Just bought my Hayabusa!

[Nzpure]

I'm picking it up Thisarvo
Its a Black gsx1300rz hayabusa, I saw it i just had to buy it lol.
Finally i have a bike that i sit on and it wont dissapear lol!

[kiwifruit]

Congratulations :D

[sil3nt]

Finally i have a bike that i sit on and it wont dissapear lol!I am sure it will if you don't hold on tight.

[ducatilover]

Pics!!! We like pics.

[yod]

Pics!!! We like pics.

yeah, pics or it didn't happen....

[Nzpure]

yeah, pics or it didn't happen....

If its not too dark ill put pic's up tonight.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm picking it up Thisarvo
Its a Black gsx1300rz hayabusa, I saw it i just had to buy it lol.
Finally i have a bike that i sit on and it wont dissapear lol!

Congrats. Best bike on the planet!

[Fast Eddie]

mean bro!!! congrats :D

the mighty 'busa, bird of prey.

I wanna see it low to the ground, extended swing arm, nitrous injected, neons, chrome, big booty bitches etc etc

.. oh im sorry isnt this America? I thought this was ammmurica

[SMOKEU]

Get a GoPro and film yourself doing a 300kmh mission.

[Nzpure]

mean bro!!! congrats :D

the mighty 'busa, bird of prey.

I wanna see it low to the ground, extended swing arm, nitrous injected, neons, chrome, big booty bitches etc etc

.. oh im sorry isnt this America? I thought this was ammmurica

If someone came up to me and told me i needed to extend the swing arm i think i would beat them to death with the pillion bubble thing. I think its stupid....

[Nzpure]

Get a GoPro and film yourself doing a 300kmh mission.

300km/h....I have no intentions of finding the outer limits of a bike like the hayabusa.

[SMOKEU]

300km/h....I have no intentions of finding the outer limits of a bike like the hayabusa.

After a couple of weeks you'll change your mind. The northern motorway would be a good place to do a speed run.

[Nzpure]

After a couple of weeks you'll change your mind. The northern motorway would be a good place to do a speed run.

Nah i'd like to keep my licence tbh. Never had a ticket, dont plan on getting one either.

[SMOKEU]

Nah i'd like to keep my licence tbh. Never had a ticket, dont plan on getting one either.

Fair enough, on a bike like that just don't stop and you won't get busted. Just make sure they don't see your number plate.

Then again, why would you buy a Hayabusa without intending to do crazy speeds on it? I bet you'll break the 200kmh barrier within the first week of owning it.

[Fast Eddie]

After a couple of weeks you'll change your mind. The northern motorway would be a good place to do a speed run.

fuck that noise lol, do it out to the wheatshef on those flats. or round the airport.

[ducatilover]

Then again, why would you buy a Hayabusa without intending to do crazy speeds on it?

Because racecar

[Fast Eddie]

If someone came up to me and told me i needed to extend the swing arm i think i would beat them to death with the pillion bubble thing. I think its stupid....

lol looove it

[SMOKEU]

fuck that noise lol, do it out to the wheatshef on those flats. or round the airport.

There are a few good straights on the Christchurch Akaroa Rd as well.

[Nzpure]

Fair enough, on a bike like that just don't stop and you won't get busted. Just make sure they don't see your number plate.

Then again, why would you buy a Hayabusa without intending to do crazy speeds on it? I bet you'll break the 200kmh barrier within the first week of owning it.

Because its the first bike i have sat on that i like and feels the right size.

[SMOKEU]

Because its the first bike i have sat on that i like and feels the right size.

Fair enough then, just don't do anything I wouldn't do!

[caspernz]

Congrats on grabbing a BUSA!! :niceone:

Now the only problem will be self discipline. Once I've mastered that I'll be trading my Kat in on a Busa as well. It's just one of those inevitable things, as I reckon every rider should own (or at least get to ride) a bike of the calibre of the Busa in their riding career.

[HenryDorsetCase]

fuck that noise lol, do it out to the wheatshef on those flats. or round the airport.

south eyre road, or the back road from Ashbutron to Maybury..... usual caveats about farms, farmers, stock and the po po apply.

[Fast Eddie]

usual caveats about farms, farmers, stock and the po po apply.

haha.. nothing like seeing a farm ute tractoring out onto your stretch at about 5km/h when your doing ergnja%6$ km/h

plenty of good stretches in kiwi land, between chch n akaroa is patrolled well by the police or at least it used to be when I lived there so I dont really go there if I feel like visiting top gear at WOT

[curly]

http://my2wheels.com/forum/images/smilies/mysmilies/worthless.gif

[scumdog]

Fair enough, on a bike like that just don't stop and you won't get busted. Just make sure they don't see your number plate.

