Struggles to get to 185.

[ojstinson]

I have an old ( 2010 ) Busa, according to what I have read it's supposed to top out at 188 to 195 mph, mine struggles to get 185, what should I check?

[Kijona]

Unless you are on a track I think you need to check your brain.

Otherwise...uh, how big are you...are you tucked under the fairing...and what does it feel like when you accelerate in second gear to redline? Smooth? If it does...um...the bike is fine. 

[Big Rich]

Is it turbo powered? Might need some more Red Bull in your tank. Or try some butter on the fairings - will help you slip through any wind resistance.

[ojstinson]

I'm way ahead of you guys, been using the butter and Red Bull for years------the brain check is a last resort and I only weigh 180. Any other Ideas?

[Kijona]

Dude honestly. That's such a small thing I doubt there's anything "wrong" with it. Next time you ride it, goose it in 2nd (if you can without flipping over backwards) and run her all the way to the redline paying close attention to how the motor sounds and feels. If you're having hesitations or flat spots in the power band you've got yourself a whole HOST of issues from valves are not adjusted, to an exhaust leak, to (fuel injected?) computer problems and injectors clogged...the list goes on. Too bad it's not a GS. You'd be lucky to hit 185Km/h.

[ojstinson]

To be perfectly honest the Big Boy is running like a top and 150 scares the crap out of me.


Actually this post is two fold; A parody of a previous post, plus I'm testing the "To the Tard Farm ejection system" of the forum------- and it's obviously malfunctioning.

[Kijona]

If I understand what you're saying correctly... 

[ojstinson]

Kijona, some folks just got no sense of humor.

[Kijona]

Humor? What is this blasphemy you speak of.

[ojstinson]

There you go, that was funny.

[comradeiggy]

I think the problem in this case is with the rider - he has such a hugely overinflated ego that his head has a frontal area the size of a small dam. Try tucking in a little bit tighter and see if that helps.

[ojstinson]

This thing ain't in the tard farm yet??? ------Speaking of tards, thanks for stopping by Comraddiggy

[Kijona]

There you go, that was funny.

I think someone needs a lesson in the fine art of subtleties.

[Twisted]

You need to put a set of track bike stickers on it for that extra 5mph. It is what all the cool bikes have on them -

[ojstinson]

Finally!-----I get some useful information, if that doesn't work nothing will.

[mister]

Yes, def on the Monster stickers. ALSO, grab some ohlins stickers and whack em on your front forks. Get some akropovic and delkevic stickers, attach them to the exhaust pipe and you're all sweet.  198 no problems then.

[the mole]

I know its a bit off topic, but I can't get the front wheel up on my GS in any gear above 4th. Can anyone help? (Oh, I have already tried filling the topbox with bricks.)

[mister]

I know its a bit off topic, but I can't get the front wheel up on my GS in any gear above 4th. Can anyone help? (Oh, I have already tried filling the topbox with bricks.)

Have you tried standing on the pillion pegs?

[sledge]

Nice one OJ   

`Bout time someone injected a hint of light hearted sarcasm and displayed a (much needed) sense of humour in here 

Moley?

Its probably the way you stacked them in thebox , try and get the CofG as low as possible like the Pizza hut jockeys do on their C50s.

......this guy knows how to do it 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J59SFTqb7MQ

[ghostrider_23]

I'm on board with the speed stickers  that should add at least 5-7 miles per hour more. If that doesn't work try waxing the tires and changing the air in the tires from summer air to winter air. Winter air is cooler and much more dense, this will increase the hardness of the tire resulting in quicker responce and top end speed.