RedBull
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Hayabusa for an old guy??
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My old mate and truly one of the best riders I have personally ever known in all my many years riding motorcycles . Big Al is 62 and is regularly sighted up top end of Australia NT Darwin enjoying his stock Busa on the street and 1/4 mile . He is a good size to tuck in on the bike and weighs 70kg fully suited , and currently runs in the 9.4's . He is this years streetbike champ , and both he and his mate Rappy ( mod bike champ Gixxer 1K ) are team 'section 8 '.
Me too bro , I'm 50 but I am feeling bloody old because of old crash wounds !!
bussassin417
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I'm 50+, have only been riding for 2+ years. Bought a '02 Busa after riding a 800cc cruiser for a year.
From forums, youtube and used "bang for the buck," I knew a Busa was the sportsbike for me. I love the look, the power and the multitudes of aftermarket parts. (tons of aftermarket comfort part available)
I took a track day course with California Superbike School, after buying my Busa, to learn how to ride fast properly. It was time and money well spent !!!!! My understanding of a motorcycles mechanics, my riding vision and riding skills increased 1000 fold. I would have never gotten that kind of experience riding on public roads.
Hold on with your legs, learn the bike at your own pace & have fun !!!
Smart idea to take the course, when I was instructing courses, I'd sometimes get an "older" guy who hasn't ridden in years and just wanted to refresh themselves.
bluebusa13204
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I'm 67 and loving my Busa!!!!! Just got to say, KEEP GOIN.
bussassin417
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That's awesome @bluebusa13204; how long have you had your Busa ? ... how long have you been riding ? ... what modifications have you done ? ... where do you ride ? ... could we ever meet up ? ... I've got so many questions to ask ... not all about riding
bluebusa13204
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>>>well I have not had mine very long. Plus I live outside the usa and only get back maybe twice a year; June/July and Sep. When I'm back I am either in Syracuse or Endicott, NY..........to visit family.
bussassin417
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I also have family in Syracuse and Rochester. When you are coming to the States, let me know. I'll make a family visit myself and can meet up !!
john blaze
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Old crash wounds= Experience. I'm sure you could thrash your bike if you out your mind to it Toady...
Yeah , I guess old age and better judgement mean little and are easily forgotten eh Johnnie , once you got the right road in front of you , and your right wrist starts smacking that Busa throttle , burying the needle deep into the red through some gears , and shoving you fast forward at a respectable rate of knotts !!
RedBull
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I am 67
and loving
my Hayabusa ! ! !
Just got to say ,
KEEP GOING .
We stopped to eat after a ride this weekend ~ my older brother had his newer Harley towed *
Probably something electronic & it has a recall that needs to be addressed as well *
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white.Busa
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I am 47, have diabetes for 22 years now. I will ride bikes until I can. At least will have great memories once it will be finish for me. Life is measured by quality not by length. So gentleman, start your engines
be careful not to have low glucose before driving, and have candies and biscuits.
I'm a diabetes specialist in a pharmaceutical company here in Greece
white.Busa
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Thanks for advice! I am dealing with it 22 years on insulin so I stick to all measures to keep me safe. I am use to it.
Best regards from currently snowy Bosnia
Υou live with diabetes and surely you know a lot more of me. when planning to make a big trip I will think of reducing the insulin units I will make before I start.
I admire you living with it and you continue to live naturally. I wish you the best!
Howard Morris
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