Good video my friend, I been building busas for a while and this process will make it even easier. take the top radiator mount bolts loose and unplug the fans, that will allow you to lower the radiator without draining any coolant and easier access to cylinder 2 bolts. In addition you will have way more room.
I just ordered a Brock's Performance Alien 2 exhaust for my new '24 'Busa. I'm going to pick up the bike from the dealer this weekend. I am SOOOO not looking forward to the work of swapping out the exhaust. It just looks like a pain, not to mention my garage doesn't have the best lighting either. Oh well, I bought it so it's getting put on one way or the other. I'll likely wait until the first 500 mile oil change is due, then do it all at once then. Thank you for posting this video.
I usually do not give cudos... but this was a great video. It was to the point, informative and highlighted pitfalls we need to watch out for. 10/10 , great job.
When I did mine, the stock header bolts were way over torqued and were bent. That looked way easier than my install of the Brock’s system. Sounds great 🤙🏽
Awesome video man, I just received the Brocks Alien Head II for my 2024 Hayabusa and Sprint air filter. Your vid is about the only one I can find in youtube that is not timed lapsed. Much thanks for that cause I am dreading the fairing removal. If your ever in south west Florida I would love to meet and ride with you...
Thanks and you are welcome! The fairings are not too bad, the worse part are the header springs on the new exhaust. Not sure about the Brocks Alien Head II's also I learned after I made this video you don't need to drain the coolant, remove the top screws instead of just loosing them and let the rad hang by the hoses. You will have plenty of clearance. Good luck, enjoy and if I'm evern in SW Florida I will let you know!
Just finished the Alien Head II install. I ended up removing the entire rad and the fairings were not too bad. Luckily I had plenty of Engine Ice coolant ready for the job. I am super happy just like you are with the sound. Now, if it would just stop raining I can go for a ride. Thanks soo much for your help with the vid and of course, keep the rubber side down even if is just one tire at times, lol@@MonkeyButtRides
Great honest vid! I have 150miles left before 1st oil change. I have a brocks alien head and associated parts sitting in a box and will do it all at the same time. Like you said it'll probably take several days due to work, kids and wife honey do's. Thanks to your tip I'll have to make a trip to the big box store to buy extensions I have but can't find... I'll also stop by SAM'S and buy a big ass jar of pretzels so I can have something to drain my coolant into..😂
Thanks for watching and commenting. I do like my pretzels! Someone else commented on this video that you don't need to pull the radiator hose and drain coolant. If you actually remove the top radiator bolts and leave the hose attached, you get even better clearance without the need to drain the coolant. Another tip I learned after filming this video was to cut out a piece of carboard to protect the fins on the inside of the radiator as you are torquing header nuts down. I would still get some pretzels from SAM's they are good!! I recently installed headers on a BMW S1000rr and we were able to leave the hose attached, and let the radiator dangle. It worked out great, no need to drain coolant.
@@MonkeyButtRides I like the trex they come in different colors. Hardest part is plastics. The rest is 4 quick bolts and a bar. Super high quality. Way cheaper than RG. The other ones I was looking at were wings (name?) But they were out of stock
NICE BUSA! I have 2022 BUSA and looking into doing myself. Did it throw any codes and I don't have a power commander not sure if I need that too? I'm no expert mechanic just basics. Great video too keep up the awesome work!
Outstanding. I always look forward to your Busa content. From what I see & hear so far you chose well. Can’t wait to hear it on the open road. Your time & effort is greatly appreciated 👍🏼🇦🇺👍🏼 oh buy the way did you end up checking out the Ventura rack & bag system for touring. Their new one is the Ventura Evo rack system. But I think the previous model, the Aero Spada is better as you can zip two 51L bags together if needed.
Thanks man, appreciate that! I haven't check the Ventura rack/bag system but thanks for the reminder! I need to get on that pretty quick. Big trip coming up soon. Two 51L bags is a lot of space!
What’s the best way to get those small push pins out. I installed a LED tag frame and had to take the back piece off and those push pins on the side was a real pain. They did not want to push out at all.
