new 2006 SE on order
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Not at slow speeds...but it will fall over if you let it. At well over 500lbs. it will get away from you if get it to the point of no return. I'm meticulous about my maintenance and how I handle my Bus in the garage, yet mine took a spill this weekend. I let it slip off the swingarm stand. It was a stupid rookie mistake.....
The bike, IMO, is very rideable at slow speeds. I love it.
The bike, IMO, is very rideable at slow speeds. I love it.
I may be able to help go to http://www.pashnittours.com/ and do a little searching....the guide drives a busa. He addresses a host of modifications including notching the side stand with a Dremmel tool.
I am going to have center stand installed - for mntc reasons such as oiling the chain etc.
I use the bike mostly for touring to old for the twiestees -
Can you provide any tips for breaking this baby in?
According to Fun Bike center should be in by Dec. Thanks for your help.
I am going to have center stand installed - for mntc reasons such as oiling the chain etc.
I use the bike mostly for touring to old for the twiestees -
Can you provide any tips for breaking this baby in?
According to Fun Bike center should be in by Dec. Thanks for your help.
The Busa is an awesome bike. Sounds like you have plenty of experience. You will do fine. The machine is incredibly stable, handles better (by far) than anything you listed, and makes more power than any 2 of the machines you've owned.
That said, you mentioned...you don't do twisties. If this was not taken out of context, why Busa?
The Hayabusa was made to go like hell in a straight line, yes. It was also made to handle well. If you are looking for a good touring bike that will handle the slab well....keeping you comfortable all the while......get a new wing.
This machine was made for those of us that like to push our limits a little.
If you are "too old for the twisties"......you'll have to make several mods to make it the bike you want.
Just my humble opinion.
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Hmmm, I am guilty of a few of these.
Kickstand is one
Turn radius is another - shorter throw than my ST1100, got caught on uneven surface and tumbled.
I have not dropped it off the rearend stand... Always put the kickstand down before taking down.
Hmmm, I am guilty of a few of these.
Kickstand is one
Turn radius is another - shorter throw than my ST1100, got caught on uneven surface and tumbled.
I have not dropped it off the rearend stand... Always put the kickstand down before taking down.
I don't know about it being unrideable at low speeds, just needs more attention.
If you grab the front brake at extreme low speeds with the tire turned, yes, she will want to bee-line to the ground. I don't think it's only the busa, but any sport riding position seems to exaggerate? Extreme low speed maneuvers, rear brake only. With practice you can turn tight circles all day.
If you park her precariously on hill in N without the stand fully engaged, she may roll forward and fall over.
Other than that there are no issues I have found not correctable by rider input.
Oh, except the tendency to want to go real, real fast.
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If you grab the front brake at extreme low speeds with the tire turned, yes, she will want to bee-line to the ground. I don't think it's only the busa, but any sport riding position seems to exaggerate? Extreme low speed maneuvers, rear brake only. With practice you can turn tight circles all day.
If you park her precariously on hill in N without the stand fully engaged, she may roll forward and fall over.
Other than that there are no issues I have found not correctable by rider input.
Oh, except the tendency to want to go real, real fast.
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I came from riding a Ducati Monster, and adapted quickly to the Busa. No problems at any speed; the bike handles extremely well. I noticed after the new tires were scrubbed in that it does like to lean over easily in corners, but to me, that's a benefit of a bike this size.
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Man O Man I know exactly what your talking about. I had a Ducati before getting the busa. The Busa seems down right squirrelly at low speeds compared to the Ducati. After a couple days on the Busa you get used to it and won’t notice it. Once you learn how the Busa wants to be hidden its all good. I think it has to do with the steering dampener some how.
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