BlkDrgnZ28
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go for have fun and yeah it sounds like you've already made your decision
Should I get a Hayabusa as my first bike?
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I checked out those links. They are really informative. Thanks.
if you get a little frisky on a 600 and pin it, your gonna have fun. if your on this and get a bur up your butt and nail it at the wrong time your gonna flip it and there goes Shanlings mirrors.PM -->
Well I really didn't want to get into this but heres what I think about that. What I learned at the MSF class was that all bikes ride the same. Meaning, the concept of riding the bike is basically the same whether its 1300 or a 600. The only difference really is the weight (and some other minor things). So if you ride with these guys that 'show' that the busa is their first bike, then maybe they just flat out don't know how to ride? Try pointing them to a near by MSF class.Mr Bogus @ May 30 2008 said:
And to the people who think its too fast of a bike to start with, so? The rider doesn't HAVE to floor it the minute he buys it
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but my crank will still be good
If you are gettin it to "look good" and for better fuel mileage, get a 600. They are fantastic bikes, both looks and performance. And they prolly get better fuel mileage. Or even take a look at bikes like the VFR or the FJR. They are good looking bikes and get better mileage than the Busa.
you and your friggn crank!!if you get a little frisky on a 600 and pin it, your gonna have fun. if your on this and get a bur up your butt and nail it at the wrong time your gonna flip it and there goes Shanlings mirrors.PM -->
Well I really didn't want to get into this but heres what I think about that. What I learned at the MSF class was that all bikes ride the same. Meaning, the concept of riding the bike is basically the same whether its 1300 or a 600. The only difference really is the weight (and some other minor things). So if you ride with these guys that 'show' that the busa is their first bike, then maybe they just flat out don't know how to ride? Try pointing them to a near by MSF class.Mr Bogus @ May 30 2008 said:
And to the people who think its too fast of a bike to start with, so? The rider doesn't HAVE to floor it the minute he buys it
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but my crank will still be good
What're you going to crank with it when you get it? LMAO
Seriously, there are people who have gotten Busa's as first bikes but they rarely every fully develop as riders unless they get some VERY extensive coaching. As mentioned earlier, we rarely hear from them much after the fact. I hope they didn't get canked out on the road.
Another thing is, riding the Busa the speed limit around a corner can easily be way too fast for a beginner. Keep that in mind.
A GS500F or a Ninja ES500 or whatever they're pushing on a poor unsuspecting public would be a great way to learn to ride. If you think you can learn it in a couple months, get a used one or something. It would be a GREAT investment in your riding future.
These threads always scare the hell out of me. There are exceptional people who can take a Busa as a first bike and do okay. They rarely do exceptionally well. Case in point, I bought my Busa, not as a first bike but probably jumped to too large of a bike too fast. When I really started to do well, however, wasn't until after I took several classes on smaller bikes, including a VTR 250 which my wife owned at the time.
Trust me, you'll do better starting out on a smaller bike and it WILL be worth your effort to do so.
--Wag--
Seriously, there are people who have gotten Busa's as first bikes but they rarely every fully develop as riders unless they get some VERY extensive coaching. As mentioned earlier, we rarely hear from them much after the fact. I hope they didn't get canked out on the road.
Another thing is, riding the Busa the speed limit around a corner can easily be way too fast for a beginner. Keep that in mind.
A GS500F or a Ninja ES500 or whatever they're pushing on a poor unsuspecting public would be a great way to learn to ride. If you think you can learn it in a couple months, get a used one or something. It would be a GREAT investment in your riding future.
These threads always scare the hell out of me. There are exceptional people who can take a Busa as a first bike and do okay. They rarely do exceptionally well. Case in point, I bought my Busa, not as a first bike but probably jumped to too large of a bike too fast. When I really started to do well, however, wasn't until after I took several classes on smaller bikes, including a VTR 250 which my wife owned at the time.
Trust me, you'll do better starting out on a smaller bike and it WILL be worth your effort to do so.
