will be how long they last. Only time will tell on that one. Pricing: It's been a little while since I checked, but I believe they are roughly half price of the EBC HH's. I bought mine through Ebay, and after using Bing's cash back program, I believe they ended up costing me around $29, for 2 sets of front (1 set each rotor) shipped to me. As long as they last a decent amount of time, then I will have no problems buying them again as my next set. As a bonus, I got a cheap little business card in the package with them, giving me a code for 10% of my next purchase from http://www.sixity.com/ Other Stuff: They also sell some other maintenance items, such as spark plugs, and head lights, as well as some stuff for cars. I really don't remember what all they have though. Thanks for reading! Ben

Welcome to the site! Ninja 250 or 500 are the usual recommendations, either would be great to learn on.

I'm at 7 or 8 years now. It requires too much thought to add up all those depressing years to say for sure. There are Two types of people in this world...There are us Busa guys..then there are all the Other people..who are simply wannabe Busa guys!

Being a fellow 'Ville person, I also plan on going on it. I'll probably be in town a lot, taunting all the Hondas that are bound to show up... you should flag me down if you see me. I am also wanting to go on Friday's Covered Bridge ride. That was the only event that I actually heard good things about from last year.

Professional Bum here.

They already make it, and I already have it heh

Personally, I'm hooked on the Airhawk seat cushions. Here is a review I just wrote about it. http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=62822

Hey everyone, I got myself an Airhawk seat cushion about a month ago, and after a 432 mile ride today with the CSBA, I am up to almost 1,000 miles on it and wanted to write a review since I've heard some people ask about it. Sorry this won't be the most professional review. Writing this while fairly heavily medicated. What is an Airhawk Seat? Basically, it's just an cushion of air that you sit on. It was originally designed in the medical field for wheelchair users. Now, the technology has spread, and has been adapted for Bikers like US!! and truck drivers, and other people who spend lots of time sitting down. I believe it also is used in some mattresses, but I don't know all the details. This is just the very basic idea of it that I remember from a month ago when I researched it. Here is the site for it, I'm sure they have all the answers for any questions. http://www.airhawk.net/ Basics about your tester: 32yo, Male, 240lbs in full riding gear. I ride a 2005 Hayabusa, and am setting it up towards Touring. Some of you know me, and know that my health is very poor. Those of you that don't know me, I have very severe muscle/joint pain, pretty much every day of my life, all day long. Comfort is a very big deal to me. I also am far from rich, and I simply won't pay the crazy prices of a Corbin. If you look on top of my seat, you see a little cushion that is less then an inch thick..well, that's what the Airhawk looks like. I bought the Original Airhawk seat, which is made out of Neoprene and is more durable, instead of the Airhawk 2, which is made out of Polyurethane, and for my size, was $35 cheaper. Original has a 2yr warranty, Airhawk 2 is a 1yr. Both have a 60day money back guarantee, and both are repairable. Like the majority of bikes, I needed the size Cruiser Medium. (they have 5 sizes in the Airhawk Original.) ======================================================== Price: Price obviously varies based on Where you buy it, which size you need, and if you get the Original, or the Airhawk 2. I actually went to Iron Pony to buy mine since I was in a hurry, but they were sold out, but said they could order it. I decided if I had to order it anyways, I might as well order it online, and save a few $$. http://www.rlmotorcycles.com is where I ended up getting mine from. I have no affiliation with them at all, just bought several things from them, never with any problems. The also have some FAQS about it there, under the Airhawk section of course. SUBTOTAL: $ 129.90 SHIPPING: $ 0.00 SALES TAX: $ 0.00 TOTAL SALE: $ 129.90 Now for my impressions: When I opened it up, my initial thought was... This is it? It isn't exactly impressive looking. Here is what it looks like, without it's cover. Bottom Right..Is a little air valve. So I took it out to my bike, took the front seat off, and quickly installed it. Adjusting it is Very easy, as you close the valve, sit on it, then slowly open the valve to let air out of it. You only want a little bit of air in it for it to Properly be adjusted. It looks almost flat when it's done right. If you let too much air out the first time, and you can feel the seat when you sit down, then you simply stand up, open the valve to let some air back into it, and then do it again. Very simple. Very user friendly. When you first sit on it, it is kind of funny feeling. If you rock back and forth, or side to side, you can feel the air moving under you. It is, I guess I would say it is a soothing feeling. Once you've ridden with it for a few miles, you get used to it, and don't even notice. I took several short rides on it, 45min or less. It felt good, but for such a short ride, I wasn't ready to make a judgment. So a little later, I did a 150mile ride, with the same result. My butt still was happy, but even with my poor health, I could manage 150miles on a Busa with minimal extra pain. I definitely could tell an improvement over my stock seat though. So 7/17 comes around, and it's the CSBA monthly ride. I've had a Very pain filled past couple of weeks, but the guys on these rides are awesome, and we always have fun, so I'm going! I gotta test this Airhawk out anyways, and this is a perfect time to do it. Final impressions: 11.5 hour day today. Obviously not all in the saddle, but still a long day. 432 total miles by the time I got back home. I now feel comfortable in forming an opinion on the Airhawk. While I did have a Large amount of pain today..my Butt was Amazingly comfortable all day long! By the time we stopped for lunch, I pretty much already knew that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this thing. Why, and How in the world did I go through 12 years of riding without this thing? Yes, in my mind it simply works that well. I always thought that my Throttlemeister was my best investment, until Now! This cushion just flat out works. If it wasn't for my Other body pains, I could have easily ridden another 432 today. My butt has no pain, or discomfort, or anything like that. I really don't know how to tell you guys, just how impressed I really am with it. Just a HUGE difference. For the $130. I paid, there simply is not a more comfortable option for you to sit on. Pros: (in no special order) COMFORT, COMFORT, COMFORT!! Can't say it enough Waterproof NO hot spots Fights the Dreaded Monkey Butt Ease of use, and Ease of install Raises me 1/2" or so, giving me Noticeable extra leg room!! Appears Very durable Easily removable Medium Cruiser size (mine) is most common size, so good chance it will fit on my next bike too. Price now seems very Cheap knowing how well it works. Easily adjustable, and instantly conforms to your butt. Gain or lose weight? Just add or take out a little air, and it's perfect again! (If you are 3000lbs this might not apply to your massive behind) All parts are made and assembled in Belleville, IL U.S.A. Cons: Appearance..It simply isn't as neat looking as a custom seat That 1/2" it raises me that is Good for my legs, is BAD for my head. Sitting up straight, it puts airflow at an odd spot for me. My windscreen is adjustable so I might be able to counter it. I'm also fairly tall at 6'3ish. Price might be a con for some, as it is, in the end, still "just" a cushion and not an entire seat. (if you put on lots of miles, this "con" quickly changes) ================================================================== Well, I hope that this review helps Someone out there. If you are looking for a more comfortable seating option, the Airhawk is Awesome and is definitely worth looking into. I put off getting one for a Long time, simply because of never actually sitting on one, or hearing anyone that I Personally knew talk about it after getting one. I now regret that I didn't just Try it many years ago! The Gel, foam, and the one sheepskin seat cushion I have tried, simply do not compare. In MY OPINION, this is the most comfortable seat I have ever sat on. I have never owned any Custom seat, and let it break in to my butt though. This Airhawk fits ME perfectly, and I am 110% happy with it. If you buy it, and don't like it..the most you would be out, is a few dollars shipping. Thanks for reading! Ben P.S. I love my Airhawk!