Then again, why would you buy a Hayabusa without intending to do crazy speeds on it? I bet you'll break the 200kmh barrier within the first week of owning it.

True, if I was young I wouldn't have a bar of a 'busa, I suspect I wouldn't be able to hold back...(hell, even now I would be temped). :pinch:

The reality is, I can drive a 420+hp vehicle that can light the tyres any time I want 'just like that', do 220kph etc but keep that kinda stuff to the track.:yes:

Time'n'place...

[Nzpure]

Ok so its was dark so the pics are crappy but heres some shitty photo's

[mossy1200]

Ok so its was dark so the pics are crappy but heres some shitty photo's

Fail

Tye it up or down incase of ground shakes.You dont want it falling over.

[Fast Eddie]

nice beast, your worse on the camera than me bro

[Stylo]

Ok so its was dark so the pics are crappy but heres some shitty photo's

Congratulations Mate , welcome to club 'Busa

[EJK]

South Eyre Road.

Thank me later.

[blackdog]

I'd be thinking about a nice big Dyna bolt and chain there too Mr.

What's the tyre budget?

[300weatherby]

I'm picking it up Thisarvo
Its a Black gsx1300rz hayabusa, I saw it i just had to buy it lol.
Finally i have a bike that i sit on and it wont dissapear lol!

Good on ya! just remember it is not a straight line hero bike, it will go around corners too!. We should start a local Busa club, I have a battered looking 06, done 54,000 on it, am on the Akaroa GP regular and do round the block when racing or weather doesn't get in the way- We could have patches too, we could be the "300" club and you would have to be really cool (like us!) to belong:rolleyes:

[Nzpure]

:laugh:
Good on ya! just remember it is not a straight line hero bike, it will go around corners too!. We should start a local Busa club, I have a battered looking 06, done 54,000 on it, am on the Akaroa GP regular and do round the block when racing or weather doesn't get in the way- We could have patches too, we could be the "300" club and you would have to be really cool (like us!) to belong:rolleyes::laugh:

Hahahaha

[sil3nt]

Bike is so fast you get motion blur taking photos in the garage :eek5:

[Nzpure]

Bike is so fast you get motion blur taking photos in the garage :eek5:

i know !!!! Crazy fast even when its standing still.

[Madness]

I wonder if you'll feel like riding the Harley any time soon (this year). Nice colour :yes:

[DrunkenMistake]

Here ya go mate,
Youll be needing one of these,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-07-HAYABUSA-HARDCORE-EXTENDED-UNDER-BRACED-SWINGARM-W-NOS-MOUNT-TANK-/300692455488?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4602aac040&vxp=mtr#ht_1346wt_1037


(:

Well done man!

[SMOKEU]

Just wait till VTEC kicks in yo.

[Nzpure]

So question, My busa has Neptune slip on cans and a K&N air filter is that all good with out a power commander or am i better with the stock cans on it? I ask this from a primarily fuel economy point of view as i have sold my cage this will be my everything bike.

[300weatherby]

So question, My busa has Neptune slip on cans and a K&N air filter is that all good with out a power commander or am i better with the stock cans on it? I ask this from a primarily fuel economy point of view as i have sold my cage this will be my everything bike.

You don't need to bother with a power commander, expect 300 kms on a full tank touring at sensible speeds open road two up (120/130ish) , not a lot different when being used around town. When you are used to your new ground based Apollo13 you can get throttle response sharpened up in gears 1,2 and 3 and the top speed limiter removed by going to see Red at Triple R, he can access the ECU and remove the factory imposed restrictions. Make sure you do the sags and set up rebound and compression properly (the standard suspension is actually ok for normal people) and it will not be as hard on tyres as some would have you believe. Practise useing the rear brake to help steer the bike and practise full blown panic stops (important!) if you want to avoid a nasty suprise.

[unstuck]

Nice bike dude. :yes:

[SMOKEU]

When are you going to let me have a go on the Hayabusa?

[Nzpure]

When are you going to let me have a go on the Hayabusa?

When are you going to whisper sweet sweet melodies in my ear?

[SMOKEU]

When are you going to whisper sweet sweet melodies in my ear?

It's a deal.

