mikejmd
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Hello to all you members.
After seeing a Busa for the first time several years ago, I knew I'd have to have one. I hadn't ridden for the last 25
years. My last motorcycle was a silver '79 CBX which was stolen (damn, I loved that bike). My parents did not like motorcycles, so I did not buy another one. However, they are no longer around so the guilt factor is resovling.
Purchasing my Busa was an impulse buy. I was scared to ride it home from the dealership and had them trailer it to my garage the same day I purchased it. I trepidly rolled it onto my driveway and started it up. I was having a bad case of buyer's remorse. I gingerly drove it around my neighborhood (very little traffic and no cops on a regular basis).
I am 5'6 in height and weigh 155 lbs. I was afraid to come to a stop as the balls of my feet just made it to the ground. That problem was resolved by having the seat foam replaced which lowered my seat height so that I can be firmly planted at a stop.
I took the MSF course and got my motorcycle endorsement. (It's nice to ride legally). The course was invaluable for a new or rusty rider, plus you get to use their 250 cc bikes. I would be hardpressed to do a figure 8 on my Busa in their alloted space for the manuever.
Anyway, buyers remorse is significantly reduced. I ride very conservatively and try to obey the speed limits. Cops are plentiful in these parts and love to write tickets. Lots of bad drivers in S FL, and ride as if everyone is out to hit me.
I love the amount of information to be had on this forum, and the members are so friendly. My only complaint is that I spend so much time viewing these forums that my Tivo is full
After seeing a Busa for the first time several years ago, I knew I'd have to have one. I hadn't ridden for the last 25
years. My last motorcycle was a silver '79 CBX which was stolen (damn, I loved that bike). My parents did not like motorcycles, so I did not buy another one. However, they are no longer around so the guilt factor is resovling.
Purchasing my Busa was an impulse buy. I was scared to ride it home from the dealership and had them trailer it to my garage the same day I purchased it. I trepidly rolled it onto my driveway and started it up. I was having a bad case of buyer's remorse. I gingerly drove it around my neighborhood (very little traffic and no cops on a regular basis).
I am 5'6 in height and weigh 155 lbs. I was afraid to come to a stop as the balls of my feet just made it to the ground. That problem was resolved by having the seat foam replaced which lowered my seat height so that I can be firmly planted at a stop.
I took the MSF course and got my motorcycle endorsement. (It's nice to ride legally). The course was invaluable for a new or rusty rider, plus you get to use their 250 cc bikes. I would be hardpressed to do a figure 8 on my Busa in their alloted space for the manuever.
Anyway, buyers remorse is significantly reduced. I ride very conservatively and try to obey the speed limits. Cops are plentiful in these parts and love to write tickets. Lots of bad drivers in S FL, and ride as if everyone is out to hit me.
I love the amount of information to be had on this forum, and the members are so friendly. My only complaint is that I spend so much time viewing these forums that my Tivo is full
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