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Offline Benz_020

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Not the same old question, GSX-R OR Hayabusa?
« on: July 12, 2010, 01:31:52 PM »
Not the same old question, GSX-R OR Hayabusa?

Ive been reading reading reading...head hurts now but, one thing I still haven't seen, anyone comparing the gsxr vs the Hayabusa shocks. Is one better than the other for my application?

G2 B12,   
want a little better/softer ride,
want same or slightly lower ride(busa is longer so i would add lowering links),
no front fork modifications,
pods and HS stage 2,
rider weight with luggage 170-200lb,
want cheap also, ($50 hayabusa on ebay is reasonably cheap to me)


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Re: Not the same old question, GSX-R OR Hayabusa?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 05:31:02 PM »
The Bus shock is better than the OE piece, but is not likely to give you a softer ride than the stocker.  As for the GSXR, you'll have to look into the lengths and mounting eyes to see if they're compatible.  The GSXR will probably have a lighter weight spring than the Bus since they're lighter machines, so that may give you a softer ride.
Paul
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Offline Big Bo

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Re: Not the same old question, GSX-R OR Hayabusa?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2010, 04:00:25 PM »
Busa shock on my Bandit. Love it.
2002 Silver 1200S
Two Brothers slip on
Busa shock
Power Bronze Hugger
Zero Gravity Double Bubble
Ivan`s jet kit and air box mod

Ya gota love a 1200 torque monster.