busa build

[FIGHTERMC]

ok so I should have never sold my old busa and
had it in my head to get another one.
picked up this one on the cheap off a mate.
had a spare frame in the shed.
I also had a spare tank so the build could start without taking the
bike off the road until I need the engine out of it.
got my hands on a vfr800 arm and the build started
a couple of weeks back..have the arm in and by fuck was it
some job to fit it but now that part of the build is out of the way.
subframe will be done next week and then off to my mate
to get the tank widened to take up the room thats between it and the frame.
hoping to have it at the TT next year so have time on my side for the moment.

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busa%20001_zps6lhj50kp.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busa%20001_zps6lhj50kp.jpg.html)

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busaswinger_zpsmb5b04iw.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busaswinger_zpsmb5b04iw.jpg.html)
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/bits%20007_zpsm7ybyvxs.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/bits%20007_zpsm7ybyvxs.jpg.html)

few parts I picked up...2012 monster seat and cowl,gsxr1000 clock,hindle 4into 1 and belly pan.

[safighter]

let the madness begin

[hyofighter]

its like busa fest in here lately , im liking it

[Gix11]

What was the main drama with the VFR SSSA mate?

[FIGHTERMC]

What was the main drama with the VFR SSSA mate?

getting the linkage and shock in her right si.
had to change the position of it...sounds not a big deal but
a lot of trial and error before it was right.

[FIGHTERMC]

its like busa fest in here lately , im liking it
fair amount of busa's on the go alright.

[slingy88]

Will be watching this. looks good ;-)

[Gix11]

If I had the money I'd be doing one as well.

[hooligan]

ask Ben.
the MT09 is where its at.

[geesexar]

looking sweet frank...keep it comin

[Large]

I'm happy that you've got another Busa on the boil Frank.
I'm even happier you're going to fit a short tail on it.

[K6Thou]

Moar !

[FIGHTERMC]

I'm going to use the busa frontend and as busa owners will tell you
the front brakes are shit on them
so I done the brembo up grade
and also fitted a gsxr 1000 fender
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/brembos 001_zps247tgea5.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/brembos 001_zps247tgea5.jpg.html)

how the rear wheel looks in it.....
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/brembos 002_zps2phesbtx.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/brembos 002_zps2phesbtx.jpg.html)

[geesexar]

your shed hasnt grown frank...not much space in there!!!!

[hyofighter]

Is there much invoved in getting the the gixxer thou fender to fit . Doesnt seem to be many options for gen 1 busa in the way of front gaurds

[Gix11]

That sits nice in the photo hey?

[FIGHTERMC]

your shed hasnt grown frank...not much space in there!!!!

no my shed is shit..when u were over it was full too.

[FIGHTERMC]

Is there much invoved in getting the the gixxer thou fender to fit . Doesnt seem to be many options for gen 1 busa in the way of front gaurds

front upper fender bracket need to be cut off and a bracket
made to bolt it on to the lower bracket.

[FIGHTERMC]

That sits nice in the photo hey?

its in there central si and looks good.

[FIGHTERMC]

pic's of the forks..not mine but I done the same
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busafork_zpsjvbox7b5.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busafork_zpsjvbox7b5.jpg.html)
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busafork2_zpsqjun8bbs.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busafork2_zpsqjun8bbs.jpg.html)

[FIGHTERMC]

small bit more done.....
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busabuild%20001_zpsfjk0uasj.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busabuild%20001_zpsfjk0uasj.jpg.html)

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busabuild%20002_zps93cn3cmd.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busabuild%20002_zps93cn3cmd.jpg.html)

[FIGHTERMC]

also got my hands on these
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/brooks_zpshfqicxfo.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/brooks_zpshfqicxfo.jpg.html)

[geesexar]

i like the look of that frank...a lot

[Gix11]

I was about to say the same thing Wayne. I haven't seen that tank / tail combo before, and fuck me; doesn't it work well!

[FIGHTERMC]

thanks lads

[wackyrider]

Looking good mate

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks mate

I'm after picking up a set of these triumph bug lights and cowl...
going to mount them lower and closer to the forks....what ye think.....I'm not too sure on them yet.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/gsxrbusalights_zpsxeqn5wxe.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/gsxrbusalights_zpsxeqn5wxe.jpg.html)

[Tony Nitrous]

I like them. I was looking for some myself.

[FIGHTERMC]

I like them. I was looking for some myself.

was making the bracket to fit them today and they
don't look half bad on....the busa is big looking and they fit right in.

[Tony Nitrous]

I have a K6 tail on mine, I think they'd look good with the tail in your earlier pic.
The shape / angle / design of the lights works with a smaller higher tail like yours.

