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posted October 31, 2009 06:14 PM
Getting the Busa ready for the Mile
With help from Randy getting my Busa ready for March (Texas MIle), I have an 08 with Yoshi R-55 full system and PCV with auto tune. I have a lot to do and not much time to complete everything. I am going to try to keep everything simple first. Here is a list of my wants before March...
1. cycle-tec air shifter (www.cycle-tec.com)
2. shift light and ecu flash cable from Greg (www.boostbysmith.com)
3. chain gaurd
4. pair valve block off plates
5. mirror block off plates
Between the shift light, air shifter and flash cable, Greg Smith has done a good job making everything plug and play so the install should be easy, I want to use the ECU editor to remove the speed limiters and raise the RPM limiter for now, later I want to use it for tuning, I would love to have the bike retuned but will have to wait and see if time and money allows it
BTW-I am open to any suggestions, this will be my first LSR and I am looking to learn and have fun. If I was to beat Randy's ZX-14 my first time out, that would make it better. LOL
  
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posted October 31, 2009 10:19 PM
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With help from Randy getting my Busa ready for March (Texas MIle), I have an 08 with Yoshi R-55 full system and PCV with auto tune. I have a lot to do and not much time to complete everything. I am going to try to keep everything simple first. Here is a list of my wants before March...
1. cycle-tec air shifter (www.cycle-tec.com)
2. shift light and ecu flash cable from Greg (www.boostbysmith.com)
3. chain gaurd
4. pair valve block off plates
5. mirror block off plates
Between the shift light, air shifter and flash cable, Greg Smith has done a good job making everything plug and play so the install should be easy, I want to use the ECU editor to remove the speed limiters and raise the RPM limiter for now, later I want to use it for tuning, I would love to have the bike retuned but will have to wait and see if time and money allows it
BTW-I am open to any suggestions, this will be my first LSR and I am looking to learn and have fun. If I was to beat Randy's ZX-14 my first time out, that would make it better. LOL
Great, that you are doing it!!!
Randy took a very conservative/smart approach to his first Mile and he seemed to have a ball. You will too.
Starting early on yr mods is a REALLY good idea, March comes w-a-y too fast
Karl
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lar300mag
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posted November 01, 2009 03:27 PM
Between now and then, I will only be off of work 3 times (i work a 28 day on/14 day off rotation) and with other projects going besids trying to get all the work around the house done, I will be busy and putting in some light nights. My goal is 200 MPH with a factory engine, now once I achieve that, I'm sure I will be hooked.
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posted November 01, 2009 03:37 PM
unless we get a tailwind, 190 would be a good achievement on yr 1st Mile; 200 would be outstanding.
Hitting 200 takes hp + riding the living piss out of it + good tuck + good weather
How big are you? If small, that will help alot!
TFA is looking forward to you popping your Mile cherry  .
BTW: you work in the Gulf?
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lar300mag
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posted November 02, 2009 04:31 AM
 Edited By: lar300mag on 2 Nov 2009 12:33
200 MPH is my goal, I'm not going to expect to hit that first time out. As far as me goes, I'm 6'1" at 205 lbs, Hoping to be around 190 in March. I work on the MIss River pushing oil barges. I get a pic up tonight of the boat...
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posted November 02, 2009 05:59 AM
With the mods and experience listed along with the pic of the man's size, I'm guessing 180-186mph on a calm day.
The first few runs will be eaten up trying to find the right gearing and getting comfortable with the speed. The only first timers who go 200mph are the ones rolling on huge power with nitrous or a turbo.... And many times, not even that cuts it.
The mile is a very humbling experience for 99% of the first timers. Everyone thinks they will hit 200mph until they try it and miss the mark by 20+mph. It is THEN that a real respect and admiration for speed is thrusted upon you.
Everyone reads the mags and see a "stock" busa going 200mph with little bolt ons and they say to themselves, "I've got way more mods, this should be cake!". Just like the guys at the strip who think they'll pop off 9.90's their first time out on a stocker with a pipe and pc3.
The point I'm trying to make here is this. Set small realistic goals and build yourself up to where you want to be.. The guys who jump in head first in the deep end of the pool usually end up sinking, the ones who start in the shallow end and work their way in are usually the ones who end up going fast and setting records in time.
Good luck my friend and may the speed gods look down upon you favorably as you embark on your quest for 200mph! welcome to the addiction.
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posted November 02, 2009 06:38 AM
Excellent, them 08's are real fast. With a little Oxy fuel you should be in the upper 190's HP wise.......................so good air temp and wind conditions might get you there. I'd spend the extra and get it dyno tuned specific for the mile with the fuel you will be using. Winter time is a good time to have it tuned when it's nice and cool, that'll get you a good Mile map. I would recommend JohnnyCheese, he has gotten some of them 08 Busas flying in LSR............... plus he will probably be at the Texas Mile and have time to help you wring out an extra mile or two from your tune.
