Some people have way too much time on their hands - paper model of a Gen 3
I want mine with a Yoshi full system, please!
Beautiful work though.
I want mine with a Yoshi full system, please!
Beautiful work though.
Paper Hayabusa
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Rubberrabbit
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I´m still waiting for a Gen III toy model...but i have to admit, my modelling skills are good, but this paper model here? Thats art, i´m not good enough for that!
Miklos_HUN
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I'm looking for such a toy model myself. Last time I got a new bike, got a same model toy to the son and it sweetened the whole deal in the eyes of the wife.
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Yes, but then Suzuki would have to show something like good marketing and love for the product. We know that's not the strength of the guys from Hamamatsu. Bringing a new Busa and at the same time offering a toy model of it as a merchandising deal? So that you can show pride in the Busa? Naaaaaahhhh! At BMW, Honda and Co. they rely a lot on brand identity, but Suzuki ... well ... the usual. Do we have to wait until a manufacturer takes action. So far there are only Gen 1 Christmas tree balls ... which I think is a shame ... also a great gimmick.
Have to disagree buddy. Suzuki has been a class act with the busa with the jackets, plaques, and mugs. Granted a model would have been nice, but Suzuki has been on a charm offensive with this bike that is impressive and very unlike previous offerings from Hamamatsu.
I don't figure there's much market for a plastic model of the Hayabusa anymore...
They never made one of the Gen 2 although there are a few toys but they are rare..I have one.
The exact replica toy of the Gen 2 is priced like it is made of unobtanium and I wager there will be no such thing for the Gen 3.
They never made one of the Gen 2 although there are a few toys but they are rare..I have one.
The exact replica toy of the Gen 2 is priced like it is made of unobtanium and I wager there will be no such thing for the Gen 3.
I think we're fortunate there's a market for or even a gen3 at all.
Considering the low numbers that were sent to all countries(vs years past), and that so many are still sitting at dealers.
That's good for me and guys planning to buy one soon, but not good in general.
On my daily travels(probably like many of you) I don't see anywhere near the number of sport/sport touring bikes as I used to.
And when I do see them stopped at a gas station, or restaraunt, they almost always look middle age or retirement age.
I even miss the squids! They have apparently mostly taken themselves out.
I guess virtual reality games and social media are 'safer' and more fun now days.
I told my Dad a while back, that if I had a choice that I wouldn't want to be any younger. He paused, then smiled, and said he agreed(but, maybe go back and ruin my life differently...I have new ideas, lmao).
How much things have changed in such a short period of time.
I'm sure every generation has said the same, but I belive that process has sped up dramatically, but not a good way, regardless of the positive benefits of modern technology.
I hope that I can freely ride a gasoline powered motorcycle for the rest of my days....
Seeing a sport bike around here is rare...seeing another Hayabusa is something to behold...I have only ever seen one other Hayabusa and it was a '99 copper bike...I stopped and talked to the owner for a bit but he was not really interested in my bike at all...
Apparently there are a few motorcyclists still out there as depicted by YOUR buddy (LOL)...Max Wrist...
Years ago I'de have been right in the middle of all of that.
These days I think I'de stay clear of that much chaos.
lol
These days I think I'de stay clear of that much chaos.
lol
Anymore I just want backroad and ParkWay cruising, with the occassional blast of speed and wheelies.
I want to do more long rides, and maybe even meet some far away org members over several days of riding.
Do you travel on your bike since you've retired, or do you only ride close to home?
I want to do more long rides, and maybe even meet some far away org members over several days of riding.
Do you travel on your bike since you've retired, or do you only ride close to home?
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I can only ride a little more than an hour with the arthritis in my hands...some days are better than others....
I have a couple loops I like to ride where it is peaceful and relaxing-on one of these loops I have a few complex twisties and a really long straightaway with nothing flanking it so I can get on the throttle if I choose to.
One of the other loops I ride has really complex corners but the pavement is a little rough so you have to choose your lines very precisely...
That's unfortunate, I hate to hear that about your hands, but at least you can still get out and get your fix when the weather allows.
What's worse than not being able to ride is the lack of ability to do anything "fiddly" with my hands....sometimes just trying to hold small items out on the workbench is frustrating and I found out working on the heavy bag is not enjoyable anymore....
I used to spend upwards of 2 hrs a day on the heavy bag....I suppose I could either get shots or take medication to ease the pain in my hands but I hate to resort to artificial means......
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