Busa for Quasi ?

[Quasievil]

Im having a rethink about bikes at the moment for these reasons

1/ I have to go fast to be comfortable on the 636 otherwise I get really sore wrists, Im 40 ya know
2/ My Fembot wants to go out on the bike more but doesnt like sitting on the back of the 636 (cant blame her its freckin nasty back there)
3/ Im not really inot hard out sports riding on the road
4/ I want to do more touring in comfort

so takinf all the above into account, I then sit back and think about options and here they are

CBR1100 xx
VFR800
1050 triumph
ZZR1200
Hayabusa
GSX1200 bandit
K1200S BMW
FJ1200
DS1000 Ducati

as well as some naked options even a Buell XB12X

So I went out and looked at all of these and so far I keep going back to the Busa, OK its farken fast but I can control myself well in that deapartment.

Ive ridden alot of them and for one reason or another I didnt like it for techo or price reasons.

The Busa is beautiful in everyway, its awesome two up (I think) and covers off everything I need it seems very comfy etc etc etc.

But I havent ridden one, Im looking at the 2006 new one, they have 5 to choose from but no Demos, they say its a busa and it is sold on its merits on that basis, Im not to worried about not riding it first as I can take it back if I dont like it (apparently)

What Im interested in from the forum of KBrs is your opinions on my dilemma and your thoughts on options for me as well as your thoughts on a Busa ?

Cheers

[James Deuce]

Being 40 myself, and having ridden a 'busa, it put more weight on my wrists than my R6 did.

Try and find one to ride before you buy.

[Quasievil]

Being 40 myself, and having ridden a 'busa, it put more weight on my wrists than my R6 did.

Try and find one to ride before you buy.

Really, I find the sitting position more relaxed than the 636, how tall are ya ?

[James Deuce]

177cm. It felt like a long reach and the pegs were really high.

[pritch]

The Blackbird seems to be rated as best for comfort of the "hyper tourers". Last time I looked though BIKE rated the 'Busa as one of their Ten Best of the Best.

Have fun choosing...

[Lou Girardin]

Sounds like the decision is made. Your tyre man will love you.
But I think the Sprint ST is a better tourer and the Bandit is unbeatable value.

[HDTboy]

There's one at Holeshot you might me able to take for a ride
What about the ZX12, ZX14 or ZZR14?

[Fishy]

Go either Busa or BBird man, they are both nice to ride 2up and have fairly relaxed riding positions, the Bbird being the most relaxed.

They both have plenty of power to burn and both handle quite well for their size, actually you can ride either of them comfortably at speed and they are more nimble on the road than you think.

IMO I would take the Busa purely because it is a lot angrier than the Bbird and I don't like the linked brakes on the Bbird.

[Colapop]

177cm. It felt like a long reach and the pegs were really high.
Being in the 40 range I'm surprised that you quoted cm in height - must be a parental thing. (sorry no hijack attempt, just observation)

As far as the Busa goes (farken fast) Bikes are as individual as peoples taste. If that's what you like, the position/style/handling etc, then go for it. I would say, as it appears you have, ride a bike that is as close to it as possible to egt the feel knowledge you're after then all the other considerations are merely research.

[Sniper]

Hayabusa Quasi. You know you want to.

[flame]

Im having a rethink about bikes at the moment for these reasons

1/ I have to go fast to be comfortable on the 636 otherwise I get really sore wrists, Im 40 ya know
2/ My Fembot wants to go out on the bike more but doesnt like sitting on the back of the 636 (cant blame her its freckin nasty back there)
3/ Im not really inot hard out sports riding on the road
4/ I want to do more touring in comfort

so takinf all the above into account, I then sit back and think about options and here they are

CBR1100 xx
VFR800
1050 triumph
ZZR1200
Hayabusa
GSX1200 bandit
K1200S BMW
FJ1200
DS1000 Ducati

as well as some naked options even a Buell XB12X

So I went out and looked at all of these and so far I keep going back to the Busa, OK its farken fast but I can control myself well in that deapartment.

Ive ridden alot of them and for one reason or another I didnt like it for techo or price reasons.

The Busa is beautiful in everyway, its awesome two up (I think) and covers off everything I need it seems very comfy etc etc etc.

But I havent ridden one, Im looking at the 2006 new one, they have 5 to choose from but no Demos, they say its a busa and it is sold on its merits on that basis, Im not to worried about not riding it first as I can take it back if I dont like it (apparently)

What Im interested in from the forum of KBrs is your opinions on my dilemma and your thoughts on options for me as well as your thoughts on a Busa ?