[Stylo]

You don't need to bother with a power commander, expect 300 kms on a full tank touring at sensible speeds open road two up (120/130ish) , not a lot different when being used around town. When you are used to your new ground based Apollo13 you can get throttle response sharpened up in gears 1,2 and 3 and the top speed limiter removed by going to see Red at Triple R, he can access the ECU and remove the factory imposed restrictions. Make sure you do the sags and set up rebound and compression properly (the standard suspension is actually ok for normal people) and it will not be as hard on tyres as some would have you believe. Practise useing the rear brake to help steer the bike and practise full blown panic stops (important!) if you want to avoid a nasty suprise.

Nothing nasty about a 'Busa mate .....:sweatdrop

[sinned]

Nothing nasty about a 'Busa mate .....:sweatdrop

The busa is an easy and comfy bike to ride with no surprises - unless the throttle is wide open and the revs are past 4k. A great bike for the all day long ride.

[Nzpure]

Went for a decent ride today, Stayed out of the hills as i wasn't confident enough with the power as i have gone from a 250 to a busa with a small trip to ashburton and a couple of scoots around the city on a 1200 harley. Just went right around the city. Was brilliant, People had given me the idea that the busa was really hard to handle and would get away on you. Bullshit the busa is one of the most well mannered bikes i have ridden. Yes it is smooth and can go very fast quickly but not without you noticing. IMHO this is the best bike evah!

[Nzpure]

The busa is an easy and comfy bike to ride with no surprises - unless the throttle is wide open and the revs are past 4k. A great bike for the all day long ride.

Yea hard. Over 4k rpm im certain it takes off harder then a jet plane. Might fasion me some wings see if i can jump the cook straight.

[Stylo]

Yea hard. Over 4k rpm im certain it takes off harder then a jet plane. Might fasion me some wings see if i can jump the cook straight.

Enjoy your 'Busa but ..take care mate ...they can jump out and bite too , sounds like the novelty factor is still in play.....:lol:

Have fun and watch out for the cops aye ?

I ride a 'Busa too , been there done that, still doin' it

[Nzpure]

Enjoy your 'Busa but ..take care mate ...they can jump out and bite too , sounds like the novelty factor is still in play.....:lol:

Have fun and watch out for the cops aye ?

I ride a 'Busa too , been there done that, still doin' it

Im stll taking it easy. Was out the back of prebbleton today and i went the fastest i have ever been on the busa and it was 140km/h and it was only for a couple of seconds. What shocked me is just how quick i went from 70 odd to 140 man the busa can go lol. Still a bloody brilliant bike, hums thro corners as fast as i would like to go and can chew kms without any pain. I have done maybe 500kms on it now and im bloody happy with it. Thinking of going to sundown but i could only go after 3pm tomorrow but i may go just for a couple of hours then head back.

[scumdog]

Im stll taking it easy. Was out the back of prebbleton today and i went the fastest i have ever been on the busa and it was 140km/h and it was only for a couple of seconds. What shocked me is just how quick i went from 70 odd to 140 man the busa can go lol. .

So, just watch the right-wrist action on wet roads etc.:yes:

[Nzpure]

So, just watch the right-wrist action on wet roads etc.:yes:

Im currently watching Twist of the wrist. absorbed the first section and its time to practice! Some bloody good stuff in the vid.

[mattsdakar]

Anyone else think jumping from a 250 to a Hayabusa the minute you get your full licence is madness?? :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

Im currently watching Twist of the wrist. absorbed the first section and its time to practice! Some bloody good stuff in the vid.

But its covered in layer upon layer of cheese......

It helped me alot at the beginning.

[Nzpure]

Anyone else think jumping from a 250 to a Hayabusa the minute you get your full licence is madness?? :facepalm:

Meh any bike can kill you dude, Yea sure the busa is fast and smooth but its never going faster then what you make it go. Its a nice bike to ride and a excellent fit for my big arse.
I love it, Dont be such a kill joy!

[short-circuit]

Anyone else think jumping from a 250 to a Hayabusa the minute you get your full licence is madness?? :facepalm:

Yip - fucking nuts :corn:

[Madness]

It's only a Hayabusa, ffs.

[Nzpure]

Yip - fucking nuts :corn:

Have either of you ridden a busa before?

[willytheekid]

Meh any bike can kill you dude!

Thats exacty it!

Its NOT the bike thats dangerous...its the nut between the handlebar & seat :yes:

Enjoy the new bike mate, there a bloody good unit those busa's :niceone:

[nzspokes]

Have either of you ridden a busa before?

Ive not. But sat on one yesterday.:love:

[Nzpure]

Ive not. But sat on one yesterday.:love:

Dude get one best bike evah!

[Madness]

Why are Americans so stupid?

[Nzpure]

Why are Americans so stupid?

