Well, this post is off to a slow start, but HAPO, yer on board. Too late to back out. We are gonna make this the biggest and fastest bike gathering we possibly can. Some initial criteria:
1) THE VENUE -
The venue needs to be a location that compliments the bike's attitude and style. Somewhere sexy, bold and definitely unconventional. It would be nice if the location could be in the middle of the US, but unfortunately, I dont think its gonna happen. My inital thought was Las Vegas. Several reasons come to mind. Not only does the city share the busa's nonconformist attitude, it is a place many people would visit besides going to bike rally. The weather is also condusive to such an event. Imagine a couple hundred busa's driving down the strip. I get goosebumps thinking about it.
2) THE EVENTS -
Food and Entertainment are a must. Perhaps we could convince some notable band to play, or maybe thats wishful thinking. It would be awesome if we could get enough support, perhaps even from Suzuki and aftermarket manufacturers to have booths/staff on hand to discuss with us, the BUSA PUBLIC, current issues and developments which WE as the consumers can finally have direct input on. I think that the viewers of this site, like the guy from DRAGBIKE.COM, has contacts, also Turbo Rick who has a little experience in promoting events, anyone else who has a speed shop or whatever to contribute. Other events im thinking are a busa shootout. The fastest bikes against eachother with only the rider's skills determining the outcome. A ride perhaps out to the hoover dam or whatever, or down the strip. The lights of Vegas would look beautiful reflecting off the busa's.
3) THE PARTICIPANTS -
All hayabusa owners, and anyone else who wants to be surrounded by the most outspoken, brotherly and incredible group of bike owners ive had the privelege of being a part of. HAPO nailed it on the head when he said owning a busa makes you a part of something much BIGGER. I think you all feel the comeraderie of this experience. Our families, our friends, everyone can come see what we obsess about day in and day out, a bike that consumes us and stirs a passion deep inside to find ourselves every day riding that bike.
4) THE EXHIBITORS -
Aftermarket companies showcasing the latest and greatest Busa and sport bike parts.
5) THE COST -
Prhibitive im sure, but damnit...cant we think of something guys. Im hoping that my post is hitting a nerve somewhere in some of you to get off your duff and help me make this happen.
Dirty Pete - Come on man. I KNOW you can see this whole event unfold in your head. Work with me on this, your opinion counts here more than most.
Chase - If yer reading this, I know you dont know me, but this site shows me that you understand the emotion of this bike and what lays beneath the surface. The heart of the busa is its rider and every busa owner feels it in every other.
The rest of you reading this post. Post something in reply. Tell me Im crazy, or hey lets give it a shot, or go to hell. Something to show me that you put this idea through the cycles in your head and that it atleast got a glance by you. This could REALLY happen if we just try.
~BP