Cheers

Remember that haunting roar of the vtwin ya had? Dukes are competively priced these days compared to what they used to be. The 1000DS would be a great tourer, with a comfy pillion seat and still stacks of torque. I used to cart pillions around a lot on my 800 and never got any complaints about the seat. Ive only heard good comments from people who own them. Worth a test ride anyways :yes:

[DMNTD]

There's one at Holeshot you might me able to take for a ride

Re Busa...there's an exquisite yoshi-piped one Sarge has in at Colemans too. Sounded WICKED and looks superb!
My personal choice would be the Busa but your choice...one I'd love to be making at the moment!:crazy:

[loosebruce]

Two words Brett - "Busa" an "Turbo" , fuck yea

Lou brought up a good point though, the Trumpy Sprint ST would be worth a look, (not as) Big Dave (anymore) had one (still got one?) for a while, i reckons it's a pretty trick looking peice of kit, and with the right rider could hack it with the sport bikes too, and still be comfy as, but what do one of them go for compared to the Busa? O and the ST sounds fkn cool with a set of pipes on em too.
You know my thoughts on the busa already and don't listen to Flame she doesn't have a clue whats she's on about, just when you thought she'd got it right on the K5 she buys a Ducati :oi-grr: must be a chick thing :Pokey:

[SPORK]

A Quasibusa?

[Quasievil]

New Busa $19,990 new ST1050 $21,490, in saying that I get $2k more at hamilton motorcycles for a trade on the 636 so that puts the Busa and the ST on a par with each other.
I think the Busa has better looks and more street cred ?

[Quasievil]

A Quasibusa?

Very good rep for you mate:yeah:

[BigB]

Hi Quasi

I tried both the Busa and the Blackbird when looking for the new bike. Both are excellent, I'm 6'2 so it had to be comfortable. Went with the Blackbird on price in the end and loving it (except the seat which we are getting re done)

It's down to personal choice at the end of the day, but you have to test ride. The guys in the Auckland shops had no problems with me test riding the Busa as they had second hand ones in at the time.

Had alot of fun

cheers

[Fishy]

Two words Brett - "Busa" an "Turbo" , fuck yea

Lou brought up a good point though, the Trumpy Sprint ST would be worth a look, (not as) Big Dave (anymore) had one (still got one?) for a while, i reckons it's a pretty trick looking peice of kit, and with the right rider could hack it with the sport bikes too, and still be comfy as, but what do one of them go for compared to the Busa? O and the ST sounds fkn cool with a set of pipes on em too.
You know my thoughts on the busa already and don't listen to Flame she doesn't have a clue whats she's on about, just when you thought she'd got it right on the K5 she buys a Ducati :oi-grr: must be a chick thing :Pokey:

As LB says Busa & Turbo! and maybe a nice little bottle of NOS to go with it....

[marty]

every busa pilot will say get a busa, and every bird pilot will say get a bird.

i rode both, tried to be objective, subjective, reactive, proactive, sensible, silly etc etc, and still came back to the bus. a good comment up the page, was the busa is just that - a busa, and has the potential to be a bit 'angrier' than the bird (eve if that's just a perception).

the tyre man will be happy if you buy either bike.

weren't you saying just yesterday though that you were considering getting out of bikes?

and i rode the TL for the last time last night (it's now sold) and the power felt like a scooter compared.....

[marty]

what happened in court today quasi?

[Devil]

Sprint ST anyday!
Its classy. It looks good. It has a great seat. Lovely controls, great dash.
The busa is just getting a bit old.

[Quasievil]

what happened in court today quasi?

Hi Mate, well it got put off till march so there ya go ! Im on 90 demerits now and hopefully will get off the 50 recently whacked on (hence court) and I loose 20 in April as well so Im ok as long as I aint stupid of course

[Quasievil]

Sprint ST The busa is just getting a bit old.
its a 2006 I know what youre saying but they make improvements every year, mostly cosmetic, but doesnt that say something about the bike, will the ST be around in 6-9 years (whatever it is) in its current form ?

[Devil]

Will the ST be around in 6-9 years (whatever it is) in its current form ?
Does it need to be? Sure you get little improvements along the way, but until you go and ride them, make sure you stay away from the "because its a busa" kind of thought pattern (not that I'm accusing you or anything!).

I'd love a busa, sure. But if I had to choose between the busa and the sprint, i'd pick the sprint. But all you're going to get on here is opinion. So go ride them!

If I listened to people here i'd probably have a gsxr :P

[Devil]

Oh and add a Ducati ST3 to your list of bikes to look at. Similar to the sprint.

[Quasievil]

Oh and add a Ducati ST3 to your list of bikes to look at. Similar to the sprint.