Lol thats a hell of a long chain eh!

[scumdog]

Why are Americans so stupid?

'Cos they can?

Anyway, it looks like some old shitta of a bike so who cares???

[ducatilover]

'Cos they can?

Anyway, it looks like some old shitta of a bike so who cares???

Some undersized rice burning thing :shifty:

[Nzpure]

Went for a tiki tour out to akaroa today with me father in-law what a blast! Will definetly do that road more often nice mixture of fast and slow corners but a few fck wits about tho.
I did however put the busa down day before yesterday..... Pulling into budget motorspares going maybe running speed, lightly on the front brakes and the front went out from under me was a bit of liquifactoin and grit in the gutter/driveway :shit::violin::argh::weep::angry2::angry2::angry2: :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2: was roughly my emotional experience after the fact. Scratched my precious busa only 6 days after owning it......
Massive wack to the confidence there. The guy from the shop came out and was confused as to why it had happened came out to check my tyre pressure and it was at 45psi!!!!!???? Why on earth was it so high???? He reakoned grit and sand combined with the tyre pressure was why it went over. As i had like tank slap up in the hills the other day under heavy braking which was odd i thought. Well bike feels a heap load more planted and stable with the pressure at 35. I came away all good bike came down on me foot broken big toe (i think) and a bruised heel so meh. BUT MY PRECIOUS BUSA!!! it was spotless before the fall :weep: AH well such is life eh.

[Ender EnZed]

Pulling into budget motorspares going maybe running speed, lightly on the front brakes and the front went out from under me was a bit of liquifactoin and grit in the gutter/driveway

4 seconds on Google reports that your manual recommends 42 psi front and rear. Hate to rain on your excuses but a few extra psi would have about as much influence on this situation as what you had for lunch last Tuesday. A year ago.

But, shit happens. Lots of people drop at least one bike at very low speed, I have.

[Nzpure]

4 seconds on Google reports that your manual recommends 42 psi front and rear. Hate to rain on your excuses but a few extra psi would have about as much influence on this situation as what you had for lunch last Tuesday. A year ago.

But, shit happens. Lots of people drop at least one bike at very low speed, they just normally do it before buying a 'Busa.

Really 42psi? didn't realise. I'm not using it as and excuse i rather think it wouldn't of happened at all if i didn't touch the front brake. Feels better at 35 but better put it up 42psi sounds awfully high tho?

[Nzpure]

Really 42psi? didn't realise. I'm not using it as and excuse i rather think it wouldn't of happened at all if i didn't touch the front brake. Feels better at 35 but better put it up 42psi sounds awfully high tho?

Slightly longer read however and most people find it slightly unstable at such high pressures for street riding and go for 35/38 -38/40 But again wouldn't of happened if i didn't touch the breaks.
Yes unfortunatly i haven't drop my hyobag or honda both of which i did 10/15k kms on and would have much rather dropped those two. and the honda a rode it like a stole it (which means i kept up with most traffic lol)

[Madness]

Do a Google search (http://www.google.co.nz/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=hayabusa+user+manual&oq=hayabusa+user+&aq=0v&aqi=g-v1&aql=&gs_l=hp.1.0.0i15.743l6485l0l8993l14l11l0l3l3l2l165 2l5151l2-6j3j6-1j0j1l14l0.&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=e7236bc9180d9239&biw=1366&bih=673) for a user manual download.

Tyre pressure is a personal thing IMO. If 35psi feels better than 45 did and the manual suggests 42, maybe try it at 40? I always run the rear 2psi lower than the front, could be between 38/40 & 40/42 depending on my mood. Higher for touring & lower for scratching is my general rule of thumb but that's just me

[Nzpure]

Do a Google search (http://www.google.co.nz/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=hayabusa+user+manual&oq=hayabusa+user+&aq=0v&aqi=g-v1&aql=&gs_l=hp.1.0.0i15.743l6485l0l8993l14l11l0l3l3l2l165 2l5151l2-6j3j6-1j0j1l14l0.&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=e7236bc9180d9239&biw=1366&bih=673) for a user manual download.

Tyre pressure is a personal thing IMO. If 35psi feels better than 45 did and the manual suggests 42, maybe try it at 40? I always run the rear 2psi lower than the front, could be between 38/40 & 40/42 depending on my mood. Higher for touring & lower for scratching is my general rule of thumb but that's just me

That sir is sound advice!
Might have to have a play around. Either way it was excellent for my wee trip today, may do a wee tiki tour to arthurs pass aswell that sounds like a nice road.

