I currently have a 2003 gen 1 hayabusa and really like the bike but it's time for a newer one. When the gen 2s first came out, I hated the new tail. However, in time I've come to like the new tail. Now I think my gen 1 looks big, old and clunky. Anyway, I have a couple questions:
1. Most of the used ones in my price range are 2008 models. Did the 08s have any teething problems like so many first year models do? Any real reason to avoid a low mileage 08 and spend more on a 09-11?
2. I'm going to buy a black bike. It seems both black bikes from 08-09 are black/gray, but the pics I've found the 09 looks "more black" than the 08. Can someone help me here?
3. Seems like there aren't many 2010 models available, why?
4. If I bought a newer black bike with the red graphics, is it true I could pull the red stickers off? Think the paint would look different underneath?
Thanks guys.
Ed in Iowa
1. Most of the used ones in my price range are 2008 models. Did the 08s have any teething problems like so many first year models do? Any real reason to avoid a low mileage 08 and spend more on a 09-11?
2. I'm going to buy a black bike. It seems both black bikes from 08-09 are black/gray, but the pics I've found the 09 looks "more black" than the 08. Can someone help me here?
3. Seems like there aren't many 2010 models available, why?
4. If I bought a newer black bike with the red graphics, is it true I could pull the red stickers off? Think the paint would look different underneath?
Thanks guys.
Ed in Iowa