Yeah man, mode selectors are for pussies lmao!Whats slow.....and most of all whats a mode selector?
Is a Hayabusa the right bike for me?
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Welcome, as you can see, we all LOVE our Busas !
I'm sure you will too, just ride one but be sure to have a good long ride, just to be able to get the feel of it, to get a two way communication between bike and your brain, and you will be signing up quick as . . . keep us informed,
Kiwi
I'm sure you will too, just ride one but be sure to have a good long ride, just to be able to get the feel of it, to get a two way communication between bike and your brain, and you will be signing up quick as . . . keep us informed,
Kiwi
The modes are useless imo. I had literally never ridden anything and didn’t tell a difference in modes except on the Interstate.
getting the ecu flashed with completely smooth out the throttle for city riding.
it will also make the fans kick on sooner and keep the bike from getting so hot.
also 11,500 is too much for a 16. I paid 14,500 for mine last year new off the floor. My buddy got his 2019 new zero miles last month for 13,700
michael parris heuberger
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Hi. I would also look at the ZX14 if you want to keep it almost stock. I look at the ZX14 but did not buy it, because it could not make 800+HP.I may still buy a ZX14 if I can get a super deal on one. I would keep it almost stock only pipe, airfilter and ecu flash. I have a 1999 busa now and a 1999 HD.
ottafish
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I'm going to be the odd one out.. I do use the mode button. A and C only
When?
When I'm out touring with the GF on the back or solo and doing the long, double lane, freeway stints.
Why?
With the GF on back and having cruise control, I change to C mode, turn on the cruise, sit back and enjoy the ride. Cut down on fuel usage, longer times between stop and fill. Same when I'm solo. Some small towns here don't have fuel stops, so sometimes can be into warning light between stops.
But as soon as we leave the fwy and onto the fun stuff, A mode all the way
My Busa is a 14 model. 9th bike I've owned. It's the only bike I've had where "it just works". Feels right, fits right, just works. Its a keeper. Try one, you will see what me and the others are on about
When?
When I'm out touring with the GF on the back or solo and doing the long, double lane, freeway stints.
Why?
With the GF on back and having cruise control, I change to C mode, turn on the cruise, sit back and enjoy the ride. Cut down on fuel usage, longer times between stop and fill. Same when I'm solo. Some small towns here don't have fuel stops, so sometimes can be into warning light between stops.
But as soon as we leave the fwy and onto the fun stuff, A mode all the way
My Busa is a 14 model. 9th bike I've owned. It's the only bike I've had where "it just works". Feels right, fits right, just works. Its a keeper. Try one, you will see what me and the others are on about
mangosmoothie
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Not to get too off topic, but what cruise control do you have?
busafan08
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Right on try getting off from a goldwing then on a CRF250 what a lightweight shock 
Well, I'll be the odd one here...you really have to decide what type of riding you'll be doing....the Hayabusa is indeed a good all round bike (kind of) but is very much geared towards a sportier riding position which can be a bit problematic after a bit of time in the saddle...
Almost everyone here who rides any distance on a Hayabusa has spent lots of time, money and research to make the bike better at going long distances without beating up the rider. Lowering pegs, rising blocks/higher handlebars, taller windshields, seats, after market cruise controls and luggage systems are the big ticket items. All these will add to the overall cost of your bike.
If you are after primarily sport touring there are other bikes set up for this out of the block-FJR1300, 1400 Concours, BMW (GS, RT, RS) just to name a few are all better for sport touring out of the box.
If you are riding over 3 hrs continuously, a Hayabusa will need quite a bit of mods to do this comfortably.
I love my bike but I only ride shorter distances due to medical issues, even then it is sometimes hard to get off the bike because I enjoy it so much.
Almost everyone here who rides any distance on a Hayabusa has spent lots of time, money and research to make the bike better at going long distances without beating up the rider. Lowering pegs, rising blocks/higher handlebars, taller windshields, seats, after market cruise controls and luggage systems are the big ticket items. All these will add to the overall cost of your bike.