[Madness]

That sir is sound advice!
Might have to have a play around. Either way it was excellent for my wee trip today, may do a wee tiki tour to arthurs pass aswell that sounds like a nice road.

I meant to say run the rear 2psi higher than the front :facepalm: I've ridden so little lately I've forgotten.

[300weatherby]

Really 42psi? didn't realise. I'm not using it as and excuse i rather think it wouldn't of happened at all if i didn't touch the front brake. Feels better at 35 but better put it up 42psi sounds awfully high tho?

I currently run BT016's on my Busa cause I like them, have run Dunlops and Michelen, and as of sunday have put 57,400 kms behind it, and my Busa gets a workout in the tight stuff more than most do- as a general rule: 38 rear/36 front one up and 40 rear/38 front two up. Tyre shop people are not the best guide, nor is Google. You need to get your information from Busa based people- pm me and i'll help you get sorted. Am planning on getting in some testing friday afternoon at Ruapuna (not on the Busa though), drop by and say hi

[Nzpure]

I currently run BT016's on my Busa cause I like them, have run Dunlops and Michelen, and as of sunday have put 57,400 kms behind it, and my Busa gets a workout in the tight stuff more than most do- as a general rule: 38 rear/36 front one up and 40 rear/38 front two up. Tyre shop people are not the best guide, nor is Google. You need to get your information from Busa based people- pm me and i'll help you get sorted. Am planning on getting in some testing friday afternoon at Ruapuna (not on the Busa though), drop by and say hi

Ill do that, Im running michelins atm came with the bike. got 35front and 38 rear i believe have to check again. But i will pop out wont be having a go but im keen to just watch and chat is that all good or do you gotta pay?

[300weatherby]

Ill do that, Im running michelins atm came with the bike. got 35front and 38 rear i believe have to check again. But i will pop out wont be having a go but im keen to just watch and chat is that all good or do you gotta pay?

Unless you are going out on the track, there is no cost, look for the GSXR 1000 no 147.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Really 42psi? didn't realise. I'm not using it as and excuse i rather think it wouldn't of happened at all if i didn't touch the front brake. Feels better at 35 but better put it up 42psi sounds awfully high tho?

Fuck running 42 psi unless you're doing top speed runs. 34 is plenty one up, 36 rear.

[Nzpure]

Fuck running 42 psi unless you're doing top speed runs. 34 is plenty one up, 36 rear.

Yea i have done some reading up and most people prefer around 35 front and 38 rear area so ill leave mine. Feels stable and planted and im not bouncing all round chch on our uber awesome roads.

[mattsdakar]

Went for a tiki tour out to akaroa today with me father in-law what a blast! Will definetly do that road more often nice mixture of fast and slow corners but a few fck wits about tho.
I did however put the busa down day before yesterday..... Pulling into budget motorspares going maybe running speed, lightly on the front brakes and the front went out from under me was a bit of liquifactoin and grit in the gutter/driveway :shit::violin::argh::weep::angry2::angry2::angry2: :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2: was roughly my emotional experience after the fact. Scratched my precious busa only 6 days after owning it......
Massive wack to the confidence there. The guy from the shop came out and was confused as to why it had happened came out to check my tyre pressure and it was at 45psi!!!!!???? Why on earth was it so high???? He reakoned grit and sand combined with the tyre pressure was why it went over. As i had like tank slap up in the hills the other day under heavy braking which was odd i thought. Well bike feels a heap load more planted and stable with the pressure at 35. I came away all good bike came down on me foot broken big toe (i think) and a bruised heel so meh. BUT MY PRECIOUS BUSA!!! it was spotless before the fall :weep: AH well such is life eh.


Meh any bike can kill you dude, Yea sure the busa is fast and smooth but its never going faster then what you make it go. Its a nice bike to ride and a excellent fit for my big arse.
I love it, Dont be such a kill joy!

So in 6days you have managed a near high side in the hills and then later binned it, as I said earlier going from a 250cc to a Hayabusa as soon as you get your full licence is madness, please take it easy for your familys sake!

[short-circuit]

So in 6days you have managed a near high side in the hills and then later binned it, as I said earlier going from a 250cc to a Hayabusa as soon as you get your full licence is madness, please take it easy for your familys sake!

I tend to agree. Would definitely hate to end up being proved right.

[SMOKEU]

I think a step up to a fast 600 would have been a lot more sensible than going straight to a Hayabusa. I went from a CBR250 to a GSXR600 and the 600 is a lot easier to handle than the 250.