Mate i would love a Ducati but the ST3 and ST4 are nothing but FUGLY, and I love Ducatis

[Marmoot]

pooftas......you need either an SP1, R1 or Ducati 999.
Good luck with your marriage, though :hitcher:

[cowpoos]

need I say anything.... oh.... maybe just say $19,990!!!

[Devil]

Mate i would love a Ducati but the ST3 and ST4 are nothing but FUGLY, and I love Ducatis
Thought it fitted in quite nicely with the bikes you listed.
*shrug*.

[ManDownUnder]

A long shot but... keep a look out for any K5s still on the lot.

Dunno if they're out there anywhere but it could save you a few bucks.

Enjoy the new ride whatever it may be

[Mrs Busa Pete]

best bike i have ever riden absolutly effitless riding you and pillion busa all the way only why do you wont a new one for there is only a coat of paint in it no real change .there are lots out there 04/03/05 even with low ks your choice on year but it should be the BUSA. at any spead thay are just like a 250 all the 217kilos are low down so you can just toss it around with ease:2thumbsup

[Cibby]

i know i've probably missed the most part of this thread but.

being a QKCHK approved pillion on the busa, i agree.

It is an awesome bike, it is great on the back as long as there is a bar that you can hold on to, otherwise comfy and bloody fast..

:love:

[Matt Bleck]

zx12r!!!!!!

[bugjuice]

be the first to get the ZZR1400..

[CPB]

Hayabusa Quasi. You know you want to.

I agree with Sniper...go the Busa

[Matt Bleck]

be the first to get the ZZR1400..

Is there such a thing??

[bugjuice]

ok, so it's being called the ZX14 now.. Even Kawa called it both for a little while.
http://kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_custom.cfm?modelcode=ZX1400A6F&do=list

ZX14.. get the ZX14 Quaz..

[Quasievil]

Considered all them, the Zxr12 has shite legroom for the pillion, worse than the 636, the ZX14 its ugly, the K5 nah not a pillion friendly one either.
Loving the feedback etc on this thanks, me and Mrs Fembot are shooting into try out the Busa for size right now. later :headbang:

[manuboy]

Hey Quasi. I'll be the odd one out here (or maybe just the ghey one)

I dunno about price - but have you seriously checked the Beemer out?

123kw - and all of it useable in the best beemer fashion. 6 speed box, a 19 litre tank that'll get you somewhere round 300km. ABS, Optional ESA system, plush riding possy etc.

This bike would probably still be growing with ya in a couple of years and you know the kind of reliability you'll be getting (not that the other bikes aren't reliable). Plus they aren't a dime a dozen!

For a few extra bucks i'd look at it.

[skelstar]

Think this might be a bit late, but it sounds like your heart is stuck on the Busa...there might be plenty of bikes that you SHOULD get (Id consider ZX12R, Blackbird, Sprint ST) but in the end, you dont always want to ride the most technically virtuous bike...you wanna ride the bike that makes you feel good...and the pillion of course. A Busa is a Busa.

[HDTboy]

I'd probably be able to arrange a new K1200S, RS, or R for you to try

[marty]

Hi Mate, well it got put off till march so there ya go ! Im on 90 demerits now and hopefully will get off the 50 recently whacked on (hence court) and I loose 20 in April as well so Im ok as long as I aint stupid of course


interesting. when the 'alleged' offence happen? you could be looking at an unreasonable delay, especially if you were ready to proceed, and the police were happy for the date to be extended

[sAsLEX]

interesting. when the 'alleged' offence happen? you could be looking at an unreasonable delay, especially if you were ready to proceed, and the police were happy for the date to be extended

Every person I know who is defending a charge has had delays in the court system, every time they have to pay to have their lawyer represent them and all that happens is it gets put off, you end up spending heaps on lawyers fees and never get to see the judge for a year or two, is this justice?

[Qkchk]

i know i've probably missed the most part of this thread but.

being a QKCHK approved pillion on the busa, i agree.

It is an awesome bike, it is great on the back as long as there is a bar that you can hold on to, otherwise comfy and bloody fast..

:love:

Da Busa is a fine bike. Just gotta watch the gearbox between 5th and 6th. Sometimes won't engage properly (Time for a oil-change syndrome) depends on the quailty and condition of the oil..... Thats probaly the only fault they have.... What other bike on the market has been going strong for so long? Nothing radical has been changed with the bus since release back in '99. That must mean something.

