Hayabusa shock mod 2 gen B12

[RDUBandit]

I made the swap tonight.  It took 1.25 hrs to remove the OEM shock and bolt up the 'busa one.  It was quite easy, thanks everyone -- and especially solman -- your pics and PMs were particularly helpful.      

I then took the bike out for a short jaunt on the superslab and through town.  I still can't believe it!!  Without doubt, the best bang-for-the-buck mod!    The bike feels more planted and the rear end feels stiffer, yet more plush.      

[solman]

Glad I could be of service.  Sounds like another testimonial to further the benefit of doing the busa shock mod. To further help out, one of the guys on another forum posted this link.  I haven't changed my settings yet, but I may try this out.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/621480/

[RDUBandit]

Glad I could be of service.  Sounds like another testimonial to further that benefit of doing the busa shock mod. To further help out, one of the guys on another forum posted this link.  I haven't changed my settings yet, but I may try this out.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/621480/

Yup, that's the link I used for my initial settings.   

[Mongo]

You know guys I did the same Mod a while back and all I can say is it's still the best bang for the buck!! I've been on mine for some time and still have no issues!

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=7481.0

[RDUBandit]

You know guys I did the same Mod a while back and all I can say is it's still the best bang for the buck!! I've been on mine for some time and still have no issues!

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=7481.0

That's good to know, Mongo.  Thanks!!

[BANDIT#999]

Well, I guess after reading all 4 pages I can put my 2 cents in.
I did the swap last year and to be honest I didn't really notice much of a difference, probably because I save most of my aggressive riding for the track. However my wife made a comment after we got back from a ride that gives credence to how good the swap is.
When leaving our house to go for a ride we go across a set of RR tracks, at the end of the ride my wife said that her rear usually comes up a few inches off the seat. However, after I did the swap she said that her rear stayed planted and that her overall impression was that the back end didn't bounce around as much as before.
So, if wifey's happy, then I'm happy.
Now I've just got to make the rear seat more comfortable and move her footpegs forward, she complains that they're too far back and her legs are uncomfortable at the angle they are bent at.

[gringostd]

My $.02

Did the 'Busa rear shock at the same time as some Racetech springs - couldn't be happier with the bike now. The suspension was my only gripe with the Bandit [coming from a VFR], and now it's 100% solved. Absorbs bumps better, feels more planted and predictable through turns, and doesn't buck like a bronco over washboard or city streets [like it used to]. The stock suspension on these is garbage - it'll be the best ~$200 you'll spend on this bike!

2001 nekkid bandit
I'm 235lbs and usually ride with some luggage and/or passenger
Heaviest Racetech fork springs available and used 'busa shock off eBay.