[GrayWolf]

Fuck running 42 psi unless you're doing top speed runs. 34 is plenty one up, 36 rear.

guess it depends on the tyre type, bike type, rider weight etc etc... I'm 'only' 105kg and on bikes around 260kg wet.. I prefer 38 front 40 rear.. which is basically the two up or over 90kg rider weight pressures.... When I had Diablo's I was told to run them about 3lbs higher than bike manufacturer recommendations... reading the dummy's guides to suspension set up, it does seem that manufacturers of vehicles do set pressures lower than the tyre makers would use,,, means the tyre is doing some of the suspensions work (cheaper manufacturing costs)
The Wainui hill crucifies any tyres and is well known for it.. the reverse cambers on bends and the 'anti slip surface' destroy tyres rapidly... we discussed about carcass distortion etc and I have found no detrimental handling or wear effects by running higher pressures.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The Wainui hill crucifies any tyres and is well known for it.. the reverse cambers on bends and the 'anti slip surface' destroy tyres rapidly... we discussed about carcass distortion etc and I have found no detrimental handling or wear effects by running higher pressures.

Correct. It fucks tyres in no time. We in the industry love that hill! :innocent:

But I like my tyres a bit softer than most, as I hate the harsher ride from higher pressures. You can feel every bloody pebble etc when they're too high. Tyres also tend to heat up a tad quicker when run a lil softer.

[GrayWolf]

So in 6days you have managed a near high side in the hills and then later binned it, as I said earlier going from a 250cc to a Hayabusa as soon as you get your full licence is madness, please take it easy for your familys sake!

unfortunately, how many times in various threads has this advice been dispensed,, going from 250 to 1000cc... and the general replies are to the effect of, go for it, easy as, dont listen to the old bastards, I can handle it... etc etc...
its ONLY when they bin it or high/low side in a short time that they realise the advice from the nay sayers, was sound.

[Nzpure]

So in 6days you have managed a near high side in the hills and then later binned it, as I said earlier going from a 250cc to a Hayabusa as soon as you get your full licence is madness, please take it easy for your familys sake!

So you have never dropped your bike eh? it was a very slow drop most of the scratches will buff out. I got the wobbles under severe heavy braking because someone pulled out on me, was a new bike and hadn't had much chance to practice emergency braking on it. How many idiots jump on 600s and ride at break neck speeds? fastest i have had the busa is 140 (excessive i thought yes) but was passing someone out near ashburton (straight as arrow roads)
im 6ft 4 and 135kgs i couldn't find a 650 that felt comfy or 1 thou for that matter that i liked. I liked my gt250r was good but couldn't go on any long rides with it as it was uncomfortable and i hated the cb250rs found my self barely riding, it spend most of its tiem in the garage. I sat on the busa never honestly thinking i would buy one and fell in love with the look,riding position,comfort of the bike hence why i got one. I sat on most 600-650s and they look and feel like im sitting on a little 125. Sure i could have bought one ridden it to get used to the power ended up hateing riding cause i could never get comfy and gonr back to a cage but then what would be the point. I've done 1000kms on the bike now slowly getting a feel for it. Went for another ticky tour out to akaroa today which was great. Thought i was going at a really good pace then two guys on a r1 and gsxrthou boosted past me as if i was going at a snails pace and it didn't look like they were pushing it either lol.

Your opinion is your own your are welcome to it. But refrain from calling me an idiot becuase i didn't do as you saw appropriate. As you are welcome to your opinion/idea's as am i.

[GrayWolf]

So you have never dropped your bike eh? it was a very slow drop most of the scratches will buff out. I got the wobbles under severe heavy braking because someone pulled out on me, was a new bike and hadn't had much chance to practice emergency braking on it. How many idiots jump on 600s and ride at break neck speeds? fastest i have had the busa is 140 (excessive i thought yes) but was passing someone out near ashburton (straight as arrow roads)
im 6ft 4 and 135kgs i couldn't find a 650 that felt comfy or 1 thou for that matter that i liked. I liked my gt250r was good but couldn't go on any long rides with it as it was uncomfortable and i hated the cb250rs found my self barely riding, it spend most of its tiem in the garage. I sat on the busa never honestly thinking i would buy one and fell in love with the look,riding position,comfort of the bike hence why i got one. I sat on most 600-650s and they look and feel like im sitting on a little 125. Sure i could have bought one ridden it to get used to the power ended up hateing riding cause i could never get comfy and gonr back to a cage but then what would be the point. I've done 1000kms on the bike now slowly getting a feel for it. Went for another ticky tour out to akaroa today which was great. Thought i was going at a really good pace then two guys on a r1 and gsxrthou boosted past me as if i was going at a snails pace and it didn't look like they were pushing it either lol.

