Gen 3 Latest report ..

Hayabusa Wannabe said:
This is a moving target. If Suzuki made the setup more comfortable then those who ride aggressively would make all the same changes in reverse to make it more aggressive. Is not the owner more likely to hit a brick wall, with problems in clearance, etc., in trying to setup a bike more aggressively rather than go in the other direction? Or would you call that even?
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Kind of goes back to my theory Suzuki should have offered perhaps 2 platforms using the Gen 3 as a template...they only had 13 yrs to get it figured out...

But of course this is the same company which launched a brand new model (GSX S/F/Katana) based on an old platform and after all the waiting and hype brought out basically a Gen 2.5 Hayabusa so we shouldn't expect too much from them.

We should take a poll here and see how many owners have modified the bars or pegs on our current bikes...I'll bet there is a good percentage.
 
Hayabusa Wannabe said:
I have been looking at the escalating prices of my vehicle on the used market. The bottom line is that I would still take a massive depreciation hit plus the sales tax that I would never get back. Dealerships beg for used vehicles but their pricing takes off $4-6k for each of the first couple of years of ownership. They beg us for the vehicles then slap us upside the head. This is almost always a very poor financial move. Be careful out there people. Do not be tempted by an illusion.
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I have a very well maintained, low km Ram that my dealership really, really wants as they will be able to sell it before they get it to the lot.

I got offered everything but the kitchen sink but let them know I am not selling...I kept getting letters in the mail and periodic phone calls...I finally had to call the dealership owner and tell him to have his people leave me alone...so far so good...

They have a whole pile of last gen V-6 Rams but everyone wants the Hemi and I guess it's hard to get a used one right now.
 
My truck is still worth 50k it's loaded with the 6.2 I will sell on my own...and I know first year anything I'm a guinea pig but just like the busa the lightning was my first luv when it came to a truck I worked 2 jobs just to get a used one for 24k I really like the new hummer but it's too flashy and don't want to spend 80k damn 60k is bad enough not a big fan of Ford but I have a soft spot for the lightning... almost got a Denali but couldn't get one with the 6.2 at the time and I almost got a raptor instead of the chevy but I'm in florida and don't go off road so seemed like a waste and hated it had a v6.
 
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BusaDawg1 said:
My truck is still worth 50k it's loaded with the 6.2 I will sell on my own...and I know first year anything I'm a guinea pig but just like the busa the lightning was my first luv when it came to a truck I worked 2 jobs just to get a used one for 24k I really like the new hummer but it's too flashy and don't want to spend 80k damn 60k is bad enough not a big fan of Ford but I have a soft spot for the lightning... I almost got a raptor instead of the chevy but I'm I florida and don't go off road so seemed like a waste.
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This ain't the SVT Lightning you owned and remember though...

The electric thing might work for you in Florida though...maybe it will come with an aftermarket solar tonneau cover...
 
Biden wants to drop 80 billion in electric vehicles times are a changing he went for a spin in New lightning and at the end he takes off 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds but not much faster then 03 which was 5.3 seconds smh damn new hummer does 0 to 60 in like 3 seconds but 80k is a joke even new ram trx is 70k and does that but wanted a electric truck but not many options.
 
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Bumblebee said:
Kind of goes back to my theory Suzuki should have offered perhaps 2 platforms using the Gen 3 as a template...they only had 13 yrs to get it figured out...

But of course this is the same company which launched a brand new model (GSX S/F/Katana) based on an old platform and after all the waiting and hype brought out basically a Gen 2.5 Hayabusa so we shouldn't expect too much from them.

We should take a poll here and see how many owners have modified the bars or pegs on our current bikes...I'll bet there is a good percentage.
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One of the first mods I did was install 1 inch bar risers on my Gen 1. I have seen a Busa equipped with 1 inch custom built lowered footpegs...

I would love to see Suzuki do what Kawasaki did with the ZX-14 engine and trans build a Busa powered touring version to compete in the touring class with Honda, BMW, Yamaha. I love my Concours... it handles well and is real comfortable for my aging body. Mine came with over $5000 in upgrades and saved me from having to change anything for more comfort.
 
I believe suzuki will make 2 versions of the busa down the road maybe even a electric tourer and a turbo killer lol its the most accessorized sportbike on the planet and will be around for a long time.
 
Bumblebee said:
This ain't the SVT Lightning you owned and remember though...

The electric thing might work for you in Florida though...maybe it will come with an aftermarket solar tonneau cover...
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You are correct not sporty enough smh... no body kit no fat tires no svt suspension no suede bucket seats no sound of the that supercharger these basturds just put a lightning badge on a electric platinum edition damn you ford... well keep selling homes guess the new hummer will do lol
 
Just got off the phone with ultimate cycle I got the 2nd hayabusa in black hell yeah Alex said I will get it day one and they will come into Pennsylvania and he said they would get them next day and even have some accessories for it... works out great since I'm going to the keys for the 4th of July will have a full in depth review and my 600 mile service when I get back I wonder how long it will take me to go down the 7 mile bridge on this beast lol ... OH HAPPY DAYS!!!
 
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And it was tested by a man that he even said is not suited for that he only does the reviews and still was the fastest bike ever tested just wait till a real racer gets ahold of it US videos should be coming soon...CAN'T WAIT !!!
 
BusaDawg1 said:
And it was tested by a man that he even said is not suited for that he only does the reviews and still was the fastest bike ever tested just wait till a real racer gets ahold of it US videos should be coming soon...CAN'T WAIT !!!
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Exactly, unless you know the bike, and are familiar with a Hayabusa, twisting the throttle on any of the generations is a thing to behold....and respect.
 
I see Busadawg is getting excited. I am too. Every time I look at a phone call coming in with my area code, I excitedly say is this the call, Van Nuys Suzuki?? Yep, got the bug and it's bugging me.
 
Hayabusa Wannabe said:
They beg us for the vehicles then slap us upside the head. This is almost always a very poor financial move. Be careful out there people. Do not be tempted by an illusion.
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I'm 54 and I've owned six cars in my life, three brand new. I used them all up. No dealership wanted any of them. If you keep them running a hundred thousand miles without any major repairs, it costs you just a few pennies per mile to run that vehicle and it keeps going down the longer you keep it. Buy new and keep it until it's junk.
 
Bumblebee said:
Kind of goes back to my theory Suzuki should have offered perhaps 2 platforms using the Gen 3 as a template...they only had 13 yrs to get it figured out...

But of course this is the same company which launched a brand new model (GSX S/F/Katana) based on an old platform and after all the waiting and hype brought out basically a Gen 2.5 Hayabusa so we shouldn't expect too much from them.

We should take a poll here and see how many owners have modified the bars or pegs on our current bikes...I'll bet there is a good percentage.
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Me.
Risers, Helibars and Buell pegs.
 
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