Slowstang305
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... and what a ride it has been!
As some may already know I'm a converted HD owner. I had a Fatboy which I loved dearly but for some reason it just wasn't what I was looking for. It would run very hot (air cooled obviously) and just felt "heavy." It was a great bike for what it was but if you wanted any sort of excitement it just did not deliver. I'm a fairly big guy (Currently 6'3 245lbs) so finding the right sports bike was going to be difficult. Growing up I had always admired the Hayabusa. The design was something that just did it for me.
Fast forward a month....
440 miles completed this month. I love the bike! It is tame when you want it to be yet quick when you don't. I have driven it around town mostly but have done numerous 80 mile highway runs. I won't lie, I have not had the bike above 8k rpm because I'm still a newbie. I basically use it to cruise. I'm still having an issue with taking turns at speed because coming from cruisers which you could not really lay past 5 degrees takes some getting used to. The fear of rocks on the turns or sand etc sometimes gets to me. I think with time I will get better at it.
The looks of the bike are amazing. With the 9 in stretch it does not like to wheelie at all. I have tested the ABC modes in different weather conditions. C mode is absolutely ridiculously restrictive. I used it once when I got caught in a light rain just to test it out. I felt like the throttle response was cut 60%. I wonder what effect can be seen on MPG driving in C mode vs A mode. Any ideas?
Favorite Modification: I have to say its the Grip Puppy's. They helped relieve pain thats for sure! I can now ride longer. Second favorite. Lowering pegs... Definitely helps on longer rides (1in drop).
I'm so glad I was able to find this forum. I did a lot of reading and a lot of people did not recommend the busa as a first sports bike but I think it truly is all in the wrist. You can be an idiot wether on a busa or a scooter.
If anyone is reading this and considering purchasing a Hayabusa I will guarantee you will NOT regret it. It is an amazing machine and brings a smile to my face with each ride.
As some may already know I'm a converted HD owner. I had a Fatboy which I loved dearly but for some reason it just wasn't what I was looking for. It would run very hot (air cooled obviously) and just felt "heavy." It was a great bike for what it was but if you wanted any sort of excitement it just did not deliver. I'm a fairly big guy (Currently 6'3 245lbs) so finding the right sports bike was going to be difficult. Growing up I had always admired the Hayabusa. The design was something that just did it for me.
Fast forward a month....
440 miles completed this month. I love the bike! It is tame when you want it to be yet quick when you don't. I have driven it around town mostly but have done numerous 80 mile highway runs. I won't lie, I have not had the bike above 8k rpm because I'm still a newbie. I basically use it to cruise. I'm still having an issue with taking turns at speed because coming from cruisers which you could not really lay past 5 degrees takes some getting used to. The fear of rocks on the turns or sand etc sometimes gets to me. I think with time I will get better at it.
The looks of the bike are amazing. With the 9 in stretch it does not like to wheelie at all. I have tested the ABC modes in different weather conditions. C mode is absolutely ridiculously restrictive. I used it once when I got caught in a light rain just to test it out. I felt like the throttle response was cut 60%. I wonder what effect can be seen on MPG driving in C mode vs A mode. Any ideas?
Favorite Modification: I have to say its the Grip Puppy's. They helped relieve pain thats for sure! I can now ride longer. Second favorite. Lowering pegs... Definitely helps on longer rides (1in drop).
I'm so glad I was able to find this forum. I did a lot of reading and a lot of people did not recommend the busa as a first sports bike but I think it truly is all in the wrist. You can be an idiot wether on a busa or a scooter.
If anyone is reading this and considering purchasing a Hayabusa I will guarantee you will NOT regret it. It is an amazing machine and brings a smile to my face with each ride.
3 years 4 months , and love riding , and modifying it .
