Suzuki Hayabusa

edouard_g · May 13, 2004

hi there.
i am considering on buying a 99 model hayabusa.
i heard that there are some manufacturer flaws on this 1st batch model ect...

Duper 4,

I bought a 99 Busa last year and did a bit of research

http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...er_4_prices.jpg

You'll notice the older the bike the less you will loose in resale, but you are more likely to spend on parts if you pick unwisely. mileage might not be a problem if the bike has been looked after.

The bad part:

Pay close attention to the starter motor and the sound it makes compared to a new one $$$$ (yes 4 digits ppls) to repair.

The alloy sub frame was problematic (cracking), but I think none in singapore were replaced. Mine is alloy one and I weigh 95kg and pillioned for a while with no problem.

Look between gap between the tank and the right frame, you should see a hydraulic hose going to a doodad, which is the tensionner, if you see a plain hex bolt, its a manual one, other wise its the original manual one (unlikely)

Look at the head bearing and suspension lock rings (washers with notches in it) if you see damage from screw driver and hammer blows, be wary, the bike may not have had much respect shown.

Fuel pump can give trouble (i heard only) . There are six filter and strainners that must be looked at.

If you hear a clunk while taking off, the sprockets and or chain may be done for (about $300 or so).

Consumables, I think a set of tires, brake pads every 6 month / 20,000km. fuel about 6 litres for every hundred clicks. One chain per anum I'm betting. oil the same as super four or less.

Early models had noisy engines.

After a short while you don't feel the speed (dangerous)

The good bits now,

http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...flight_deck.jpg.

You can get the original falcon colours and a crowded meter and over 162hp under the tank.

Puts a smile on even the most miserable of miserable bastids

http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...rully_small.jpg

Needless to say, I highly recommend it .

eD.

Daijiro_Kato · May 13, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 11 2004, 11:51 PM
hey, i'm also a friendly guy, but when i put on my red underwear!!

when you put on your red underwear police will catch lah... :smile:

StEeL · May 13, 2004

Originally posted by edouard_g@May 13 2004, 09:45 PM

Duper 4,

I bought a 99 Busa last year and did a bit of research

http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...er_4_prices.jpg

You'll notice the older the bike the less you will loose in resale, but you are more likely to spend on parts if you pick unwisely. mileage might not be a problem if the bike has been looked after.

The bad part:

Pay close attention to the starter motor and the sound it makes compared to a new one $$$$ (yes 4 digits ppls) to repair.

The alloy sub frame was problematic (cracking), but I think none in singapore were replaced. Mine is alloy one and I weigh 95kg and pillioned for a while with no problem.

Look between gap between the tank and the right frame, you should see a hydraulic hose going to a doodad, which is the tensionner, if you see a plain hex bolt, its a manual one, other wise its the original manual one (unlikely)

Look at the head bearing and suspension lock rings (washers with notches in it) if you see damage from screw driver and hammer blows, be wary, the bike may not have had much respect shown.

Fuel pump can give trouble (i heard only) . There are six filter and strainners that must be looked at.

If you hear a clunk while taking off, the sprockets and or chain may be done for (about $300 or so).

Consumables, I think a set of tires, brake pads every 6 month / 20,000km. fuel about 6 litres for every hundred clicks. One chain per anum I'm betting. oil the same as super four or less.

Early models had noisy engines.

After a short while you don't feel the speed (dangerous)

The good bits now,

http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...flight_deck.jpg.

You can get the original falcon colours and a crowded meter and over 162hp under the tank.

Puts a smile on even the most miserable of miserable bastids
http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/ed...rully_small.jpg

Needless to say, I highly recommend it .

eD.

Were you the one rode along AYE towards town yesterday evening and exit at NUH? Wanted to "say hi" but you were too fast. Was on my X9 if you recall.

edouard_g · May 14, 2004

Busachap,

Yeah, that was me. I do recall a large build fellow on a dark colour X9, that must have been you. I do Holland-VTuas/HV every day on the AYE, will attempt a wave next time.

Was not going that fast, my exit is right near the speed camera, so i must exert some caution. I must say you were going rather briskly for someone passing a camera, hehe!

eD.

May 14, 2004

Originally posted by edouard_g@May 14 2004, 08:41 AM
Busachap,

Yeah, that was me. I do recall a large build fellow on a dark colour X9, that must have been you. I do Holland-VTuas/HV every day on the AYE, will attempt a wave next time.

