Thanks for all the responses guys, a friendly informative bunch around here I can tell. It's refreshing to know that most of the learning curbs areas you guys pointed out are more or less the areas I was anticipating. As far as weight goes the magna has almost 30 pounds wet than the busa so not real worried there, and I believe the seat height is also an inch or so taller than the busa, which at 5'9'' I get both feet down just fine on the magna.
And yea the magna used to be in the Guinness world book of records for fastest quarter mile in its day, and was described in one magazine review as having "Eyeball flattening acceleration" which I can attest is true =)
I know it’s going to be a transition and that busa's are very powerful machines but I do my best ride very defensively and will exercise as much throttle control as possible until I have some good saddle time on her. One thing I hear over and over is that you will be surprised at how fast you end up going as it is such a smooth ride it’s easy to get to the "sorry officer" speeds without noticing it which I will be wary of, but am looking forward to seeing what it feels like, within reason.
Anyone is spoke with about starting on the magna told me a was going to be a stain within 3 months as my only previous experience was the 2 days at the MSF on a little 250 rebel, and literally everyone I knew or spoke to online said I was a dead man to the point where it psyched me out so bad that I had the magna in my garage for a week before I got my nerve back up to ride her. I took it very easy, spent time on side roads and parking lots for a spell till I got used to such a big bike but before long I was out on the streets, highways and interstates and thrilled that I had bought her. I understand why folks advise against getting such a beastly bike as a busa or other big dogs that are out there but honestly the nay Sayers did me more harm than good by scarring the hell out of me to the pointe I was afraid of my bike.
Another area I was concerned with was the riding position change, I have heard busa's are very comfortable and the new position shouldn't be all that much to adjust to. I had considered picking up a cbr1000rr/ gsxr1000/ or R-1 to get used to sports riding hell maybe even 600's just to get used to the lay outs and ergos of spots bikes, and though I am not opposed to it, still would rather grab a busa and get started.
Do any of you hit the tracks with your bikes? I have yet to have that experience and am looking forward to a few track days here and there to really safely feel the speed of this monster.