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lar300mag
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posted November 02, 2009 07:37 AM
For the first time out, my goals are to be comfortable with the bike, track and speed. After that, then it time to start getting more serious about gaining MPH. I just want to learn what I can and have fun doing it. I have been looking for somebody who knows how to tune with the ECU editor but nobody I have found yet wants to mess with it so the PCV stays on. BTW-Thanks for the info and advise,
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posted November 02, 2009 11:05 AM
Edited By: TRNorBRN6001 on 2 Nov 2009 19:07
JC has tuned a large number with the editor, it does take significantly longer (not on the fly) than the PC.
I hope I don't get in trouble around here......................................but you may want to check out SuzukiHayabusa.org
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lar300mag
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posted November 02, 2009 01:46 PM
BTW-Here is a pic of the boat I am Captain on
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posted November 02, 2009 01:53 PM
Cool!
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posted November 02, 2009 04:30 PM
Geez, not much side height on that rig. I take it its a river boat?
I bet that has some ass.
Pulls barges?
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posted November 02, 2009 06:26 PM
I want a ride on it
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posted November 02, 2009 07:35 PM
For all the HP junkies, we run 2 GM-EMD 12-645E5 engines, rated at 2100 HP each. They are V-12's with each cylinder is 645 cid and they are turbo'ed. The towboat is 148' long and 31' wide and all we do is push oil barges up and down the Miss. River. BTW- Johnnycheese, you interested in messing with the ECU Editor a little?
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posted November 03, 2009 01:52 PM
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For all the HP junkies, we run 2 GM-EMD 12-645E5 engines, rated at 2100 HP each. They are V-12's with each cylinder is 645 cid and they are turbo'ed. The towboat is 148' long and 31' wide and all we do is push oil barges up and down the Miss. River. BTW- Johnnycheese, you interested in messing with the ECU Editor a little?
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posted November 03, 2009 07:44 PM
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For all the HP junkies, we run 2 GM-EMD 12-645E5 engines, rated at 2100 HP each. They are V-12's with each cylinder is 645 cid and they are turbo'ed. The towboat is 148' long and 31' wide and all we do is push oil barges up and down the Miss. River. BTW- Johnnycheese, you interested in messing with the ECU Editor a little?
I sure can give it a whirl
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posted November 03, 2009 09:06 PM
All Right!!!! a real live Shrimp Boat Capt... 
JK...
good luck at the Mile and we hope to see you there!!! have fun and enjoy. the mile is so cool! and what it takes to go 200... everything said above and a bucket of Popeye's Chicken!!! some biscuits might help also!
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posted November 04, 2009 01:54 AM
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BTW-Here is a pic of the boat I am Captain on
What a scow! Man don't you ever clean that rust bucket?
Since my bike is at Metric I would be happy to help with any mods you care to start in your absence. I understand if you prefer to do the work yourself. Whatever helps you best.
Karl is right; I started way conservative but had a ball. 169 is chump change to many of the people involved. But anything above 150 gets serious. The wind load starts getting serious. By 169 you are aware of everything that’s not tucked in. As drag increases with the square of the speed (roughly) the closer you get to 200 the more pronounced the effect.
I have no doubt you will beat my first time out. You are much lighter. The great thing about this type of racing is the support you receive from your competitors. It’s a true sportsman competition, helpful in the pits but trying to beat you on the track.
Others may go faster, but they cannot have more fun.
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lar300mag
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posted November 04, 2009 04:21 PM
Randy, I think I am going to take you up on the offer while I am at work...I will buy dinner at Las Funtes..
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posted November 05, 2009 03:21 AM
Works for me Larry, Just let me know what you want done. Of course I will have to test ride it to assure its safe. 
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posted November 05, 2009 06:48 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 5 Nov 2009 15:03
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Others may go faster, but they cannot have more fun.
Let me explain how this process goes...I think we all start off having a lot of fun.
At some point, after you have invested a lot of time, effort, and/or money, you are going to want to see some results. Then you will have expectations. Then, if you don't quite meet them, you will be frustrated. As you know, any racer who hopes to improve must place expectations on both themself and the machine.
That is why if I take my bike to Maxton and go 193 mph on the stock motor again, I am going to be disappointed....while I would have been thrilled to go that speed when I first started. Now, there are a lot of ways that you can channel that disappointment...some will go faster, some will go slower, and some will quit.
The challenge is building the bike, spending hard-earned money, setting reasonable goals, tempering your disappointments (while still improving)....and doing it all while having fun. 
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posted November 06, 2009 02:46 AM
Edited By: entropy on 6 Nov 2009 14:36
L a r r y
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lar300mag
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posted November 09, 2009 07:40 AM
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L a r r y
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Email sent...
BTW- just got the ECU flash cable and the launch/shift light ordered from Boost by Smith (Greg)
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