Almost ready...to give up 1000

[icehead]

I have a 04 GSXR 1000 that I use for track days, commuting and back road riding. My back is getting worse and I'm thinking of just giving up my 1000 and buying and building my dream Busa

. Track day risk and another back injury are just too high. Any one ever have to make this choice?

 

[GriffBM]

Yes, gave up my Jeep and my GSXR 100, but my back still ached. Found out it was actually old age..LOL. I felt I was getting a little old for tricks and curves anyways. I miss my GSXR 1000 from time to time, but I love my Busa. Even my Busa inflicts some back pain on me. I say go ahead and make the transition. If you've thought about it your bound to do it sooner or later. Might as well be sooner.  

I think you'll enjoy the Busa.

 

[BlueHaya]

Its old age. Ilive with back pain. Dont give up the bike. It wont help your back

 

[clintr79]

I RODE A GSXR 1000 NICE BIKE BUT NOT VERY GOOD ON THE BOTTOM BUSA MUCH BETTER

 

[icehead]

thanks for the support guys, Im just trying to ride as long as I can. I'm 41 with 2 young girls. want to be here for awhile

 

[rockadaous]

2 advil before ride'n and 2 more when you get back LOL
I'm old too

 

[Warputer]

(icehead @ Dec. 03 2006,08:48) thanks for the support guys, Im just trying to ride as long as I can. I'm 41 with 2 young girls. want to be here for awhile

People may make fun of them but a chiropractor really does help ........with regular visits You'll feel like you're 18 again !

 

[runeight]

+1

Go every week or so myself..

runeight...

 

[05 Busa LE]

Go for it! Most threads I've read say just the opposite ... leaving the Busa and buying a 1000 for the track.

 

[black954]

I switched from a CBR954RR to the busa cause it's more of a comfy cruiser that can pull duty on a dragstrip/roadcourse/long distance trip/more comfortable ride. I love my decision, I only wish I could have kept my 954 also.

 

[icehead]

(black954 @ Dec. 03 2006,08:30) I switched from a CBR954RR to the busa cause it's more of a comfy cruiser that can pull duty on a dragstrip/roadcourse/long distance trip/more comfortable ride. I love my decision, I only wish I could have kept my 954 also.

you take that thing to the track?

 

[black954]

Nope, It's since gotten too expensive ($25K) and I wound up buying a GSXR 600 for track/stunt duty. BUT, my original intentions were to track it

 

[black954]

I'm sure your feelings will change also once you've built your dream busa!

 

[icehead]

(black954 @ Dec. 03 2006,09:17) I'm sure your feelings will change also once you've built your dream busa!

you got ohlins on the Bus?

 

[dadofthree]

I skipped the 1000 phase and moved up to the Busa.

 

[black954]

(icehead @ Dec. 03 2006,09:26)

(black954 @ Dec. 03 2006,09:17) I'm sure your feelings will change also once you've built your dream busa!

you got ohlins on the Bus?

So far Ohlins R/T forks with superbike internals and 916 style steering damper. All I need is the remote preload adjustable shock and the suspension will be done. My bike is nothing, there are guys here with busa's with the nitrogen charged $10,000 superbike forks and $2000 brembo radial monoblock calipers.

 

[extreemachine]

(05 Busa LE @ Dec. 03 2006,07:31) Go for it! Most threads I've read say just the opposite ... leaving the Busa and buying a 1000 for the track.

+1

 

[icehead]

(black954 @ Dec. 03 2006,19:31)

(icehead @ Dec. 03 2006,09:26)

(black954 @ Dec. 03 2006,09:17) I'm sure your feelings will change also once you've built your dream busa!

you got ohlins on the Bus?

So far Ohlins R/T forks with superbike internals and 916 style steering damper. All I need is the remote preload adjustable shock and the suspension will be done. My bike is nothing, there are guys here with busa's with the nitrogen charged $10,000 superbike forks and $2000 brembo radial monoblock calipers.

daaannnnng!!

 

[m_easy]

i have a 1k now, and i love it- want to get a busa though... prob keep my 1k.  good bike.


keep it, best of both worlds!!

 

[gtrpimp76]

Get the Busa for the comfort. I did the opposite. I went from busa to 1K and instantly dropped 10 seconds off my lap times.

BuT....

The busa handles really well around the track. The occasional trackday on the Busa ain't a bad idea either.