--Wag--
I posted this post in another Hayabusa message board and got similar replies and poll responses. After reading the beginner's bike articles (about what the ideal first motorcycles should be and why), I realize that I should start out in a much smaller bike to have more fun and to develop skills to be a better driver in a much safer way. I'm leaning towards a brand-new 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. At $3,499 with its redesigned look, lighter dry weight, smaller engine, relatively low seat height, a 50-60 MPG fuel economy, and a more upright stance, it can't be beat. My Hayabusa dream is still alive and kicking and will only be realized after at least a year's worth of daily driving with the 250cc motorcyle. Right now, I'm just going to study for NJ's computerized knowledge test, register for a motorcycle safety school, get my license, and buy the brand-new Ninja along with the best safety equipment that money can buy. Thanks again for the opinions.
I for one am stunned! This just goes to prove that there are still people with common sense in the world. Good for you! Your decision has proved me wrong and I could not be happier about it!
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Way to man up and do the right thing! Your Busa dream will come true and it'll be all the sweeter for having waited.
I am very surprised you listened. I'm even more happy about it. I don't know you but I do worry about any new rider. You are going to be VERY happy with your decision short term and even more long term. 
to you.
DON'T THINK YOU CAN'T POST HERE, RESPOND HERE, OR ASK QUESTIONS HERE just because this is "HAYABUSA.0RG" does not mean only busa owners find home here. Shoot we even let Ducati guys hang out here
Enjoy the new skoot, I know you will. AND BE CAREFUL.
Please post us pics of the new bike when you get it
I would like to have one of those myself. They are great twistie bikes to have fun on.
P.S. I withdraw my dibs on your crank now
to you.DON'T THINK YOU CAN'T POST HERE, RESPOND HERE, OR ASK QUESTIONS HERE just because this is "HAYABUSA.0RG" does not mean only busa owners find home here. Shoot we even let Ducati guys hang out here
Enjoy the new skoot, I know you will. AND BE CAREFUL.
Please post us pics of the new bike when you get it
I would like to have one of those myself. They are great twistie bikes to have fun on.P.S. I withdraw my dibs on your crank now
That's the great thing about this site, it doesn't matter what you ride, you wont get bashed if it's somethin other than a Busa.DON'T THINK YOU CAN'T POST HERE, RESPOND HERE, OR ASK QUESTIONS HERE just because this is "HAYABUSA.0RG" does not mean only busa owners find home here. Shoot we even let Ducati guys hang out here
Awesome. Never thought I'd see it either. Damon, you'll do well as a rider. Patience is the key here.I for one am stunned! This just goes to prove that there are still people with common sense in the world. Good for you! Your decision has proved me wrong and I could not be happier about it!
Please keep us posted. Even though you don't have a Busa yet, you have one in your heart and along the way, we'd love to see your path to getting one.
--Wag--
BlkDrgnZ28
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well im one of the guys who started out on a busa for a first sport bike, learned the basics on a softtail but i kinda wish i had a smaller bike too. i've rolled 4600 miles in a lil over a year, without incident but i still wish i kinda had a "toy" bike like a sv650 or a ninja 500 to play around and toy with, cause i do realize how easy it is to get in trouble on the bus cause the throttle is so sensitive. my buddie has a sv and i have a blast tossing that around in the corners
Mightay fine beginner bike,, mightayyyyy finne.
This is from the last wreck i witnessed. Homey of mine been on cruisers for a good while. Decides to move up to a 08 busa. This is 700 miles later.
I was behind the 2 other riders and i took off in the twisties and he decided to follow me. I went off and recovered (skid mark at the top). He just went off (mark at the bottom).
He rode off with only a knoted up arm cause he had a jacket on. The moral is that you have to be crazy to buy the biggest baddest most diffucilt to ride bike and have absolutely no experience with the sheer speed danger and advanced control methods involved in riding one.
I dont recmmend a hayabusa. A 600 is lighter on gas gets to screaming when piped right. No need to be doing 130 mph in 3rd gear to get the revs up like a busa has to do.
There is verry few situations that you can even use a hayabusas power.
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You sound sweet
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