I press in on the center using a small Phillips screwdriver. Anything that is small enough to press the center without touch the outter edge should work. Then with a finger nail I pull them off by the outter edge. They should pop off pretty easy. The larger onces under the belly up front are more of pain but the rear/tail section ones should be easy.
@@MonkeyButtRides Yea I tried that they didn’t want to budge at all. I got them out but they really didn’t want to budge. I had a Suzuki M109R and the push pins on it was really easy to get out but this 2023 Hayabusa didn’t want to cooperate lol.
She was so excited she was basically throwing her fairings off aha Man that is so hefty weld work, fair play to Suzuki. Ohhhh that growl, bloody lovely mate, that is special. The weight reduction bro, absolute madness :D Great video mate, buzzing to hear it out on the road. Stay safe mate.
I did, a small spot down low, if I remember correctly near where the header bends to go to the back of the bike. You pretty much need to get on your hands and knees to see it. M4 does provide new brackets to push the fairing out farther I think I used them but can't remember TBH.
Hello, I heard that if you work on a full system muffler on Hayabusa's 3rd generation car, a warning light will come up. So I heard that I need to install a Hiltech company servo eliminator canceller, does that not need to be done? However, the Hiltech company does not have a product from Hayabusa's 3rd generation. Didn't the warning light come up after working on the full system? Is it okay?
You do not need a servo eliminator for the Gen3 Hayabusa. There is no flap that opens and closes like on other exhaust systems. No codes popup on the dash. You do need to pick an exhaust system that has fittings for the 2 O2 sensors. Just make sure the full exhaust you buy is actually made for the Gen3.
Hello sir can you help me to buy acrapovic full system from Virginia, USA, do you know where can i get it ? Tried google but not able to find out the dealer.
Yes, if you completely remove the top bolts and instead of just loosening you can get the clearance without draining the rad fluid. I did another exhaust install after I filmed this video and we didn't need to drain the fluid.
The Suzuki crush washers are really meant for one time use only. That said I reused mine. I had some extra's laying around but couldn't find them in the moment.
Sorry for the delayed response but I was out of town for a couple of days and wanted to check my service manual before I answered. This is straight from the service manual (not the owners manual). "Use a high quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix alcohol base anti-freeze and different brands of anti-freeze." Basically any 50/50 distilled water and ethylene glycol ani-freeze should do the trick. Now they say don't mix brands and what brand did the tech use that put your bike together? Shit if I know. I would say don't sweat the brand and just make sure it's a 50/50 mix of distilled water and ethylene. Best you can do without a flush and replace. Hope this helps brother.
Very nicely done sir!! I will admit the 4-1 system looks super super clean, and sounds great :) That's a hell of a lot of weight!! :O It looks like there are far too many clips and screws, worth it for those lovely fairings tho :) Access to headers always sucks on 4 cylinders eh :( Glad you got it done :) Can't wait to see and hear that beast on the road :D
I've ridden it twice now and at certain RPM's it's right on the edge of too loud for my taste. Hopefully over time it doesn't get to much louder, they do sell a quite baffle insert for it.
We just installed a full system on 2023 Hayabusa and it was the worst experience ever. The radiator bolt cracked in half and needed to be drilled out, all the header bolts were bent and needed to be replaced, and after all that, the stator cover started leaking oil all over the place. Could just see RTV leaking and smearing out all over it. Disgusting. Needless to say, bike went back in to dealer for warranty repairs. The Hayabusa, literally is the worst qualify manufacturing I've ever seen and would not recommend this bike to anyone.
@@MonkeyButtRides not for nothing nobody knows what you went through and what challenges you faced nobody knows but I know what it takes and you a Champion Monkey
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Good video my friend, I been building busas for a while and this process will make it even easier. take the top radiator mount bolts loose and unplug the fans, that will allow you to lower the radiator without draining any coolant and easier access to cylinder 2 bolts. In addition you will have way more room.
Nice tip!
