Man.....I Love this Bike!!!

[Guest]

If you don't FEEL this as you read it, you won't get it! I got my first street bike (Honda's new CB 550 Four) at 17 yrs. old when I got my drivers’ license....my pop co-signed that first loan and my mom "lost her religion!" I've been on a bike ever since (now 42). Have also had a GoldWing, an 81 H-D Electra Glide Sport and a 74 H-D Electra Glide. My bro's laughed and ridiculed when I told 'em I was gettin' a Busa! Piss on 'em!
It was a great weekend here in Virginia this past weekend and I was stuck scraping paint off the garage doors (yeah domestic crap) on Saturday. Ya know those days that there are very few clouds in the sky, the sun was bright, it was about 80 degrees and just clear as a bell?! The whole day went by and I looked at the Busa and as much as I wanted to, I didn't ride it. Sunday came and I worked until about 2pm....that's when I lost it....(been there?)
I went upstairs and told the wife I'd be back....was going for a ride. I put on my black/gray Fieldsheer leathers, matching gloves, matching boots and black Shoei helmet with dark faceshield and jumped on my Black and Gray "pride and joy"...THE BUSA!
Took a quick trip through the city so the cages and other "wishers" could gawk (yep, we looked damn good!) then headed toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.
There are some nice windy country roads, which lead up to it, so I got to stretch it out and release a little adrenaline build up. I love the way this bike lays into the curves and the power it comes out with....hard to wipe the grin off my face! By the time I got to the top of the mountain it was time for man and bike to enjoy the beauty we live in (45 MPH speed limit on the Parkway). Passed quite a few touring cycles and some sport bikes....but all took second looks at my ride! About 20 minutes into the ride, I passed a guy and his girl on a CBR and they fell in behind me. We rode another 20 minutes and I cut off the Parkway onto a secondary road....the CBR followed.
We hit a stoplight, which is kinda out away from town, and it was just us.....Oh man, I couldn't resist....especially since his girl couldn't stop looking at the BUSA...(the hair on the back of my neck was standing up)...the light turned and I hit it, not hard, but enough to give it a good jump. I saw the CBR get on it, so I laid across the tank and let it rip. I figured he wouldn't run all out with his girl on the back (unless he was a dip poop), but I was gonna let it rip. I caught second and the front tire came up...I wound it and caught third and was already over 130mph...caught fourth and ran it up to ~150mph and I backed off....(CBR not in sight) point proven and adrenaline rush #2 reached!!! (What f@)*%g POWER !)
Irresponsible? Maybe! Fun? Definitely! The last time? Nope!
I got home and still had the poop eatin' grin on my face. Kissed the bike and walked in the house....looked at my wife and said, "don't even ask"....Man, what a bike!

Sorry to ramble...but can you relate?

 

[Guest]

Oh yes, and I tried to do it again today after work but I got home way too late and much too tired. Hopefully tomorrow will be the day, if not I'm off friday and that will certainly be the day for about a two hundred mile getaway. I learned one thing about riding the Busa when you are tired, one word, DON'T. But then hell, I'm still grinnin' from the last 150+ blast.

Work Sucks.
FF-O

 

[OB_jr7501]

Hey, know what you mean. Had my Busa since April and I've had a few run in's 'er run offs from CBRs, ZX-11's, etc.. Believe me you'll have plenty more changes to show off. Just wait till it gets broken in. I grew up in E. Tenn. wish I still had access to the Parkway. Unless you've been there, you just don't know.

 

[Guest]

I totally understand!!

