Advice !

If you're new to motorcycles take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. In PA it's free all you have to do is apply for a Learner's Permit. Cost $7.00. You will ride around several different "beginner" bikes. It's great fun and you'll get experience in what size and style fits you.

If you have riding experience then you need to answer the question, what do I want to do with the bike. Long (2hr +) trips, Overnite cruises, ride fast on twisties, ride 190mph, dirt, motocross, road race, drag race ? With that answer in hand there's lots of folks here to help you. The Busa isn't for everyone.

[This message has been edited by Lyle (edited 31 August 1999).]
 
The Busa is not for beginners, male or female, unless you've got some racing time in other high-strung vehicles (boats, cars, sleds, go carts.) And even then...

70% of new riders have an personal injury accident than gets reported to an insurance company within their first 2 seasons. Never mind the accidents than don't get reported.

If you want a Busa, get the instruction the other guys are suggesting, then spend your first two years on 400 or smaller sport or semi-sport bike.

If you don't and you buy the Busa now, chances are we'll be discussing your death instead of the death of someone we never knew (check the thread "reality bites.")
 
I recommend buying a good old used bike. Somewhere in the 600cc range. If it falls over so what. Save your money for starters and spend it on something nice after you've gotten a few bumps and bruises knocked out.
My first bike was a Honda CB 650cc 1979 and it was 1991.

Have fun and don't get a busa from the start. It will take off without you.

soja1
 
First. What are u looking for in a bike ? Sportsbike ,tourer offroad? second how tall/ strong are U ? And what gender ? Then we might help u out. ( But I will say BUY A BUSA hehehe )
 
HayabusaOwnerFan, it is a good sport for women and men, provided you have some sense for mechinery/mechanics, and a spirit for adventure.

Where/what country are you in? I must agree that a 600cc bike is a good size to start on, for at least a year and perhaps 6,000 mi./10,000km. of riding experience. The new and recent model 600cc sport bikes will allow you to train and prepare for a monster like the Hayabusa. A good 600 Sport is capable of 150 mph/240 kph, and can reach any speed from a standing start much more quickly than even the fastest road cars.

I encourage you to enter the motorcycling sport, but do so step by step. It is an exciting way to travel, but mistakes can be costly. Welcome!!

[This message has been edited by Mr Bear (edited 01 September 1999).]
 
First: I am a fan of HayabusaOwnerFan.
( would that make me a doubleHayabusaOwnerFan of a HayabusaOwnerFan ? ? ) Any girl who likes Hayabusas are friends of mine hehe. And second. I would not tell anybody that Hayabusa isnt a bike for starters. I think it is a perfect bike to learn to ride a bike on. And why not ? It is exellent around town , comfortable, doesnt need any special skills. Only thing its nice to have is good balance , but hey, that is given when U want to ride a bike. MY girfriends first bike was a GS1150 that I put a 1294 piston kit in and got a 4-1 exaust pipe and some headwork on. It put out around 160 RWHP and she never complained about it beeing to fast or difficult to manage for a girl. Now she got a 98mod ZX9R and still she is only a tiny girl ( like 100lbs and 5,5 tall ) HayabusaOwnerFan, go out there and buy yourself a real Hayabusa TODAY :)
yngvek@student.hin.no
 
The MSF classes around here tend to be about 60% ladies, all beginners. The guys are regular people, not a bunch of hot shots. Go for it. Half knowledgeable friends can do more harm than good.

Strength is not an issue if riding properly. Skills and alertness are.
 
If you have no riding experience at all, get a used Honda XR100, 250, etc. and ride around in the dirt for a couple of months. You'll get used to the feel of staying on 2 wheels when the front slides, rear slides, brakes lock, wheelies, and of course you'll get plenty of experience laying it down and generally having a blast learning all of this!
 
I would take the basic skills course and run out and try a Halfabusa the Suzuki SV650 it is a Great Bike> It handles great and is fairly inexpensive, plus there are a lot of aftermarket products for it already, I know, I also own one of those too.

Turtle
 
Hey, H.O.F.
1.Get a 50cc bike for the first two years
2.Now you,re getting the hang of it, you can progress to a 250cc for the next five years.
3. when you draw your pension, you will have sufficient experience to own a Busa, but will be too old to ride it !!!
ALTERNATIVELY - BUY IT and Enjoy.
Took mine out yesterday for first time - just passed test and was apprehensive about all the hype (and indeed these posts).
This bike is a dream to ride - it is extremely forgiving and will pull away smoothly in any gear. It is not compulsory to do 150 mph and wheelies / stoppies/ burnouts etc. It rides at normal speeds better than most other bikes.
IT'S NOT THE BIKE _ IT'S THE RIDER.
Have due respect for the power - but it's only there if you want to use it.
My two cents worth.
ENJOY.
 
would you two like to be alone ??

only jealous cause I'm way out in Japan :)
 
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