Just bought my Hayabusa!

[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

[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