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[sixpack577]

That‘s one big guard dog you have there.

...looks more like goat, which are awnry b*stards anyway...probably do as good a job too.
lol

 

[BigBSBusa]

Welcome to the .org!

 

[Hayabusa4life]

aboard!
Theres lots of info here and people always willing to help.
Post some pictures of your ride.

 

[pashnit]

Have a looksy at this thread:

Modding the new Pashnit Busa | Busa Mods

Modding the New Pashnit Busa: A quick background: This is my third Hayabusa and what follows is the story of Modifying this bike to suit my needs for sport-touring & to lead Pashnit Motorcycle Tours with. The previous Hayabusa Bike Build Project in 2012. I love this kind of tinkering, and...

www.hayabusa.org

A couple of us have the Givi setup.

 

[pashnit]

 

[pashnit]

People complain a top case ruins the looks - and it does, but if you want to put on some serious miles, it's 110% easier than soft luggage.

If you are a once-a-year tour rider or weekender, stick with soft luggage.

 

[pashnit]

If you just want the middle ground, soft saddlebags & a Ventura Rack with saddlebags worked really well also. I just grew tired after 15 years of bags on, bags off, bags on, bags off but still didn't want to invest the $1000 into hard saddlebags.

 

[sixpack577]

After owning a Kawasaki Concours for 6 months and a thousand miles(I just couldn't get into that bike, too bland for me), it had the factory side hard bags, and an aftermarket top case.
The top case was indeed ugly, and helped ruin the looks, lol...but it was very convenient, and one of the things I did like about it.

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

Welcome @vatedome04. Do you have a Hayabusa?

 

[toncrell]

dont forget to mod your kickstand asap. if not done already. welcome to the freedom

 

[ajs18s]

Thanks everyone, this kickstand thing worries me big time.
I will definitely post lots of photos when I can, but here is one from the bike shop.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Thanks everyone, this kickstand thing worries me big time.
I will definitely post lots of photos when I can, but here is one from the bike shop.

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Make sure to drag the bike backwards a half inch or so after putting the side stand down. Mine has never tipped over in 17 years.

Oh, I used to know a girl from Walla Walla but where is Wagga Wagga?

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Thanks everyone, this kickstand thing worries me big time.
I will definitely post lots of photos when I can, but here is one from the bike shop.

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To me the best looking Hayabusa decal is the 2019/20, I even seen one where someone removed the original and had one made in redish/pinkish that looked great.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

To me the best looking Hayabusa decal is the 2019/20, I even seen one where someone removed the original and had one made in redish/pinkish that looked great.

I forgot to say it was on a red 2020.

 

[ajs18s]

Walla Walla is only 100ks from Wagga Wagga, almost half way point between Sydney and Melbourne. Some great roads in this part of this country.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Walla Walla is only 100ks from Wagga Wagga, almost half way point between Sydney and Melbourne. Some great roads in this part of this country.

You ever been to Cunnamulla? I meant Walla Walla Washington, USA

 

[TonyM995]

People complain a top case ruins the looks - and it does, but if you want to put on some serious miles, it's 110% easier than soft luggage.

If you are a once-a-year tour rider or weekender, stick with soft luggage.

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I don’t think it ruins the looks!! but I’m a function over form guy. For me, if a top case would greatly increase your enjoyment and comfort of riding then it’s a no brainer. Do it.

I’ve done cycling and motorcycle riding with backpacks and a guy looked at me on my bicycle one day and said- whatever is in that backpack is too heavy to be on your back. He was right.

I still use an Osprey hydration pack because it’s so hot and dry where I live that I like to stay hydrated while riding motorcycles.

I’m also a proponent of hearing protection when riding. I use a Cardo to talk to my friends and the lower db ear plugs don’t interfere with it unless we start to push the pace.