Your opinion is your own your are welcome to it. But refrain from calling me an idiot becuase i didn't do as you saw appropriate. As you are welcome to your opinion/idea's as am i.

I wont argue your right to opinion, any more than I have mine,,, however without trying to attack your choices, what I would suggest is maybe stepping back and reading what you wrote with 'outside eyes'....
1) massive difference in weight without any other factor
2) I would hazard a guess that at 140 if you grabbed a handful of brake the Busa would nigh on lock the wheel.
3) said weight, riding position, brakes etc will feel completely different and REACT differently to what you are used to.

At 140kph on a straight road yes I am throwing a tangible into the mix, all you needed was an unseen sheep etc to run across, suddenly all those complete differences are not working in your favour. Sometimes others have 'been there, done that... and are seeing 'mistakes' they have made themselves...
I have mentioned before that the 1000cc blasters of my youth are outrun by 600cc these days.. I have also mentioned without detail watching a mate get killed as a teenager....well heres the details:
He went from a 250 kwacka to a 1000cc GS Suzuki.....had it a month or so... on a dual carriageway (england) 60mph/100kph limit we were on the side of the road parked ready to re-join the traffic, he decided to dive into a gap, and completely misjudged distance, speed, acceleration.. he was rear ended by the car in the rear of the gap, time elapsed, was likely less than 2 seconds. Though it seemed slow motion.
That is what we try to point out... it only takes 'minute misjudgements' like that to kill you on high power machinery ------ 2 seconds to die!

[nodrog]

For fucksakes, whats everybody getting upset about, its only a suzuki :facepalm:

[Nzpure]

I wont argue your right to opinion, any more than I have mine,,, however without trying to attack your choices, what I would suggest is maybe stepping back and reading what you wrote with 'outside eyes'....
1) massive difference in weight without any other factor
2) I would hazard a guess that at 140 if you grabbed a handful of brake the Busa would nigh on lock the wheel.
3) said weight, riding position, brakes etc will feel completely different and REACT differently to what you are used to.

At 140kph on a straight road yes I am throwing a tangible into the mix, all you needed was an unseen sheep etc to run across, suddenly all those complete differences are not working in your favour. Sometimes others have 'been there, done that... and are seeing 'mistakes' they have made themselves...
I have mentioned before that the 1000cc blasters of my youth are outrun by 600cc these days.. I have also mentioned without detail watching a mate get killed as a teenager....well heres the details:
He went from a 250 kwacka to a 1000cc GS Suzuki.....had it a month or so... on a dual carriageway (england) 60mph/100kph limit we were on the side of the road parked ready to re-join the traffic, he decided to dive into a gap, and completely misjudged distance, speed, acceleration.. he was rear ended by the car in the rear of the gap, time elapsed, was likely less than 2 seconds. Though it seemed slow motion.
That is what we try to point out... it only takes 'minute misjudgements' like that to kill you on high power machinery ------ 2 seconds to die!

if you grabbed it all the way it might lock but when i panic broke it didn't lock, Could be my pads but the busa's breaks dont seem all that great you can grab a fair bit without even coming close to lockin it up. It did sorta tank slap but the rear didn'rt wobble just the front was weird. I do understand what your saying the busa is crazy fast and it can get there crazy quick, But I feel it comes down to the person tbh, I my self haven't i dont think taken the bike past 5k rpm and its rather civil. I'm not stupid im well aware of what bike im riding and its power, but im taking it slowly and taking my time. Unfortunatly i dropped it which sucked balls but what can you do. I intend to be riding for a very long time, I've never been one to push the limits (on a bike) and i dont ride recklessly for the most part i dont even filter. I have a young family and intend to see them grow up. I got the busa purely for the physical size of the bike not the power. Yes 140km is dangerous if something came out of nowhere i agree it was too fast really but the bike does it rediculusly easy and that was prolly the first day i got it. Getting used to keeping it civil which is really rather easy. The hayabusa is a brilliant bike and can do everything, I love it and have no intention of putting any more scratches on it.
It only takes 2 seconds to die on any motorbike or a car for that matter really. Doing something similar on a 250 could result in the same thing happening.
At the end of the day its all about the top 2 inches. I will try to use mine to the best of my ability and ride safely for the rest of my life. Im never in a hurry to go anywhere on my bike i like to enjoy the ride.0

[Nzpure]

Now that my kids are getting a bit older i'll ahve more time to get out on the group rides and things an people (in chch anyways) will see im quite a sensible person and ride like a granny really.
I have no intentions of giving the government any more reason to raise the reg price i assure you.

