Quite a few people have criticised the idea of a Hayabusa racing around a track with smaller bikes. Some have been vocal on websites (every single one of those have never ridden a Hayabusa on a racetrack however!!!). Some have sent PM's telling me I'm stupid, which is true, but not because of my choice of bike!
I, personally, just love the bike, so I decided after a couple of years of having it on the road, to one day turn mine into a track bike...
![[Image: Busatrack3.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/pansta/Hayabusa/The%20Track%20Busa/Busatrack3.jpg)
My intention has never been to enter or win races... just to have fun... and so far I've had lots of trouble-free fun!
Let's not forget though, that back in 2000, the mighty Hayabusa made history:
In a recent interview with MCN:
Quote:Shawn Giles says: "I had some great races with Mat in 1994 and 1995 - some real memorable ones. He was a real hard racer and a demon under brakes."
When it comes to memorable motorcycles, Giles doesn't hesitate in naming the race-kitted Suzuki Hayabusa he co-rode in the Suzuka 8-hour race in 2000, Japan's most prestigious race and a round of the World Endurance Championship.
Giles raced the Hayabusa to victory in the Formula X class with team mate Osama Deguchi.
Shawn Giles says: "That thing was a weapon - we actually had to detune it for the race so we could ride it for the whole eight hours. I could pass any of the factory Superbikes in a straight line. I remember Hitoyasu Izutsu on the factory Kawasaki Superbike having his head buried under the screen and his arse on the ducktail and I went past him on the 'Busa sitting up and looking sideways at him.
"Izutsu couldn't believe it! I remember having real bad blisters on my hands after the race from trying to hold on. Real bad..."
To the critics, I say come and get me.
To those offering advice to help out with my fun project, I say
thank you. It's been over a year on the track now and I gotta say, I LOVE IT!!!
And good on you for having a dream and going for it. It is a beauty, you should be really proud of what you have done.
hey Pan bring it to the Farm next thursday!!!! We need 3 or 4 more riders. Let Bruce know as well. I know you guys love ya track days. This place is awesome dude..............
You've done it very well pan....and I personally have been enjoying reading all your posts about every aspect of it!
Just ignore the critics.....most that criticize are juz people that can't be bothered to try something that's "outside the square"....opinions from this type of person should be taken with a grain of salt!
Keep doing what ya want to do....and keep doin' it your own way!!!
On ya Pan she is a great track bike mate.
Bigjay love to go but Im stuck in Karratha at the moment. Been there once already and booked again for later this month its an awesome track - have fun
Pan,
Stick with it. IMO the Bussa would be a great deal of fun on the track with a bit of set up work. In fact, I'd love to take my newie up for a gentle track day, but dont have the balls to mention it to the boss.
I've had a 1098 and currently track a baby 848 Duke and I can confirm that the big Jappa has got me hooked.
You'll always get knockers. They're usually the Latte' sippers that have "all the gear and no idea".
ps: Get ya knee down
Pan don't worry about the knockers and you probably don't anyway the one thing that I always say is what goes around comes around but when your on a Busa it goes round real quick.
I'm only an average rider and I have always said I would hate to think what one of these would do with a decent rider on it.
I can't believe how many people bag the Busa because they reckon they don't go around corners I've had many arguments about the subject so I could only imagin how many knockers you got when you decided to turn yours into a track bike. I would love to do the same but I dont think I would get past the cook with that one so do us proud mate and have fun whilst doing it.
Way to go Pan, I think that is awesome. Keep doing what you love with the bike you get the biggest buzz out of. I went to trackdayz in Perth last weekend with my Busa in level 1, I am only a new kid on the block with under a year riders experience but I had a huge amount of fun. So much so, I am going back for more. I had some off the cuff comments as well, but basically I was having loads of fun. This was me for the first time on a track.
(02-04-2011, 09:03pm)Hoddo Wrote: [ -> ]You'll always get knockers. They're usually the Latte' sippers that have "all the gear and no idea".
too true!
I know the 'busa is a BIG bike that is not the fastest thing around a tight track. But I'll bet you're the one with the biggest grin. (unless I'm out there
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Plus, stock, the 'busa can surprise and demoralise many so called experts. One that's been lightened, & with slicks, would blow many of the "pretty boys" away, and just be a huge amount of fun.
I too have been following the "build" religiously. Keep up the good work, the world is full of jealous people who "just don't understand !"
Hey Pan, Don't forget, if you're not on a Hayabusa, you're behind one.
Keep the good work up mate.
The old saying, and song, walk a mile in my shoes applies. The only ones who can legitimately criticise are those who have tried what you have done and i would wager those critics would be no-one, I don't know anyone who has done trackdays on a Busa say they would not do it again so a BUSA tracky is the envy of most, good onya mate wish I could have a crack at it
I here you brother!
I love the big busss at the track...
now the brakes work that is....
Good for you following your dream mate, just paint it Red allready ..