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Hi all,
Hope everyone is well.

So finally after dreaming about owning a Hayabusa ever since I knew they existed
I finally have one.(Well it's sort of a deal between myself and the bank really)

It IS pretty much my dream bike.

It's a 2019 in beautiful black.
Standard except for power commander,
quick shifter and Yoshi exhaust.
It's also a special edition no 2 of 20.
Not sure if this means in Australia,world wide,in black? Dunno.

I haven't even ridden it yet except from the driveway to the shed.

I am waiting for my licence to click over from learner approved to big bike licence
which happens on Xmas eve of all dates.


So Xmas day it maybe "stuff your turkey,love."
"I'm outta here"
Doubt that's really going to happen.

The bike sure does sound like it means business.
A great popping of flames if you dump the revs.
Nice.
Note my last big bike many years ago was a 754 honda.
I think I am in for quite a shock when comparing.

Looking forward to chatting with you all.
Any handy hints greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Shane.
Adelaide.South Australia.

 

[Bumblebee]

Welcome, great looking steed you've got there with all the right mods...

It will be a huge step away from your last bike but it also can be very docile, only your right wrist will decide.

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers mate.
Doubt I will be out of first gear very often.

 

[Bumblebee]

Cheers mate.
Doubt I will be out of first gear very often.

With a quick shifter? You will be wringing it out in no time..

A word of caution with the quickshifter-they gather speed really, really quickly with them...and if you shift say at 5000 rpm, by the time you reach 5th or 6th you are easily in arrest speeds...

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers.
I'm too scared to even think of using it.
Our city speed limit is 60kmh/35mph.
1st gear only.

 

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Another photo here.

 

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I don't have it yet but it has it's own crystal plaque with the 2 of 20 special edition written on it and here is the fuel filler.

 

[HayaWakened]

Your riding experience will come back to you pretty quick.
I did the same thing - took about 15 yrs off from riding during the 'married w/ kids' years.
If you prefer, you can keep the throttle range between 3k - 5k rpm and it'll perform more predictably. Ride it like that, get used to the weight, throttle response, etc. You'll be fine.

These bikes have secondary fuel injectors that don't kick in until something after 5k rpm. You'll feel it once you get there and that is when you'll better understand how special these bikes are

You gonna do your own maint? Has it been well cared for by the PO? How many miles/kms? Whenever I buy a used bike (is yours used??) I replace all the fluids: oil, hyd fluid, coolant, etc.

Keep a bike maint log

Search this forum for all the threads discussing pros and cons of power commanders v flash tuning.

Congrats and from Southern California

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Welcome cobber!
As said already, these bikes are pussycats at low revs, easy to control and handle, just a bit heavier than what you have been used to in the past. You will only notice the weight in the slow twisties, these are made for fast sweepers and cruising on any speed you want to (within the law..of course lol)
But get the revs over 6000rpm and things happen quickly...but still very easy to control.
Great engine braking too, you will be fine, it will take about 5 minutes to adjust yourself and your riding mindset to the big bird, but you will love it nonetheless.
Beautiful looking bike, I don't know how you have the self control to not ride it NOW!!
Keep posting here mate, we are a friendly well mannered bunch.
Kiwi

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers guys.
Thanks for the tips.
Very nice of you all.

 

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Hi HW.
Yes well cared for and only 3000km in the clock.
I have a mate at work that does exactly what you said.
New bike to him,new fluids all round.
Cheers.

 

[ottafish]

Hi HW.
Yes well cared for and only 3000km in the clock.
I have a mate at work that does exactly what you said.
New bike to him,new fluids all round.
Cheers.

A warm welcome from Melbourne.
Beaut looking bike. Good get.
Looking forward to getting ride reports as things progress. Slow and steady to start with

 

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Hi O.
Cheers mate.
Yes a full report will be coming as soon as I get on the road.
I will be easing on the holy sh*t handle.
Don't worry about that!

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

What part of South Oz you in , I'm in Adelaide , we could go for a ride mate . The Busa looks v nice , I am not aware of that colour scheme , limited edition for that year in Oz maybe , so a sought after model for that year and coincides with anniversary for Busa . Anyway , welcome mate .

 

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Hi RT.
Cheers for welcome
I live close to town mate so for sure when
I am riding just after Xmas we should go for a ride.
As far as colour schemes go for 2019 model it's the black and silver like mine or the silver and red with red wheels.
I actually have never seen either in our one horse town mate.
What model do you have?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Will be good to go for ride bro , I will show you the roads I like , we take it easy so you get used to the bike , and we avoid the police .... all good bro .
I got o 2012 L2 , you can PM me bro , we exchange details , I can show you the bikes .

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers RT.
Wow nice bike.
I have always liked that 2012 colour scheme.
I note also the Brocks exhaust.
Extra nice.
Looking forward to the roads.
Cheers.

 

[sixpack577]

Cheers RT.
Wow nice bike.
I have always liked that 2012 colour scheme.
I note also the Brocks exhaust.
Extra nice.
Looking forward to the roads.
Cheers.

Look closer, he has Hayabusa stickers and some plastic...the rest of the bike is aftermarket

 

[RedBull]

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[captain]

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