As for riding them, they are a bit of work compared to a Gixxer 1000 (not as flickable) but extremely pillion friendly. First thing I noticed while test-riding the Busa for the first time was; Sure-footed. No front wheel washout/vibrations like you do on the lighter bikes. Feels nice and hangs onto the corners. Wide sweepers it eats, tight narrow 20kph corners it hates.

[GSVR]

Your an old man Brett so isn't it about time you got a real bike with character thats a pleasure to ride, the chicks love, that will last longer than you have left, something you can still ride when your 80 and look right on.

Pity Jimmy wasn't stilll at WMCC he could have got you a good deal.


Oh and you can join Ulysses SP now as a junior member

[Zapf]

Da Busa is a fine bike. Just gotta watch the gearbox between 5th and 6th. Sometimes won't engage properly (Time for a oil-change syndrome) depends on the quailty and condition of the oil.....

same same but different with the SV's as well. I tend to use Motul 5100 and it seems to make it go away.

[Qkchk]

BTW,

I'm 5ft8 and when I ride Custards' GSXR1000K4 I get sore wrists and numb fingers and toes. I felt the Busa was a very comfortable bike to ride.

[dss3]

Pffffft, what an about turn this is Mr 'i might be getting a ZX10', way to go soft on us bro, and NO I DONT have anything usefull to say here that might help you... is it dubbo clock yet? If not, it should be. Righty, that's my one inspirational KB post for this month, back to work... ciao ;-P

[Quasievil]

Pffffft, what an about turn this is Mr 'i might be getting a ZX10', way to go soft on us bro, and NO I DONT have anything usefull to say here that might help you... is it dubbo clock yet? If not, it should be. Righty, that's my one inspirational KB post for this month, back to work... ciao ;-P

Its called wifey pressure and aging both of which you are extremely far from experiencing youngling

[WINJA]

have you been considering that nice one in the window at road and sport $19500

[Quasievil]

have you been considering that nice one in the window at road and sport $19500

Nah the other one hidden behind the one in the window

[Zed]

Whateva you get Quasi just make sure you 'both' take it for a thorough test ride, who knows, the Busa might be an awkward fit for your frame??

From experience, the Blackbird is an exceptional machine, especially 2up, it doesn't feel any different with a pillion on the back! The linked brakes take some getting used to and in the end I got tired of having to give the front brake such a handful to slow it down quick (the 954 brakes shocked me in comparison), but they kept it nice and horizontal under heavy braking! I rode it on the track too and it was again a great performer. As has been touched on, the stock seat is a tad uncomfortable so is best replaced with an aftermarket touring seat for better comfort! The Bird is also a much better looking bike than the Busa IMO, and the Busa is faster in a straight line, even though I never saw one pass me at top speed, eh M1CRO hehe!:rolleyes:

Enjoy the new ride when it comes mate! :ride:

Ps. Be prepared to adjust to the huge increase in weight from your 636, the BIG bikes are a different ride altogether.

[sAsLEX]

and the Busa is faster in a straight line, even though I never saw one pass me at top speed, eh M1CRO hehe!:rolleyes:


They are no slouch in the corners either with the right pilot, had one chase me coming in to coro with him 2up and had to push fairly hard to escape in the twistie stuff, was cool watchin him get it nice and low through the bends in the mirror (didnt help my lines though)

[marty]

rubbish. the busa looks rule over the bird....:)

[Zed]

rubbish. the busa looks rule over the bird....:)Biased (http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4759/5180/) Busa Boy!

Doesn't matter to me anyway, I have a far sexier machine than them both now! :woohoo:

[Hitcher]

An odd mix of bikes in your list there, Quasi.

Any interest in big naked muscle bikes? Also if pillion comfort is an issue there are a few on your list that may irritate the piles of your nearest and dearest.

A mate of mine is selling a mint nick ST1100. Almost 100,000km plus bits and bobs for $11,000.

If you're considering a Multistrada you should add the V-Strom.

I wouldn't go for a Hirebus or Blackbird. Not a good fit for the taller rider and ferkin uncomfortable for long trips, unless you added higher clip-ons and a big double-bubble screen.

[NhuanH]

Multistrada

[James Deuce]

Multistrada

If you're blind with no sense of touch so you can assemble a mental picture of the Multistrada, by all means buy one. However DO NOT ride it in public without some sort of large cover over the bike. Some eco-looney will recycle that giant lump of visual garbage on the move if it isn't disguised.

[justsomeguy]

The Busa feels rock steady at 200+kmph, extremely stable two up with the exhaust nearly scraping the ground and it's brakes very well.

Ask M1CRO (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=22163) for a demo :niceone:


And it looks wayy better than the "others". Come on mate - you know you want one:msn-wink:

[Quasievil]

Not the Multistrada the DS1000 ss model, I had the 750ss a while back.

the ST1000 Honda is a hell of a nice bike but Im not wanting to leave the sport style completely yet.

