I want a Hayabusa

[terbang]

Allways have had a thing for Busas and it is time for a change.. I want one and it looks like the prices are right on a new one. Can anyone please talk me out of abandoning old faithful (Bandit) for such a beast..:scratch:

[MidnightMike]

Just look at it :eek5:
You know you want one .

[cowboyz]

Well that really is a poor attempt to convince him OUT of getting one. Damn they look good. Nadrojs one we followed last week was nice. Sounded awesome and looked sexy. (The bike dude, settle).

After following him for 80k or so I decided to put it on my list of bikes I am far to irresponsible to own.

[kiwifruit]

i say go for it
:D
talk about bang for buck!!!
just my 0.02c

[ManDownUnder]

i say go for it
:D
talk about bang for buck!!!
just my 0.02c

someone say bang? for a BUCK!

I'll buy that for a dollar!

oh yeah... don't buy the busa... really... you don't want to.

They are shit compared with riding on anything else on the road

[magicfairy]

My other half (BusaJim) is onto his second one. (wrote first one off on diesel spill last year and went straight out and got another) He wouldn't have anything else.
We use it for touring all over the country 2 up (with tents, sleeping bags etc all stashed in soft luggage) It is a very comfortable tourer, especially for the pillion.

Then in the weekends on with the racing hump and off to do track days, flying quarters etc.
Then Mon-Frid he uses it to commute to work.

Perfect all rounder.
My 2 cents.

[MidnightMike]

someone say bang? for a BUCK!

I'll buy that for a dollar!

oh yeah... don't buy the busa... really... you don't want to.

They are shit compared with riding on anything else on the road

Someone get this guy away from this thread :kick:

[rogson]

I will:
Cost more to buy
Cost more to run
Increase the chance of losing your licence
Increase the chance of losing your life
Give you a sore back
Give you sore wrists
Give you a huge adrenalin rush
Put a huge smile on your face
Oops - bugger!

[SARGE]

Allways have had a thing for Busas and it is time for a change.. I want one and it looks like the prices are right on a new one. Can anyone please talk me out of abandoning old faithful (Bandit) for such a beast..:scratch:



yea.. i thought that was you on the Email:wavey:

[ManDownUnder]

Someone get this guy away from this thread :kick:

something I said?? :whistle:

Last one I followed had a lovely arse on it... *drooling*.

[MidnightMike]

something I said?? :whistle:

Last one I followed had a lovely arse on it... *drooling*.

Eww, that must have been Nadrojs too :puke:

[ManDownUnder]

Eww, that must have been Nadrojs too :puke:

Nope it were Mrs Duckman... that duckman is one lucky SOB... and she's a cool lady with it!

[Darkman]

Allways have had a thing for Busas and it is time for a change.. I want one and it looks like the prices are right on a new one. Can anyone please talk me out of abandoning old faithful (Bandit) for such a beast..:scratch:

I say go for it. If you like it, why not. Just one thing to think about. I also love the busas and wanted to buy one this year, but the problem I found with the big bikes is that they don’t go as well as the sports around tight twisties…long straight roads and big sweepers, no problems, like a dream.So I have decided to go for a new sportsbike instead, purely because I do the tight twisty thing more often than long straight touring..
You will find it quite different to the bandit, but sure you will love the power.And the price of the new ones are really good..saw a 06 in masterton a wile back for under $20k..Enjoy the new busa!!!

[Qkchk]

We use it for touring all over the country 2 up (with tents, sleeping bags etc all stashed in soft luggage) It is a very comfortable tourer, especially for the pillion.

Then in the weekends on with the racing hump and off to do track days, flying quarters etc.
Then Mon-Frid he uses it to commute to work. Perfect all rounder.
Summed up completely.