MAN! That exhaust looks and sounds great on the Busa!!
I just ordered a Brock's Performance Alien 2 exhaust for my new '24 'Busa. I'm going to pick up the bike from the dealer this weekend. I am SOOOO not looking forward to the work of swapping out the exhaust. It just looks like a pain, not to mention my garage doesn't have the best lighting either. Oh well, I bought it so it's getting put on one way or the other. I'll likely wait until the first 500 mile oil change is due, then do it all at once then. Thank you for posting this video.
Love the bike. Nice job man. Best from Ireland.
Thank you so much!!!
I usually do not give cudos... but this was a great video. It was to the point, informative and highlighted pitfalls we need to watch out for.
10/10 , great job.
Appreciate the cudos!!!
I needed this video my guy. Changing out my exhaust this weekend. Wanted to get a good map to follow. Thank you!
Happy to help! What exhaust did you end up going with?
When I did mine, the stock header bolts were way over torqued and were bent. That looked way easier than my install of the Brock’s system. Sounds great 🤙🏽
Over torqued and bent sucks not much room to get lots of leverage. I like easy....thanks man!
Congrats on getting the pipe installed man. Sounds really good.
Thanks man!!!
Awesome video man, I just received the Brocks Alien Head II for my 2024 Hayabusa and Sprint air filter. Your vid is about the only one I can find in youtube that is not timed lapsed. Much thanks for that cause I am dreading the fairing removal. If your ever in south west Florida I would love to meet and ride with you...
Thanks and you are welcome! The fairings are not too bad, the worse part are the header springs on the new exhaust. Not sure about the Brocks Alien Head II's also I learned after I made this video you don't need to drain the coolant, remove the top screws instead of just loosing them and let the rad hang by the hoses. You will have plenty of clearance. Good luck, enjoy and if I'm evern in SW Florida I will let you know!
Just finished the Alien Head II install. I ended up removing the entire rad and the fairings were not too bad. Luckily I had plenty of Engine Ice coolant ready for the job. I am super happy just like you are with the sound. Now, if it would just stop raining I can go for a ride. Thanks soo much for your help with the vid and of course, keep the rubber side down even if is just one tire at times, lol@@MonkeyButtRides
What tools did you use for the headers bolts on the alien head 2?
Having trouble to tighten the bottom bolts
Hi! Great video! I've something to ask. The full system you install uses the stock O2 sensors?
@@Charliehin194E yes
Great honest vid! I have 150miles left before 1st oil change. I have a brocks alien head and associated parts sitting in a box and will do it all at the same time.
Like you said it'll probably take several days due to work, kids and wife honey do's.
Thanks to your tip I'll have to make a trip to the big box store to buy extensions I have but can't find...
I'll also stop by SAM'S and buy a big ass jar of pretzels so I can have something to drain my coolant into..😂
Thanks for watching and commenting. I do like my pretzels! Someone else commented on this video that you don't need to pull the radiator hose and drain coolant. If you actually remove the top radiator bolts and leave the hose attached, you get even better clearance without the need to drain the coolant. Another tip I learned after filming this video was to cut out a piece of carboard to protect the fins on the inside of the radiator as you are torquing header nuts down. I would still get some pretzels from SAM's they are good!!
I recently installed headers on a BMW S1000rr and we were able to leave the hose attached, and let the radiator dangle. It worked out great, no need to drain coolant.
Loving the Bussa vids. Keep them coming.
😁👍
Thanks man. I just took all my Tupperware off forst time. Lol. I did a dna air filter, denali horn, and t-rex frame sliders 🤘🏼🖤💯
I need to do some frame sliders!!!
@@MonkeyButtRides I like the trex they come in different colors. Hardest part is plastics. The rest is 4 quick bolts and a bar. Super high quality. Way cheaper than RG. The other ones I was looking at were wings (name?) But they were out of stock
Class looking love it also nice job opening the coolant and not destroying the place 😉
😂 Every dog has it's day!!! Thanks Cathal!
