Finally, finally, FINALLY got my Busa!!

[Guest]

After the purchase was complete, we were following Mr. Bear in the middle of the dark cold desert night at a nice 80 mph speed. Ducmanic and myself were comfortably pacing him in my 'Stang and we could tell and commented how stable and solid the bike looks at a speed. There was a moment that the adrenaline rushed and we were going 115 mph, Mr. Bear's Busa kept on pulling away with ease, we simply grinned and watched, and lamented not to be riding our own 'Busas, at least we had the heater warming us (heheh)

Good luck Herm it was a fun night, treat the "Lady" with care. Hopefully we shall see you soon down in L.A.

 

[OB_Bob Lynch]

Mr Bear, remember to obey all posted speed limits. HELL NO! Let it fly!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Mr. Bear WELCOME to the club!
It's a grat feeling driving that busa around.
Just make sure you leave it in gear when you use the sidestand, I learned the hard way about that. Good luck with it and may it give you a million miles of riding pleasure.

Ride Safe, Bob

 

[OB_Mr Bear]

Thanks, Bob. Because I read here at .Org about a few of the guys dropping their Busas off the sidestands, I've been extra careful every time I put it on the stand. First gear, rolled as far forward as possible, every time. I dropped my GS1100 off the sidestand once in 16 years, which was once more than I needed. I'm going for zero sidestand-drops in 16 years on the Busa.

Walt, I have about 470 mi. on it so far. Friday was the first day I rode it to work, but that's going to be happening a lot more. See you soon!

P.S. That's a great looking Busa you have, Walt...did I mention I really like that color??

 

[OB_Mr Bear]

Steve, that would suck! Mine is sitting next to me here too, but I wheeled it inside because it was raining last night. I can ride it though, and this thing is going to have to learn to live with a little bit of mud and dirt on it from time to time. I want to keep it immaculate, but it is going to have to earn a living.

Sounds good Cisco, the guys at UPS don't smash everything they ship. But speaking from experience, if you're loading alone in a 40-foot drop-frame trailer, they'll send you like 1,200 pieces in less than an hour and you have to keep up. If you are good at it, they will get two guys unloading package cars at the other end, and they'll try to swamp you so you have to stop the conveyor belt. That way they can take a rest. You just get cranking, and it's hard to be careful. I always was, but some guys just don't bother.

Slowhand, thanks for the recommendation! I'm looking forward to seeing this thing turn its first 10,000 miles. It'll be almost broken in then!

[This message has been edited by Mr Bear (edited 13 February 2000).]

 

[OB_SlowHand]

Mr.Bear, I know the feeling on the silly-*** grin. I still do it after 8 months and 10000 miles. Still go out to the garage just to look at the thing.
Just got around to doing the BD clutch mod and braided front brake lines last week. What a difference on both counts, particularly the clutch.
I'm getting my first Michelin Pilot Sport next Tuesday. The upgrades go on and on...
By the way, if you ever need a good wrench who is reasonable, I have a good one in Poway.

 

[OB_Cisco San Jose]

I keep smiling everytime I read your post and the responce from other members,I still have the same feeling from the day I picked up my copper/silver Hayabusa.Ride Safe,Oh ya UPS delievered my new Toshiba HDTV ready widescreen 40" TV with no damage or scratch.

 

[OB_steve lambert]

Hey guys I just picked mine up too. Ive been reading the site for some time , but didnt member up till I got the bike for real . its blue and silver and I m sitting next to it in my dinning room. I probably cant ride it for another month with this N.E. weather. I believe someone once related that to having Pamela Anderson locked in a room and you cant find the key while the whole time she tells you thru the door how much she wants you!