New rider needs help.

[rlf_racing]

I need everybody's help here. I would like to know if it would be wise choice to start on the Hayabusa. I am 28 6' 190 lbs, married with a child. I feel that I am mature enough for a bike of this stature. I have only riden quads and mopeds. I have been told I can start anywhere from a gsxr600 to the busa. I have also been told to buy the bike that I want or I wont be happy. So any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JET-A]

If you continue ot look through the new owners forum where this is posted, you will find quite a number of threads about this very topic.

Coming from a background of MANY years of riding, I would say, from my perspective, the busa is NOT a great starter bike. I know it has been done, but this is just a bit too much bike for a beginner. Start off on maybe a 750 size, sporty, but maybe out of the rocket class of bikes. If you get something used, you can get some experience on it, then sell it with very little, if any, loss to get the bike you think you want at that time.

As you begin to ride, you will learn a lot. Not only about riding in general, but also about the style of riding you like to do. It will give you time to figure out exactly what bike you need.

Just my .02.

 

[SuzukiRider]

Lots of great info pinned up top from more experienced riders ... will probably help you in your decision ... definately worth the read.  

 

[Shanling]

(JET-A @ Mar. 26 2007,17:08) If you continue ot look through the new owners forum where this is posted, you will find quite a number of threads about this very topic.

Coming from a background of MANY years of riding, I would say, from my perspective, the busa is NOT a great starter bike.  I know it has been done, but this is just a bit too much bike for a beginner.  Start off on maybe a 750 size, sporty, but maybe out of the rocket class of bikes.  If you get something used, you can get some experience on it, then sell it with very little, if any, loss to get the bike you think you want at that time.

As you begin to ride, you will learn a lot.  Not only about riding in general, but also about the style of riding you like to do.  It will give you time to figure out exactly what bike you need.

Just my .02.

+1

Busa is a bike to work your way up to. Not a starter bike. I owned at least 11 different bikes prior to the Busa and the first time I got on her hard, she scared the crap out of me!

I respect your maturity for asking the question though.

 

[DaCol.]

I suggest you start off on one that will not bother you WHEN you drop it  

. I've been riding for a loooong time, and believe me, you'll drop your first ( and probably your 2nd, 3 rd , well you know) bike. Remember, if you keep it for 6 months or longer, it's just a beginner for you and NOT something your going to keep. Get use to riding on the street and just riding a bike FIRST.

Then get Gods Greatest Gift to the Motorcycle World ----- THE HAYABUSA  

 

[SLA1500]

The Busa is definitely NOT a good "first bike" in most all circumstances IMO. Lots of info here for your perusal if you are willing to take time to search the subject. It's been discussed at great length.

Keep in mind it's a 186mph, 0-60mph in 2.4 sec., 1/4 mile in approx 9.82 sec right out of the shipping crate... Also labeled "the fastest production motorcycle in the world" 1999-2006. It may be the fastest way to die second to a handgun if you fail to exercise very prudent judgement. Unfortunately, "second chances" are few and far between in the event you "screw up" somehow..

Whatever you end up deciding, make sure you get signed up and successfully complete the MSF safety class. It is an absolute "must." You owe that to yourself, and to your family. And, you'll definitely be glad that you did!

Always wear safety gear, ride safe, be careful. Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[05BusaLe]

I say go for it! The problem that most have with a Busa is their child like behavior. If you truly believe that you can handle it and can resist the urge to twist the throttle to death then you will be fine! Remember the one most important thing is this is alot of bike (HEAVY) and if it starts to fall over, even in your garage you will be lucky enough to get your feet out from under it in time, never mind trying to catch it! Now good luck with what ever YOU decide. Ride safe with all the gear at all times (even up the block to show your buddy/neighbor)
BTW Welcome!

 

[BusaDale]

Ditto on the MSF, motorcycle safety course. Do it before you even buy your own bike. They furnish bikes for the course. It's a lot of fun also.

 

[BlueHaya]

Whatever you get....respect it.

Do not try to show off or ride outside your limits, you will get bit.

Go with your gut feeling about which bike.

 

[SLA1500]

Sorry to toss a wet blanket in here... but, I firmly believe discussing things that can and sometimes do go wrong while riding are worth mentioning if they help make us more safety conscious.

Thus, perhaps this link is appropriate for all riders, especially new riders. Here is a link to BusaCruises recent post.

