Hard decision :(

CrotchRocket

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I don't post here much but here goes. I have recently posted my 2008 Busa on craigslist in hopes of trying something different (1199). I received a couple of calls from interested parties and zillion email scams. One particular buyer wanted more pics since he was out of state so I cleaned her up today for her photoshoot, and now I'm feeling guilty. I know deep down inside it will be hard to part with her and I will miss the instant power of the busa. Has anyone felt this way?

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MLSDUKE1

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#1, very nice pics. #2 you will regret getting rid of her.

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What are you asking for her/mileage? Might have some members that live near bye and looking for a new busa :thumbsup:

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yes i felt the same way when i sold my gsxr 1000 i watch the guy load her up &pull off i felt so bad i chased him around the plot tring give the money back

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Well, it's hard to compare a Busa to an 1199. The Busa is like the friendly girl next door and the 1199 is a finicky supermodel. The bikes have totally different personalities and strengths so this could be a difficult transition. Good luck though, both are amazing bikes in their own ways.

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Life's short. Go and play hard!

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nice bike! i wouldn't mind having another bike but it would have to be "in addition to", not "a replacement for" my Busa...good luck on making the right decision :beerchug:

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2 totally different bikes...a friend of mine has 1 and its sweet and is a true thoroughbred with 1 purpose..in my older age i like having a bike like the busa with tons versatility..just my 2 cents...best of luck:thumbsup:

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nice bike! i wouldn't mind having another bike but it would have to be "in addition to", not "a replacement for" my Busa...good luck on making the right decision :beerchug:

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I can't imagine not having a Busa in the garage. I've had 3 other bikes in the garage along with Luci over the past 7 years.

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IMO, if you already feel guilty or reluctant to sell the Busa now, its going to be alot worse after its gone.
Then later you might be telling yourself, "wish I had never sold it."

Best of luck either way you decide!!

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It happened to me....traded my Busa for my GSXR 1k because I was BORED. Even sold the wifes Busa and picked up her a GSXR600. After one riding season on the 1k I REALLY missed my Busa. I tried to wait for a new bigger motor to come out but of course Suzuki failed on that:banghead: So I decided to grab the 2012 and now I have my 1k and Busa...life is good :laugh: Damn weather sucks.

I think you will fall into the same thing I did...just saying. Good luck with your choice.

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I can't imagine not having a Busa in the garage. I've had 3 other bikes in the garage along with Luci over the past 7 years.

same here..i have went out and bought a L1 1K along side my busa and i hate to say it but i wasted my money...not that the 1k is a bad bike its great but i just love my busa that much that the only way to get me away from her would be to pry my dead from her...yea...i love her that much..

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IMO, if you already feel guilty or reluctant to sell the Busa now, its going to be alot worse after its gone.
Then later you might be telling yourself, "wish I had never sold it."

Best of luck either way you decide!!
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that's tough bro...I've posted Bella on craigslist several times and each time found an excuse not to reply to an e-mail, or not to deal with stupid questions thinking "you don't deserve her..." lol. I'll just keep her and make due......I mean.....I love her....:inlove:

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I just sold my 08 2 days ago and really hated to see it go but it was something I had to do. Best of luck

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Hated that I sold my 07 due to financial reasons. But after saving money and lots of shopping I'm back on a busa that I love even more. It really sucks. Especially when it's nice out and you see motorcycles going down the road.

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Very nice bike!

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