Plunge update

[thesnake]

Well I bought the busa today

With a little haggling, I got my price of 10k out the door (includes title, prep, and inspection) and with a 200 equip credit. That works out to around 9500 for the bike. Fair deal for both sides I think.

They tried selling the store 48 mo warranty for 1500 and offered to throw in a a 700 equip credit, but I balked after reading about the realistic cost of the warranty on the board (thanks for the money saving info once again!). I will pay the balance in cash monday and hopefully have plates on it and ready for pickup tuesday evening.

Ironically, my wife was my litmus test-- I showed her every harley, yamaha, honda, and suzuki (she's a neophyte) she picked out the busa (without my aide) as the "sexiest" I wanted the blue/silver, but she picked the black/purple and I went with her color choice as I like it also and there are less of them around here.

thanks again for all the info! I can't wait until tuesday now

-snake

 

[Pipefighter248]

Congrats on the purchase. Be sure to post some pics when you get it home.

 

[thesnake]

Hey one question for ya all-- anone use the zero graviyty touring shield? It looked a little funky on their website and was wondering if it is really needed? Does the double bubble raise the flow enough for reducing wind for a rear passenger and allow for a little more upright position for the driver (vs. stock).

 

[Pipefighter248]

Can't answer you on the touring shield, but the double bubble is the one I am using. For me about 5'10" the sheild seems to direct the airflow right into my face, making long rides uncomfortable. I did like the fact that I can now see the top of the gauges, but the sore neck is starting to get to me. I might end up taking it off. It is good in full tuck, because it seems to fit the helmet better then stock.

 

[Pipefighter248]

Behind the double bubble.

 

[jbusa]

Congrats and I got the blk/purp. Good choice

 

[Big Wall]

Hey one question for ya all-- anone use the zero graviyty touring shield? It looked a little funky on their website and was wondering if it is really needed? Does the double bubble raise the flow enough for reducing wind for a rear passenger and allow for a little more upright position for the driver (vs. stock).

It depends on how tall you are, or more specifically the distance from your head to your butt. I'm 6'8". I got the double bubble first, because I thought it looked better, but it directed the air flow directly at my head. I then got the sport/touring shield and am much more comfortable. The double bubble does make a big (huge) difference over the stock screen.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Congratulations on the purchase! Agree with what Big Wall said about the DB screen, but I still like it. Since most of my miles will be local the wind is one of the least of my problems. If I started taking some longer trips I may change, but until then . . . We do need to see pics!

 

[BLKBLU04]

Congrats on your new purchase, also kudos to your wife for picking out the best, the King, the BUSA!!

 

[sageronin]

Congrats on your new purchase ... sounds like you got a great deal too!

 

[Copperone]

Congrats, your wife made a good choice. You're gonna love it.

 

[yello_ranger]

Your Wife has good taste...I haven't seen alot of the P/B Busas out there...I bought my bike back in Apr...I love the Busa...

 

[TIMMYDUCK]

Hey, Congrats on the new bike.
Since you are going to be in traffic gridlock because of the DNC, run it up north to Vt and I will show you the roads where you can unleash her properly.

 

[Rob'sBus]

Congrats on the purchase.

 

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Hey one question for ya all-- anone use the zero graviyty touring shield? It looked a little funky on their website and was wondering if it is really needed? Does the double bubble raise the flow enough for reducing wind for a rear passenger and allow for a little more upright position for the driver (vs. stock).

If you're taller than 5'9" that touring screen will come in handy on rides >5hours to reduce wind resistance and subsequent fatigue.  I'm 6' and have a double bubble (much more attractive and allows for more aerodynamics & visibility of gauges than the stock screen.  I'd get the double bubble for now unless you're planning a trip across country LOL (I am).

Oh yeah congrats on the purchase. Your wife has taste, I too like the purp&black.

BD



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[zukracer]

congrats, and some good info here on screens. There's some other brands out there too, I know Juggler uses something similar to the ZQ DB and it looks great and fits fantastic. Careful with starting the mods, its addictive and can get $$$$

 

[Pipefighter248]

Careful with starting the mods, its addictive and can get $$$$

Isn't that the truth.