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Start a little smaller. The Busa snaps like the power band of my YZ 490. Really. These 600's have lots of power. Pick up a good used one then after a year or two get the Busa. You will save on Insurance and I is possible to profit from a 600 a year later if you find a sweet deal.
 
I hope I can prove ya'll wrong. My Busa is my first true street bike. I been on the dirt since I was a kid, but I have the utmost respect for this fine machine and none of the other bikes on the market even came close to fitting like the big B. Made it 2 weeks so far with hopes at beating the odds. Thanks for all the warnings.

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New to the site and kind of browsed thru what others had to say about this so I appoligize if I repeat. I think it's important to start on a bike you are really comfortable with to hone your skills on. Not just the odvious bike control skills but the "other people and hazard skills. If your eyes are on a busa you should probably start on a heavier 600 or somthing like that. only if its comfortable to you. A yamaha yzf600 is a perfect starter bike for most, the position is a little more relaxed than an R6 or a gxxr ect. and it is a little heavier too. You can also pic one up for about $3000-$4000 and sell it in a year without much of a loss. Yamaha has been making the same bike since 96 (ithink) and they haven't changed at all. Good luck and be careful. Just bought my 19 yo son a ninja 250, the six was too big.
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(kazimierczyk@hotmail.com @ Feb. 03 2006 said:
Me 17, 1st bike Hayabusa!
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Me 2....or going to be... here in a couple of weeks...

I am extremely responsable atleast I think....

I have a 2003 Ford Lightning with around 600 hp...I have never opened the thing up besides on the track...I have never drag raced any people on the road becuase :

1) Dont want something to go wrong or get caught in a compramising position...
2) dont want to waste my 3 dollar a gallon gas that I get 10 mpg...

I am also pretty big and decided any of the smaller bikes will be TOO SMALL and not comfortable...I am 6'5" 285

Hell with my big ass on it I would be suprised if it would even go voer 85....
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I took Motorcycle Ohio safty and training course and passed with flying colors... I have never riden a bike before. But my Dad has ridden one for over 30 years, he tells me all of the things to look out for. I will treat this bike like tis a bomb....I refuse to lay it down. Hell you would be hard pressed to find my speeding on this thing...Yes I may jump the throttle a bit to get up to speed a little quick but will never, ever speed...I think it is extremely stupid when I see people on sport bikes going 100+ on the freeway...Or doing wheelies on the freeway....STUPID!....All 2 wheels of mine will be on the ground at all times...and plus I cant afford to get pulled over on this thing...

I CANT WAIT!



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I had a ninja 600 stopped riding for a few years due to a accident on the bike being dumb. Im in the Air force AMMO troop which they make you take the MSF course and is required then you talk to your commander then you have a mentour for a week that works in your section he rides around with you but you do get your money back that you paid for the class from the Air Force. Im 32 married and just purchased a new BUSA maroon and black insurance 23 bucks a month full coverage. The BUSA is fun and it let you know everytime you let the clutch go what your riding not good for a first bike but to each his own. This bike is extreme and worth every penny. AMMO huh!
 
If the busa is your first bikes choice, then go with it. That was my first bike and I have never regretted getting one. As a matter of fact, my wife wanted me to have one more than I did I think. It's all in attitude and how you handle the bike. I'm no stranger to fast machinery....There's been a mustang in my driveway since I was 18 (now im 36) with a warmed over 306 and all the go fast goodies on it, so to me speed is like breathing..... I've had my "baby" for just under 7 months and have since then put 2205 miles on this brand new bike...no accidents, near misses, lay downs or anything. None of that is an issue or an option. I will not put her in harms way and ride very carefully but aggressively (yes there is a fine mixture between the two) but it's up to the individual rider to know his/her limits and skill capabilities. Get your dream bike and grow into it, life's too short. Ride. .02.
 