Take one for a test ride and then TRY TO convince yourself NOT to buy one - HEHEHEHE good luck ;)

[Scouse]

My other half (BusaJim) is onto his second one. (wrote first one off on diesel spill last year and went straight out and got another) He wouldn't have anything else.
We use it for touring all over the country 2 up (with tents, sleeping bags etc all stashed in soft luggage) It is a very comfortable tourer, especially for the pillion.

Then in the weekends on with the racing hump and off to do track days, flying quarters etc.
Then Mon-Frid he uses it to commute to work.

Perfect all rounder.
My 2 cents.
Thats not very nice calling yourself a Racing Hump lol

[merv]

I must say the colours look so much better these days than that original brown one that came out accentuating what at the time was quite odd styling.

Just buy the thing and enjoy.

[Scouse]

Allways have had a thing for Busas and it is time for a change.. I want one and it looks like the prices are right on a new one. Can anyone please talk me out of abandoning old faithful (Bandit) for such a beast..:scratch:
Nah buy a ZX12R you know they are a more refined superior machine and also look heeps better

[Blackbird]

Although I love my bird to bits, the 'busa is a superb machine. One of my riding partners has one and he's done over 70000km with almost complete reliability. Cracked alloy sub frame early on - not an issue now and some plating on the forks lifting but nothing else. His biggest expense is rear tyre life averaging about 3500 km.:shutup:

Oh yes, it will piss all over the Blackbird but beauty is still in the eye of the beholder:2thumbsup

PS Have a look at this: http://www.hayabusa.org/. There are others too.

[magicfairy]

Thats not very nice calling yourself a Racing Hump lol
Actually I am the extra braking force - the one that hits on the back with closed fists as you drag off boys racers, going 210 km/hr, uphill, with all the touring gear loaded.
Attached pic, me and the Busa - West Coast, December trip.

[MidnightMike]

Dam, now I want one :pinch: .
Wonder if theyll give me an exemption so i can ride it on my learners :whistle:

[terbang]

Weeeell after some sweet talking, Mother has sort of agreed with the concept so I just gotta try keep in the good books and since you guys have done such good job at convincing me not to buy one it could become a real thing..
So whats the buzz on the 06 models..? Anything new.?

[Scouse]

Weeeell after some sweet talking, Mother has sort of agreed with the concept so I just gotta try keep in the good books and since you guys have done such good job at convincing me not to buy one it could become a real thing..
So whats the buzz on the 06 models..? Anything new.?
Yeh I heard the ZX12R pisses all over it

[Cajun]

terbang's - 06 there is nothing new apart from a pearl white model limited edition.

The talk is there will be a major update in 2007 for the busa since its had a long life, and the compition as finally really caught up(aka zzr1400 zx14)

The are pretty much the same bike as they were when released in 1999 or was it 2000 somethign like that, little tweaks along the time but nothing major

Still awsome kit, and good bang for your buck

[MidnightMike]

terbang's - 06 there is nothing new apart from a pearl white model limited edition.

The talk is there will be a major update in 2007 for the busa since its had a long life, and the compition as finally really caught up(aka zzr1400 zx14)

The are pretty much the same bike as they were when released in 1999 or was it 2000 somethign like that, little tweaks along the time but nothing major

Still awsome kit, and good bang for your buck

Yeah tose ones are drool material

[Marmoot]

The talk is there will be a major update in 2007 for the busa since its had a long life, and the compition as finally really caught up(aka zzr1400 zx14)


WHOOOOOHAAAA!
BRING ON THE GSXR1650 !!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:

[MidnightMike]

Nah the gixxer rocket 3, 2300cc :headbang:

[Patch]

Allways have had a thing for Busas and it is time for a change.. I want one and it looks like the prices are right on a new one. Can anyone please talk me out of abandoning old faithful (Bandit) for such a beast..:scratch:

Number one reason not to buy a Busa!!! - - too many chicks ride 'em, what does that say!!! :stoogie:

Buy a TLR, takes muscle to ride one - especially in tight twisties. :apumpin:





:Playnice:

[Unit]

Have to admit I have my eye on one also, especially after seeing Qkchks last weekend, I WANT ONE! The prices at the moment are pretty darn good, but I have to wait at least till the end of the year to consider the move. Meanwhile the TLs is doing just fine, but the busa, OMG, definately adult size:shit:

[Marmoot]

Serious question: would a skinny 60kg 175cm male be suitable for a busa?
Would you think?

