The Busa

[seemehi]

I wondered often about the meaning of life and what it had in store for me and I had a notion that something was missing. I think I have found the missing link. I just needed a new Suzuki Hayabusa to complete the circle. I picked it up yesterday, it is black and shiny, it sits in my garage and it is in control.
I aim to tour the South Island this December so a pack rack has been included. Everything that has been written about the 'Bus' is true so I had better be sober when I ride.
I was able to trade in a 2007 Bandit, I had clocked up 29000 kms and felt ready for this transition. I have had two rides and so far have not scared myself and I cannot wait for the next.
It is truly a marvel of new technology, maybe I should get a black helmet?

[Maki]

I wondered often about the meaning of life and what it had in store for me and I had a notion that something was missing. I think I have found the missing link. I just needed a new Suzuki Hayabusa to complete the circle. I picked it up yesterday, it is black and shiny, it sits in my garage and it is in control.
I aim to tour the South Island this December so a pack rack has been included. Everything that has been written about the 'Bus' is true so I had better be sober when I ride.
I was able to trade in a 2007 Bandit, I had clocked up 29000 kms and felt ready for this transition. I have had two rides and so far have not scared myself and I cannot wait for the next.
It is truly a marvel of new technology, maybe I should get a black helmet?

Congrats. You may want to consider some modifications to the handlebars if you are going to use the Busa as a touring bike.

[seemehi]

Hadn't thought of that, I did have slightly sore wrists come to think of it on the first ride - about 140 kms.

[90s]

it sits in my garage and it is in control ... I had better be sober when I ride ... so far have not scared myself

Am I the only one wondering how long you will have this?

[Ronin]

Am I the only one wondering how long you will have this?

Yes...... Yes you are.

[Smiffy]

Bought mine January this year. Also went from a Bandit to the Busa. Love it and have found it quite comfy touring (less of a sore arse than the Bandit!)

[325rocket]

Am I the only one wondering how long you will have this?

yep.

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I aim to tour the South Island this December so a pack rack has been included.

Ill be interested to know how that goes for you. Ive always thought that the busa would make a great touring bike.
Congratulations on the new bike.

[sinned]

Excellent choice - and I don't have to say that.

[Swoop]

...it is black and shiny, maybe I should get a black helmet?

Anything black and shiny requires a black helmet to go with it!

Nice bike dude! Take care on it.

[sinned]

Congrats. You may want to consider some modifications to the handlebars if you are going to use the Busa as a touring bike.

I would leave any mods for a month or after a few longer rides. I had real problems with my wrists and hands on the SV1000S but no problems on the Busa. It depends on your body - how tall, how long arms are etc.

I find the bike perfect for me - I did need to fit heated grips.

[Edbear]

Excellent choice - and I don't have to say that.

No, no, of course one can see at a glance that you have offered a completely unbiased opinion....

My own completely unbiased opinion is that the Busa is an excellent choice, second only to a Suzuki C50T for getting around on...

[Armitage Shanks]

I wondered often about the meaning of life and what it had in store for me and I had a notion that something was missing. I think I have found the missing link. I just needed a new Suzuki Hayabusa to complete the circle. I picked it up yesterday, it is black and shiny, it sits in my garage and it is in control.
I aim to tour the South Island this December so a pack rack has been included. Everything that has been written about the 'Bus' is true so I had better be sober when I ride.
I was able to trade in a 2007 Bandit, I had clocked up 29000 kms and felt ready for this transition. I have had two rides and so far have not scared myself and I cannot wait for the next.
It is truly a marvel of new technology, maybe I should get a black helmet?

Sobrierty is compulsory when you have the keys to a Bus mate . Enjoy your new ride , clean it, polish it, oil it it, look at it and and repeat the look at it part. Welcome to the club mate .

[YellowDog]

Many congrats on the new ride.

Quite a change from a boring Bandit to a Faaaaaark mobile.

Good luck.

[rocketman1]

I wondered often about the meaning of life and what it had in store for me and I had a notion that something was missing. I

I had Bandit, was fussed on getting a Busa, took a couple for a test, They certainly are an icon of a motorcycle, and read heaps about them being good touring bikes, even with 2 up. I would put riser bars on if I was you, a little to much body weight on the bars for me, with standard bars. Ok when at speed when you get some wind on your shoulders but a bit much under 80km/hr.

I ended up with the SV loved the light weight, sound , easy to move around.
and of course cheaper.
But I would love to have a Busa in garage also.
Interesting reading on some stats out of the USA, most Busa riders had previously owned GSXR's,
The strange thing was that just as many GSXR owners had prev. owned Busa's
I would say that if you ride mainly for about 2-3 hrs max. a GSXR would be a more fun choice, handling etc. but if you are into longer rides go the Busa way
Hey enjoy it, good choice mate.

[seemehi]

Its great to get some positive responses from astute, intelligent and well informed people, I think my mother approved the purchase??
I'll let everyone know how the bike (I'll call her the Black Bitch for obscure reasons I won't elaborate on) goes on the Sth Island Trip, kick off is 1st Dec.

Thanks gain

Seemehi