Toaster's new bike - HAYABUSA II

[Toaster]

Hey all,
Thought it fun to put up a few photos of the new bike I picked up from Colemans.... a limited edition K9 Busa. Ltd Ed meaning it just has a few extras and bling. More bling on its way too ;)

Fantastic to ride, already did 700 miles in its first week with a trip to catch up with the cruiser group in Taupo. Back in Taupo now and ready to head down to Wellington for the protest ride. es its in miles.... a USA bike with both km and miles on the speedo and the odometer in miles. A challenge to my mental arithmetic at the best of times!

The bike is sublime to ride, very comfortable, ther smoothest bike I have ridden (and there are many I have tried out) and pretty good on distance/fatigue with all my aches and pains to put up with. Only made a couple stop on the way down to answer natures needs and my desire for coffee!

Rode down to Taupo again the other day and managed the 350kms from North Auckland on one tank with 4.4 litres left in reserve and the fuel light came on at Acacia Bay.:gob:

The previous week had pushed it more and did the same trip with 1 and 1/4 tanks, so if you are "cruising" its got pretty dang good fuel economy.

Its a fun bike to ride, plently to play with without losing ones licence and plenty to go for it if you wanna try to meet your maker early. Around the lake was fabulous, the only limitation was rider ability/nerve and not pushing it harder to levels it was obviously well capable of. I think I'll wait for a few trackdays before getting too carried away with the horsepower.:innocent:

Lots of fun!

Safe riding to all.
Cam.:scooter::rockon:

p.s. the last photo is proof that men CAN multitask!! My babies Mitch and Samara. I love you and miss you more than you know! Dadda xxx

[Rockbuddy]

gidday cam thats one nice looking ride you got there

[Toaster]

gidday cam thats one nice looking ride you got there

Thanks mate! Been a while since we last caught up. Hope to do so on a cruiser group ride sometime soon.

[XxKiTtiExX]

Very nice bike. Gorgeous kids!

[Toaster]

More pics of both bikes and kids in the albums on profile. Hoping they will be future pillions!

[Bren]

makes my old girl look like the ugly cousin....well, it is...


Very nice...!!! I'm Jealous

[YellowDog]

Thanks for the photos. Not my cup of tea, but really do like yours. The slight design mods do a lot of the overall appearance.

I got my bike out of LA and have the side refectors like you do.

Many congrats to you.

[Toaster]

makes my old girl look like the ugly cousin....well, it is...


Very nice...!!! I'm Jealous

Hardly ugly! Anything on two wheels is a thing of beauty!!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Toaster]

And a couple more bike pics for those that may be interested :)

[Toaster]

Just to add, it would have to be one of if not the best looking instrument panels I have ever seen on a bike. Practical and logical layout too. Very happy with it.

The only thing is the high beam blue light is low and off to the right and opposite to the shift light. Having said that, they are both so bright they are hard to miss in one's periferal vision. So in some ways... perfect.

[Maki]

Nice bike, and no chicken strips. :woohoo:

[EJK]

Awesome bike Mr. Toaster, and lovely kids too :)

Aah I love them 2008+ Hayabusa's dashboard. They are similar to Porsche's.

[Toaster]

Awesome bike Mr. Toaster, and lovely kids too :)

Aah I love them 2008+ Hayabusa's dashboard. They are similar to Porsche's.

Well you got me curious.... and so it is!!!:rockon:

[Edbear]

So that WAS you I followed on the motorway the other day! Did you notice the Boulevard behind you with the right hand running light out? (I replaced the bulb today).

Nice bike of course, but that is a Cam trademark we've come to expect...

Beautiful kids!

[davebullet]

Lovely bike. Great colour. That is one of the few bikes that *might* give the SV650 a run for its money :laugh:

[Maha]

Nice Cam, real nice, about as cute as you kids mate :rockon: thats the colour a Busa should be.

[rainman]

Wouldn't buy one myself, but it's a nice looking Busa.

Congrats...

[Armitage Shanks]

Just to add, it would have to be one of if not the best looking instrument panels I have ever seen on a bike. Practical and logical layout too. Very happy with it.

The only thing is the high beam blue light is low and off to the right and opposite to the shift light. Having said that, they are both so bright they are hard to miss in one's periferal vision. So in some ways... perfect.