[Gix11]

Stick up a photo wehen you can Frank. I'd be interested to see what they look like on.

[FIGHTERMC]

Stick up a photo wehen you can Frank. I'd be interested to see what they look like on.

will do si...will be at it tomorrow

[FIGHTERMC]

one without cowl

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busabuild%20004_zpsazmtiks3.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busabuild%20004_zpsazmtiks3.jpg.html)

will also be grinding the subframe lugs off the frame as there not needed anymore.

[Gix11]

I said it before and I'll say it again: that flows great!

[FIGHTERMC]

I said it before and I'll say it again: that flows great!

thanks Si....and its going to be comfortable

[FIGHTERMC]

Si no pic mate...they looked shit on there so off they came as fast as they went on..

[Gix11]

Ha. Well that answesr that question then!

[FIGHTERMC]

Ha. Well that answesr that question then!
wouldn't mind they didn't look too bad until I had them fitted right
just not right for what I'm doing.

[K6Thou]

I'm liking where this is heading.

[FIGHTERMC]

have these on the way...triumph speed triple...not much done to her at the moment...its away getting the tank done.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/triumphwheels_zpssqfm7nzd.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/triumphwheels_zpssqfm7nzd.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

I like your style Frank.

[FIGHTERMC]

I like your style Frank.
Thanks Si...
not a big deal fitting the back one but the front will take
a good bit of work to fit....trying to have it ready for the TT
and all going well it should be.

[FIGHTERMC]

not much done..had the zx9 to get on the road
but now back to the busa..
decided to do a tank cover was an easier option
than try to widen it using metal..would have broke my ball.

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busatank05_zps11opy5ln.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busatank05_zps11opy5ln.jpg.html)
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busatank04_zpsssbvtmmx.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busatank04_zpsssbvtmmx.jpg.html)

have a shit load still to do....

[safighter]

Fuk thats what i love about this site i just never would have thought of that maybe a good idea for my tank issues ,cheers

[Gix11]

That's the juice Frank. Keep the updates coming on this one. By the way, how does a fibreglass cover sit on the tank without buzzing like a retard on a TV game show with the revs when riding? Do you put pads on the inside of it? Just curious as I've never done it and vibrations ruin nearly all my ideas.

[FIGHTERMC]

will be stuck on to the tank Si and will be kept alittle above the frame so its not touching it and won't vibrate..
well that's the plan anyway.

[Gix11]

Sweet. As mentioned, keep it coming!

[MDM]

Yep, I'll be watching the progress on this! Also hoping that you manage to get it done for the TT Frank! ;-)

[FIGHTERMC]

Yep, I'll be watching the progress on this! Also hoping that you manage to get it done for the TT Frank! ;-)

I'm hoping it will Dave but alot of parts waiting to be made..

[ozzy1100]

Project finish dates are like budgets
Pick a number double it then double that again lol
Time and time again that is proven the mark lol

[FIGHTERMC]

Project finish dates are like budgets
Pick a number double it then double that again lol
Time and time again that is proven the mark lol

very true....

[FIGHTERMC]

finally getting my shit together and working on the bike...
tank finished and frame ,swinger and subframe off for powder coating next week...
she'll defo be ready for the TT....
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/rollerbusa%20004_zpsqlx4v12j.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/rollerbusa%20004_zpsqlx4v12j.jpg.html)

[K6Thou]

Ohhhh I like that.

[Nudie]

That looks awesome! Love the seat

[Gix11]

What colour is she going Frank? I'm guessing dark with a big tank like that, and I reckon Blue is a Frank colour. Would I be right?

[geesexar]

lookin the goods frank and gettin to the TT...lucky cunt!!!!!

[FIGHTERMC]

What colour is she going Frank? I'm guessing dark with a big tank like that, and I reckon Blue is a Frank colour. Would I be right?
blue is my colour alright si but this is going all black.....one thing I'm not into is fancy paint on my bikes...not that theres any thing worng with that its just not me.....

[FIGHTERMC]

lookin the goods frank and gettin to the TT...lucky cunt!!!!!
think this is my 14th TT geesexar..looking forward to it...

[FIGHTERMC]

some more done...parts are off for paint...triumph rear wheel will be on soon too....front will be done after the TT.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busa16build%20001_zpslsgvosn8.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busa16build%20001_zpslsgvosn8.jpg.html)

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busa16build%20002_zpsxxil6h2a.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busa16build%20002_zpsxxil6h2a.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

Fuck yea! TT's just around the corner Frank. Best get your head down mate.

