Mid-life Crisis
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"Does anybody on this forum own and ride a touring bike and own a Hayabusa. ?
If so , what was your reason(s) for buying one ?
Did it meet you expectations ?
And finally ...Is this bike suitable for a 50 + rider?"
Welcome RoadDust ... I fit that category. I own a Honda ST1300 and I recently bought a 'Busa. It has met all of my expectations to include going as fast as I want and keeping a permanent smile on my face ... 4 months later and I'm still smiling. I actually have as many miles on the 'Busa as I do on the ST. I'm 47 and I say yes it's suitable for us ... I plan to ride the 'Busa until I'm too old to throw my leg over over her
You can't go wrong buying one ... there's nothing else like it in the world!
S R
If so , what was your reason(s) for buying one ?
Did it meet you expectations ?
And finally ...Is this bike suitable for a 50 + rider?"
Welcome RoadDust ... I fit that category. I own a Honda ST1300 and I recently bought a 'Busa. It has met all of my expectations to include going as fast as I want and keeping a permanent smile on my face ... 4 months later and I'm still smiling. I actually have as many miles on the 'Busa as I do on the ST. I'm 47 and I say yes it's suitable for us ... I plan to ride the 'Busa until I'm too old to throw my leg over over her
You can't go wrong buying one ... there's nothing else like it in the world!
S R
I own a busa and plan on building a custom and/or getting a goldwing. The wife has started enjoying riding along sooooooooo thats why the goldwing, plus every once and a while ilike to take an extended road trip two-up, with airconditioning and all the creature comforts...
By the way i was wondering if my desire to own a goldwing signaled i was in a mid-life crisis... Guess it all depends on where you're coming from.....?
By the way i was wondering if my desire to own a goldwing signaled i was in a mid-life crisis... Guess it all depends on where you're coming from.....?
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I have been off bikes for about 8 years and was a little nervous about getting back on something this powerful. In the past I owned a couple of Interceptors, a 500 Honda Turbo and a Goldwing. My first ride on the Busa was a two-up two hundred mile day through the Colorado Mountains. Great trip! I immediately felt comfortable and almost forgot the wife was on the back. Great power and control.
As for insurance I am also with State Farm and pay around $400 with a $250 deductible. Far less than I pay for either car and a much lower deductible.
As for age I am 37 with knees that don't like to stay bent very long and the bike works great for me. When the knees start to hurt I just look for the curves and rest them on the ground for a while.
Buy it, you'll love it.
As for insurance I am also with State Farm and pay around $400 with a $250 deductible. Far less than I pay for either car and a much lower deductible.
As for age I am 37 with knees that don't like to stay bent very long and the bike works great for me. When the knees start to hurt I just look for the curves and rest them on the ground for a while.
Buy it, you'll love it.
Actually, the Hayabusa is a very "sensible" sportbike. With its particular ergonomics and long(er) wheelbase, it's a great road bike, with a lot more potential for long days in the saddle than the "race replicas."
I've even added a trip computer, luggage rack, and Corbin saddles to mine, and I have one heck of of a "hypersport-tourer" (let's call it "tourabusa," eh?). One of these days I'm going to take it on an Iron Butt SS1000, just for the heck of it.
One guy I know (mjames -- Michael Glass) from the BMW world did a 100CCC "insanity" ride on his 'Busa -- that's across the US and BACK in less than 100hrs -- on his '02, 2-up with his girlfriend and, like, 60lbs of gear.
As for "too much bike," the 'Busa is built for the road, not the track. The ECU detunes the engine at lower RPMs in lower gears for better traction and manageability in the real world. As a result, it's a very tame bike until you uncork the genie in 3rd or 4th gear at about 6k RPM.
The only problem you're gonna maybe have is with your back and maybe your wrists. If you're used to the upright positions on the touring bikes, your instinct on a sport bike will be to put your weight on your wrists, which will cause all kinds of fatigue in a hurry.
I learned when riding my (former) BMW K1200RS to support more of my weight with my hips, also keeping my elbows bent so that I don't have to shift my weight so much to turn the bars. This is a little more work for your hips and lower back, but it makes riding the 'Busa or other (larger) sport bike much more fun and liveable.
Aldo, the footpeg position is much higher than on your touring bikes, which could take some getting used to -- that first takeoff of the morning is still a little tricky for me sometimes. Still, the Hayabusa's setup is more sane than most sportbikes, and you can spend quite a few hours on it.
