New member....Should I make the switch?

[Brokenchickenleg]

Welcome Tdog. I was in a very similar situation. I had been riding a Softail Deuce for three years before coming back to sportbikes. I got the bug for a Busa when the 08's came out but they didn't offer a color I liked until 09, then I had to have one. I have to say, my Harley was chromed out, very pretty and I got a lot of compliments on it....but I don't miss it one bit. BTW, im 6'7" and the ride on the Hayabusa is still reasonably comfortable.

 

[GSXcite]

My son will be 40 this year, and we both ride busas! Keep the HD if you can, and get an older busa with a few miles. Plenty out there for $5-7K. I have a busa and a cruiser, although I would rather ride the busa than any bike.

 

[chrisjp]

41 here and yes my wife rides with me as much as she can...

 

[memorex]

Busa all the way. I have back problems and I can still ride longer on a busa then a cruiser.

 

[sleepless_red]

Get the Busa. Just put Helibars and Corbin seat and you'll be comfortable on long rides. I'm turning 44 yrs. old this year and I can ride this thing 10-15 hours a day with no problem.

 

[VaBusa]

Welcome to the oRg

I went from an 883 Sportster to the Busa...weight is pretty much the same, the throttle is a bit different but I found the transition quite easy...I never regretted moving to the Busa

 

[Ksix]

Corbin makes a seat with backrest
Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Suzuki GSXR Motorcycles | 800-538-7035

 

[Sunshine Busa]

Don't forget, the backrest only works with the seat. You have to buy both to get it to work.

I'd like to know if it's worth the money if anyone gets/has one. We could strap the backpack to the back and wife wouldn't feel like such a pack horse.

 

[smac]

I'm 46 and love the busa, took a little to get used to though, by the way to the ORG!