[FIGHTERMC]

not much to do si...all wiring is done so just a few things
and she'll be up and running.

[Gix11]

Keep sending the photos mate!

[FIGHTERMC]

Keep sending the photos mate!
will do si....

[FIGHTERMC]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busadone2_zpsenfczdkn.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busadone2_zpsenfczdkn.jpg.html)
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busadone3_zpsds9x391w.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busadone3_zpsds9x391w.jpg.html)
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busadone1_zpsxje4idtq.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busadone1_zpsxje4idtq.jpg.html)

almost done....just a couple of things to do.

[Gix11]

OH BABY! Fuck Yea - That's beautiful Frank!

[Gix11]

Clean your phone lens and get us a shot from the front quarter as well mate. Gotta share this one!

[FIGHTERMC]

Clean your phone lens and get us a shot from the front quarter as well mate. Gotta share this one!
i'll clean it si....the small fella is the one who uploaded them for me...I'm new to this phone shit :-)

[MDM]

That looks ace! Lots of Busa fighters look massive, but that looks tiny! The single-sider and Monster seat look brill, can't wait to see it in the flesh, less than four weeks to the TT! ;-)

[FIGHTERMC]

That looks ace! Lots of Busa fighters look massive, but that looks tiny! The single-sider and Monster seat look brill, can't wait to see it in the flesh, less than four weeks to the TT! ;-)
can't wait myself...missed last year so looking forward to it...
you staying in peel Dave....

[Gix11]

It's the small thing that I'm digging as well. Excellent work.

[FIGHTERMC]

It's the small thing that I'm digging as well. Excellent work.
thanks Si....busted my balls and wallet on this one LOL

[geesexar]

Yeah Frank...wot MDM and So said that's one brilliant busa well done mate

[FIGHTERMC]

Yeah Frank...wot MDM and So said that's one brilliant busa well done mate

thanks Mate

[MDM]

can't wait myself...missed last year so looking forward to it...
you staying in peel Dave....
Staying in Ramsey again this year - Weds of practice week to Weds of race week. I think a few of the Oldskool Suzuki guys are thinking of meeting up at the pub in Peel at some point...

[FIGHTERMC]

Staying in Ramsey again this year - Weds of practice week to Weds of race week. I think a few of the Oldskool Suzuki guys are thinking of meeting up at the pub in Peel at some point...
we are in peel...but mates are in ramsey so we are going over for pints at some stage.

[Gix11]

going over for pints at some stage.

Any "Bum Racing" on the cards?

[FIGHTERMC]

Any "Bum Racing" on the cards?
not this time Si just getting stone drunk for a week.but who knows.....lol

[oldskool]

Thats looking awsome mate well done.

[FIGHTERMC]

Thats looking awsome mate well done.
thanks oldskool

[The Phantom]

I can't believe that's a Busa. Looks fantastic!

[geesexar]

^^^^^x2 fuckin nice hey best ugly bus ive ever seen

[FIGHTERMC]

thanks lads.....new triumph rear wheel is on now and picking up a k7 frontend for it
and willl have the triumph front fitted to it.......all that's left to do is chain guard
which I should have Friday...original is shit so a mate
is making me up one...
will get more pic up asap.

[Gix11]

Nice one Frank. Keep 'em coming!

[FIGHTERMC]

picked up k7 750 frontend lad night....
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/gsxrfrontend_zpsgdc0f5pt.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/gsxrfrontend_zpsgdc0f5pt.jpg.html)
also a pic of new rear wheel
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/rearbusa_zpsxbymzvtf.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/rearbusa_zpsxbymzvtf.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

Yep, needing that full photo mate! :)

[FIGHTERMC]

Yep, needing that full photo mate! :)
i'll get my son to do it tomorrow Si.....I lost the cable off my digital camera
and not too good yet on my phone....LOL

[Gix11]

I'd be worried if you were mate!

[FIGHTERMC]

just this one Si but i'll have a few from the TT when I get back.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/fightermc/busa2016_zpsdkedv4fu.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/fightermc/media/busa2016_zpsdkedv4fu.jpg.html)

[Large]

Looks great Frank.

[Gix11]

As mentioned soemwhere else mate, that is great! If you could match the front wheel with the back you will take it to yet another level! One of the best Frank.

[FIGHTERMC]

Looks great Frank.
thanks Large

[FIGHTERMC]

As mentioned soemwhere else mate, that is great! If you could match the front wheel with the back you will take it to yet another level! One of the best Frank.
got it Si...going on the k7 frontend when I get back from the island....needs a few thing doing to make it fit
but nothing major.....