NICE BUSA! I have 2022 BUSA and looking into doing myself. Did it throw any codes and I don't have a power commander not sure if I need that too? I'm no expert mechanic just basics. Great video too keep up the awesome work!
No codes. A power commander or even a reflash are not required. That said I did eventually get mine reflashed.
hold up let me get some breakfast and coffee this is gonna be awesome
😁👍
Outstanding. I always look forward to your Busa content. From what I see & hear so far you chose well. Can’t wait to hear it on the open road. Your time & effort is greatly appreciated 👍🏼🇦🇺👍🏼 oh buy the way did you end up checking out the Ventura rack & bag system for touring. Their new one is the Ventura Evo rack system. But I think the previous model, the Aero Spada is better as you can zip two 51L bags together if needed.
Thanks man, appreciate that! I haven't check the Ventura rack/bag system but thanks for the reminder! I need to get on that pretty quick. Big trip coming up soon. Two 51L bags is a lot of space!
Nice, great job. Waiting on the next vid. Exciting!
Already editing!
Very clean and the perfect for the hayabusa
💯👍
What’s the best way to get those small push pins out. I installed a LED tag frame and had to take the back piece off and those push pins on the side was a real pain. They did not want to push out at all.
I press in on the center using a small Phillips screwdriver. Anything that is small enough to press the center without touch the outter edge should work. Then with a finger nail I pull them off by the outter edge. They should pop off pretty easy. The larger onces under the belly up front are more of pain but the rear/tail section ones should be easy.
@@MonkeyButtRides Yea I tried that they didn’t want to budge at all. I got them out but they really didn’t want to budge. I had a Suzuki M109R and the push pins on it was really easy to get out but this 2023 Hayabusa didn’t want to cooperate lol.
Wow that m4 looks good-- great video-
Thanks man, sounds amazing in real life.
Good job & vid, have the same system for my 2020 GSXR750.. and I love that sound!!
Thanks man! That makes two of us! Have you seen the new orange 750? GSXR's are awesome.
@@MonkeyButtRides LOL!! Yes I have and it’s definitely a nice looking color scheme, a little different from what Zuk usually does.
Wow that was quite a job buddy! Great work though and hella lighter than the OEM.
Thanks North!
She was so excited she was basically throwing her fairings off aha
Man that is so hefty weld work, fair play to Suzuki.
Ohhhh that growl, bloody lovely mate, that is special.
The weight reduction bro, absolute madness :D
Great video mate, buzzing to hear it out on the road.
Stay safe mate.
Oh yeah, wait till you hear it growl....
@@MonkeyButtRides I’m buzzing lad 🤘
OMG IT FELL!
I was gutted in the moment.
@@MonkeyButtRides could see the arms like NO
Nicely done - I'm sure these new bikes are designed to make it hard to replace the exhaust !
Thanks Ponkster!
Did you have any clearance issues with your right side fairing?
I did, a small spot down low, if I remember correctly near where the header bends to go to the back of the bike. You pretty much need to get on your hands and knees to see it. M4 does provide new brackets to push the fairing out farther I think I used them but can't remember TBH.
Hello, I heard that if you work on a full system muffler on Hayabusa's 3rd generation car, a warning light will come up. So I heard that I need to install a Hiltech company servo eliminator canceller, does that not need to be done? However, the Hiltech company does not have a product from Hayabusa's 3rd generation. Didn't the warning light come up after working on the full system? Is it okay?
You do not need a servo eliminator for the Gen3 Hayabusa. There is no flap that opens and closes like on other exhaust systems. No codes popup on the dash. You do need to pick an exhaust system that has fittings for the 2 O2 sensors. Just make sure the full exhaust you buy is actually made for the Gen3.
Hello sir can you help me to buy acrapovic full system from Virginia, USA, do you know where can i get it ? Tried google but not able to find out the dealer.
m4exhaust.com/
You think its possible taking off the exhaust without dragging the radiator?
Yes, if you completely remove the top bolts and instead of just loosening you can get the clearance without draining the rad fluid. I did another exhaust install after I filmed this video and we didn't need to drain the fluid.