 

[Guest]

Due to work, kids, family etc I've taken to Busa night rides lately in order to get my fix. It finally started cooling off at nights this week (low 70's and upper 60's) which has been very nice. I knew I must be losing some hp in the ultra hellish weather we've had since my June 11 (a day that will live in infamey) purchase but it wasn't until the last few cool nights that I've noticed. The Busa ran great in the heat but loves the cool air now being rammed in her snouts. At night traffic really thins out here [yes I live in the middle of nowhere] and I've had some of my best high speed runs on I-35 where the north and south bound lanes split with a huge median between them. I check the stretch beforehand for wallet vampires (cops) and return for a run at warp speed. Reading and posting on the Busa boards all day really has me itching for a ride by evening. The V1 saved me again tonight as I approached a porky deputy sherrif from behind with sporadic X band radar emmissions. With the V1 identifying band types it's a dead giveaway who is around when detecting X band - either county sherrifs or lake patrols. X band is very outdated and they are the only ones still using it here. Anyway ol' Roscoe (300+ pounds) is a funny fellow with extra lights on his cruiser top that the other sherrifs don't have. I know because we met when I was in my Z-28 last week. He thought I must be in some sort of hurry but had no real proof other than trying to chase me down (no radar) from a good distance back. I cover my 6 pretty darn well in these parts and slowed drastically when he was several hills back (about 3/4 mile) as soon as I saw a white cruiser type vehicle I couldn't poitively identify. [This is one of many defensive tips if you didn't notice] He had nothing on me and we both knew it. At least he was nice about it. Anyway - tonight the V1 was going off and pointing forward and I made adjustments. Sure enough nearly 1.5 miles up the road I caught up to Roscoe P. Coletrain going the same direction I was looking for hardened criminals.(speeders) I followed until I got to the turnoff to my house (a 1 mile straight) and proceeded to add another 40-50mph to my usual speed for this stretch just for good measure as Roscoe continued on looking for the Duke boys. Just writing this makes me want to take another ride since 11pm-12am has been my usual time of departure during the 100+ degree days but after work, working out and 1 Busa ride I should get some rest. Yes I'm rambling aimlessly ................. It's Busa FEVER!

 

[OB_VegasDude]

Yes one of my questions on the valentine one is, how does it detect behind you when your body is blocking the detector. I suppose you locate the detector between you and the fairing...........??Unless you have some type of sensors in front and rear of the bike............

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

Dale and Vegas, radar goes through the body so it has no problem reading from behind. If you place it on top of a tank bag it will pick up laser from the front(laser is light and the V1 must be able to SEE it). The V1 is the best radar detector, check any car magazine or ask the others here what they use. There are many posts on detectors on this site, just fire up the search engine.

 

[OB_Earl]

Todd----love your posts and comments (i've forgiven you for youre comment about my R1 posts couple of months ago) but what are you referring to when you say "on youre six"?

 

[Guest]

Earl - that would be on my tail (ass, rear end etc) It's terminology I first heard utilized by fighter pilots who use a clock to reference their surroundings. For example: 12 o'clock high would be directly in front and up. 9 o'clock would be directly to the left at a 90 degree angle.
Reference to your 6 would be behind you.

 

[Guest]

Where can I get more info. on the V1 and how much does it cost? Where did you tie in the wiring? Got a cross country from VA to S.D. coming up next month and would be interested in checking it out

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Yes Kawabuser is correct. Radar uses RF which passes through objects. The only reason the V1 would need an unobstructed view to the rear is to detect laser(light) from the rear. I have mine mounted at the bottom of the front windscreen which gives 360 degrees of radar (X, K, KA bands) protection. We have no laser in use where I live but if we did I would be covered in the front. The Valentine One has been recognized to be the best, most sensative radar/lidar detector for years now by independant testers. The nearest competetor(2nd place)is usually light years behind. I have compared the V1 to the last detector I had before buying the V1 (Escort wideband) and the V1 gives me an additional 1-2 miles of additional warning over the Escort. The V1 has a directional display which indicates which direction the detected source is coming from.[forward, side or rear] This way you will never have a wallet vampire sneak up behind you on your six. I've owned about 8 or 9 detectors since I was 16 and the V1 is simply the best made to date. Yes I sound like a commercial but the V1 has saved me more times than I can count. For that I am appreciative. The extra sensativity of the V1 receiver is also a big advantage against instant-on where your best defense is detection of radar being used on traffic AHEAD of you. The OK HWP utilizing instant on here use a very low power transmitter and the V1 is much better than other detectors in receiving these low power level emmissions from greater distances thus giving the user more time to take corrective action. I've compared for myself and there is not a better receiver on the market.
Here's the V1 URL:

