Never rode before but in love with the Busa
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Just make sure your ready when you decide too. 
If you have never ridden a bike before, dropping the Busa in your garage, can cost you $1,000 plus. 
Find a used SV650, ride it for the MSF, drop it a few times, sell it six months later after you have learnt how to drag a knee, pull a wheely and buy the Busa then.
Find a used SV650, ride it for the MSF, drop it a few times, sell it six months later after you have learnt how to drag a knee, pull a wheely and buy the Busa then.
Take Lycan up on his offer. An experienced rider can really help your chances of survival.
Normally, I recommend that you learn to ride on a smaller bike. The SV650 is an outstanding bike to learn on and plenty big for you. Get a used one cheap. You won't be able to use it in the MSF course, though, but don't let that bother you.
The thing that's going to really kill you, though, is the cost of insurance since you're under 25 and have no riding history. If you can pay the bike in full, you at least won't have to pay comp and collision. Check around BEFORE you ride off the showroom floor with no coverage. You may want to at least get comp coverage; in case it gets stolen, you'll be able to replace it. Collision insurance is what's going to cost you the most, possibly as much as the bike costs.
Whatever you decide, stay tuned here. Lots of experience in riding that you can draw on!
--Wag--
Normally, I recommend that you learn to ride on a smaller bike. The SV650 is an outstanding bike to learn on and plenty big for you. Get a used one cheap. You won't be able to use it in the MSF course, though, but don't let that bother you.
The thing that's going to really kill you, though, is the cost of insurance since you're under 25 and have no riding history. If you can pay the bike in full, you at least won't have to pay comp and collision. Check around BEFORE you ride off the showroom floor with no coverage. You may want to at least get comp coverage; in case it gets stolen, you'll be able to replace it. Collision insurance is what's going to cost you the most, possibly as much as the bike costs.
Whatever you decide, stay tuned here. Lots of experience in riding that you can draw on!
--Wag--
Yeah Yeah Im going
skinner.45
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Welcome!!!!
read what Butter Bean said a couple more times..... the busa is a great bike, its my 5th bike, so it wasnt my starter bike but its all in how you ride it.... i suggest finding a way to ride a 600cc, 1000cc and a BUSA before buying anything.... it all about being under control
read what Butter Bean said a couple more times..... the busa is a great bike, its my 5th bike, so it wasnt my starter bike but its all in how you ride it.... i suggest finding a way to ride a 600cc, 1000cc and a BUSA before buying anything.... it all about being under control
Mike,
Regardless of what some detractors may say to you, you have to go with what you want and feel comfortable with. I am 10000000 % in agreement with you taking the MSF as a beginning step, once you have completed this and BEFORE you get your bike you should PM me so we can meet, I am in MD as well. I would be happy to show you the ropes and indoctrinate you into the sportbike world. I have trained several individuals on road tactics, safety etc and would be happy to help you along so that you learn appropriately and safely.
Hit me up with a PM so we can start discussing things you already need to know,
you the man
coreywiley
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Alot of folks say that A hayabusa is not the bike to start riding on,but to me it depends on the person. You have to know your limits. Besides you being 6'5 285 you'll be crazy to get anything else because it'll be to small. I'm in Va not to far from Quantico If you want to ride this summer let me know cause it's boreing riding by yourself.
Projekt
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Another suggestion for a good starter bike considering your size, the Bandit 1200. You can find a late nineties model really really cheap, just look into the one bought recently by "Ranger". You can see it in General "I hate carburetors" thread. He paid $500 bucks for the thing and it only needed a little work. You can pick one up cheap and get a feel for the torque you will have on the Busa. If you wipe out on it, you can just pick it up and ride without trashing any plastics.
Billy Busa
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Its not really a question, is the busa right for you but are you right for the busa.
bkstg1
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I agree with the others. It will depend on you. If you are someone that has a level head and an ounce of responsibility you should be O.K. JUST REMEMBER...you are not the only one that can be hurt by your stupidity!!! Don't be one those a@# holes that has to show everyone around them how great they are.
The main problem with new riders on liter bikes is that they have not developed the ability to react quick enough for the speed at which you can get in trouble. These bikes gather speed VERY quickly. It also does not feel like you are going as fast as you are.
I want to ride tomorrow, not just today. Make your decisions with that in mind and all will be well. If you hit a car and kill the little girl in it, if the crash doesn't kill you I bet the Dad will.
Good luck and get training.
The main problem with new riders on liter bikes is that they have not developed the ability to react quick enough for the speed at which you can get in trouble. These bikes gather speed VERY quickly. It also does not feel like you are going as fast as you are.
I want to ride tomorrow, not just today. Make your decisions with that in mind and all will be well. If you hit a car and kill the little girl in it, if the crash doesn't kill you I bet the Dad will.
Good luck and get training.
bosssmannn
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first off welcome... It's seems unfair you get to start off with such a good bike. I had to work my way thru cheap bikes when I started riding at 18. That damn started on the old Virago 750 
Now about 10 street bikes later the busa is in the garage. I would say get something different to learn on IMO. It is so easy to make a mistake on it. But I know how it is wanting it from looking at the pictures and reading about it. The course is a great start but like what was mentioned the insurance is going to be expensive. Maybe look at buying a used one when you do. There are some good deals on bikes from people who bought a busa and want to sell it less than 5,000 miles later.
Now about 10 street bikes later the busa is in the garage. I would say get something different to learn on IMO. It is so easy to make a mistake on it. But I know how it is wanting it from looking at the pictures and reading about it. The course is a great start but like what was mentioned the insurance is going to be expensive. Maybe look at buying a used one when you do. There are some good deals on bikes from people who bought a busa and want to sell it less than 5,000 miles later.
Not having previous experience, keep this in mind. The brakes. First, master the brakes. The brakes are more likely to get you in trouble than the throttle.
and goodluck to you.
Before the MSF course read Sport Riding Techniques---Nick Ienatsch and Twist of the Wrist II---Keith Code. Also Sport Rider Mag. online has many good articles on riding technique.
If you can turn it and stop it, really dosen't matter how fast you ride it.
and goodluck to you. Before the MSF course read Sport Riding Techniques---Nick Ienatsch and Twist of the Wrist II---Keith Code. Also Sport Rider Mag. online has many good articles on riding technique.
If you can turn it and stop it, really dosen't matter how fast you ride it.
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