[Fast Eddie]

Now that my kids are getting a bit older i'll ahve more time to get out on the group rides and things an people (in chch anyways) will see im quite a sensible person and ride like a granny really.
I have no intentions of giving the government any more reason to raise the reg price i assure you.

didnt you ride a heavy ass harley before anyway? busa should be light weight compared to that lol..

infact those gt250's arent so light either.. haha

[Nzpure]

didnt you ride a heavy ass harley before anyway? busa should be light weight compared to that lol..

infact those gt250's arent so light either.. haha

Yea i have a harley aswell, Yea the busa is a shite ton lighter with far better brakes. Only did about 1000kms on the harley before i decided i didn't like it tho.

[Nzpure]

didnt you ride a heavy ass harley before anyway? busa should be light weight compared to that lol..

infact those gt250's arent so light either.. haha

Yea i think the gt250r is about 180-190 dry. Busa is only 10-15kg heavier and the harley is like 1/4 of ton dry lol

[Ender EnZed]

Yea i think the gt250r is about 180-190 dry. Busa is only 10-15kg heavier and the harley is like 1/4 of ton dry lol

Hyosungs are heavy but they're not that heavy. 176kg dry vs 217 dry for the 'Busa, so you've still got an extra 40kg.

[Nzpure]

Hyosungs are heavy but they're not that heavy. 176kg dry vs 217 dry for the 'Busa, so you've still got an extra 40kg.

alright then still lighter then the harley tho.

[mattsdakar]

Now that my kids are getting a bit older i'll ahve more time to get out on the group rides and things an people (in chch anyways) will see im quite a sensible person and ride like a granny really.
I have no intentions of giving the government any more reason to raise the reg price i assure you.

Hey dude,
Don't really mean to rain on your parade busas are fantastic bikes, you sound like a sensible sort of guy and given your size a busa is probably the perfect bike, but given your lack of experience, all I'm saying is take it easy and respect the power, bad things will happen a lot faster on such a powerful bike.
I gather from the fact you have had so many bikes in such a short time that you are not short of a coin so might I suggest a bike training course sooner rather than later. You will learn alot from it and attending one might just save your life one day.
Happy trails!

[Nzpure]

Hey dude,
Don't really mean to rain on your parade busas are fantastic bikes, you sound like a sensible sort of guy and given your size a busa is probably the perfect bike, but given your lack of experience, all I'm saying is take it easy and respect the power, bad things will happen a lot faster on such a powerful bike.
I gather from the fact you have had so many bikes in such a short time that you are not short of a coin so might I suggest a bike training course sooner rather than later. You will learn alot from it and attending one might just save your life one day.
Happy trails!

Lol i dont have heaps of coin i just spend my money intelligently. I have done some courses and intend on doing more. Word is ACC is going to fund some more so the next Advanced course through Mainland ill be booking as soon as it comes through.

[Stylo]

Lol i dont have heaps of coin i just spend my money intelligently. I have done some courses and intend on doing more. Word is ACC is going to fund some more so the next Advanced course through Mainland ill be booking as soon as it comes through.

Check the Drag's forum for some interesting advice too mate ....

[bittertwistedcute]

Enjoy your new baby, scratches are just "character lines"
Keep the shiny side up, and remember opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one, but if you ask for someone's be prepared for stink eye occasionally
:woohoo:

[SMOKEU]

Word is ACC is going to fund some more so the next Advanced course through Mainland ill be booking as soon as it comes through.

I did a rider training day at Ruapuna with them about a month ago and it was the best money I've ever spent.

[Andy67]

Lol i dont have heaps of coin i just spend my money intelligently. I have done some courses and intend on doing more. Word is ACC is going to fund some more so the next Advanced course through Mainland ill be booking as soon as it comes through.

Gidday mate,

Get in touch with the institute of advanced motorists for some one on one training. There is now an examiner Down your way. Best is to go to website and register interest or pm me and I will find out for you. First observed ride is free. Then it's up to you. Total cost is $90 and that will ge you through. Check out Geoff James Confessions of an ageing motorcyclist blog. Search IAM. Pretty honest assessment there.

Cheers Andy

[Boob Johnson]

After a couple of weeks you'll change your mind. The northern motorway would be a good place to do a speed run.
Not a bad spot but hard to beat the Ramarama straight (5km's long) & it's flat like a salt plain! Perfect spot for a good run if it's clear off traffic. Taken a few bikes flat out there :innocent: