Try the following, it might help

1) Put the bike on the rear stand or just hold the bike up (just hope that you can do so)

2) Loosen the bolts on the triple tree (2 allen head bolts and 4 bolts)

3) Hold the wheel using legs or wall (get help if you cannot do it alone) and try to push the bar.

4) Give your eyes some exercise and check if the effort that you have put in has made the handle straight.

5) Bolt back the unscrewed bolts.

6) Take your Hayabusa for a test ride, and check if the bike is going straight even if your hands are not on the handle bar.

7) If everything is fine and the bike is still wangling, then make adjustment to the lean steering.

If nothing works…do the next best thing “Visit your local mechanic”

1) The most important thing is that you should stay relaxed. The more relaxed your are the easier it will be for your to deal with strong winds.

2) Secondly try to stay in the middle of the road or a little towards the wind ward side of the lane. Relax and just react to how the wind moves. If the strong winds move you to a side, slowly straighten your bike and get back to the position you were in.

3) Sometimes as the winds get stronger it helps to speed up your bike a little.

Lasting you can never be an expert in driving your Hayabusa when winds are strong. So always maintain a cautious when strong winds approach.

Safety are a must have and if you can’t afford to buy them, then forget about buying your dream bike “Hayabusa”. First get a good helmet for yourself. Some people customize the helmet to match your bike. These helmets are available in various colors and design and finding one which suits your style will not be a problem. A detailed review of the right helmet for you can be found on the article that I have written earlier.

Another safety accessory that is important when you drive the Hayabusa is the riding suit. Buy suit which are flame resistant, as it will protect you in case your bike catches fire. Other important safety accessories that you could buy are goggles, sunglasses, knee pad, gloves and more. Many of these accessories will help in making your driving experience more comfortable. Rain gear is another important safety accessory that you buy.

So go ahead and secure your life by buying at least a few of safety accessories mentioned above before you start riding your Hayabusa.

If you want to dispose of your old bike to get the new Hayabusa, the dealer you are buying the bike from will be willing to trade the older model for the new Hayabusa. Before going to the dealer find out the approximate price at which you existing bike can be sold for. Sometimes internet can also be a good source to find out the value of your bike. If the dealer is not giving you a good price for your bike then you can sell your bike privately. The amount that you receive can be used to make the down payment for the new Hayabusa. Most dealers usually offer good discounts when substantial down payment is made.

Try to get a pre-approved loan before you discuss the price with your dealer. This will help you to understand how much money will be required to buy the new Hayabusa. Find out the best auto loan rates available in the market because chances are that your dealer may not give you the best rate possible.

So compare prices and shop for the lowest loan rates to make your Hayabusa affordable.

High side……you may be wondering what high side means. High side means falling from the hayabusa from the height of 4 feet to 6 feet. It is most likely that you land on your head, shoulder and chest. In the worst case scenario you could land on your neck…ouch! that hurts. Once on the ground wait for hayabusa to run over you.

So now that you have understood high side “DO NOT” release the brakes when your rear tire is locked up. Instead try to steer the hayabusa in the direction of the swing i.e. if the rear end of the hayabusa to towards the throttle side then steer your hayabusa towards the right side. When the bike slows down you can slowly move towards the rear side. Your body weight will put pressure on the rear tire forcing hayabusa to slow down. Once you are comfortable with the bike then slowly release the brakes.

So be very careful when driving your hayabusa when your tires are locked up else…..you will experience what “Egyptian Mummy” looked like when you look at yourself mirror after falling from your hayabusa.

1) Wear “LEATHER“. The golden rule here is wearing as much leather as possible. Leather has high heat absorption power and will minimize the affect of heat on your skin. If the weather in your area does not permit you to wear leather, then you can wear think jeans. Do not wear your everyday jeans when you drive the Busa instead wear a double thick jeans. I wear a ICON Anthem jeans when I ride my Busa.

2) Also wear a baseball cap under your helmet. The baseball cap should be made of material which will help to cool you faster. The baseball cap also creates gap between the head and helmet allowing cool air to pass through.

3) Get your self a high shin motorcycle boots. This prevents the heat from causing any inconvenience to your legs.

If all this does not work…..the best thing you should do is “SHUT UP” and drive Busa.

1) The most important thing is that you should be comfortable wearing the helmet. Don’t buy a helmet which is uncomfortable yet stylish. I have seen many accidents happen becasue people were not wearing a comfortable helmet.
2) The helmet that you buy must meet all the safety standards. The helmet that you buy must give more importance to your safety and not pay importance only to design.
3) The third and the most important aspect that I look for in a helmet is that the quality of metrial used. Many companies will use cheap material which make the helmets less expensive but do not withstand a crash.

I think Arai makes good helmet. They a tag bit expensive but the quality used to manufacture the helmets is excellent. I have come across people whos bodies have been shatterred but the head was saved becasue they had used Arai helmets. This is my personal opinion but it is up to you to decide which helmet you want to buy.

The four pistons Dual Tokico calipers are highly appreciated upgrades because of its improved capability of slowing down the mean machine. The brake disk size has also been reduced to quicken the steering movement. Also the design team has worked extremely hard to maintain the original look yet make Hayabusa look as iconic as possible.

The removal of extraneous brackets has helped in reducing the frame weight. The sub-frames are comparatively much stronger. The seat height has also been reduced by reducing the height of badonkadonk (proof rectangular steel rails). The cockpit of Hayabusa is more spacious with the addition of 0.7 inch of legroom and a half an inch longer reach to the bars. The height of the wind screen has been increased by 0.6 inches making your ride more comfortable.

For those interested in Technical Specs:

Engine type: l-c inline-four

Valve train: DOHC, 16v

Displacement: 1340cc

Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 65.0mm

Compression: 12.5:1

Fuel system: Keihin/Denso EFI

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper

Transmission: 6-speed

Frame: Aluminum twin-spar

Front suspension: 43mm Kayaba inverted fork, adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression

DampingRear suspension: Single Kayaba shock, adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression damping

Front brake: Dual Tokico four-piston radial calipers, 310mm discs

Rear brake: Single Tokico two-piston caliper, 260mm disc

Front tire: 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT015

Rear tire: 190/50-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT015

Rake/trail: 23.4?/3.7 in.

Seat height: 31.7 in.

Wheelbase: 58.3 in.

Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal.

Then take the bike for a test ride and check for the following

How quickly does the engine start up?

How smooth the engine is

The exhaust noise

Hardness of front and back suspensions

Check if the gears are clicking easily

Also check if the steering aligns properly with the tires and is completely straight.

If you are novice and have limited knowledge about bikes it is advisable to first take the bike to a mechanic who will thoroughly examine the bike and give you a clear picture about the condition of the bike.

On November 8th the gates will open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. The cost at the gate is $50.00. The track is ready and gripping! On November 9th there is Memorial Classic Car show and Nostalgia Drag Race. Gates for the events will open on 8.00 am.