Megabusa for town and moutain roads?

[lexxol]

I am new here and would like your input on the use of a Megabusa on local town and moutain roads. I am 66 and have a passion for motorcycles however I know the day will come to move back to cars. I live in the NC moutians for 6 months of the year the Megabusa seems like it would be a blast on the back roads. I have no plans to use it other then the twisties here in NC. Any input would be much appreciated.

Thank you

[Hank]

I have no issues with my Megabusa both on the track or in the city. Some people complain of the clutch and how it is difficult to drive at slow speeds in traffic. I don't have a problem with my clutch at all because I have the SBD motorsports dry sump oiling system with the upgraded clutch slave cylinder. Many complain of stalling the engine in traffic jams with the stock clutch slave cylinder. Also, the fiberglass seats are not that forgiving, so if you want to drive more than 25 miles I suggest some sort of padding. I don't need any, but I'm in my early 30s.

 

http://www.sbdev.co.uk/Hayabusa/Hayabusa%20pics/Clutch%20components/CLT-HCA-BUSA-01K-on-display-engine-%282%29.gif

 

For more info on this slave cylinder:

http://www.sbdev.co.uk

[lexxol]

Thanks for the input. The weight factor plus having the trans and motor all in one package. The dry sump and slave cylinder I will make note of. The rpms plus shifting setup would be a blast.

[ottocycle]

I agree with Hank. In my opinion the Hayabusa is the best bike engine out there for a street LSIS. It has sufficient horsepower, but more importantly it has a big fat torque curve for a 4 cylinder. The ZX14 (another awesome engine) probably has bigger numbers but it is not as developed and there are not as many "off the shelf" tuning goodies for it. I think modern sportsbike engines are the best deal per dollar per horsepower and are as close to Formula 1 technology as I will ever get.

I have a Hayabusa Fury (see for sale section) that weighs about 1,170 lbs that I run on the street and do occasional trackdays with and it is great. I worry a lot of 911's and Z06's with it and have great fun on the backroads. The clutch is not an issue nor is the lack of reverse. For track only I would seriously look at the R1 Yamaha as it revs to 14K and is a lighter unit. You can build a track only car under 1,000 lbs and the torque curve is not as critical (although I believe a wide torque curve is always a good thing).

Before I start a great debate here I know one can put a street car together under 1,000lbs. but I believe it will require a lot of expensive bits and comfort tradeoffs (I like padded seats!!!!).

 

I hope this helps,

 

Dermot.