I've even added a trip computer, luggage rack, and Corbin saddles to mine, and I have one heck of of a "hypersport-tourer" (let's call it "tourabusa," eh?). One of these days I'm going to take it on an Iron Butt SS1000, just for the heck of it.
One guy I know (mjames -- Michael Glass) from the BMW world did a 100CCC "insanity" ride on his 'Busa -- that's across the US and BACK in less than 100hrs -- on his '02, 2-up with his girlfriend and, like, 60lbs of gear.
As for "too much bike," the 'Busa is built for the road, not the track. The ECU detunes the engine at lower RPMs in lower gears for better traction and manageability in the real world. As a result, it's a very tame bike until you uncork the genie in 3rd or 4th gear at about 6k RPM.
The only problem you're gonna maybe have is with your back and maybe your wrists. If you're used to the upright positions on the touring bikes, your instinct on a sport bike will be to put your weight on your wrists, which will cause all kinds of fatigue in a hurry.
I learned when riding my (former) BMW K1200RS to support more of my weight with my hips, also keeping my elbows bent so that I don't have to shift my weight so much to turn the bars. This is a little more work for your hips and lower back, but it makes riding the 'Busa or other (larger) sport bike much more fun and liveable.
Aldo, the footpeg position is much higher than on your touring bikes, which could take some getting used to -- that first takeoff of the morning is still a little tricky for me sometimes. Still, the Hayabusa's setup is more sane than most sportbikes, and you can spend quite a few hours on it.
Hi Gang:
The Update :
Well, I finally did it today !
I put my deposit down on a brand spankin' new '03 busa.
It was an agonizing decision... I could not decide between the 40th annniverary Ed. or the black/silver .
I went with the black /silver.
Gads, what a sharp lookin' bike .......
And....
Got an incredible deal to boot !
Eventually, I'll pick her up and test her out .
In the mean time I'll be doing a bit more touring on the Wing.
The problem...........
So many places to go . So little time .
And......
Thanks again guys for your 'busa-wisdom and 'busa-encouragement !
You guys are the greatest ....
Update later :
Roaddust
The Update :
Well, I finally did it today !
I put my deposit down on a brand spankin' new '03 busa.
It was an agonizing decision... I could not decide between the 40th annniverary Ed. or the black/silver .
I went with the black /silver.
Gads, what a sharp lookin' bike .......
And....
Got an incredible deal to boot !
Eventually, I'll pick her up and test her out .
In the mean time I'll be doing a bit more touring on the Wing.
The problem...........
So many places to go . So little time .
And......
Thanks again guys for your 'busa-wisdom and 'busa-encouragement !
You guys are the greatest ....
Update later :
Roaddust
HP Junkie
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welcome roaddust, im new to the post and have had my busa for a month now and love it im 32 and have had cruisers and sportbikes like all bikes actually but this ones the king! you should look into some helibars or reaperriser for a better bar position they really work.also maybe a corbin rear seat with backrest for the misses. youll never ride a touring bike again.
HP
HP
Wow! This is what I like to see...people moving from Harleys to the Busa...I got so much negative feedback from someone from another Busa site, I resorted to finding someplace else with a little less ego...just seeing some honest answers about who's buying this bike is a great thing...
I'm 33...two sons...never even knew how to ride until after my first son was born! Now, I'm moving from my chrome yellow 883 Sportster to a Busa. Seeing all you guys post about what you've had, age, etc doens't make me feel like I'm crazy...well, I'm still crazy, but we won't go in to that...
Only problem I'm going to have is that I'll be the only Busa for miles...I've never seen any where I live; just Harley riders...I'll miss the Harley (wish I could keep both, but the boys probably want to go to college one day), but my hubby's keeping his 1200 Sportster, so I guess I can take a spin on that one when I feel the need...
Congrats roaddust! I just looked at the black/silver on Saturday - it's a beautiful bike...good luck!
Michelle...patiently waiting for her new silver/grey...
I'm 33...two sons...never even knew how to ride until after my first son was born! Now, I'm moving from my chrome yellow 883 Sportster to a Busa. Seeing all you guys post about what you've had, age, etc doens't make me feel like I'm crazy...well, I'm still crazy, but we won't go in to that...
Only problem I'm going to have is that I'll be the only Busa for miles...I've never seen any where I live; just Harley riders...I'll miss the Harley (wish I could keep both, but the boys probably want to go to college one day), but my hubby's keeping his 1200 Sportster, so I guess I can take a spin on that one when I feel the need...
Congrats roaddust! I just looked at the black/silver on Saturday - it's a beautiful bike...good luck!
Michelle...patiently waiting for her new silver/grey...
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