Was not going that fast, my exit is right near the speed camera, so i must exert some caution. I must say you were going rather briskly for someone passing a camera, hehe!

eD.

hey dude

it me lah. Riszuan... know me ,... Dave fren. Remember the nite when your fren who rode the sliver R1, Dave on the XR 4 and i am on the blackbird... hehehehe so u hang out around here too eh?

StEeL · May 15, 2004

Originally posted by edouard_g@May 14 2004, 08:41 AM
Busachap,

Yeah, that was me. I do recall a large build fellow on a dark colour X9, that must have been you. I do Holland-VTuas/HV every day on the AYE, will attempt a wave next time.

Was not going that fast, my exit is right near the speed camera, so i must exert some caution. I must say you were going rather briskly for someone passing a camera, hehe!

eD.

Daijiro_Kato · May 15, 2004

Originally posted by edouard_g@May 14 2004, 08:41 AM
Busachap,

Yeah, that was me. I do recall a large build fellow on a dark colour X9, that must have been you. I do Holland-VTuas/HV every day on the AYE, will attempt a wave next time.

Was not going that fast, my exit is right near the speed camera, so i must exert some caution. I must say you were going rather briskly for someone passing a camera, hehe!

eD.

Fat say fat lah.. dont say large build fellow... :cheeky:

May 15, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 13 2004, 09:50 PM
when you put on your red underwear police will catch lah... :smile:

u mean waer the underwear outside illeagal?

:faint:

May 15, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 15 2004, 08:03 PM
Fat say fat lah.. dont say large build fellow... :cheeky:

later ppl offnded.

edouard_g · May 16, 2004

R1zuan,

Yeah man, I remember, also my brush with the police that fine evening. Hehe, what a joke that was.

I do lurk about a little, but do not post too often, I do check around the busa threads and the garage sales regularly.

eD.

Kato,

As for the use of the word fat, well, a bit to close to home as i'm not exactly thin (95kg).

Daijiro_Kato · May 16, 2004

Originally posted by rvf7972@May 15 2004, 10:06 PM
later ppl offnded.

Ops. He wun get offened i think he use to it liao.. :cheeky:

StEeL · May 16, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 16 2004, 06:42 PM
Ops. He wun get offened i think he use to it liao.. :cheeky:

Who say? You want to be the first?.................Hahaha..........

Daijiro_Kato · May 16, 2004

Originally posted by FaT8usaChap@May 17 2004, 01:34 AM
Who say? You want to be the first?.................Hahaha..........

Wahaha you also admit liao mah.. :cheeky:

May 17, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 17 2004, 02:55 AM
Wahaha you also admit liao mah.. :cheeky:

any one got see this b4?

StEeL · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by rvf7972@May 17 2004, 07:29 PM
any one got see this b4?

Definitely not locally. Probably you got to pay like that of a car.

Daijiro_Kato · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by FaT8usaChap@May 18 2004, 03:26 AM
Definitely not locally. Probably you got to pay like that of a car.

oh is it beckham...

superman · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 18 2004, 03:31 AM
oh is it beckham...

most probably.. only him can afford it...

Daijiro_Kato · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 18 2004, 03:32 AM
most probably.. only him can afford it...

Need time to find beckham pic leh.. superman help... :help:

superman · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 18 2004, 03:33 AM
Need time to find beckham pic leh.. superman help... :help:

ermm... guess i better keep out of this.. Wahahaha..

Daijiro_Kato · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 18 2004, 03:35 AM
ermm... guess i better keep out of this.. Wahahaha..

Wahaha :cheeky: having a hard time finding it only can find handsome one leh..

StEeL · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 18 2004, 03:35 AM
ermm... guess i better keep out of this.. Wahahaha..

Very good rythem hor? 1 is singing the other is playing the music................ :thumb:

superman · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by FaT8usaChap@May 18 2004, 03:39 AM
Very good rythem hor? 1 is singing the other is playing the music................ :thumb:

Daijiro_Kato · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 18 2004, 03:40 AM

wah he so handsome..

Daijiro_Kato · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by superman@May 18 2004, 03:40 AM

you see beckham.. so rich.. got diamond ear ring sia.. envy leh. :cheer:

StEeL · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by Daijiro_Kato@May 18 2004, 03:44 AM
you see beckham.. so rich.. got diamond ear ring sia.. envy leh. :cheer:

Siao lian eh........chway tai ji si bor?

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