I am very keen on the Busa at this stage, might be getting it me thinks but havent made up my mind completely, need to do more reserch

[Sparky Bills]

By the sounds of it you have already made up your mind... You just havnt realised it yet.

You'd be happy on the Busa mate. Go for gold!!

[DEATH_INC.]

Get a Goldwing ya old fart!!!

[Quasievil]

Get a Goldwing ya old fart!!!

mate you need to check ya mirror broken down git :killingme

[FzerozeroT]

20k for a busa, how many extras are they giving you with that? ohh, the summer of 2004, ohh the busas with free yoshi pipes ;)

check the link before suzuki wise up and pull it

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/bike.feat/Summerfest%202004.PDF

[sarg]

ride the busa and BB with Paula Bret Then decide which you both enjoy best 2 up Kerry falls asleep on mine sometimes

[Mr. Peanut]

It's a way better price (second hand anyways), better made, more comfortable ANNND it doesn't attract fanboys. Plus it's got the whole sleeper :zzzz: thing goin on, doesnt look as fast as it is :kick: . You could probably make it just as fast as a busa too. :yes:

What about a kwaka ZZR1400 (200hp shame about the face) or a zx12?

[Toast]

So I went out and looked at all of these and so far I keep going back to the Busa, OK its farken fast but I can control myself well in that deapartment.


So it seems Quasi :p


Hi Mate, well it got put off till march so there ya go ! Im on 90 demerits now and hopefully will get off the 50 recently whacked on (hence court) and I loose 20 in April as well so Im ok as long as I aint stupid of course

[MacD]

Let's see: 40+, check; pillion, check...

Well I know which one I would (will?) get...

[M1CRO]

Looking through this thread there are quite a few thoughts on what decision you should make. I thought I would share mine :)

Firstly, a bit of history... After riding for some 20+ years, I moved up to the 1K level around 1988 and stayed up there ever since. I moved to Australia and tried to find a bike to cruise around. Looked at the Blackbird, but settled on the Busa.. I found it comfortable and I was more interested in a sports/tourer to load a pillion and other stuff on. So bought one in Sydney, and cruised around NSW & QLD (two Sydney to Brisbane trips, and another long one out to Western Plains Zoo)...

Moved back to NZ late 2004, and to be quite honest, I couldnt bear to part with my "trusty steed", so I bought it back with me. The Busa has done me really well, and is up around the 55K mark.. Long trips (over 1000km in a day), taupo track day (extremly hard work for me that was) and chasing certain other KB members (eh Zed!? Affman!?) lol

The overall comfort and speed is something to be experienced, but to be quite honest, twisties (esp being 2 up) is quite hard work for me. I have had no mechanical issues, but seem to be chewing through the tyres lately (nearly 2 sets (thats 2 front & 3 rear) in the last 12 months).. I've done a few mods mainly cosmetic (LED's front and rear, throttle lock, braided brake lines etc)

Your more than welcome to have a blat around on the Busa if you want (after I get another rear tyre this week :(...

By the way, my double bubble has now been put on, and my GPS system will also go on this week :)
Edit - the fuel cap has also been replaced with a keyless one (you can see the old one in the photo :)

[loosebruce]

The busa is the one to get Brett, of course you can let me "test" ride it for you.
Somone referred to the K5 earlier, they were meaing a K5 busa as GSXR1300K5, you might be able to find one a lil cheaper abroad, but ya know support your local. Really you wanna buy one of the earlier ones 99 the one with the 340kph speedo (not that it does that, but it looks fkn cool) they started taming em down a bit too, the midnight black edition was the shiz.

Mirco ever used the throttle lock as an excuse to the po po?

[M1CRO]

Mirco ever used the throttle lock as an excuse to the po po?

Ummm, that would be telling... Not too sure if they are legal here but they missed it on the VIN inspection when it landed in the country, so it must be! :)

[loosebruce]

Ummm, that would be telling... Not too sure if they are legal here but they missed it on the VIN inspection when it landed in the country, so it must be! :)

Everything is legal in my books, well until you get caught anyway. :scratch:

[Quasievil]

The busa is the one to get Brett, of course you can let me "test" ride it for you.
Somone referred to the K5 earlier, they were meaing a K5 busa as GSXR1300K5, you might be able to find one a lil cheaper abroad, but ya know support your local. Really you wanna buy one of the earlier ones 99 the one with the 340kph speedo (not that it does that, but it looks fkn cool) they started taming em down a bit too, the midnight black edition was the shiz.

