My first was a 2010 model, I rode it till 2018. I couldn't fault it, but sold it because I was stupid lol. No, I moved up country and thought a 4x4 would be more use, and it was @ 50k so getting long in the tooth sort of.
Than a year later I craved another bike, and bought the only other bike that ever interested me. This 2018 RR for 20 grand (that's aussie)
Well it was a disaster! Oh a great bike, rides like a dream, if the road is super smooth which they aren't around here. And it gave me back and leg problems since I'm 62 years old and 100kg, 6' tall. These bikes should be kept in a showcase, or never let off the track lol. two hours in the saddle and I almost needed an ambulance. I suffered the complaints for 3 years, telling myself things would get better, then the other week I had a moment of clarity. "Just get another hayabusa". So I looked online and found a 2012 model with 18,000 km on it. It had huge chicken strips, always a good sign, and the factory pipes Blah! So I ordered Yoshimuras and told the shop to put them on. They replaced the fork seals too which I pointed out were leaking but they must have botched the job because the RH rebound screw only goes 6-clicks and the LH one 8-clicks (full range)
This first pic below isn't actually my bike, but another for sale down south, but mine looks identical now that the new cans are on. Hell, they all look the same anyway don't they lol. But it's in mint condition aside from a few stone chips and oddly enough the lean angle sensors have been broken off the ends of the pegs? That would have taken some doing if it was done on the go. Engine is smooth as silk and I've been pushing it a bit and no muck is coming out of the new pipes.
It's just a relief to be back on a busa guys, the smooth ride, the logical power curve, the desire to just ride and ride. All of a sudden the roads around here all seem too short. I'll have to plan some longer runs once I've tested it out for a week or so. You never want to go too far from home on a new bike hey. She came with the service history, the owners book and the rear seat, handrail and nuts and bolts. What more could you ask for lads. I even still have the oil filter removal tool I bought for the white one
It's good to back in the fraternity. I was a member of the aussie forum before but it's gone now? Such is life.
This is mine.
Just went down and took a quick snap
The T7 came a year ago but that's a dirt bike and not worth mentioning on this forum
Than a year later I craved another bike, and bought the only other bike that ever interested me. This 2018 RR for 20 grand (that's aussie)
Well it was a disaster! Oh a great bike, rides like a dream, if the road is super smooth which they aren't around here. And it gave me back and leg problems since I'm 62 years old and 100kg, 6' tall. These bikes should be kept in a showcase, or never let off the track lol. two hours in the saddle and I almost needed an ambulance. I suffered the complaints for 3 years, telling myself things would get better, then the other week I had a moment of clarity. "Just get another hayabusa". So I looked online and found a 2012 model with 18,000 km on it. It had huge chicken strips, always a good sign, and the factory pipes Blah! So I ordered Yoshimuras and told the shop to put them on. They replaced the fork seals too which I pointed out were leaking but they must have botched the job because the RH rebound screw only goes 6-clicks and the LH one 8-clicks (full range)
This first pic below isn't actually my bike, but another for sale down south, but mine looks identical now that the new cans are on. Hell, they all look the same anyway don't they lol. But it's in mint condition aside from a few stone chips and oddly enough the lean angle sensors have been broken off the ends of the pegs? That would have taken some doing if it was done on the go. Engine is smooth as silk and I've been pushing it a bit and no muck is coming out of the new pipes.
It's just a relief to be back on a busa guys, the smooth ride, the logical power curve, the desire to just ride and ride. All of a sudden the roads around here all seem too short. I'll have to plan some longer runs once I've tested it out for a week or so. You never want to go too far from home on a new bike hey. She came with the service history, the owners book and the rear seat, handrail and nuts and bolts. What more could you ask for lads. I even still have the oil filter removal tool I bought for the white one
It's good to back in the fraternity. I was a member of the aussie forum before but it's gone now? Such is life.
This is mine.
Just went down and took a quick snap
The T7 came a year ago but that's a dirt bike and not worth mentioning on this forum
