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    Thread: My '12
Post: RE: My '12

Well sadly, I wrote this one off. I'm unsure whats next, still recovering.
Thompy Member Photos 36 12,781 18-02-2015, 06:03am
    Thread: 2nd bike
Post: 2nd bike

so I haven't had a laugh at Honda memes for a while, I bought myself a 2nd bike, seemed pointless to commute my 4.5klms on the busa and not get irritated at not being able to work on it if ridden dail...
Thompy General Discussion 10 1,572 27-07-2014, 01:31am
    Thread: New colours
Post: RE: New colours

my dealership had one and put it out there on FB as a L.E. limited edition, pic was in the dealers showroom with all noted items and comment was "one of only 26", i'm unsure if that meant statewide or...
Thompy General Discussion 36 7,230 06-07-2014, 08:06pm
    Thread: track days aside...
Post: RE: track days aside...

thnx guys =) he see's the iomtt as the ultimate guage of a motorcycle and had to know why no one ever runs it. I offered up the usual responces, like "would you take a ktm to the Bonneville salt flats...
Thompy General Discussion 5 1,286 29-06-2014, 10:23am
    Thread: track days aside...
Post: track days aside...

and land speed racing.... and 1/4 mile racing.... Is there a circuit racing class the hayabusa can run in?... The neighbor who rides a thruxton posed the question (respectfully) as to why he'd never...
Thompy General Discussion 5 1,286 29-06-2014, 03:34am
    Thread: My '12
Post: RE: My '12

They're V&H brand, got em from ebay, shipped to the door =)
Thompy Member Photos 36 12,781 26-06-2014, 01:59am
    Thread: PCV
Post: RE: PCV

small achievable steps for me mate, one day I will go a full ecu tune, but for now I can make my hardware changes and play at the kiddy end of the pool of tuning without making a balls up of the bike,...
Thompy Technical Discussion 2 757 25-06-2014, 10:52pm
    Thread: Nervous pillion
Post: RE: Nervous pillion

Batty, just an idea, I looked into this stuff some time back, and while the belt with handles is a good idea, ive had some pillions "twist" to turn, it was unsettling, and handles on my waist would ha...
Thompy General Discussion 25 5,400 25-06-2014, 10:45pm
    Thread: Hayabusabike 2013
Post: RE: Hayabusabike 2013

watch the screw on the left side front of the pyramid hugger, lost mine after a few hundred k's. starting to look like mine =) and yeap on the powerbronze. I found the one I got from the dealer as a f...
Thompy Hayabusa Gen.II 27 7,304 25-06-2014, 07:27pm
    Thread: PCV
Post: PCV

Hi guys hoping to get some directions, i'm running an odd system, and looking for a map to setup my pcv with, I could start out on the base map and have it change things with the autotune over time, b...
Thompy Technical Discussion 2 757 25-06-2014, 07:20pm
    Thread: My '12
Post: RE: My '12

PCV an AT turned up today!!! let the strip show begin in earnest =)
Thompy Member Photos 36 12,781 22-06-2014, 01:38am
    Thread: 17 yr old 1st car
Post: RE: 17 yr old 1st car

we recently traded our mirage, 97 model, bought it new, very reliable car mate, top 1st car for your lad, maintain it and garage it it'll last him ages.
Thompy General Discussion 11 2,238 16-06-2014, 10:41pm
    Thread: My '12
Post: RE: My '12

Sorry CD, I did promise more pics but still not where I want her yet, ordered my PC-V an autotune today, so couple weeks wait on those then coatings to be done, installs, dyno time, then i'll get so...
Thompy Member Photos 36 12,781 14-06-2014, 01:53pm
    Thread: Aftermarket rearsets
Post: RE: Aftermarket rearsets

Thanks kendo, I knew someone did them I just didn't know who, I have a spring I was going to try but if my diy fails then nice to know I got options, cheers mate.
Thompy General Discussion 13 3,569 09-06-2014, 10:06am
    Thread: Aftermarket rearsets
Post: RE: Aftermarket rearsets

Got the vortex on mine now batty, same deal, just used a fluid switch, looks like its meant to be there, been thinking about a spring and seat for the master to improve "feel" but i'm getting used to ...
Thompy General Discussion 13 3,569 08-06-2014, 09:24pm
    Thread: 60 profile
Post: RE: 60 profile

cant use a hugger..i'd imagine. and the speed difference on the speedo. different lean characteristics and wear concerns. if you already run a 55 then you'd be a better judge..
Thompy Hayabusa Tyres, Wheels & Suspension 10 2,431 04-06-2014, 07:39pm
    Thread: rear sets for busa
Post: RE: rear sets for busa

Can see the screw in switch just top of the mcyl pointing in (rhs pic). Oh and get yourself a small squeeze bottle of thread locker, but only use it where suggested on the instructions. I replaced m...
Thompy Technical Discussion 10 2,576 26-05-2014, 05:56pm
    Thread: rear sets for busa
Post: RE: rear sets for busa

yep, I use vortex, i'm about 5 foot 10in, so a similar height. I got mine with a screw in switch but the thread was wrong. So I bought the appropriate one. From the oem peg height, I dropped down one ...
Thompy Technical Discussion 10 2,576 25-05-2014, 08:00pm
    Thread: Brissy Beer and Bullshit Thursday Nights
Post: RE: Brissy Beer and Bullshit Thursday Nights

will see what state the bike is in but I should be able to make it.
Thompy Riding - Not Talking 1,394 375,436 21-05-2014, 05:06pm
    Thread: Stock rear sets 'colour'
Post: RE: Stock rear sets 'colour'

Arent the front reasets rubber cushioning bushings bonded to the rearset? That'd make anything heat related iffy? I considered painting mine after my boot buckles rubbed through but got onto a vortex ...
Thompy Modifications 18 6,002 20-05-2014, 07:16pm