Mirco ever used the throttle lock as an excuse to the po po?

yeah the new 2006 , K6 model is full power again, it is not restricted in anyway, they used to be but with the onset of the kawasaki zxr14 they have changed back...apparently

[skelstar]

Help me out here: throttle-lock is like cruise control in a car? Imagine it could be useful when wanting to shake my hand out from cramp.

[Hitcher]

yeah the new 2006 , K6 model is full power again, it is not restricted in anyway, they used to be but with the onset of the kawasaki zxr14 they have changed back...apparently
Buy one quickly and settle the argument in the other thread about how fast a naturally aspirated one can go. I'll loan my GPS for the purposes of calibration...

[Quasievil]

Buy one quickly and settle the argument in the other thread about how fast a naturally aspirated one can go. I'll loan my GPS for the purposes of calibration...

they are injected now , but sounds like fun

[sAsLEX]

they are injected now , but sounds like fun
and how does that relate to hitchers comment??

[Quasievil]

and how does that relate to hitchers comment??

It doesnt ? okay Im lost :weep:

[Quasievil]

So who wants to buy a mint ZXR636 9000 kms, new tyres just serviced and ridden by one careful owner ? Im thinking $13k ??

[skelstar]

I think sAsLEX is saying that any non-turbo is normally aspirated. Im assuming that an injected bike is still normally aspirated. Dunno.

[WINJA]

It's a way better price (second hand anyways), better made, more comfortable ANNND it doesn't attract fanboys. Plus it's got the whole sleeper :zzzz: thing goin on, doesnt look as fast as it is :kick: . You could probably make it just as fast as a busa too. :yes:

What about a kwaka ZZR1400 (200hp shame about the face) or a zx12?
AS FAST AS A BUSA? NO I DONT THINK SO , PART OF WHAT MAKES THE BUSA SO FAST IS THE AEROS . IF YOU TRIED TO MAKE THE BIRD HAVE THE SAME HP AS A BUSA YOUD JUST LOSE THE BOTTOM END AND MIDRANGE TO DO IT . AND FORGET ABOUT THE NEW BIRDS ,THEY ALL HAVE EURO 2 EMISSION STANDARDS AND LOST A STAGGERING 12 HP 2 DO IT , AND THATS THE BIRD THEYLL BE SELLING HERE, FUCKEN HONDA SHOW ME THE BEEF

[sAsLEX]

It doesnt ? okay Im lost :weep:

The fact that your new bike will be injected does not stop it being Naturally Aspirated, as for the moment it will lack a Turbo or Supercharger.

NA and turo etc refer to how the enigne breaths, and carbed or FI refer to how the engine feeds, kinda.

[2much]

How about this one? dunno bout the colour though....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-45433906.htm

[marty]

yeah i looked at that - a lot of bike for the $$$. shame about the colour though

[sAsLEX]

yeah i looked at that - a lot of bike for the $$$. shame about the colour though

seems to be missing some fairing as well?

[magicfairy]

2/ My Fembot wants to go out on the bike more but doesnt like sitting on the back of the 636 (cant blame her its freckin nasty back there)


My partner has a busa (2nd one, he wrote off first one on diesel, spill and went right back out and bought another - cos he loves them so much) Commutes, tours, weekend rides, does flying quarters. As the pillion I can thoroughly recommend, big fat comfy seat and solid grab rail. Done many miles touring 2up

[bugjuice]

lady bug went on the back of the 636 to Palmy and back last weekend..
quit yer whinin..











but then, we're not really that old..

[Quasievil]

You can tell her that.

Last night we did a big looky into the ZZR 1400 (not a ZXR in NZ) so at the moment my head is around this vs the busa, ive got some cool piccies of the ZZR and it is actually bloody nice especially from the front, spoke to me local dealer he says they are due in March so there is a possiblity as well

Its so hard..... but so GOOD ....................











but then, we're not really that old..[/quote]

[Qkchk]

SHOW ME THE BEEF


:lol: You tell 'em the way it is Winja..............

[Matt Bleck]

Last night we did a big looky into the ZZR 1400 (not a ZXR in NZ)

this is from the NZ site (http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_custom.cfm?modelcode=ZX1400A6F&do=list) they call them ZX-14 no R.

[Qkchk]

ive got some cool piccies of the ZZR and it is actually bloody nice especially from the front....................



Is there such a thing..................................? :lol:

[Matt Bleck]

:wacko: lol, I'm being pedantic again...

ZZR or ZX just get one anyway!!!!

