Harley to Hayabusa - Old man

Semper Fi - bigman0331, I was an 0351 - m60 - as I'm sure you know... Hit Parris Island 7/25/68 at the age of 17 years 3 months, and my only regret is that I didn't put in my 20...

Thanks for your input on the Busa, and I hope life has been kind to you since your service!
Tommy
 
Tommy Tunes @ Nov. 06 2007 said:
Semper Fi - bigman0331, I was an 0351 - m60 - as I'm sure you know... Hit Parris Island 7/25/68 at the age of 17 years 3 months, and my only regret is that I didn't put in my 20...

Thanks for your input on the Busa, and I hope life has been kind to you since your service!
Tommy
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Tommy, I joined the Navy 2 days before you went into the Marines. I was a SeaBee and was in VietNam the end of 69 and most of 70. Did you serve in country, if so, where at?
 
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Im not that old Rick
 
Bigman0331,
I'm 56 and suffered a heart attack 10 years ago. That was followed by open heart surgery 5 months later... I got through it all without shedding a tear, I just kept telling myself that old Marine saying "A coward dies a thousand times, a brave man dies but once." To some people I'm sure that may sound childish, or even juvenile... To those of us who walked the walk, it was the difference between seeing the end of another day, or letting your mind quit.. Semper Fi
 
bigman0331,
Yes. I was in country from 2/70 to 3/71 and if I could remember all the places we walked to I'd be a genious. Seriously, I used to be able to spout them off, dirt hill, after dirt hill, but I stopped talking about it for quite awhile - still don't get into it that much with non-participants - I was with 1st battalion, 3rd marines, and it seemed like we were either in the DMZ or within a 2 hour walk most of my tour.
I think part of the reason I ride so hard sometimes is to prove to myself that I deserve to still be here... It makes me feel more alive than anything else I do - the adrenalin rush of the speed I mean... I'm sure you know what I mean!
Tommy
 
Another Harley boy here - taking the leap!! Got me a Fatboy with uprated everything and an old skool dyna for bumming around on. Ironically after being in a train crash it is the pressure on the lower spine inthe sit up and beg position that makes the long distance a problem for me - sitting on the busa all that pressure is taken off!!!


Bought an 03 today and get it Saturday......cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Chrisr,
I think that is the greatest. I wish my son's rode; but then again, if they rode like me, I'd never sleep...
Kudo's to you and your DAD
 
I'm 52 with some back and neck problems and I was concerned that the Busa would make things worse. It doesn't - it's sooo comfortable (and I came from a new Bonnie, though I do still have a GSX1400) and it's probably better than either of those for comfort. I expected to need to lift the bars and lower the pegs - but I found the standard setup to be just fine. But then I'm only 5'9". Might be different if you are tall or esp long in the leg. One other great thing is that I can get both feet on the ground - which I can;t do with a lot of bikes. I have a new Triumph Sprint (current model) and that was really uncomfortable. Not sure why the Busa is so life a supersonic armchair - but it is!
Eagle
 
i am 66 years old- have had 9 harleys- and the past 3 years a texas chopper( which i still have) never figured i would like this kind of bike- but, this thing is awesome. have done the corbin seat-buell pegs-heli-bars -and so far its only a little more comfortable, my right wrist still hurts some when i ride- going to start wearing a wrist wrap-but hope to keep it and sell the chopper. my harley & chopper buddies cant believe what i am doing-but i love to customize-and this bike there is no limit to what you can do-and its a blast to ride too.good luck on your switch
 
I am 55 and I got a new Ultra for 500 mile day trips where I am carying lots of gear and maybe an overnight bag. Can't beat the comfort and hauling capabilities of the Ultra for a day trip or longer. It is soooo relaxing.

If I am just going on short hops locally, not carying much of anything, or just wanting to knock around and feel the wind, then Busa. I still can't get past 50 miles without stoping and walking a bit. My neck, wrist gets tired, and if I get a charley horse then that is an immediate stop and walk around.

I think a person needs both bikes (HD Ultra and Hayabusa), and a good car and truck and an enclosed bike trailer for winter time hauling for those weekend rides.
 
You will never look back, trust me. The busa is just like a harley, minus the leaking oil and break downs. Just kidding. I have ridden many bikes and love my busa. I graduated from an older R1 to a 06 busa limited back in 06 and it is the best bike I have ever owned. Plus the add on market is tremendous.
 
Tommy Tunes @ Nov. 01 2007 said:
Thanks guys,
I'm presently riding an 05 Deluxe with about 42,000.00 invested. I'm pushing 110 horse with 114 lbs of torque; it really gets up for a harley. I'm more interested in comfort and feeling like I'm more a part of the bike, not just the driver... may sound crazy, but you long time riders know what I mean. By the way, I'm 5'8" with a 30 inseam, 32" arm and about 185 lbs.
I'm looking to have the ability to ride for three to four days, not just putt around on weekends... Hence, looking at the busa.
Tommy
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3-4 day long rides aint gonna happen for you on a busa...especially coming off a harley. The busa's an awesome bike...but its a sportbike with sportbike ergo's. Its not good for long distances unless your young, healthy, have done a ton of comfort mods to it....and are coming off another sporty bike. The closest to what you want is gonna be a sport-tourer of some type..an FJR, Connie ect. They'll still have wayy more get up and go than your used to....but won't make your long distance rides a living hell
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I see that this thread has grown some whiskers, but keeps coming back!

I'm 56, bot my Busa one year ago and have logged 13,000 great miles. 6'3", 280# and find it a heck of a lot more comfortable than my Bourget chopper. I still ride the Bourget from time to time, but since buying the busa I've ridden it less than 1,000 vs 13,000.

The chopper has an S&S 124 w/640 cam, 130hp and 130 torque. In contrast, the standard Harley seems like a riding lawn mower. The transition to the Busa from the chopper was like going from high performance (acceleration vs handling of course) to Formula 1....

The Busa is dead on reliable, stupid quick/fast, and totally addictive.

If you are a true performance addict or have any "gearhead" genes, you'll never regret it!!

Just make sure you are judicious with the throttle. Get one, and you'll never look back!!

Welcome to the madness!!
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