Mochi
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Evening folks,
I'm new around here, plan on buying my first Busa in the next 72 hours or so. I've been riding for a number of years (6 or 7) on various different bikes from a Ninja- EX500 up to, and crossing over to a Shadow VT100 with various sizes and styles in between. I've always been in love with the Busa's curves and the almost natural crossover between sport and touring. I'm not an extremely long distance rider so the Hayabusa works in favor of short adventures into the mountains. I also love the fact that its a rather rare bike that I dont see the "crotch rocket boys" hanging out with downtown. So, I'm pretty comfortable with the fact that its an adult toy and should be respected.
I've already found some great advice here, like the kickstand mod, and I'd like your opinions. In the area there are a few for sale, used of course but in relatively good condition. I'm narrowing my choices to the three I want to go and test ride:
A 2006 with 6k miles on it no mods or upgrades listed. Listed as "mint condition"
A 2005 with no milage listed but still with one year left on a warranty
A 2000 with 15k miles, rear sprocket, powder coated wheels, DB windshield, PC, and Yosh pipes.
Now all of them are red (I've seen posts where black is the deciding factor ) and I'm really looking for the things I should be wary of for the years. Also, anything you guys and gals might look for in terms of warning signs. The 15k miles doesn't really bother me my Shadow had 40k on her when all was said and done and ran like a champ minus a small oil leak that an un-qualified mechanic caused. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I'm new around here, plan on buying my first Busa in the next 72 hours or so. I've been riding for a number of years (6 or 7) on various different bikes from a Ninja- EX500 up to, and crossing over to a Shadow VT100 with various sizes and styles in between. I've always been in love with the Busa's curves and the almost natural crossover between sport and touring. I'm not an extremely long distance rider so the Hayabusa works in favor of short adventures into the mountains. I also love the fact that its a rather rare bike that I dont see the "crotch rocket boys" hanging out with downtown. So, I'm pretty comfortable with the fact that its an adult toy and should be respected.
I've already found some great advice here, like the kickstand mod, and I'd like your opinions. In the area there are a few for sale, used of course but in relatively good condition. I'm narrowing my choices to the three I want to go and test ride:
A 2006 with 6k miles on it no mods or upgrades listed. Listed as "mint condition"
A 2005 with no milage listed but still with one year left on a warranty
A 2000 with 15k miles, rear sprocket, powder coated wheels, DB windshield, PC, and Yosh pipes.
Now all of them are red (I've seen posts where black is the deciding factor ) and I'm really looking for the things I should be wary of for the years. Also, anything you guys and gals might look for in terms of warning signs. The 15k miles doesn't really bother me my Shadow had 40k on her when all was said and done and ran like a champ minus a small oil leak that an un-qualified mechanic caused. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
aboard!
'06 was as good as the Gen I got. The 2000 is unrestricted but there were several recalls I believe. The ECU is different. Throw some prices up. Kickstand mod = don't drink and ride, park the bike in gear, park on level surfaces or at least park with the butt and or kickstand downhill, add your own ........
