Sincere thanks to all, Busa driver no more

[sgerry]

I did a thing……

Had a chance to drive the scrambler and the busa to work 2x days in a row….and then almost couldn’t walk after the second day. Osteoarthritis in the knees sucks, and as my wife says “…we ain’t that young anymore”.

Traded in both bikes and rode this beauty home.

A sincere thanks to everyone here, I appreciate all the info shared!

I’ll still be around…seeing what y’all get up to modifying the mighty Busa.

Rubbber side down yall. (Except for @sixpack577- keep that rear down….do your thing bro!)

 

[sixpack577]

Right on man!
Cool bike, stick around and let us know how it works out for you.
I totally get needing something comfortable at this point in life.

 

[sgerry]

Right on man!
Cool bike, stick around and let us know how it works out for you.
I totally get needing something comfortable at this point in life.

Sweet ride man, no shoulder pain…lol

Radar assisted cruise is the tits!

 

[Hayabusa4life]

The thing is to keep riding, no matter what you ride, stick around

 

[scotty - 12]

maintenance $$&&

 

[Slowstang305]

That looks like a lot of fun!

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I feel your pain brother, I have arthritis in both knees. You’re still riding a motorcycle that’s all that matters.

 

[Busa3Fan]

It is a nice bike, I almost bought one…. But in the end I picked a Bmw 1250 GSA as the comfortable bike and Busa as the fun bike.

 

[sgerry]

maintenance $$&&

No desmo…..=36k valvetrain maint!

 

[sgerry]

I debated both actually, was thinking along your lines.

It is a nice bike, I almost bought one…. But in the end I picked a Bmw 1250 GSA as the comfortable bike and Busa as the fun bike.

 

[Maxx_Zouk]

The thing is to keep riding, no matter what you ride, stick around

Don’t quit the forum. Once a a Busa rider, always one. Many congratulations on your new Multi. Ride hard, ride safe mate. Keep us posted how you go.

 

[sixpack577]

How about getting in the Picture Game Challenge while your putting some miles on?
None of us care it's not a Busa.

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

I did a thing……

Had a chance to drive the scrambler and the busa to work 2x days in a row….and then almost couldn’t walk after the second day. Osteoarthritis in the knees sucks, and as my wife says “…we ain’t that young anymore”.

Man when you do a thing you REALLY do a thing. The Ducati looks great and comfy. Those Italians know how to do sexy in any genre of bike. I'm no spring chicken so I get the age thing and being comfy. Stay in touch for sure man. Appreciate you and have a blast with the new Ducati!

 

[Miklos_HUN]

I hope you'll have a lot of (s)miles on that beauty!

 

[Bumblebee]

Congrats, it looks like it will be lots of fun to go ride almost anywhere..

Look at how much fun @c10 is having on his adventure bike....

 

[Parmenion]

Enjoy your new Multi. I had a 1200S 2015 model that was real fun. I hope you don’t miss the arm ripping acceleration of the Busa.

 

[sgerry]

Enjoy your new Multi. I had a 1200S 2015 model that was real fun. I hope you don’t miss the arm ripping acceleration of the Busa.

It’s def not the same, but with 170 hp on tap…same grin for sure.

 

[c10]

you just need some meaty tires

 

[c10]

 

[InfiniteReality]

That's unexpected, but totally get it. As time goes on, I know my time will be coming at some point. I hope to make it to the Gen4, but not sure if that'll happen if Suzuki takes another 14yrs to update again.

Good luck and definitely keep checking in! One day I'll get a Duc, my goal is to have one as a 2nd bike.