Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa - Handlebar conversion mock up - Part 4

Today i mock up the top yoke with one from a GSXR1100 to my Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa to see what a handlebar conversion will look like and feel like with normal bars, as this could be a possibility if i decide to keep the Busa
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[@Bandit-10-4]

My neck kills me on my Hayabusa what you've done is a great idea that's what I'll be doing I'm in the over 60s club

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Tieme, Appreciate your comment, it is certainly going to be more comfortable to ride, thats the problem i was having

[@t.s.racing]

In the states we call the bars you need, Superbike Bars. K & N used to make these. Just the right amount of rise, and pullback. I know that you'd be happy. I have run them for years on the KZ/Z1 and the Suzuki GS1100. I love your idea of making the Hayabusa more streetable for a older rider or someone with spine issues. Good job Sir ! 🏍🇺🇸🏍

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks for the info! the Busa is great to ride with normal bars, to old for clips ons ...lol

[@shameersharaf8631]

wow super I was planning sell my busa it's hard to ride in Indian traffic. can u pls advise me where to get higher unit for 2gen pls sent me link where I can purchase one

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Hello Shameer, i used the LSL conversion kit ,if you type hayabusa handlebar conversion into Ebay you will find a selection of them, you will need to longer brake lines and clutch line but most of the kits include them

[@elpasoweddingdj]

I love riding but lately ive been thinking of raising my bars. I m gonna do it because riding with the low bars sucks lean too forward and I got long arms (75" arms reach)

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

I found them to be great, im getting old and cant lean down as far, but love the bike so had to be done

[@MrEliteVideo]

Wondering how come will you maintain the speed and shifting... ha ha

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

yes, could be interesting

[@banditnev]

My vote get rid of the street fighter.

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks for the comment banditnev

[@ivangreat133]

Keep the busa and sell the street fighter; a hard decision to make and I don't envy you having to make it. Good luck 👍

[@rickmancr]

How abut making adaptor blocks to go between the 4 holes in the lower top yoke and the risers from the GSXR top yoke?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

interesting thought, thanks rickmancr

[@kumarathomassen5031]

You talk to much

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks, appreciate your honesty, something for me to work on

[@mikekeeper1320]

They have bars that are made to just change out to raise up and all you do is slid the throttle grip and other left grip on to new z bar instead of doing all of this crap!dont forget to torche every one you've removed or you may get injured later,remove as less as possible. That could be very dangerous.Be safe bro.

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Mike, appreciate your comment, i did look at several options of riser before opting for the LSL kit, it felt comfortable for me

[@nigelleahy406]

Sorry bad spelling. I tried to sell my busa a few times and I couldn't do it. Keep the busa. Nothing like a busa 😀

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Nigel, don't worry it stays, it changes somewhat but it stays

[@Lovenpain]

Man this video would make a great drinking game, take a shot every time the phrase “Mocked Up”.. awesome idea though! cheers mate

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Lovenpain, could be an idea i suppose, the end result turned out well

[@nigelleahy406]

I tried to sell my visa a few times and i could not do it. Keep the busa.. nothing like a busa !!!!😀

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Cheers Nigel, i quite agree, it stays

[@busavalley8695]

Are those caps that you first took off reusable?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Busa Valley, yes they are as long as you take them out carefully as there are small tabs inside the clip into the allen bolt

[@busavalley8695]

@@TheAmateurBikeBuilder thank you, I appreciate the video. I ordered a lowering triple tree and it just came today. Your video is the only one I've found that shows the removal. You just used a razor blade to make a mark that the screwdriver can grab on to?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

@@busavalley8695 glad it was of some help to you , just use the razor blade to lift the cap high enough to get a small screwdriver under to pop the cap off

[@busavalley8695]

@@TheAmateurBikeBuilder got it! Thank you for the clarification. I've read that when I loosen the lower triple tree to be careful because the weight of the bike can drop the front end quick. I have rear stand and a flat jack that I want to use for the front. Do you have a video that shows the best place to put the jack, for the front end?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

@@busavalley8695 not really, the episode where the front end comes out is Suzuki Hayabusa - Part 57 - Removal of the front end, by this time i had bought an Abba Skylift which is an amazing piece of kit and made the job so much easier.

[@banditBrian]

Sell the both and get a Bking?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Cheers bandit_Brian

[@johnmeade6889]

Hard as it is , sell the street fighter, convert the busa

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Cheers John, thinking about it

[@Andydubya]

Why not sell the busa as is then finish off the fighter and the 650 and sell one of those when done? Then onto the next project:)

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

rather not sell any, but needs must, thanks for the comment

[@Andydubya]

The Amateur Bike Builder totally understand that, financially the busa would fetch the most at the moment im assuming in its current state? Its a tough one for sure. I decided to fighter my daily ride which in hindsight has taken a lot longer than I had originally thought so have missed out riding in this weather so wish I'd finished off my side bobber project first. tinkerers thinking my misses calls it :)

[@bikerantics5001]

The guy, you mention, who converted his GSXR 1000, has he got a youtube channel? Or if it is me a bit of channel advertising wouldn’t go amiss, to help me grow? I’ve converted a GSXR 600 and a GSXR 1000 and found both easier to play with in the twisties and more comfortable for longer periods of riding. And, i think your aware, I’ve just bought a Busa with the handlebar conversion already on it. With your bigger risers you’ll possibly need to cut a lot of screen/ nose cone away. If you sweep them back 45 degrees it’ll avoid some of this. Also bigger risers leads to custom cables and brake lines. Good luck in your decision, the choice seems to be upright naked bike or upright faired bike, and the main difference there is comfort at speed, coz they’ll both end up looking good!!?

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

I believe he has a channel,...lol , channel advertising ! i can do that for a mate, yes im aware of the 2008 busa... blue i believe ? i just wanted to do a mock up to see how it feels before spending out of a conversion kit, wont be using those risers, watch this space .....

[@bretsnow5058]

keep the busa mate with them bars with the bit higher rise bend in them perfect on it bloody brilliant

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks Bret, wanted to do a mock up before forking out for the conversion, to give me an idea, was happy with so will go with it

[@paulcrocker8600]

WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS THE BEST! YOU'RE SHOWING US WHAT HAS TO BE DONE BECAUSE THE BUSA HAS A TON OF CHARACTER. THANKS A MILLION!

[@shameersharaf8631]

good job 🤩

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwardleniston1076]

Personally I would sell both the Busa and the street fighter and if you want another project go looking.

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

Thanks for the comment Edward, i have the Z650 project sitting in the garage,i have had that a while now, that will be the next build

[@mcrande]

Keep the Suzuki

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

thanks for the comment,

[@skysentinel5487]

ptssss que merda você fez kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@TheAmateurBikeBuilder]

It was just a mock up to give me an idea what it would be like before buying the proper LSL conversion kit