[Darkman]

The talk is there will be a major update in 2007 for the busa since its had a long life, and the compition as finally really caught up(aka zzr1400 zx14)

There is talk that it is gonna be a 1400cc with major changes..like the pics below..big boy gixxer

[busadayz]

Serious question: would a skinny 60kg 175cm male be suitable for a busa?
Would you think?


Hell yea!!!
Power to weight ratio is looking good.

[Goblin]

Hell yea!!!
Power to weight ratio is looking good.
Would look even better with a 48kg skinny girl:msn-wink:
I want one too....

[Darkman]

Would look even better with a 48kg skinny girl:msn-wink:
I want one too....

Just wanna be carefull when wheeling it out of the garage....if it drops, theres no way you'll pic it up...but yeah..will look good!!

[Scouse]

Would look even better with a 48kg skinny girl:msn-wink:
I want one too....
No ya dont you realy want a ZX12R

[SARGE]

Terbang.. just pop in and take one for a blast.. decide for yourself


$20k for a 'Busa.. how can you go wrong?

[Goblin]

No ya dont you realy want a ZX12R
No, I REALLY REALLY want a Busa!!

[Marmoot]

Terbang.. just pop in and take one for a blast.. decide for yourself


$20k for a 'Busa.. how can you go wrong?

Sarge, you still have that $16k hayabusa on board?
I might pop in and have a look.

How's Hayabusa's brake if you abuse the bike in the twisties? I heard that brake is not really enough for it's weight.

[SARGE]

Sarge, you still have that $16k hayabusa on board?
I might pop in and have a look.

How's Hayabusa's brake if you abuse the bike in the twisties? I heard that brake is not really enough for it's weight.



the blue and silver one is still here ... got a horney purple one in too with full Yoshi tri-oval CF pipes ( slightly more espensive though...)


you brake in the twisties??? shit man... go hard or go home..

[Cajun]

Marmoot a good set of HH pads work wonders in them

[sAsLEX]

Sarge, you still have that $16k hayabusa on board?


I will give you a dollar for your SP1


ok ok 10 dollars if you put new rubber and wof on it!


pt

[Scouse]

No, I REALLY REALLY want a Busa!!
Nooo you REALLY REALLY REALLY want a ZX12R

[Goblin]

Nooo you REALLY REALLY REALLY want a ZX12R
Tell ya what....why dont you give me a turn on yours and I'll have a go on a Busa and then decide?:spudwhat:

[Scouse]

Tell ya what....why dont you give me a turn on yours and I'll have a go on a Busa and then decide?:spudwhat:
Ya can have a go on mine any time by the way mines not a ZX12R mine is a ZRX1200R and has got about 70hp less than a ZX12R and a ZX12R looks more like a Busa than mine

[Goblin]

Oh ok....so maybe next coro ride I do(since you're such a coro slut) we can do swappsies? Just for one leg of the journey. I know its a big ask to get anyone to ride the Rat.

[Scouse]

Oh ok....so maybe next coro ride I do(since you're such a coro slut) we can do swappsies? Just for one leg of the journey. I know its a big ask to get anyone to ride the Rat.
Call me a Coro Slut but dont ever call me a Racing Hump lol but yep we can do that

[Marmoot]

you brake in the twisties??? shit man... go hard or go home..

Bull! How the heck should I do stoppies in the hairpins if I can't use the brake????

[terbang]

Umm Errr all done its a Blue/Silver 2006 Hayabusa (Mother only agreed if I got the blue one).