Nice pics Toaster, have to say the instrument panel is one aspect I DON'T like about the Gen 2 Busa. Especially compared to a ZZR14 . I got a Gen 1 Bus but have spent some time on my Buddy's '08 G2 . The speedo error thing still has'nt been solved and , whilst there is finally a gear indicator on the Gen 2 ( Finally )...that's at the expense of the trip computer the Gen 1 had from day one, being 1999. We're now heading into 2010 . ( ? )

2009 Hayabusa , no trip computer ? Looks like you have a great Bike and, I'm still a Busa fan, just wonder who makes the decisions at Corporate level , I'm trying to save money too, have fun and be careful ......:innocent:

[Sensei]

Just read a Mag with the fastest production bike available & the Busa came
3rd which is bloody good after all these years now . Nice looking ride :yes:

[Muppet]

Lovely bike. Great colour. That is one of the few bikes that *might* give the SV650 a run for its money :laugh:

Yeah I agree, very nice bike but it's no ZX12R that's for sure :nya:

[98tls]

Nice Bus mate,enjoy.Whats all this talk of dashboards?its a bike all thats required is a rev counter.

[terbang]

Black is the new... umm.. Black.

[Sidewinder]

that plate so gives away what kind of bike it is tho!

[Edbear]

Black is the new... umm.. Black.

Hey man! Where you been lately? :Offtopic:


that plate so gives away what kind of bike it is tho!

Subtlety isn't one of his strong points... :laugh:

[Qkkid]

:rockon: thats the colour a Busa should be.
Great to see another busa out there matey:niceone: even if its another black one
White Busas look the bees knees tho :msn-wink:

[Maha]

Great to see another busa out there matey:niceone: even if its another black one
White Busas look the bees knees tho :msn-wink:

Yeah I wont get drawn into that crap Steve, I was meaning Cams previous Busa, the orange and black one.

[Toaster]

Nice Cam, real nice, about as cute as you kids mate :rockon: thats the colour a Busa should be.

Yes well some say the kiddies look like me, but I think they get their gorgeous looks from their mother Diane "Mrs Amazing" Brooks.

Hope to catch up with you both soon. I am currently in Taupo as sick as a dog. Still hoping to make it to Wellington for the protest though. If not, i will see you in Auckland at some stage.

[Toaster]

So that WAS you I followed on the motorway the other day! Did you notice the Boulevard behind you with the right hand running light out? (I replaced the bulb today).

Nice bike of course, but that is a Cam trademark we've come to expect...

Beautiful kids!

No sorry I didnt see you.... especially if you were behind me!

Thanks for the comments, those kids are gorgeous and fully of personality, lots of fun.

[Toaster]

Subtlety isn't one of his strong points... :laugh:

Correct.

About as subtle as a rhino horn up the backside.

It would begreat if I could paint it in stealth radar absorbing paint though.:eek:

[Edbear]

Yes well some say the kiddies look like me, but I think they get their gorgeous looks from their mother Diane "Mrs Amazing" Brooks.

Hope to catch up with you both soon. I am currently in Taupo as sick as a dog. Still hoping to make it to Wellington for the protest though. If not, i will see you in Auckland at some stage.


No sorry I didnt see you.... especially if you were behind me!

Thanks for the comments, those kids are gorgeous and fully of personality, lots of fun.

Like that famous quote from the Cannonball Run movie, "What is behind me is not important!" (Cue Italian accent.)

Sorry you're not feeling well, mate, hope it's not something you ate...

[Toaster]

Black is the new... umm.. Black.

Yep, and still as invisible as the orange BUSA was to Asian drivers. Already had three try to change lanes right into my side in Auckland (aka Shanghai II)

[Toaster]

The link at the bottom of my signature is a link to a good Hayabusa view/ad video too. A little dated but still good to watch.

[Maha]

Yes well some say the kiddies look like me, but I think they get their gorgeous looks from their mother Diane "Mrs Amazing" Brooks.

Hope to catch up with you both soon. I am currently in Taupo as sick as a dog. Still hoping to make it to Wellington for the protest though. If not, i will see you in Auckland at some stage.

Sure thing Cam, harden up/pop some pills and have a good ride down and back mate, look forward to catching up soon.

[Toaster]

Sure thing Cam, harden up/pop some pills and have a good ride down and back mate, look forward to catching up soon.

Pop pills and harden up?

I fail to see how Viagra will help my riding!:eek::bleh:

[Jacko2]

I am currently in Taupo as sick as a dog. Still hoping to make it to Wellington for the protest though. If not, i will see you in Auckland at some stage.[/QUOTE]
Hi Cam, (very) long time no see.
Nice bike buddie, oh and I thought I told you not to swallow.:bleh:

[Toaster]

I am currently in Taupo as sick as a dog. Still hoping to make it to Wellington for the protest though. If not, i will see you in Auckland at some stage.
Hi Cam, (very) long time no see.
Nice bike buddie, oh and I thought I told you not to swallow.:bleh:[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I haven't been around KB much for the last year. Had a bit of a personal crisi going on to say the least!

Its great to be back on two wheels and loving it!

[Pussy]

Pop pills and harden up?

I fail to see how Viagra will help my riding!:eek::bleh:

Maha means htfu pills!