 

[hydrabusa]

(DaCol. @ Mar. 26 2007,19

) I suggest you start off on one that will not bother you WHEN you drop it  

. I've been riding for a loooong time, and believe me, you'll drop your first ( and probably your 2nd, 3 rd , well you know) bike. Remember, if you keep it for 6 months or longer, it's just a beginner for you and NOT something your going to keep. Get use to riding on the street and just riding a bike FIRST.

Then get Gods Greatest Gift to the Motorcycle World ----- THE HAYABUSA  

+100 on this post...from mopad to busa...uhmmm

is like from Ford escort to Corvette is more like...trashing bike is one thing but, questions is are you willing to play your life with not enough cause?  

 

[Spudley]

I had this same conversation with a guy at work a couple weeks ago.......

After some long talks he's decided on a 06' GSXR 750 as a starter. I think I scared him with a bunch of the horror stories we hear around here involving a new rider, and that throttle's-wide-open-oh-shite-where-is-this-thing-pointed look in their eyes

?.........once the scare is in ya, there's very little time to let off the throttle, pull in the clutch, hit the kill switch, step on the brake, grab the brake, etc., etc., etc.............by the time you've attempted any of these it's too late.

Honestly though, it can be done, but maturity must be the rule or YOU WILL GET BIT !!!. Don't be a statistic, you have a baby and a momma counting on you !!!!

 

[BusaBret]

Please read and understand what these guys are trying to tell you. Also they want nothing more than a fellow Busa rider but they have your family's and your own best interest in mind. Start off on a lesser bike and in 6 months or a year you will come back and tell these guys THANK YOU!

What ever you get ride safe and have fun!

 

[katman]

The decision is going to be yours on what bike you choose but no matter what you choose keep in mind that it sounds like you need plenty of street riding time. The hayabusa is not as forgiving as a 600 or 750 if you panic in a stuation. You need to look out for number 1 first for your family.  

Oh and

to the org.

 

[BA BUSA]

to the board

Check out the threads in the new owners forum

 

[rlf_racing]

First off I want to say thank you for the great advice that everybody has posted. And secondly thank you for the warm welcome here. Yes I don't want to become another statistic. I also want to be around for a long time to see my grandchildren. I am going take a five day course through a local Harley dealer that offers the MSF course. There course uses the Buell Blast for the riding segment. I have this gut feeling that I wont be happy with anything but the Busa. But before I decide on buying the Busa I will take the course, asses how confident I feel in my riding skills after the course ( granted I know my skills in riding will be still a novice), and take in everybodies helpful opinoins before I make my decision.

 

[hydrabusa]

you know, anything with beautiful outfit has a hidden dangers behind...we all are the victim of that...as you wish to all decision is yours...

If you really want one...get one...but, get to know your riding skills combines with knowing your busa is a must...like up to 5000mi don't exceed 100 mph, then after 10,000 do what you have to do...until then, you have to go thru every situation you can possibly think of...
GET YOURSELF A BUSA...it ain't all that bad...but have to be extra extra careful(like I do, every time I startup the beast I start pray to God...)
thats all I do, and how I survived every time I got on her(Banzaii) back.  

 

[MoosesBusa]

If you think the buell blast at the riding course is quick then multiply that by 15 times and you have the break in period of the Busa. Double the 15X and you'll have teh Busa at 500 miles. The bike you are contemplating can run in the 9's in the 1/4 mile crossing the line at over 130 mph straight off the showroom floor. When we say it's hella fast we are NOT exagerrating. She is very stable at high speeds but cannot be considered "flickable" In other words while she CAN handle very nicely and CAN be agile, she will only be so to an experienced rider.
SO, That being said... If ya wanna get a Busa for your first bike ...

Seriously, Whatever you choose has the potential to allow you to kill yourself if you don't make wise decisions. I posted a pic of my baby on the dashboard of the Busa when I first got it. I lost it the second day. Pictures that aren't physically taped to the gauge cluster will be sucked out when you reach 150mph

Be wise in your decisions and you'll see you grandkids graduate

 

[dadofthree]

Had a KZ 650 30 years ago. Bought the Busa new. Dropped it the second day I had her. Took it real easy the first 600 miles and easy the first 2500 miles and I'm glad of it. It's all been said. If you buy the Busa take it easy and learn the bike. It is an incredible bike. A 600 today is a lot of bike, it just stops at 160.

 

[dadofthree]

and post pics, it's the