I've got up to $7K to spend on a nice 'Busa. I doubt that will get me a Gen 2 bike.
1. Other than paint, is there a big difference in model years 1999-2007?
2. Are there any "must do" mods I should look for?
Thanks!
M
Where are you? You can buy a gen2 for $7000.
have you checked your local CRAIGSLIST? I did a quick search for the Phoenix area and saw a lot for under $7K (Gen I):
phoenix all for sale / wanted classifieds "hayabusa" - craigslist
With some good shopping I would think you could get a gen2 for 7 grand. If you do get a 1st gen though, don't get anything older than 03. 03 and up had the 32 bit ecu, nitrided forks, upgraded starter, intank fuel pump, better clutch, upgraded cam chain tensioner, all the changes through the years put together. Basically just a perfected busa. Not that the earlier bikes were bad, but they just got the first gen completely fine tuned by 03 and up. Bulletproof and reliable as a brick in other wordsI've got up to $7K to spend on a nice 'Busa. I doubt that will get me a Gen 2 bike.
1. Other than paint, is there a big difference in model years 1999-2007?
2. Are there any "must do" mods I should look for?
Thanks!
M
05 - 07 are the latest of the 1st gen, only diff between them are color schemes.