[sinned]

Nice set of wheels - then I would say that.

[Toaster]

Nice set of wheels - then I would say that.

Thanks buddy. Same to you!

I am keen to get it to a trackday day sometime soon.

[Toaster]

Thanks buddy. Same to you!

I am keen to get it to a trackday day sometime soon.

Actually I see Hampton Downs Califorina Superbike school has a trackday both this weekend and also 18/19 December.

Good chance to give the Busa a good go.:2thumbsup

Anyone know the price? Its not on the website yet (under construction).

[Toaster]

Took the Busa for a good burn on a private road today.... fabulous! Say no more....

[Toaster]

Apparently some more bling bits have arrived from the USA for the bike.

Looking forward to riding from Taupo to Auckland tomorrow to add them on.

Anyone keen to catch up on the journey let me know. Jafar I will text ya. Waiuku is it?

[Edbear]

Took the Busa for a good burn on a private road today.... fabulous! Say no more....

Hmmmm... The name Owen Wilson comes to mind...

[Toaster]

Hmmmm... The name Owen Wilson comes to mind...

Has more hair than me.

Did you get my message yesterday?

[Edbear]

Has more hair than me.

Did you get my message yesterday?

I don't seem to have mate, that's strange...

My reference to Owen was in mind that some of the private roads around there can be a bit tricky... :whistle:

[Toaster]

I don't seem to have mate, that's strange...

My reference to Owen was in mind that some of the private roads around there can be a bit tricky... :whistle:

Hehe true. Well, been watching the V8 racing... I feel inspired to give the road another tickle before Sunset. I will PM you the result!

[Edbear]

Hehe true. Well, been watching the V8 racing... I feel inspired to give the road another tickle before Sunset. I will PM you the result!

As long as it's not from a hospital bed, mate! I've just been to visit two dear friends in hospital today... Not from accidents, though, one had a heart attack and the other is getting a triple bypass on Tuesday.

[Toaster]

As long as it's not from a hospital bed, mate! I've just been to visit two dear friends in hospital today... Not from accidents, though, one had a heart attack and the other is getting a triple bypass on Tuesday.

None of the sort for me. The bike was sublime.... ran out of nerve before I ran out of road.

[Edbear]

None of the sort for me. The bike was sublime.... ran out of nerve before I ran out of road.

Good you got back in one piece! Might see you tomorrow?

[Toaster]

Good you got back in one piece! Might see you tomorrow?

Hope so, depending on progress/traffic etc. If not, am keen to catch up and discuss the flat etc.

[Edbear]

Hope so, depending on progress/traffic etc. If not, am keen to catch up and discuss the flat etc.

Ok. If you can call in good, but anyway give us a buzz when you can.

[Swoop]

Anyone know the price? Its not on the website yet (under construction).
$400 and somthin' for each level.
Was looking at the brochure on the Motomail noticeboard on Saturday morning and it was printed on there.

[Toaster]

Added a few bits:

Soft gel Hayabusa seat (useful)

GSXR tyre valve caps (not useful, just for looks... very hard looks that is):eek:

Tank cover (noticed the black paint gets scratched almost just by thinking about it!):blank:

Tank graphic pads - to cover the scratches!:msn-wink:


Hope to get some good use out of that softer seat on a ride to Welly soon.
(less of a sore bum :spanking:)

WHEN IS THE NEXT PROTEST??!!:argue::niceone:

[Dodgyiti]

Bikes look awesome in black, especially nice curvy ones like yours. I feel for you about the scratches, it is one of the drawbacks unfortunately.
Bling is good, the exhaust looks mean from the back. Well done.
So what's next? Polish the mag edges?

[Toaster]

Bikes look awesome in black, especially nice curvy ones like yours. I feel for you about the scratches, it is one of the drawbacks unfortunately.
Bling is good, the exhaust looks mean from the back. Well done.
So what's next? Polish the mag edges?

Just happy to enjoy the bike now and get out amongst it!:scooter:

[Dodgyiti]

Just happy to enjoy the bike now and get out amongst it!

Take you about 3 seconds a side to do the rear wheel. Just put her on a race stand, start her up click 6th gear and hold the polishing rag on the rim edge at 300km/h :lol:
Be carefull of your fingies though:shit:

[Chisanga]

Just happy to enjoy the bike now and get out amongst it!:scooter:

Awesome bike Toaster. Enjoy it :)

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey man, nice pics and real cute babies... can't give you any more bling or I would :)

[Toaster]

Hey man, nice pics and real cute babies... can't give you any more bling or I would :)

Cheers mate, they sure are cute! I love the bike.... long may I keep it!

[Toaster]

The more I look at these pics the more I love the bike. Just got to watch out in "Hazzard County".