[flash]

why not get a beautiful ducati S4R?, its not like your gona go hyper fast anyway on the streets, you have a race bike for that

[magnum]

stay true,you know you want to.kawasaki.yer

[Quasievil]

No they definately said its a ZZR in NZ, ZXR is the name in the USA market, apparently, not sure why its on the NZ site, someone is wrong...... fuck might even be me though unlikely

[Zed]

Last night we did a big looky into the ZZR 1400 (not a ZXR in NZ) so at the moment my head is around this vs the busa, ive got some cool piccies of the ZZR and it is actually bloody nice especially from the frontI think the front (http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCatalogue/2006/kawasaki/road/zzr1400/gallery_detail/pages/lhf_misty.htm) looks too complicated. :confused: Gauges (http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCatalogue/2006/kawasaki/road/zzr1400/gallery_detail/pages/dash.htm) are nice though...looking forward to seeing one up close on their release over here, same with the new R6! :woohoo:

[flash]

i think it looks shit hot!!!

[Firefight]

i think it looks like shit!!!

you could be right Flash.

F/F:slap:

[The Stranger]

I wouldn't go for a Hirebus or Blackbird. Not a good fit for the taller rider and ferkin uncomfortable for long trips, unless you added higher clip-ons and a big double-bubble screen.

Aye?
How tall are you exactly?
I'm 6'2" and found the Blackbird an excellent fit.
The Blackbird is an awesome machine, but it is 200cc less than the busa and older in design (first released in 96). The Hayabusa is definately quicker.

As for 2 up on a long trip the Blackbird is excellent. Christine even slept the length of the desert road at about 0 degrees coming back from palmy.

Would highly recommend the Blackbird, particularly value for money.

[Balrog]

No worries touring on the Busa.

We are carrying :
Spare clothes, wet weather gear, tent, sleeping bags, blow up mattresses plus odds and ends like cameras, books etc.
Over our three week xmas break we traveled Wellington, Nelson, Punakaiki, Hasst, Lawrence, Lake Tekapo, Hamner Springs, Kaikoura and back to wellington which was about 2500k.
Then Wellington, Gisbourne, round the east cape to Opotiki, Taupo, Napier and back to Wellington which was about 1700k.

You get sore legs and bum after a long day riding, but most of the time its fine.

Go on, you know you want to :)

[Quasievil]

Well the deal is done essentially, I have to wait for it though but boy its awesome and I cant wait to ride her GrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

:rolleyes:

[cowpoos]

what colour bro...... [pic please!]

[Quasievil]

what colour bro...... [pic please!]

Black but it aint here yet

[HDTboy]

So did you get the bus? or the Kawa?

[Quasievil]

So did you get the bus? or the Kawa?

Have to wait and see, what you reckon ?:crazy:

[sAsLEX]

So did you get the bus? or the Kawa?

not a bus as the first post points out they have 5 of them at the dealer so he wouldn't have to wait!

[Quasievil]

Ok I cant hold a secret anyway but here is what my new ride will be and it is one sexy muda fuker

[justsomeguy]

Ok I cant hold a secret anyway but here is what my new ride will be and it is one sexy muda fuker

That looks :banana:

The Dead_Ltd person managed to get 200+mph on some road somewhere..on a ZX-12R.... can't wait to see what this'll do:gob:

[DMNTD]

.... and it is one sexy muda fuker
Well cover me in honey and lick me clean!
:love: Damn that's fine! Congrad's man!

[Quasievil]

Well cover me in honey and lick me clean!
:love: Damn that's fine! Congrad's man!

Your Avartar looks like the induction hole in the nose of a Kawasaki , did you know that

[Quasievil]

That looks :banana:

The Dead_Ltd person managed to get 200+mph on some road somewhere..on a ZX-12R.... can't wait to see what this'll do:gob:

You might be waiting a while.... Im to sensible for that sought of behavior, LB or WT might have a crack though...................... in his dreams

[DMNTD]

Your Avartar looks like the induction hole in the nose of a Kawasaki , did you know that
No but it is strangely arousing eh...possibley due to the fact that it's a shaven haven :bleh:
Mmmmmmmmm...induction:blip:

[justsomeguy]

No but it is strangely arousing eh...possibley due to the fact that it's a shaven haven :bleh:
Mmmmmmmmm...induction:blip:

I thought it was an edited pic of your gixxer headlight......

[justsomeguy]

Im to sensible for that sought of behavior

Oh really?? Get back to me after your first test ride - cool:yes:

[DMNTD]

I thought it was an edited pic of your gixxer headlight...
Nah,far more appealing with less glare:bleh:

[justsomeguy]

Nah,far more appealing with less glare:bleh:

What's the little peak in the middle at the top ??