[judgeshock]

Enjoy the bike man, they are awesome machines. Not a bad colour either :lol:

[sAsLEX]

Umm Errr all done its a Blue/Silver 2006 Hayabusa (Mother only agreed if I got the blue one).

congrats, we now need to see pics of it asap!

[Edbear]

Mmmmm. Not sure, but it could just be that Suzuki will replace the 'Busa in the near future as it's getting on now and with Kwaka's new ZX14 coming out they may want to up the ante, so to speak. Heard that even the GSX-R 750 can hit 300k on the right track, now. :rockon: Having said that, sub 20k is a good price and they are still a blast. And yes the brakes were the weak point, but only if you were really caning it and as said a new set of pads works well.

[Scouse]

Umm Errr all done its a Blue/Silver 2006 Hayabusa (Mother only agreed if I got the blue one).
Still say you should have got a ZX12R

[Marmoot]

Still say you should have got a ZX12R
how much are the 2nd-hands?

I haven't seen them much around in shops...

[Scouse]

how much are the 2nd-hands?

I haven't seen them much around in shops...
theres a nice black 2004 model with 3000k's for fifteen at a shop in kyber pass that shall remain unnamed as they are a pack of cunts to deal with an I wouldn't want to divert any bussiness their way :-)

[Goblin]

Umm Errr all done its a Blue/Silver 2006 Hayabusa (Mother only agreed if I got the blue one).
Congratulations mate!! Can I shake your hand?
Hope you and Mother enjoy your new toy.:done:

[terbang]

Paper work bloody paperwork while I am itching to get out and ride this thing. Last minute advice and handshakes and Im off..Into Auckland peak hour traffic and onto the Southern motorway on friday before Waitangi weekend..Oh Groan what a mess and I cant ride this thing very well and lanesplitting becomes absolute sheer terror..! First impression is at the low speeds its tough on the arms and wrists and by market road I'm done and my legs are getting blasted by hot air (good for winter). Fuck no brakes jees my 400 stops better, mate I just dusted 20 grand and nearly plastered it all over the back of a car..! Back on the peninsula in more familiar territory and speed above 80Ks and its feeling a lot better the brakes have settled and are just fine and after ol Bandit this thing goes where you point it and doesn't feel like a big bike at all. It soaks up the rough stuff, feels very "planted" in corners and there is a definate impression that there is 1300cc under there somewhere. I'm gonna like this bike a lot in fact Im stoked by it. I can now Identify with John last weekend around Coro on his new bandit feeling a bit disconnected on the new bike. Mum and kids are out there now Ooohing and Aaahing over the styling and eldest daughter has had a ride (on the back) and is grinning from ear to ear. After 8 years on me ol bandit I'm certainly gonna find it different..Smiles all round in our rumah tonight.
See ya out and about..
BIM

Oh thanks Steve, thanks Goblin, thanks Qkchk..

[Qkchk]

theres a nice black 2004 model with 3000k's for fifteen at a shop in kyber pass that shall remain unnamed as they are a pack of cunts to deal with an I wouldn't want to divert any bussiness their way :-)
That bike has been there for ages now, seems no one wants a ZX12R........... :dodge:


Welcome to the Busa club terbang

[Scouse]

Nice one Bruce good color now Im gonna have to get me a ZX12 or that Speed Triple Ive been agonizing about for the last 2 months

[nadroj]

From one Bluey to another welcome in.
Re brakes - 9 times out of 10 it is the deceptive speed you are doing that makes the brakes feel weak.

[Marmoot]

COngrats, Terbang.

I, on the other hand, had a look at one and is still in deep contemplation on whether to swap my SP1 in with a blue/silver HayBus.

Still unsure whether I would enjoy it as much as the SP1........any opinion on HayBus performance in deep SH22?

[Qman]

Congrats man. I looked at a blue/silver one today still in the box in Hamilton. Very nice. Apparantly the ones they have now are the only ones they are getting this year, might have to go lay down some cash