http://www.valentineone.com

P.S. - For Canadian owners - the V1 is also UNDETECTABLE by radar detector detectors. [Yes there is such a thing!] It has no rf emmissions and I know of Canadians, Virginia residents that use the concealed display with great success.

 

[OB_jeffw]

I'll chime in on the V1, mine is mounted up under my front fairing next to the projector light (bottom one). I have the remote warning stuff mounted on the 3-clamp.

I do get "hits" from behind me while on the road with radar, I have not had any laser hits (due to the location of my V1).

It's a great (and co$tly) detector, but then so are speeding tickets and increased insurance coverage.

I use the V1 every time I ride, even when I am not > 70 mph. It does make me think about my speed and remind me of where I am.

 

[Guest]

Lakeman007 - The V1 website is a good place to start at: http://www.valentineone.com

I just connected straight to the battery but others have tapped into power leads that are hot only when the bike is turned on. I'm also using the V1 remote audio option (can also be seen at the V1 website) and it's wired into a small connector box that sits beside the battery.

 

[OB_Jeff]

Lakeman007, I've experienced a little thrill spanking down a youngster. This isn't even worth comparing to your escapade but funny nonetheless. I had a kid (had to be around 20 yrs. old) pull up next to me on the interstate at 80 mph and gun a fricken Mitsubishi Eclipse. I thought to myself, you gotta be shittin' me. Well, in 6 mos I have had no challengers to the busa'. No one would even try so I figured I make this a little challenging. I let him get about 2 car lengths in front of me, took my hand / arm off the left grip and assumed the classic head in hand position. I braced my chin/head in a "ho hum" position on my hand with elbow on the tank. I staired at the kid the whole time I gradually rolled on the throttle (I am one handed at this point) and blew right by the kid in probably less than 100 yds. It was funny as hell (and somewhat dangerous). I had that poop eatin' grin for the next two hours still in shock that a lame ass car with a kid driver challenged the fasted production motorcycle in the world. You gotta love it.

 

[OB_easyrider]

Can you give me some more details on the V1 radar detector? What bands does it check, and why is it better than normal Radar detectors. Who makes it? How much?

thanks,

Dale

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

Jeff, you are a cruel and insensitive child beater.

 

[techwood]

I had a similar run in with a Mustang on Sunday. Let him get it up to speed and followed him shortly at 140mph.
Then just did a 6th gear roll and passed him quickly at 160mph.
This bike rocks - gotta LOVE it!

 

[OB_Dingo]

I got off shift last night at 3:30 AM, and the trip up I-15 at that time of night is usually a bit lonely. I had a car that was keeping up with me at 85 for a while, then it decided to take off. It happended this was on a nice black stretch going up a slight grade where there's a slot of space between the onramps (Escondido).

I downshifted to fourth (rolling along at 95 at that point), wrapped myself around the tank at gave the throttle a fast (not instant) roll on. Shifted up to sixth while bringing the speed to 150. The sound is awesome when the wind is screaming by. I kept the pace up the gradual hill until I came to the flat area just before the 9th Ave exit. There was a truck puttering along there, and my exit was coming up. I let it simmer down to 75 and checked the mirrors. Not a headlight to be be seen, hehehehe.
Ahhh, I enjoyed driving through the empty streets back home, and that was at the speed limit of 35 mph.

On a sadder note . . . most of the mileage on my tires are commuter, and the center is definitely wearing out faster than the sides. On the plus side, I'll probably get over 3K out of the rear.