NEED INPUT. I've always wanted a sport bike and I'm thinking very strongly about getting the Busa, but need help to determine the factors in my decision. I have five concerns and your input will way on whether I join Da' Busa Club. BTW, other bike I reviewed was a Kaw ZZR1200.
#1 Insurance: I'm 34 y/o male, married, no tickets, FL resident, current auto w/ GEICO. Is State Farm the best? Do I need to stack auto and bike together? Should I realistically get $30-$40 mo. payments like I've seen on the boards? Is insurance better on a "new" bike vs. used?
#2 Experience: I've had 3 motorcycles growing up (100cc, 250cc, 600cc, dirt and street) but have not ridden regularly in about 8 years, especially a 500+lb. 1300cc monster. I'm confident I can handle the learning curve for the Busa. I'm not trying to break any speed records just speed limits. I keed, I keed, officer.
#3 Ergonomics & Comfort: At 6'2"-6'3" and 210 lbs. would you Busa riders recommend risers for the handlebars. The bike seems to have a longer reach, as do I, so I thought it would fit my frame as is. Also, my wife said I can get a sport bike as long as it's comfortable for her as well (5'6" @ 140lbs...trying to get to 120lbs). Will this bike be comfortable for her so I don't have to hear it
or is a Torbin type seat a must?
#4 Reliability/Maintenance: I felt confident about the dependability, fit and finish factor until I read the threads about Busa problems and difficulties w/ warranty work. Honestly, how concerned should I be?
#5 New or Used: I'm very skeptical about buying such a sports machine from a previous owner. You just don't know what they have done or haven't done w/ the bike. Also, won't I get a better financing offer on a new Busa? I can pay the offered low monthly payments for the term period and then refinance later. Right?
I will appreciate the feedback.
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#1 Insurance: I'm 34 y/o male, married, no tickets, FL resident, current auto w/ GEICO. Is State Farm the best? Do I need to stack auto and bike together? Should I realistically get $30-$40 mo. payments like I've seen on the boards? Is insurance better on a "new" bike vs. used?
#2 Experience: I've had 3 motorcycles growing up (100cc, 250cc, 600cc, dirt and street) but have not ridden regularly in about 8 years, especially a 500+lb. 1300cc monster. I'm confident I can handle the learning curve for the Busa. I'm not trying to break any speed records just speed limits. I keed, I keed, officer.
#3 Ergonomics & Comfort: At 6'2"-6'3" and 210 lbs. would you Busa riders recommend risers for the handlebars. The bike seems to have a longer reach, as do I, so I thought it would fit my frame as is. Also, my wife said I can get a sport bike as long as it's comfortable for her as well (5'6" @ 140lbs...trying to get to 120lbs). Will this bike be comfortable for her so I don't have to hear it
#4 Reliability/Maintenance: I felt confident about the dependability, fit and finish factor until I read the threads about Busa problems and difficulties w/ warranty work. Honestly, how concerned should I be?
#5 New or Used: I'm very skeptical about buying such a sports machine from a previous owner. You just don't know what they have done or haven't done w/ the bike. Also, won't I get a better financing offer on a new Busa? I can pay the offered low monthly payments for the term period and then refinance later. Right?
I will appreciate the feedback.
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