If you are after primarily sport touring there are other bikes set up for this out of the block-FJR1300, 1400 Concours, BMW (GS, RT, RS) just to name a few are all better for sport touring out of the box.
If you are riding over 3 hrs continuously, a Hayabusa will need quite a bit of mods to do this comfortably.
I love my bike but I only ride shorter distances due to medical issues, even then it is sometimes hard to get off the bike because I enjoy it so much.
Price is high - compared to Florida anyway. But new 2019 OTD at $12,954.
Dopey
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I took mine on 12/14 hour trip stock except for a Suzuki gel seat and was good till about hour 6, now that ive spent all kinds of money on the lowering pegs and heli bars I've taken the pegs off and think the bars are next as im finding that the stock position might not have been as bad as I thought and definitely better for spirited riding. Now I just wish I could find a way to get the seat height of my stock seat with the benefits of my saddlemen, I like the lower seating position from stock but the center groove in the saddlemen is a must for me.
You are definitely one of the few who've reverted back to stock position...
Johnnie Phatt
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it is heavy at slow speeds It is not my favourite bike in town
I have short landing gear so getting my feet to the ground can be an issue when paddling it backwards
I have arthritis in the knees so getting my feet off of the foot rests which are higher than your previous bikes I can be a think ahead to make sure I can get them off. I confess to finding it takes some getting use to making 90 degree turns from stop signs on to other roads
HOWEVER
once it is out on a road where you can get going It is Magnificent. You will be doing 80 mph with to even noticing 100mph is wen you say hmm is that a wind I feel
I can say that no matter what any one says it DOES HANDLE You just have to be firm with it
I never regretted for a moment buying one. As c10 says it is the small block chevy of big bore road locomotives You can get almost anything your heart desires to add to a Busa
they can be modified to be comfy long haulers although I found for the most part stock was fine. Again c10 got three iron butt awards all in one ride from Texas to Coli (I think it was) some it in the rain
As was said above.
Ride one You will know
if ou have a long way to go and a short time to get there you will get there early
I have short landing gear so getting my feet to the ground can be an issue when paddling it backwards
I have arthritis in the knees so getting my feet off of the foot rests which are higher than your previous bikes I can be a think ahead to make sure I can get them off. I confess to finding it takes some getting use to making 90 degree turns from stop signs on to other roads
HOWEVER
once it is out on a road where you can get going It is Magnificent. You will be doing 80 mph with to even noticing 100mph is wen you say hmm is that a wind I feel
I can say that no matter what any one says it DOES HANDLE You just have to be firm with it
I never regretted for a moment buying one. As c10 says it is the small block chevy of big bore road locomotives You can get almost anything your heart desires to add to a Busa
they can be modified to be comfy long haulers although I found for the most part stock was fine. Again c10 got three iron butt awards all in one ride from Texas to Coli (I think it was) some it in the rain
As was said above.
Ride one You will know
if ou have a long way to go and a short time to get there you will get there early
mangosmoothie
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I just talked to someone at ridenow. They're at $15k for a used '19. no thanks.
Nash has a 2020 that I'm asking about. But I'm leaning towards GOAZ. They were awesome when I was there last time.
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Slowstang305
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The busa has been my all time favorite bike. Longest ride for me has been 3hrs, 1hr break and 3 hours back. Did alright and didn't mind the riding position but the stock seat could have been improved. I considered getting another bike but there is nothing in the market that I would consider switching the busa for. Its an all around winner.
shade
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Ride now sucks. They think everyone in a dummy and Jack's their fees through the roof. Only reason I get parts from them is their largest dealership is 5minutes from my house
Nash is good as well but goaz just has more buying power.
The owner Bob Parsons also owns the world's largest Harley dealer right next door. Guy is cool as hell.
Let us know what you end up with
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