Well, I did it. I took my first long (this is subjective I know) trip on the beast. I will admit I was a little intimadated at first but everything went very well.
I went to Mexico Beach, Fl from my house in Warner Robins, Ga. The trip was 321 miles one way which took about 5.5 hours. It only took about 2.5 hours before I realized that I need something in to form of a throttle rocker or something. My wrist did get tired quicker than I thought it would.
What suprised me was that my back never became fatigued. The Busa's size came in handy during the trip. It allowed me to figure out several different riding positions that utilized different muscles, allowing others to rest.
With all this said though, I am going to have to invest in a different seat. My ass was cuss'n at me after 5 hours on that stock torture device. For this, I need ya'lls help. I know there are several different seats out their. I guess I would like a seat that would allow me to sit farther down into the bike and closer to the tank.
I have always loved that incredible thrust that is on tap with the busa but it really showed its advantages on this trip. Being able to punch in and out of holes in traffic was a huge time saver. Not to mention, the porche boxter that got its feelings hurt on the GA-FL parkway....stupid little german go-cart, MUWAHAHAHA
Another thing I wanted to ask you guys is about luggage. I just used a backpack this time being that my trip was only over-night but realized that if I had planned on staying longer, I would have needed more cargo room. What do you guys suggest for luggage. I would like to go with some soft luggage...tank bag and saddle bags. I looked on the net and there are 3423524543 kinds of bags out there...which ones are good.
All in all, I was impressed in the big bike's capability to eat up milage without punishing me to much. I will tell you what, there is nothing like riding the busa at 10 am along a coastal highway. There is just something about a fast bike, sunshine, and a beach full of bikinis that will put a smile on your face.
My next planned trip is in the end of Sept and I deffinantly look forward to it.
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I went to Mexico Beach, Fl from my house in Warner Robins, Ga. The trip was 321 miles one way which took about 5.5 hours. It only took about 2.5 hours before I realized that I need something in to form of a throttle rocker or something. My wrist did get tired quicker than I thought it would.
What suprised me was that my back never became fatigued. The Busa's size came in handy during the trip. It allowed me to figure out several different riding positions that utilized different muscles, allowing others to rest.
With all this said though, I am going to have to invest in a different seat. My ass was cuss'n at me after 5 hours on that stock torture device. For this, I need ya'lls help. I know there are several different seats out their. I guess I would like a seat that would allow me to sit farther down into the bike and closer to the tank.
I have always loved that incredible thrust that is on tap with the busa but it really showed its advantages on this trip. Being able to punch in and out of holes in traffic was a huge time saver. Not to mention, the porche boxter that got its feelings hurt on the GA-FL parkway....stupid little german go-cart, MUWAHAHAHA
Another thing I wanted to ask you guys is about luggage. I just used a backpack this time being that my trip was only over-night but realized that if I had planned on staying longer, I would have needed more cargo room. What do you guys suggest for luggage. I would like to go with some soft luggage...tank bag and saddle bags. I looked on the net and there are 3423524543 kinds of bags out there...which ones are good.
All in all, I was impressed in the big bike's capability to eat up milage without punishing me to much. I will tell you what, there is nothing like riding the busa at 10 am along a coastal highway. There is just something about a fast bike, sunshine, and a beach full of bikinis that will put a smile on your face.
My next planned trip is in the end of Sept and I deffinantly look forward to it.
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