gotta ask (Busa Good First Bike?)
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Another note.... when/if you or anyone else gets a brand new busa it will be very smooth to begin with.... but wait until you pass 1,000 miles and you'll notice the bike's performance change from smooth to very aggressive when you are in 1st and 2nd. So be ready to be launched backwards a bit once you break the bike in... because that's when you'll really start to feel the power of the bike!
nddragon01
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Two things...
1) If you have to ask a bunch of dudes you don't know, then the answer is no
2) If you ask such a question, no matter what is said, you are going to get one anyway, so stop wasting all our time.
1) If you have to ask a bunch of dudes you don't know, then the answer is no
2) If you ask such a question, no matter what is said, you are going to get one anyway, so stop wasting all our time.
MR MIYAGI
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WELL, SINCE IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS AND SEVERAL MONTHS SINCE THIS TOPIC WAS POSTED, I GUESS THE POSTER IS NOW EITHER DEAD, OR AN ACCOMPLISHED
AND EXPERIENCED BUSA FREAK, LIKE THE REST OF US.
OLDER WISKEY, FASTER BIKES, YOUNGER WOMEN !!
TIME TO MOVE ON TO A MORE INTERESTING TOPIC, I SAY !! WE'VE WORN THIS SUCKA OUT.
lbhayabusaboy
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well i will tell you i was just like you but i wasn't in the service but i do ride off road and never road a street bike and my first one was and is a busa and i love it i would get it i got mine for $5000 its a 2000 and in great condition but i would say GET IT later
blue_falcon
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I think that this is a good place for newbies like myself to read the opinions of some seasoned riders, to make an informed decision. I am looking to buy a busa as a first bike, I am 39 yrs old, and I just want to cruise and enjoy the feeling of riding. No racing or showing off. I have takin the MSF course and passed with flyng colors. Practiced on an R1 (in know
) a few times. It felt like the bike was too light, kept raising up on me, So busa is the way i will go.
I always check this forum to see feed back....Thanx
I always check this forum to see feed back....Thanx
Is the Busa a good first bike...NO, it is a great first bike! Okay to be serious now, I rode a friends bike twice and that was it for my riding experiance. In other words I had zero experiance and I bought a busa for my fist bike.
I consulted a lot of friends that owned bikes and the dealers all told me the same thing. Buy a smaller bike first then get the one you want. Well that made no sense to me. I felt like it was a scam to get two bikes out of me. So after much consideration and a lot of advice I bought the busa as my first bike.
I too am in the military except I am 32 going on 40 and yes the speed is adictive (two tickets). However, the number one rule is to "respect the bike" and "be smart" about everything you do on it. I took a month after buying the motorcycle and taking the beginers motorcycle safety course to just ride around the neighborhood. Then I ventured out on the highway (with an experianced friend) I would say after 4 weeks I was very comfortable with the bike.
I have been riding over a year and have had no incedences to date. You can be fearful of many things but death is going to come regardless of what you are doing. So again, be smart, remain constantly aware of your surroundings, and enjoy riding.
I consulted a lot of friends that owned bikes and the dealers all told me the same thing. Buy a smaller bike first then get the one you want. Well that made no sense to me. I felt like it was a scam to get two bikes out of me. So after much consideration and a lot of advice I bought the busa as my first bike.
I too am in the military except I am 32 going on 40 and yes the speed is adictive (two tickets). However, the number one rule is to "respect the bike" and "be smart" about everything you do on it. I took a month after buying the motorcycle and taking the beginers motorcycle safety course to just ride around the neighborhood. Then I ventured out on the highway (with an experianced friend) I would say after 4 weeks I was very comfortable with the bike.
I have been riding over a year and have had no incedences to date. You can be fearful of many things but death is going to come regardless of what you are doing. So again, be smart, remain constantly aware of your surroundings, and enjoy riding.
capecodder
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Just dont twist the thing on the right too far 'round and you'll be fine.
Nekosohana
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I would say that the militarys riding school is second to none. I hate the helmet requirements on base, but I also respect them.
