My Suzuki Hayabusa turns 7: Maintaining & pampering my superbike

It is a very forgiving motorcycle. On the other hand, my Ducati 848 EVO is razor-sharp and I need to get every input spot on to get rewarded.

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While Bianca (848 EVO) got most of the attention towards maintenance and upgrades in the last year, Bluebird had to be happy with just a Sprint filter replacement done during the annual maintenance service along with the coolant change and all fluids being replaced.

Also, it turned 7 in late February and it still feels like yesterday when I got her in 2017. It’s such a forgiving motorcycle and the engine on it is up for any challenge thrown at it at any time. While Bianca is razor sharp all the time and you need to get every input spot on to get rewarded or else it will throw its tantrum at you and the worst being riding it slow in stop-go traffic. Bluebird on the other hand is chill in any situation and will turn into a beast the moment you command it too.

Some pictures…

The Sprint replacement filter. Fingers crossed and hoping it restricts dust intake just like the OE filter.

Celebrating Bluebird's 7th birthday with a pastry.

Rode it to one of our regular hangouts where the staff got the pastry out and were equally surprised to see a birthday celebration for a superbike.

Took the Mrs for a spin after ages.

Mandatory pic with The Bank

Went for a spin today as had to take Bluebird for its detailing maintenance to OCD. Waiting at my friend's colony.

Bombay Coffee house scenes. Better to reach at 9 to get a table as this place attracts quite a crowd.

At OCD. The regular challenge for the guys is to make a clean bike cleaner.

Finally decided to take off the clear tank pad except for the bottom piece as it started yellowing

Taking off the residue glue left behind for a clean look.

Benefits of getting a good detail done from the right guys. The other Busa is three years younger than mine but looks older in comparison.

All done and shining like new. Will have a few more heads turning on the return journey back home.

Now I have to take out time and enjoy riding it before the monsoon hibernation…

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