My First Bike First Everything

[NuGreenBusa]

I just got my very first motorcycle a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1300 Hayabusa as a late Christmas present. I’m 30 years old and I’m taking the MSF class this weekend. I can’t wait to make new memories and enjoy riding this beauty.

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

Welcome to the forum @Jaydrick75. You did not mention how you are proceeding but if there is any question for you, take the course on the 200's they offer and not the Hayabusa.

I think the weight of this bike is the biggest challenge, and the course's advice on how to aggressively stop and perform U-turns is particularly applicable to heavier bikes.

[Dnyce]

If u Take the msf on the little bikes, then retake it on yours

[HayaWakened]

Wow! Congrats on the new bike!
Will you be performing your own maintenance?

[captain]

Okay here is my list sir...

1. Congratulations on your first bike! You are an addict now and you don't even know it yet.
2. Congratulations on getting a Busa..
3. Respect her, she will throw you in a heartbeat
4. Ride your own line at your own speed
5. Don't get caught up with the guy at the red light that's revving his engine until your ready, trust me it will end up in a youtube Fail Army video...
6. Enjoy the site, lots of experienced folks here ready to help you make this a great journey for you.

Cap

[sixpack577]

It will handle better if you remove the stretch.

[Bumblebee]

Welcome to the insanity....

It's very green.....

[NuGreenBusa]

Wow! Congrats on the new bike!
Will you be performing your own maintenance?

I will be doing basic things but one of my friends works on them as a past time

[NuGreenBusa]

Welcome to the forum @Jaydrick75. You did not mention how you are proceeding but if there is any question for you, take the course on the 200's they offer and not the Hayabusa.

I think the weight of this bike is the biggest challenge, and the course's advice on how to aggressively stop and perform U-turns is particularly applicable to heavier bikes.

Yes I’m taking it on their bikes to learn as much as I can. They also advised me they had other classes as well after the MSF class so I can get as much knowledge as I can

[NuGreenBusa]

If u Take the msf on the little bikes, then retake it on yours

I didn’t know that was an option. You mean do the course again on my bike after I pass the MSF right?

[NuGreenBusa]

It will handle better if you remove the stretch.

I do have a question for you. Stretch vs without stretch, from your experience what’s the pros and cons of having it stretched

[sixpack577]

I do have a question for you. Stretch vs without stretch, from your experience what’s the pros and cons of having it stretched

Stretch is for drag racing(less wheelie prone) or looks.
The longer the wheelbase, the worse it will corner.
You Need the suspension sag set for Your body weight too.

[NuGreenBusa]

Stretch is for drag racing(less wheelie prone) or looks.
The longer the wheelbase, the worse it will corner.
You Need the suspension sag set for Your body weight too.

Okay thank you for your information and expertise. What’s suspension sag? And is it easy to adjust the suspension for my body weight? How is that done?

[HayaWakened]

What’s suspension sag? And is it easy to adjust the suspension for my body weight? How is that done?

(and it begins ...)
Between this forum and the Internet, I, too, have found answers for all things motorcycle.
May I encourage you to ask here if it is not apparent elsewhere, and maybe even when it is, just to be sure.

[hayabuser]

Welcome to the insanity....

It's very green.....

Green, and wearing a Muzzy pipe. is the o/p sure that it's not a Kawasaki?

[CBXRider]

Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? How many miles?

[Bumblebee]

Yes I’m taking it on their bikes to learn as much as I can. They also advised me they had other classes as well after the MSF class so I can get as much knowledge as I can

A little advice if you want it........

The Hayabusa is a very docile bike that only goes fast if you want it to.........however, like all things potentially dangerous, the draw to make it go fast is strong in most people...

Make sure you have respect for that power....it will eat you up really quickly.

[NuGreenBusa]

Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? How many miles?

Nope never, well until tomorrow

[NuGreenBusa]

Green, and wearing a Muzzy pipe. is the o/p sure that it's not a Kawasaki?

A few of my friends recommended a Brock’s alien head exhaust but idk. Does the exhaust pipe make a difference?

[SSGT_B]

Got pie?