Anyone up for a ride this way Thursday?

[Toaster]

Update photo with tyre lettering done. :scooter:

[Maha]

Finish it off nicely with ya jacket drapped over the bike and ya helmet sitting close by :rockon:

[dipshit]

Stop now before you make it even more gay.

[sinned]

I can't keep my bike clean for long enough to appreciate bling. I do like the look of those pipes. What are they and how is the sound?

[Armitage Shanks]

Stop now before you make it even more gay. True...Enough was enough a few blings ago , The big bad Busa maybe does'nt want to be dressed up like a girl ? Each to his own I guess ....:Oops:

[Crazy Steve]

Update photo with tyre lettering done. :scooter:

I still havnt washed mine and it nearly been two months......

Crazy Steve.

[Maha]

I still havnt washed mine and it nealy been two months......

Crazy Steve.

I think you posted in the wrong thread...

Caring Maha

[Toaster]

I can't keep my bike clean for long enough to appreciate bling. I do like the look of those pipes. What are they and how is the sound?

They are an American version of the Yoshi pipes - nice look and the sound is great when wound up. We move to Wellington later this month for a while so can show you the bike sometime (If I recall correctly thats your hometown?).

[Toaster]

Update photo with tyre lettering done. :scooter:

Oh and these marker pens are for sale $15 for one $25 for two. PM me if you want one.

[bmz2]

Oh and these marker pens are for sale $15 for one $25 for two. PM me if you want one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x9wSUZ1T98 a little video from sunday

[lanci]

Update photo with tyre lettering done. :scooter:

Why (out of interest) did you do that?

[lanci]

The bike looks cool as by the way! (Although I may have put carbon cans on). I would'nt mind one for touring.

[Toaster]

Why (out of interest) did you do that?

Because I felt like lying on the concrete in the sun getting my right elbow sunburnt for an hour... or was it two hours??!!

[Toaster]

I guess I could but it would blow away in this Wellington wind.

Not happy about missing out on all that hot sunny weather up north.



Finish it off nicely with ya jacket drapped over the bike and ya helmet sitting close by :rockon:

[CM2005]

preferred the white limited edtn ones

[Toaster]

Yeah the white was a more polarising colour. Makes the bike look bigger too.... like a beluga whale.

[Edbear]

Yeah the white was a more polarising colour. Makes the bike look bigger too.... like a beluga whale.

Well, of course black is very slimming, that's why I wear it a lot... However I didn't think Busa Pete's white one quite looked like a Beluga whale, I thought it was rather fetching myself...

I loved the M109R I rode in white as well. Having said that, of course, your bike is quite the bizniss and looks great!

[Armitage Shanks]

preferred the white limited edtn ones

Picked up new K9 'Busa on Wednesday , just had a beer with it and checked the mileage at only 69 km's, colour is WHITE .

Look out for me, coming up from the south through Kaikoura , Blenheim and thorough to Nelson on Monday for the ' run it in ' scenario . Bike is standard at present but have some Yoshi's ordered then tidy the tail up , install a Pipercross or similar air filter, have it re-mapped and that's it. The Bike speaks for itself so I don't need to 'Bling' it , it's gonna be a sleeper albeit a white one . I'll send a pic through if anyone's interested , cheers

[Toaster]

Good no you mate, congrats on the bike. Yep post up a pic when you can.


Picked up new K9 'Busa on Wednesday , just had a beer with it and checked the mileage at only 69 km's, colour is WHITE .

Look out for me, coming up from the south through Kaikoura , Blenheim and thorough to Nelson on Monday for the ' run it in ' scenario . Bike is standard at present but have some Yoshi's ordered then tidy the tail up , install a Pipercross or similar air filter, have it re-mapped and that's it. The Bike speaks for itself so I don't need to 'Bling' it , it's gonna be a sleeper albeit a white one . I'll send a pic through if anyone's interested , cheers

[Armitage Shanks]

Good no you mate, congrats on the bike. Yep post up a pic when you can.

Cheers Toaster, here's a couple of pics . As you can see still standard apart from the tank protector which I think kinda compliments the seat and the black frame . Now 92kms old .......Pipes etc to follow and I'll tidy up that tail ...:soon:

[CTD]

you guys find anything you're not liking with the new bus?

I had read the motor was abit vibey compared to the 14? true?

[Armitage Shanks]

you guys find anything you're not liking with the new bus?

I had read the motor was abit vibey compared to the 14? true?

The big girls all vibe a little mate , just like your washing machine ...........and every other Bike I guess.

The best 'non vibrators' are the Two Strokers, sadly they're gone ...almost

[Toaster]

I find the busa very smooth... but then I have ridden vtwins.

[lanci]

Why are you selling?

[Toaster]

Well, lifes dramas just keep on coming don't they.