@@MonkeyButtRides thanks bro.. you obviously understood that i didn't mean dragging but draining.. damn autocorrect
Did you have to replace the crush washers?
The Suzuki crush washers are really meant for one time use only. That said I reused mine. I had some extra's laying around but couldn't find them in the moment.
Sweet install man thumbs up from me and a cool bike indeed.
Thanks RK 👍
hells yeah
Bro i gotta question. What is the stock coolant for this bike ? When input on my Brocks i lost some of my coolant. Need to but more
Sorry for the delayed response but I was out of town for a couple of days and wanted to check my service manual before I answered. This is straight from the service manual (not the owners manual). "Use a high quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix alcohol base anti-freeze and different brands of anti-freeze."
Basically any 50/50 distilled water and ethylene glycol ani-freeze should do the trick. Now they say don't mix brands and what brand did the tech use that put your bike together? Shit if I know. I would say don't sweat the brand and just make sure it's a 50/50 mix of distilled water and ethylene. Best you can do without a flush and replace.
Hope this helps brother.
@@MonkeyButtRides Thanx bro. I do have the service manual but I just didn't see it. I just didn't know if I had to use the ECSTAR.
listen to that Awesomeness
OK watchin this on the Big Screen
Very nicely done sir!! I will admit the 4-1 system looks super super clean, and sounds great :) That's a hell of a lot of weight!! :O
It looks like there are far too many clips and screws, worth it for those lovely fairings tho :)
Access to headers always sucks on 4 cylinders eh :( Glad you got it done :) Can't wait to see and hear that beast on the road :D
Yeah, the entire stock exhaust is just under 60lbs. Big weight savings. There are a lot but now that I've pulled both sides off there not to bad.
@@MonkeyButtRides That is a huge amount of weight to be fair, that's just under 30kg, which to say is in the exhaust system alone is crazy!!
Sweet :)
neew headers look awesome
I like the stainless steel look, ti is over rated!
@@MonkeyButtRides no Rust light still and shit load cheaper
What did you do with the other O2 sensor?
I plugged it in....the M4 comes pre drilled for both...one of the reasons I went with the M4!!!
@@MonkeyButtRides Thanks
bet it seems more responsive now
lol Like A Desert
Nirvana awesome 👌
tad louder aint too bad
I've ridden it twice now and at certain RPM's it's right on the edge of too loud for my taste. Hopefully over time it doesn't get to much louder, they do sell a quite baffle insert for it.
@@MonkeyButtRides yeh the ol Db Killer
Removal of the tuned 1-4 & 2-3 interconnects ... hmmm
Even if you wanted to keep the headers you have no choice since the entire system is one piece all the way to the mufflers.
lol hindsight is 20/20 haga know for next time those fairings need to come off
Yup, exactly!
Too much trouble if you ask me. 😎🇵🇭🇺🇲
Is what it is...you should have seen the Arrow headers installed on a 2022 BMW S1000RR, next level pain, I will never buy Arrow headers....
We just installed a full system on 2023 Hayabusa and it was the worst experience ever. The radiator bolt cracked in half and needed to be drilled out, all the header bolts were bent and needed to be replaced, and after all that, the stator cover started leaking oil all over the place. Could just see RTV leaking and smearing out all over it. Disgusting. Needless to say, bike went back in to dealer for warranty repairs. The Hayabusa, literally is the worst qualify manufacturing I've ever seen and would not recommend this bike to anyone.
That sounds like a horrible experience. Mine has been quite the opposite.
Too much Rambling
It happens, which part did I ramble on too much?
You should appreciate this vid bro. Not many ppl around with vids like this😊
Amazing to be so successful with such awesome bikes. What a life what a guy. 🤘not hating just getting a reaction from someone here : ____insert
I'm a lucky dude.
@@MonkeyButtRides not for nothing nobody knows what you went through and what challenges you faced nobody knows but I know what it takes and you a Champion Monkey