1st post, soon to own...

[mikeonbike1962]

Hey all Mike here from orlando. I'm another "almost" old fart who appreciates the busa and can "possibly" afford to have one. I got over vtwins a while back when I bought my valkyrie. The shape of a busa is just plain sexy ( and since i'm not, folks will say "how'd he end up with that... so odd!"). Now for the question:

Since used busa's are priced all around the price of a closeout 2007, whi would I buy used when I can buy new? I'm looking @7995 in the carolinas. So where else are they running closeout sales?

Hey, I know that this sucks to guys who have to sell, but such is retail.

mike

 

[DaCol.]

to the site, and good luck in buying a NEW BIKE

 

 

[Sloto200]

The 08s are popping up all over and they have 1 at the dealer here... the remaining 07's are already $1200 here in town. Call around and i'm sure they will be willing to work with you to sell an 07 at a good price.

 

[heavybusa]

 

[semi]

to the board...a lot of the used bikes have various mods already done which the owners think is going to bring more money...unless you can find a bike already set up exactly how you want it from a seller you know and trust, i would buy new...then, you can make it the way you want it and you know the bike hasn't been mistreated, raced, dropped, etc. unless you do it

 

[BigBSBusa]

to the board...a lot of the used bikes have various mods already done which the owners think is going to bring more money...unless you can find a bike already set up exactly how you want it from a seller you know and trust, i would buy new...then, you can make it the way you want it and you know the bike hasn't been mistreated, raced, dropped, etc. unless you do it

+1 and welcome.

 

[Mr Bogus]

Used sport bikes are for guys that like to work... for 7200 I would buy a new 07 myself (amazing price btw)

 

[Pipefighter248]

Welcome aboard.

 

[mikeonbike1962]

thanks all, you guys are mighty responsive.  I've been on the suzuki intruder (intruderalert), vtxoa, a few valkyrie boards (still own the greatest cruiser).  

After looking at eaby (host vendors may be able to match... haven't checked) I'm in for about $1,200 to $1,500 of upgrades.  I do my own stunts so there is no labor involved. The usual: lowering kit, stretch, pipes, chrome wheel swap, and the relentless frame polish.

45 years old and it's hard to sleep at nights!

mike

 

[twotonevert]

Welcome to the org, you should be able to find a deal on a new 07, keep looking and post up some pics when you get her home!

 

[Wag]

45 isn't old. I'll be 42 in couple weeks. Welcome to the Busa world, man! Have fun.

If you get a gen 1 Busa, you're going to be able to find some great prices out there! Not mine, though. I ain't sellin'!!!

--Wag--

 

[stlbusarider]

to the board and good luck on the purchase. I would suggest new with the pricing the way it is, or just go for an 08!