Wobble (tank slappers) on busas ???
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Well if it's from your HD friends
I guess by speed they mean 60 or 70 mph cause that's about all a Harley will do comfortably. So, to your question ------- NO the Busa does not have an inherent speed wobbling problem. At least mine doesn't and I've had it up there
I will say that our Oklahoma 30 to 40 mph side winds do give me a challange out in the open plains
I will say that our Oklahoma 30 to 40 mph side winds do give me a challange out in the open plains
Mines not stock anymore, but I don't have any problems with speed wobbling. The faster she goes, the more stable she is.
I guess if you're not tucked at tripple digits you could experience some buffetting, but the HD guys wouldn't know about that.
Had the same problem in England on the weekend, very challenging
Side winds are a killer on any bike not just the busa, the lighter the bike and the bigger the profile the bigger the problem. The busa does have a big profile, but its very aerodynamic so I have had very little problems even in hard side winds.
FYI if the side wind goes above 50mph it can cause you to change lanes, anything over 50 its recommended to park it.
There is an article in cycleworld last month on this subject.
The winds around here in Wisconsin frequently hit 40 mph during the "Ides of March," and I certainly don't feel uncomfortable riding the bike in the open in the higher winds. You can feel the push of the wind and somtimes it almost feels like you're riding on a forty-five degree angle and the wind is going to pick you up, but I've never really had a problem or felt "uncomfortable." The bike has always seemed stable to me. It's got a stock steering dampner, as well. I've experienced one tank slapper in the time that I've owned the Busa, and that was at slow speed caused by the rear end stepping out when I went around a corner and grabbed a bit too much throttle on cold tires. Completely rider error.
I think the general public, motorcycle riders and non alike, feed myths and rumors without ever having experienced it first hand. Kind of like the myths about Rotties (and other things). Lots of opinions, little experience.
I think the general public, motorcycle riders and non alike, feed myths and rumors without ever having experienced it first hand. Kind of like the myths about Rotties (and other things). Lots of opinions, little experience.
Guess it must be true..
It happened to me once. Then I found out that the dealership put on the wrong front tire. It was to tall and only rated for 120mph. My fender kept it from coming apart.
I did get my money back, a new tire and a different shop to install it along with my new fender.
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Mine is perfectly stable in 6th gear 10,000+ rpms
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+1Guess it must be true..
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Mine didn't wobble at 150 tucked in, Smooth. I guess the HD riders were sitting up right...
5 minutes ago, i completed the purchase of my 06 (burgandy/black) hay-bus! hell, Im in the army, and currently 2 months into my 12 month tour in afghanistan, but i feel almost orgasmic knowing that such a beautiful machine will be sitting in my garage when I get off the plane! This is only my 2nd bike. my first bike was an 02 yami R6, which I rode for two full years. I know the busa will be a world apart, but i respect her already, as just looking at the pic my salesman sent me gives me chills!!!!! GOD I WISH THIS WAR WAS OVER!
+2Yeah , the head wobbles from the wind buffering .
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