Interested in Busa

[Virko]

Hello everyone I've never driven a bike before and I really have a passion to start. I'm thinking of starting off small and possibly working my way up to a Busa in a year or so. I have 1 question that is stopping me from buying a bike all together.
How much does you weight matter on a bike? balance? I'm 6'2 and weigh a whopping 320! Some would guess I weigh 265, and when I tell them 320, are like wtf! no way. So, I really need to know if being overweight would play a big factor in riding at all. I also heard weighing more helps the bike stay on the ground, but that was a friend telling me.
Any suggestions on where to start or if not to try a bike until I lose weight. I have never seen a huge guy on a bike before. I heard the Busa was more of a bigger bike, so I was thinking, bigger person, bigger bike. Well, before I ask too many questions, I need some answers

Thank in advance.

-Chris

 

[SAMBUSA]

First

Busa was my first bike. 5'9" 160 lbs.  At your size I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 1000.  Just my .02

 

[frisbee]

I'd say not smaller than a 750

 

[frisbee]

And Welcome!!

 

[Hy_Rolr]

to the .org Thought I might give you a couple of links to read that are directed at new riders...enjoy  

Start Riding

Total Motorcycle

 

[GSXTacy]

You will see some BIG boys on bikes here!

 

[Hy_Rolr]

(GSXTacy @ Jan. 26 2007,01:42) You will see some BIG boys on bikes here!

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[SANDFLEA85]

Welcome

Im 6'3" 290lbs...Busa was my 1st bike..just cause it has all that power,doesnt mean you have to tap into it.go at it slow and drive within
your limits.dont exspect to jump on the bike and get right on the highway..that wont happen.get comfortable with it,feel what it can do,learn how to control it and learn how to stop and you will be fine.

Goodluck

 

[Postal]

My .02......

1. Take the motorcycle safety course.
2. Choose a used bike that feels right for you.
3. Probably nothing bigger than a 750 or 900 to start out.
4. Ride within your abilities!
5. If you are accident free for six months to a year, buy a used Busa.
5. Make a donation to this website.

P.

 

[sk8snw8s]

Honda Goldwing, throw this around for a riding season while losing the weight, then come to Busa country. J/K

Yeah, make sure you take the MSF course first and foremost. Throttle control, turning, stopping, gear changing, knowing your hand controls without having to look down is your appetizer before taking on the main course.
The Busa was my first bike after I took the MSF course and just beware of cars/trucks first then yourself. Use less busier roads for a day or two. I road around my neighborhood for one day, then the main streets after two days and the highway after a week.

 

[Virko]

Some nice info on these boards and yes I would take the necessary MSF or safety courses. Being 6'2 is fine for the bike right? I could easily put my foot down and reach the ground when stopped? Sorry I have never even sat on a motorcycle before.

 

[BlueHaya]

I am not qualified to give out options on this but you may want to look into a dirt bike or a multi use bike first to get a feel for how a bike feels. That way when you fall it will be on dirt not asphalt. Remembering that a dirt bike and street bike will handle differently, but you will get an over all feel for a motorcycle.

Not trying to sway you....just an option.

 

[thepushercg]

i would start with a crusier type bike to learn on, then build up to the busa.
you could get a suzuki marauder priced reasonable to learn on
dont let your size bother you, i have seen some big men on bikes that easily go over 300 pounds
follow what postal said and you will be all right
keep us posted on what you buy and how it is going.

 

[thepushercg]

double post.

 

[SAMBUSA]

(BlueHaya @ Jan. 26 2007,19:40) I am not qualified to give out options on this but you may want to look into a dirt bike or a multi use bike first to get a feel for how a bike feels.  That way when you fall it will be on dirt not asphalt.  Remembering that a dirt bike and street bike will handle differently, but you will get an over all feel for a motorcycle.

Not trying to sway you....just an option.

Gotta agree. Busa was my first street bike, but I have been riding on dirt for 15 years. Dirt is alot more forgiving.

And yeah you'll be able to touch the ground when stopped, no problem. 5'9" can touch the ground, knees slightly bent

 

[Virko]

I'm thinking about possibly a used Busa.. Once I get enough experience then a brand new one.
I'm 19 and currently still live with my mom (hopefully not too much longer). She swears I can't get a bike until she is dead... hehe Well, if I move out I can get w/e and she wouldn't have to know?
Not sure how I'm going to work around that, but I def wanna take some of those MSF courses. If anything for experience and possibly once I picked a bike up, I could take them again? I like being really prepared before I jump into a new thing.

 

[HisChild]

(sk8snw8s @ Jan. 26 2007,09:50) Honda Goldwing, throw this around for a riding season while losing the weight, then come to Busa country. J/K

Yeah, make sure you take the MSF course first and foremost. Throttle control, turning, stopping, gear changing, knowing your hand controls without having to look down is your appetizer before taking on the main course.
The Busa was my first bike after I took the MSF course and just beware of cars/trucks first then yourself. Use less busier roads for a day or two. I road around my neighborhood for one day, then the main streets after two days and the highway after a week.

Great advice!

 

[dadofthree]

I hadn't been on a bike in thirty years when I bought the Busa. The dealership went out of their way to scare the shid out of me. I didn't think they were going to sell me the bike. For someone your size the Busa is a perfect fit. Take the safety courses, buy good gear, and take it easy until you get the feel of it. The Busa actually weights less than most of the cruisers. It's the throttle response and torque that will get you.

Oh, and your Mom.

 

[GSXcite]

No doubt the busa would fit your build, but I would start off on something smaller and less expensive to repair if you lay it down. The other thing I would bring up is that if your mother don't kill you, at 19 the insurance on a busa just might. At any rate I hope you get up on two wheels and begin to enjoy what we here on the board love to do.

 

[Virko]

Really? I always thought a bike would be less insurance. I'm used to paying a lot for my Cobra on insurance... At one point I was paying 4200 a year for it, but I changed insurance companies so it is lower now.