Recent content by Busatourer

Thanks for the advice, will check up on these suggestions, later today. Oh yah, I forgot to mention, no tickets, fines or infractions for decades!

Talked to my insurance agent today about getting insurance in Quebec for a Busa. $1,600. + admin ($10) + taxes 15%. I am 51 years old, ridden since 1969, never made a claim! Ouch. To insure a zz-r1200 the cost is $500. as the Busa is a "supersport" and the zz-r1200 is a standard. Are there any...

Currently I ride a 2003 V-Strom, but have been following this list for about a year. I have put about 39,000 km on the Strom. Each year I do a long distance trip, usually out to British Columbia from Ontario. The problem with the Strom is that it is too tall for my 5'8" frame, and too top...

Just checked the US Suzuki site. The photo for the 05 Busa is now posted. It is exactly as reported. My waiting is over. I will head off the a dealership and try to get a deal on an 04. I don't see that waiting for the 05 is worthwhile.

Beautiful bike, and good ideas. I already own Givi Bags, which while not pretty have great capacity. I have found some decent racks at Riderhaus for the Busa.

Wow Great responses. I just got back from grocery shopping, slipping through the ice and snow rushed to the computer to check the list. Good information on the subframe problem and encouraging words about touring with the Busa. Thanks for your help. Will let you know what I do. Busatourer?

Hello all I currently ride a V-Strom, which is a great bike, as it has taken me from Halifax to BC last summer without a problem. I had had a V-Star cruiser before that, but realized that cruiser thing was not for me. I enjoy a machine with performance despite having passed the half-century...