14 November 1999

Update 14/11/1999 : Site updates include : I’ve purged the site of frames as it was giving me headaches.  I was updating content and when it came time to same the things I would inadvertently save the wrong one losing all the stuff I just typed !  I’ve been really busy with the Anime pages, which are almost ready.   AND Yes I have bought a centre stand !!  No more burns and oversprays !  I’ll give you some updates and details next week hopefully.

RECALL stuff : I have received my letter informing me of the recall to replace the tensioner or rather the tensioner bracket, judging from the pictures I saw.  The Fuel Pump Insulator and Fuel Tap replacement on my bike as well, estimate time on the letter said 2.0 hours.  The parts will hopefully arrive this week some itme.  So it looks like huge site updates to be done by the end of November !

This week more on comfort.  I’ve been taking the Hayabusa on general cruises rather than commuting.  It really hot and humid.   The heat coming from the right fairing is irritating when its this hot especially when stopped for an extended period of time.  Other than that, comfort wise its perfect.  Not too far leant forward and the seat is nice and soft !  There’s plenty of room to move.  If I sound tired, its because I am, its not easy living in this sort of heat at this time of the year and it seems to be getting worse every year…I have to wait for respite in April !!

High temperatures have a well known power sapping influence on engines.  And at this time of the year its easy to detect.  In high heat/humidity the Hayabusa doesn’t seem as effected as the CBR600.  (There is definitely a couple missing horsies that bike !)   However I have noticed that the Hayabusa is missing that zing in acceleration especially in the afternoons, rather I feel more torque from the engine.  The difference is quite obvious when I go for a ride at night or after its been raining where I feel that zing again.  Maybe its just me ???

I have confirmation that a CBR600 requires revs between 7000 – 10000rpm in almost all gears to keep up with the Hayabusa under normal traffic conditions.  The Hayabusa rider will be changing gears below 5000rpm.