Or I should say...I did when I was in.
chrisarrington
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I have a different take on this question. I learned on a Bandit 400 which I loved to no end. Light, very flickable and enough power then. I have had 600's also. I like the Busa because it is predictable. Don't get me wrong it is unreal fast and powerful but it is one of the smoothest bike in the delivery of the power that I have ever ridden. I think if one has a good head on their shoulders and can keep that good head then starting out a Busa wouldn't be that big of a deal. The only slight drawback is that the Busa is a little top heavy at parking lot speeds which may hinder the slow speed turns some. Just my thoughts.
Relsek
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(lbhayabusaboy @ Sep. 14 2006,10:43) well i will tell you i was just like you but i wasn't in the service but i do ride off road and never road a street bike and my first one was and is a busa and i love it i would get it i got mine for $5000 its a 2000 and in great condition but i would say GET IT later
Keystone_Killer
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all i can say is, LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!, I am now waiting to see if the financing comes through, looking at an 07' Busa, the insurance is outrageous mostly due to the fact that i am 21, but do able, in reality i would work 2 jobs if i absolutly had to. The only question i really have is if there are any large framed guys here, I am 6'5 350, built like a line backer, I sat on the bike but i was wondering how it would be on longer trips and things of that nature, Thanks
I will give you my 2 cents worth based on my personal experience. If you have nerver ever riden before, I do not recommend it. But if you have ridden before...go ahead. I was told by soo many people not to buy the BUSA because it was "too big" for me. I am 5'8", 155 lbs. but with a HUGE willpower. The last time I rode a bike before buying my BUSA was fifteen (Yes, 15) years before and it was a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
So I decided....it's my money, I'll buy the bike I want to stick with. But I did what people with common sense do when they want to do things right and stay alive, I showed the bike some respect. I took my time to get used to the controls, to the weight, the handling, and above all, I did not get cocky, I read, and read, learned and learned. Here is my baby never laid down, and I am still enjoying the ride....I have the advanced safety course by the way. So it's all about respect patience and common sense.
Jose
So I decided....it's my money, I'll buy the bike I want to stick with. But I did what people with common sense do when they want to do things right and stay alive, I showed the bike some respect. I took my time to get used to the controls, to the weight, the handling, and above all, I did not get cocky, I read, and read, learned and learned. Here is my baby never laid down, and I am still enjoying the ride....I have the advanced safety course by the way. So it's all about respect patience and common sense.
Jose
Hey guys I had to get in on this one. Im 40 yrs old, I havent been on a bike in over 15 yrs. I moved to florida and thought since Im here I could ride the thing yr round. So after much deliberation I bought I 2007 gsxr 1300 and I love it. I love the look and feel of the bike and I guess since I have a family I dont get the urge to get crazy on it. Its nice to know its there if you want it, Ive had the bike for about 3-4 months and I dont think Ive been over 70 mph on it. Granite I havent been on the highway yet. I guess I have some respect for the thing. I love it and I guess the rule is get what you want and if you are new to it give it the repect it needs.
Hayabusado
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CanIdream,
I bought a 2007 hayabusa in May as my first bike. You have an advantage in that you have ridden bikes before. When I was 24 years old, I wanted a bike but did not get one. Now at 39, I said to myself, if I don't get one now, I'll be a grandpa on a sport bike when I finally get one.
One thing you will notice is the weight of the bike. A sports bike by nature is hard to handle at low speeds because of the unnatural leaned over position. The hayabusa feels like it weighs a ton when you are getting used to it. When are coming up to a slow intersection, you will find that you cannot turn your head and look and stop the bike at the same time because of the weight of the bike and the riding position. This will go away with time but expect this starting off.
Another thing is the power. The hayabusa drives like a goldwing at low RPM's. It feels very docile and doesn't bog down or abruptly accellerate. In that aspect, it is first time rider friendly. However, passing 5000 RPM, the bike is brutally fast. Nothing can prepare you for the rush of power the bike puts out.