I had a lot of fun today. 432 very much enjoyed miles. We had a safe ride, and returned home accident free! Thanks for the invite! it was a blast!

Yeah, that 600zz4eb guy is always being sarcastic

Man, I guess BP is a sore spot for some of you guys. I have more important things to worry about then the name of the station..as long as it makes my bike run..it works for me. I was just trying to give our fearless leader a hard time.

Anytime..but what's with all the BP support? I kinda thought most people were against BP right now.

As of last plan.... Though of course, John is great at accommodating people. There will be 3 gas stops: Gas Stop 1 - BP - Located at 68 Miles on route Malta, OH Gas Stop 2 - BP - located at 161 Miles on route Woodsfield, OH Gas Stop 3 - Speedway - located at 230 miles on route Cambridge, OH

looks like a great ride..around the same place I got lost last year too! Hope I'm able to make it.

I'm just glad that I knew that it even existed lol. It wasn't exactly a nice beach, which probably explains why it wasn't crowded lol.

If the frame is scratched any..even a tiny little scratch..insurance will just total it out.

Yeah, you are right. I should never underestimate the dedication of the 's. I'm actually surprised, and almost disappointed that there wasn't more.

Thanks for getting the ride together Jeepman3ski. It was nice to meet you guys..I had fun.That route Would have been pretty nice, IF the roads were in better shape. My leg was getting tired of pointing out all that gravel, and pot holes! I liked how the trees made it seem kind of like a tunnel at times. I think it could have been some cool looking pics. I thought of that while we were stopped at Delaware "Beach" I ended up with 140miles today. That cooler, the way I have it set up now..will keep things That cold for 24ish hours. Works out pretty well. I was anticipating us having some Free uber sammichs from Gen3flygirl to go with the cooler full of Ice cold water (that setup I have, will keep things That cold for about 24hours)...but she chickened out, and didn't grace us with her presence. Thanks again! It was a good way to start out the holiday weekend. Ben

Running a little late, but omw now

Wonders if those that show up..get a free sammich, by a certain #1 Sammich maker

Oh yeah.. advance warning.. get prepared for some . Don't take it personally though..it would be Much worse, if you posted a pic of a sheep. Then it gets scary.

I should be ok'ish for a tomorrow ride. My health has been acting up again. I don't much care where we ride to.. just let me know a time...and of course..where to meet up.

Welcome!! Grats on the recent license..Have fun!!! but be careful out there I second the..."Were is blue rock at???" I've never heard of it.

During the All Ohio Bike Fest...formerly known as Honda Homecoming..(7/22-7/24) One of the things they are doing, is having a Covered Bridge Ride. I have nothing to do with anything there, and am not even sure I am able to make it, just passing on the info. I'm from Marysville, which is where it's at. This was the only good thing I heard about it last year, and they are doing it again this year. There is also a Blessing of the Bikes during it, I assume before ride, but it doesn't give any times. http://www.unioncountycvb.com/sites/7/Documents/coverered%20bridge%20ride%20app%20bro.pdf For those who don't like to click links..a brief summary.... Sponsored by, Marysville Church of Christ Bike Ministry. Leaving from...Elks Lodge in Marysville. (Corner of Plum and Fifth Street) They are having breakfast at 7am, Blessing of the Bikes sometime in there, (didn't give much info on it, just said they are having it) then the ride starts at 8, and goes till noon. $10. per bike, $5 per passenger. Proceeds to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, and to provide winter clothes to the people in need in the community.