It is my honor to join these forums.

[usmc1775]

Just another one of many murdering terrorist groups

Whoa... they better watch out, 'cause their not gonna be alive any soon.

[usmc1775]

It is very sad that people (monsters) who evy this country's freedom, and democracy want to destroy it. Why don't they just try to have a democracy in their own country? Thank goodness for the United States Armed Services!

[head east busa]

and +10000 on everyone who advised you on the insurance it's gonna be steeeeeep for full coverage especially in CA. (didn't stop me though) you may need to look into some high risk companies just to get in the ballpark of reasonable.

[usmc1775]

Well, what can I say? The insurance, sure it sucks that it's so expensive, but the Hayabusa... no-other-like-it.

[head east busa]

I say do what you feel is right within financial reason of course. However if you by chance have state farm already on your car you can actually add the bike at a very reasonable rate. State Farm is the only company I know of that does this. but you have to have an existing policy on your car. I have a "blemish" or two on my driving record most of which will finally disappear soon (thank god) and hopefully all my rates will be going down including the Busa. No matter what you do if you get her you will love her that I can guarantee.

[usmc1775]

Yup, Hayabusa are worthy of love!

[dragonbusa]

I"ve been riding since i was 8 years old,and no its not ok for a first bike. thats like getting a formuly one car for your first car NO, NOT JUST NO BUT HELL NO! I cant belive any of you would encourage that kid to buy the worlds fastest bike to learn on what the hell is wrong with people?

[usmc1775]

I"ve been riding since i was 8 years old,and no its not ok for a first bike. thats like getting a formuly one car for your first car NO, NOT JUST NO BUT HELL NO! I cant belive any of you would encourage that kid to buy the worlds fastest bike to learn on what the hell is wrong with people?

You've obviously not read my first post.

I'd rather stick with the other people's posts. They seem nicer. :-)

[MC MUSTANG]

If you enlist - you will recieve more pressure than you can imagine not to buy a Hayabusa - besides, if you ride a sportbike, there are several more classes that you will have to take before they will allow you to ride a sportbike while an Active Duty Marine.

As for a first bike, I don't recommend it - your first post indicates that you have respect for the Hayabusa, and that you wouldn't speed - but you would be amazed at how many people buy a Busa as their first bike and post up an "I wrecked my bike thread" a month or less later.

Get something smaller, with a cheaper insurance payment and work your way up - that way, you will ensure that you enjoy your bike for years and miles to come. There are a lot of things that you can't control on the road, but training and experience is something that you can.

I don't recommend the Busa as a first bike... but a Spree is just as dangerous as a Busa in the wrong hands.

I recommend you get with your local recruiter and ask for a copy of the Marine Corps film "Semper Ride", if you haven't seen it. In fact, if you want, send me your address and I will send you a copy of it.

Motorcycles are something that the Marine Corps has laser like focus on right now because of the number of Marines that we lose each year in motorcycle mishaps - particularly single vehicle mishaps.

[usmc1775]

Yeah, but for example:

1st. Kawasaki 250r $4,000

2nd: Honda CBR 600R $9,000

3rd: Suzuki Hayabusa $13,000

$26,000 in Motorcycles! Ahhhh! lol!

By the way, I've seen Semper Ride, well... at least parts of it on the marines.mil website, and it seems very interesting. I like the part where the guy crashes on purpose, and because of the inertia, slides and then he shows how the damage went all the way until the third layer.

I'm well-aware that Saftey is the #1 Priority.
Thanks for the willingness to take your time in sending me the video, but I'm good.

[MC MUSTANG]

Roger that - got it. You know and you're good. Okay. I'll leave you with this. I have been riding for a couple of days and I have been in for a couple of days. I get a lot of pressure not to ride a sport bike, let alone a hayabusa. But, I understand. It wasn't that long ago that I was a 17 year old that was headed for recruit training and no one could tell me anything either. I offered advice from a Marine to prospective recruit; mine to give - yours to refuse. I did - and you did, so I will simply leave you with a Ride safe, good luck and remember that no matter what they do in Recruit Training, they can only do it for 13 weeks.

Semper Fidelis.

MCM

[usmc1775]

Roger that - got it. You know and you're good. Okay. I'll leave you with this. I have been riding for a couple of days and I have been in for a couple of days. I get a lot of pressure not to ride a sport bike, let alone a hayabusa. But, I understand. It wasn't that long ago that I was a 17 year old that was headed for recruit training and no one could tell me anything either. I offered advice from a Marine to prospective recruit; mine to give - yours to refuse. I did - and you did, so I will simply leave you with a Ride safe, good luck and remember that no matter what they do in Recruit Training, they can only do it for 13 weeks.

Semper Fidelis.

MCM

That was the best quote I have every read in years!
Thanks for your support!

[dragonbusa]

You've obviously not read my first post.

I'd rather stick with the other people's posts. They seem nicer. :-)

I was not trying to be nice, I was trying to save you life. go for it dude.

[kim windsor]

WELCME to the group,I started riding at14 on a 1937 Indian scout it took me weeks to get it running. First time ridding was hard but I made it without a problem. I am now 73 and have my own 2022 Hayabusa,if you respect your
motorcycle and ride to your ability and not others ,you will do fine .
ps go Army

[Bumblebee]

WELCME to the group,I started riding at14 on a 1937 Indian scout it took me weeks to get it running. First time ridding was hard but I made it without a problem. I am now 73 and have my own 2022 Hayabusa,if you respect your
motorcycle and ride to your ability and not others ,you will do fine .
ps go Army

Kim, read the date on this post....2009 was a while ago....