Bottom line, if you respect the bike and take it easy, you will be able to handle it. Give yourself a couple of weeks of riding before you get into the throttle. Then when you do open it up, gradually work up to the higher RPM's. It's worked for me so far. The only question is will you be able to exercise the restraint needed to really learn this bike. If you want it to go fast right away, forget it, it's too much bike.
Have fun!
I bought a 2007 hayabusa in May as my first bike. You have an advantage in that you have ridden bikes before. When I was 24 years old, I wanted a bike but did not get one. Now at 39, I said to myself, if I don't get one now, I'll be a grandpa on a sport bike when I finally get one.
One thing you will notice is the weight of the bike. A sports bike by nature is hard to handle at low speeds because of the unnatural leaned over position. The hayabusa feels like it weighs a ton when you are getting used to it. When are coming up to a slow intersection, you will find that you cannot turn your head and look and stop the bike at the same time because of the weight of the bike and the riding position. This will go away with time but expect this starting off.
Another thing is the power. The hayabusa drives like a goldwing at low RPM's. It feels very docile and doesn't bog down or abruptly accellerate. In that aspect, it is first time rider friendly. However, passing 5000 RPM, the bike is brutally fast. Nothing can prepare you for the rush of power the bike puts out.
Bottom line, if you respect the bike and take it easy, you will be able to handle it. Give yourself a couple of weeks of riding before you get into the throttle. Then when you do open it up, gradually work up to the higher RPM's. It's worked for me so far. The only question is will you be able to exercise the restraint needed to really learn this bike. If you want it to go fast right away, forget it, it's too much bike.
Have fun!
Hayabusado
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CanIdream,
I bought a 2007 hayabusa in May as my first bike. You have an advantage in that you have ridden bikes before. When I was 24 years old, I wanted a bike but did not get one. Now at 39, I said to myself, if I don't get one now, I'll be a grandpa on a sport bike when I finally get one.
One thing you will notice is the weight of the bike. A sports bike by nature is hard to handle at low speeds because of the unnatural leaned over position. The hayabusa feels like it weighs a ton when you are getting used to it. When are coming up to a slow intersection, you will find that you cannot turn your head and look and stop the bike at the same time because of the weight of the bike and the riding position. This will go away with time but expect this starting off.
Another thing is the power. The hayabusa drives like a goldwing at low RPM's. It feels very docile and doesn't bog down or abruptly accellerate. In that aspect, it is first time rider friendly. However, passing 5000 RPM, the bike is brutally fast. Nothing can prepare you for the rush of power the bike puts out.
Bottom line, if you respect the bike and take it easy, you will be able to handle it. Give yourself a couple of weeks of riding before you get into the throttle. Then when you do open it up, gradually work up to the higher RPM's. It's worked for me so far. The only question is will you be able to exercise the restraint needed to really learn this bike. If you want it to go fast right away, forget it, it's too much bike.
Have fun!
I bought a 2007 hayabusa in May as my first bike. You have an advantage in that you have ridden bikes before. When I was 24 years old, I wanted a bike but did not get one. Now at 39, I said to myself, if I don't get one now, I'll be a grandpa on a sport bike when I finally get one.
One thing you will notice is the weight of the bike. A sports bike by nature is hard to handle at low speeds because of the unnatural leaned over position. The hayabusa feels like it weighs a ton when you are getting used to it. When are coming up to a slow intersection, you will find that you cannot turn your head and look and stop the bike at the same time because of the weight of the bike and the riding position. This will go away with time but expect this starting off.
Another thing is the power. The hayabusa drives like a goldwing at low RPM's. It feels very docile and doesn't bog down or abruptly accellerate. In that aspect, it is first time rider friendly. However, passing 5000 RPM, the bike is brutally fast. Nothing can prepare you for the rush of power the bike puts out.
Bottom line, if you respect the bike and take it easy, you will be able to handle it. Give yourself a couple of weeks of riding before you get into the throttle. Then when you do open it up, gradually work up to the higher RPM's. It's worked for me so far. The only question is will you be able to exercise the restraint needed to really learn this bike. If you want it to go fast right away, forget it, it's too much bike.
Have fun!
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