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    'busa buyer? - advice please

    I road a ZX-11 prior to having a Busa. The Busa is more powerful and faster, but the difference is deceptive because the Busa's torque curve is so smooth and the gearing is taller. Aside from the power and torque, the most notable differences between these two bikes are in the compliance of the...
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    Pick up flutter

    I'm surprised to hear that that hesitation is common. The throttle response on my bike (a totally stock 2001) is very crisp over the entire rev range. The engine is buzzes somewhat at around 4,700 rpm, but I've never noticed any hesitation...
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    Crash

    She's with me again!
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    This is my first  2000 model

    More advice for a new rider... 1) Learn that to turn right, you need to turn the handlebars to the LEFT (and vice-versa)! In panic situations, cyclists often steer toward the very thing they would like to avoid because they tend to revert to their car instincts of steering away from the...
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    'busa vs. zx-12r

    I humbly submit the following: 1) ZX-12R's are prone to head-shake.  I raced a 12R twice on my previous bike (a ZX-11).  Since I was losing each time, I noticed the 12-riders were having to fight wobbles that worsened each time they'd upshift. 2) At around 12 lbs. lighter, the 12R has a slight...
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    Crash

    I have never noticed any head-shake on my 'Busa... I used to ride a ZX-11 and it was also quite stable, but on one particular sweeper with my girl friend behind me, the bike became very upset just as I approached the apex. We made it through the turn and I immediately apologized to her, but I...
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