Hello, I am considering a 'Busa and I have a few questions. I have aged somewhat and can't go the radical heels in your butt weight on your wrists seating position of most sport bikes. I want to ride some distance, emphasis on back roads. I don't think I am ready for a Gold Wing but would enjoy some comfort. I have had anumber of sport bikes in the past my last being a KTM Duke. I would appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.
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im 6'/6'1" depends on whos measuring. ive ridden tank of gas full ,tank of gas full ,tank of gas full,540 miles stopping only for gas and i will say that the busa is the most comfortable bike ive ever ridden.i have owned a roadstar,softtail,and have ridden many miles on a goldwing, this is the only bike ill vouch for as a cruising MACHINE its gotten everything you need.even fro your loved one or like to loved one
I dont know about the " tourer " part but the soprt kicks arres! I have 50,000 miles on mine with no worries.
Having only 1,200 miles on my new LE I can't attest to its full touring ability, yet, but I did ride it home 460 miles with no problem in comfort. I am 6'1", 240 and have 36" arms so the jockey riding position didn't seem to bother me. I usually ride one of my CBXs on my long summer tour but this year I thought I'd remove the tailcone and using stacked tailbags and a tankbag, head out on the Busa. Maybe Glacier, Yellowstone, Lolo, haven't decided but I usually stay out 10 days or so. I'll report back in early July.
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The Busa will make a excellent sport tourer
Add the heli-bars to help
I rode the 'Busa 650 miles the day I bought it almost all interstate @ 75mph - and it felt great.
I'm 6' with 34" arms - and the all stock position fits me great. I still have the stock screen, and I've read that the airflow helps lift the weight off your arms. Don't know if that's it or not, but I can ride this bike all day in comfort.
I'm 6' with 34" arms - and the all stock position fits me great. I still have the stock screen, and I've read that the airflow helps lift the weight off your arms. Don't know if that's it or not, but I can ride this bike all day in comfort.
Welcome -- I and my wife have ridden some distance 300-400 milers -- mine has 1 1/2" bar risers
and is lowerd 3/4" I consider it a GREAT sport touring bike -- and it's still a SPORT BIKE TOO !!!
and is lowerd 3/4" I consider it a GREAT sport touring bike -- and it's still a SPORT BIKE TOO !!!
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Dalcol........just as a suggestion for leg releif you may want to try TL 1000R rider foot pegs.their are about 5/8" lower than stock busa, I'm 6' and they really work for me, easy to install, just get the spacers for the TL1000R pegs when ordering the and your' all set, the rest from the stock pegs will work the the new ones
I'll tell you what wiliturk, I'm 37 , I've had a couple bulged discs in my back, and I have Kienbock's disease,which means I have a permanatly fractured bone in my left wrist. I've had surgury on it and have limited motion/strengh in it. Stock the bike was on the borderline for me,but with the mods, helibars, genmar riser, and buell footpegs, I can ride for hours. It is absolutly the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. My back even feels BETTER AFTER I ride. $325 worth of mods: priceless. In my opinion the stock seat is plenty comfy. I used to have a Yamaha VMAX and the busa blows it out of the water for comfort. Plus you get that sweet, smooth engine.
A BIG THANKS to YaDalcol........just as a suggestion for leg releif you may want to try TL 1000R rider foot pegs.their are about 5/8" lower than stock busa, I'm 6' and they really work for me, easy to install, just get the spacers for the TL1000R pegs when ordering the and your' all set, the rest from the stock pegs will work the the new ones
I tried the Buells, but really didn't like their look or feel. They made my feet point out like a DUCK
I was wondering that myself.
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