[bugjuice]

fuckin legend. knew you'd come round

[DMNTD]

What's the little peak in the middle at the top ??
Dude...it's a sillotte of a naked camel toe :yeah:
Must I now stand in the sin bin for being a rudie? :woohoo:

[Matt Bleck]

Good onya Quasi!!

......and a little boy wait's....

[skelstar]

Nice one Quasi. Havent seen one in the flesh yet, but they look the business eh? (talking about the bike, not the avatar).

[bugjuice]

they aren't released yet, are they?
mid-march is what I heard...

[Matt Bleck]

...and still, a little boy waits...

[Quasievil]

they aren't released yet, are they?
mid-march is what I heard...

Correct and mine is close so very very close. :shifty:

[Matt Bleck]

So you think you might do the TD3 on it???

[Quasievil]

So you think you might do the TD3 on it???

Be rude not to take it wouldnt it, but it wont be going mental maybe a 0-100 in 2.5 sec demonstration:weird:

[Matt Bleck]

Cool, look forward to seeing it in the flesh if not be for.

[bugjuice]

take it down Meremere and show the busa boys how's it done.

When you get bored, bore it out to 2ltr and turbo it. If you're feelin a little giddy, add NOS. Should be good for around 400hp on a light boost and only a little NOS. Be great for keeping up with everyone else 2-up (or so you tell the Fembots)

[Quasievil]

take it down Meremere and show the busa boys how's it done.

When you get bored, bore it out to 2ltr and turbo it. If you're feelin a little giddy, add NOS. Should be good for around 400hp on a light boost and only a little NOS. Be great for keeping up with everyone else 2-up (or so you tell the Fembots)

Mate do you know how sensible and restrained on this Im going to have ta be, shit its going to be a rocket if not held in:love:

[bugjuice]

it's gonna be easier to wheelie anyway.

[Quasievil]

it's gonna be easier to wheelie anyway.

Ya think , in any gear to prolly

[justsomeguy]

Can't wait to see the 0-100 demo.

How bout organising a bit of a ride/event for when you go pick it up??

[skelstar]

How bout organising a bit of a ride/event for when you go pick it up??
Like all the way to wgtn. It is a sports/tourer/missle anyway.

[bugjuice]

hey, what colour?
and are ya gonna replace the pair of metre-longs on the back?

[2_SL0]

Congrats on the new bike Brett, sad to see the 636 go, but good for me, the only 05 green 636 in the joint. Glad to see you stuck with the right brand. :niceone:

[Toast]

Good on you Kwasi, stay true dude.

I'm not sold on the RF900 vent-kinda thingy on the side, but I reckon it will have a massive 'presence' in the metal and on the road.

[bane]

Bret, whats the likely RRP$ on one of these beasties?

[Quasievil]

hey, what colour?
and are ya gonna replace the pair of metre-longs on the back?

Black mate what metre longs ?

Oh and can ya come for a ride and drop them pants off buddy, meet ya half way on 22 ?

Cheers

[NhuanH]

Just glad you not joining the Bus Driver squad Q.

[Gazzar]

Good to see you went with the Kawa it will be good to see:soon:

[loosebruce]

A ZX huh, you best watch your back on monday boyo

[N4CR]

Dude... better not tell John or he will hump your leg just to see the bike.
Hot damn.. getting it in black? I think everyone here is going to have incredibly large amounts of jealousy.....

[Quasievil]

Dude... better not tell John or he will hump your leg just to see the bike.
Hot damn.. getting it in black? I think everyone here is going to have incredibly large amounts of jealousy.....



Yeah cool eh, and black helmet as well with black visor, that way I can use a good rider to demo it on the trackday and everyone will think its me :blip:

[DEATH_INC.]

Yeah cool eh, and black helmet as well with black visor, that way I can use a good rider to demo it on the trackday and everyone will think its me :blip:
If ya need someone to scuff those lower fairings in I'm ya man.:rolleyes:
What ever happened to ya missus getting her own bike????

[Quasievil]

If ya need someone to scuff those lower fairings in I'm ya man.:rolleyes:
What ever happened to ya missus getting her own bike????

Yeah Ok will let ya know mate, Not keen on Paula riding, to many dickheads out there besides its my thing

[sAsLEX]

Black mate what metre longs ?



pardon the title but http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23415 i what he meant I think

[bugjuice]

Black mate what metre longs ?

Oh and can ya come for a ride and drop them pants off buddy, meet ya half way on 22 ?

Cheers
metre long pipes on the back! they're huge!!

Yeah, can drop your pants off. I'll give ya a buzz later, or buzz me