It's all about self control. I'm on my 3rd bike (2 of which were Busa's) and if you are up to it .... go for it. Just remember, it hurts the same, be it a 600 cc bike, or 1800 stroked out monster. It's all about you and the rest of them cages out there.
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im 21 years old........ got my busa last april...... and i have done great...... I dropped it in my driveway one time and messed up the right fairing.... and scratched the nose.... but got that fixed


I have done some stupid #### on it.... but In MY OPINION it really doesn't matter if you start on a 600 or a busa...... you can still get hurt either way.... they are all expensive to fix and it doesn't matter who you are or how good of a driver you are YOU WILL drop it OR wreck it somewhere down the line.

or someone will back into it while its in a parking spot and knock it over and ruin the whole left side....... yeah happened to me last weekend.... but i got the guys info and his insurance company payed for the parts to fix it with
 
ohhh...... ived put on 8200 miles on my bike in 15 months of owning it.... and thats not riding it at all in the winter months and i dun have near the time to ride it as i wish i had time for
 
I dont know yet either, I rode a 89 V-Max, and a 1991 GSX-R 1100. Now hopefully next week I pick up a 2005 LE Busa with 2400 miles on it. I hope I am ready for it. I will take it slow as I did with all my other bikes until I get used to it. I dont know if you can ever get used to that type of power though.
 
my 06 black and red was my first Bike. Just be sane and safe when you ride and you will do fine. It all boils down to the rider, yes the bike has ALOT of power, but if you respect it, you will live to ride again.
 
I recently passed the break-in, so I'm really starting to rev this thing up... and when you really turn the throttle it will go > > >     >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In other words... hold on! I've noticed that once you get the bike broken in, the throttle becomes more touchy than it was when you first rode it with 0 miles on it.

So, yeah, take it easy.



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I can't really recommend this as a first bike for everyone, though... it depends on your maturity level. If you're rich and can afford to drop it (you will) then go for it. For an 18yr old that's never ridden a street bike, I'd say no...
 
I’m in the same boat, been on 600's before. Not allot of street experience though, but I just fell in love with an 04'.
Sounds great, 1700 miles, showroom perfect, perfect price. However I am taking the Harley Riders Edge MSF course and now I’m completely addicted to bikes. It was hilarious when I got in my car right after our first time on the range, driving my car just felt bizarre.
I won’t complete the course until Monday but that is also when I plan to purchase my busa.
My instructor has 44 years of riding experience and shares the majority of the opinions in here, know yourself, know your limits, and be ready and accepting of the risk.
If it’s too much, don’t do it.
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Yeah. Driving your car right after riding does feel strange. Like today when I rode the busa and then had to take my car to go get dinner because of a thunderstorm... just felt wierd... especially since my car is so slow.

I'm not the most experienced rider in terms or "sport". I've never dragged a knee, done a wheelie, or a burnout... but I've got a lot of experince in heavy traffic and going fast (without risking my life on the wrong roads). If you can ride a motorcycle, you can certainly "ride" the busa. Just go easy on the gas til you get used to it. Because it WILL take off. But put the fear factor out of your mind... because once you roll out in 1st and start shifting it for the first time, you'll see how smooth the bike really is. Just remember that it will also blast off like a rocket if you twist it too much. I went from a Katana to the Busa, so I was used to the weight of this type of bike. That's something else to be prepared for. It's not light compared to other sportbikes. Anyway, good luck. You'll love the busa for sure!
 
(PaNDeM1C @ July 29 2006 said:
Yeah. Driving your car right after riding does feel strange. Like today when I rode the busa and then had to take my car to go get dinner because of a thunderstorm... just felt wierd... especially since my car is so slow.

I'm not the most experienced rider in terms or "sport". I've never dragged a knee, done a wheelie, or a burnout... but I've got a lot of experince in heavy traffic and going fast (without risking my life on the wrong roads). If you can ride a motorcycle, you can certainly "ride" the busa. Just go easy on the gas til you get used to it. Because it WILL take off. But put the fear factor out of your mind... because once you roll out in 1st and start shifting it for the first time, you'll see how smooth the bike really is. Just remember that it will also blast off like a rocket if you twist it too much. I went from a Katana to the Busa, so I was used to the weight of this type of bike. That's something else to be prepared for. It's not light compared to other sportbikes. Anyway, good luck. You'll love the busa for sure!
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I passed my riding exam today!
Talk about challenging, if anyone out there has yet to take an MSF course I strongly recommend the Harley Davidson Riders Edge Academy.
The instructors were great and they geared the difficulty of the course on what bike you chose to operate.
Take a wild guess how hammered down on I was in my class. Wheeew felt like basic training in Fort Knox all over again.
I look forward to posting my busa experiences as they come.

Thanks for the friendly reply PaNDeM1C!
 
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