Author Topic: BUSA RR Shock installation (Read 4693 times)

scooter69 · « **on:** June 21, 2006, 06:27:17 PM »

I've recently purchased an '05 BUSA shock and it's currently in transit.

Would anyone be able to tell me if this is a difficult install:?: I changed the dog bones over the winter and that was a joke.

Anything under high tension pressure I should look out for:?: The spring is already compressed onto the shock.

This will certainly be a nice improvement in combination with progressive FR springs

GOD I LVE EBAY!

$33 for a 2005 BSUA Shock w/50 miles on it.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:48:14 AM »

If you'll do a search using "shock", or something similar, you'll get a ton of info back. There's just one airbox tab that has to be clipped or trimmed off. Before you install it, if you don't know what settings to use, ask the mechanic at a dealership to tell you what the default is for the three settings from the 'Busa manual and dial those up as your starting point. I did that and it seems to be right on for me (240 lbs.).

You did steal that shock! I paid $80 US for one off of an '05 with less than 1000 miles on it and I thought that was good! Look up what those cost new and then you'll really pat yourself on the back!

scooter69 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2006, 03:48:56 PM »

Found the thread in the search....seems pretty simple...

Thanks

Any idea if the BUSA will raise the rear if I already have 35mm+ dog bones?

Daytona · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2006, 01:48:27 PM »

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="scooter69"]I've recently purchased an '05 BUSA shock and it's currently in transit.

Would anyone be able to tell me if this is a difficult install:?: I changed the dog bones over the winter and that was a joke.

Anything under high tension pressure I should look out for:?: The spring is already compressed onto the shock.

This will certainly be a nice improvement in combination with progressive FR springs

GOD I LVE EBAY! $33 for a 2005 BSUA Shock w/50 miles on it.

and after you get it on this may help with setup.Hey glad it helped some one out! The stock setting from factory IMO is more for a lawyer to argue the point in court than for any consumer! So with that said let me make myself clear here!!! I am not a suspension GUROOOO by any means. But it is a known fact that the fork spring's on the busa is inadequate for any spirited rider with a gross over say 195 lbs! The rear shock is fair or can be re-valved to make the grade! As far as the adj? I have set my fork spring pre load to one ring, screw nuts all the way down (in) and out one turn, rear spring adj ring snuged 1 turn (no diff) and as far as the damp & rebound adj in all the way, like your manual says is maxed depends on your needs, road, etc etc! not to bail from this great site but Busa.org has more than you care to read on this and i think a chart or posts that have the sweet setting for a 210 lb rider! I'm 220 with full gear. IMO the OEM set is a safety hazard if you ride like a squid, And will wear your seals out if you are over 180lbs!!!

Hey all! This is a real topic of interest to all who own a Busa! And IMO should be moved from the factory set spot for safety/function/wear of components. Could someone with more knowledge of howto say use a sticky or poll? that can let folk know what worked for others? I'm 220 w/gear F-fork pre load 2 rings damp 5 the rest set at the suggested 215 set

Front Preload- 1 Ring (or 2 rev out from bottom)
Compression - 5 clicks out
Rebound- 3 clicks out

Rear Preload- 1 Rev on the collar clockwise
Compression- 7 clicks out
Dampening- 10 clicks out

scooter69 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2006, 10:31:23 PM »

Thanks for the setting page...this really helps.

Even though I don't own a BUSA I do however things it's WICKED

Being that the shock is off the bike right now it will be a lot easier to make the adjustments.

Would you happen to know where I could find the tool to adjust the pre-load? I thinks it's set REALLY high.

Daytona · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:00:31 AM »

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="scooter69"]Thanks for the setting page...this really helps.

Even though I don't own a BUSA I do however things it's WICKED

Being that the shock is off the bike right now it will be a lot easier to make the adjustments.

Would you happen to know where I could find the tool to adjust the pre-load? I thinks it's set REALLY high.

Yes its called a drift pin, old blunt srew driver or anything you can break the jam nut loose and tap it to your liking! Easiest with no load on it. If you are using the busa shock on your Bandit you will need 300lbs of a load to need any more on that spring.

LittleDH173 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:02:54 AM »

Here is another page that may shed a bit more light on what ya need to do. I figure you can't have too much info, just not enough sometimes and since I don't like flying blind I'll offer up what I know.
http://www.suzukihayabusa.biz/phpbb//viewtopic.php?p=173633&sid=ba14a181d581bbe6885cd086e9513d3d

scooter69 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:02:49 PM »

That post was really in depth.

What I'm actually looking for is the tool to adjust the Spring height to stock. Tool looks like 1/2 circle with a hook at the end.

I think when the guy shipped my shock he uncompressed it from stock. Looks to be around 8"-8.5" instead of the stock 7.6"

Any ideas??

Daytona · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:42:48 PM »

I don't know if the 03 up Busa's had one but i know the 06 don't come with one in the kit. The prob is aven with one, on the Busa there isn't room to use it! so all i know of use a pin to tap on w/hammer etc. Busa.org http://www.hayabusa.org/cgi-bin/busa/ikonboard.cgi?s=ab847b41893c0ef8be0b11992834317c;act=ST;f=47;t=30985;hl=8daytona8

Has all you want to know on this...

scooter69 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:11:29 PM »

ok....I think theres some confusion.

The shock is being installed on a 2002 Bandit 1200S.

Being that the shock is not on the bike there's no problem in clearance for the tool. Since it's not on the bike I figure it would be a lot easier to adjust the spring level because there's no clearance issues.

Would a motorcycle parts place carry this tool??

Daytona · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2006, 01:02:03 AM »

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="scooter69"]ok....I think theres some confusion.

The shock is being installed on a 2002 Bandit 1200S.

Being that the shock is not on the bike there's no problem in clearance for the tool. Since it's not on the bike I figure it would be a lot easier to adjust the spring level because there's no clearance issues.

Would a motorcycle parts place carry this tool??

I'm sure the zuki dealer would B glad to take your $! Won't the one that comes with the Bandit do? The bandit has to slide over the cam notches But the busa has the lock or both nuts jam the other to hold it in place. Every one that does any adj that i have talked to uses a blunt drift. I just used a blunt large flat tip screw driver. Even on my bike with the weight of the bike on the spring it was easy to move the nut that's touching the spring 1 rev. Never even seen the tool but i hear there is one!!

scooter69 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2006, 10:24:51 AM »

That's a good idea with the flat head.....

I bough my Bandit used and the TARD before me kept the tool kit. ...oh well.

I'll try it with the flat head and if it doesn't work then I'll check Zuki and waste some bones.

The tool is called "Shock Spanner Wrench". They run from $6.50 - $160.00

Who would pay $160 I dont know....but it the flat head does the job it's more money in my pocket.