The Art of Buying a Used Busa...
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<span style='color:black'>The original helmet I was looking at was on ebay, a no-name brand that boasted SNELL approval.(06BUSA @ Jun. 26 2007,23:12) 7500 for a 06? U lucky I didn't find it first.
But I missed the helmet? Was it something of the wall peeps haven't heard of? FM is a great Italian helmet, but few have heard of them in the states.
After checking out Snell's site, it looks like Scorpion is the cheapest brand with Snell approval. I want to get something with plenty of protection, maybe I will have to skimp on comfort so I can save some dough.
I think the bike already has a performance exhaust and that he will give me the stock ones as well. I may try to sell those on here/trade them for a helmet (if they are even worth it) Any takers?
-Nick</span>
I have state farm and it runs me $28 dollars a month. Thats CHEAP for a Busa.
Most guys just give the stock exhaust pieces to other .org member who have gone down and need replacements.(BoiseBusa @ Jun. 26 2007,23:49)<span style='color:black'>The original helmet I was looking at was on ebay, a no-name brand that boasted SNELL approval.(06BUSA @ Jun. 26 2007,23:12) 7500 for a 06? U lucky I didn't find it first.
But I missed the helmet? Was it something of the wall peeps haven't heard of? FM is a great Italian helmet, but few have heard of them in the states.
After checking out Snell's site, it looks like Scorpion is the cheapest brand with Snell approval. I want to get something with plenty of protection, maybe I will have to skimp on comfort so I can save some dough.
I think the bike already has a performance exhaust and that he will give me the stock ones as well. I may try to sell those on here/trade them for a helmet (if they are even worth it) Any takers?
-Nick</span>
All I have left of my stock exhaust is the right side can.
<span style='color:black'>Just confirmed with the seller that I will be picking up the bike in Merced, CA on Saturday! This should be a heck of a road trip! Any suggestions for tie-downs when I trailer the bike back? (Where to fasten to the bike...anything to keep the paint from getting messed up...etc.)
Thanks!
-Nick</span>
Thanks!
-Nick</span>
Best place to tie down the front so you will not get the straps on the fairing is to go under the nose and tie an extension strap around the lower triple tree and out between the front fender and nose. I tie off the rear passenger pegs, again with a 12" extension strap.
I got my 06 in May 06 for ten-one out the door.... not too shabby for buying the bike during the peak of motorcycle season....(BoiseBusa @ Jun. 26 2007,15:54) <span style='color:black'>Actually, I didn't want to go with a brand spanking new 2008 Busa - Possibly too many mechanical kinks to work out and too expensive for me. (I also really like the older bodywork!)
/However - I am getting an 06 with 3000 miles on it for
only $7500
</span>
You're having to drive to get your bike and then you have "to wonder" why somebody'd sell their busa w/ only about 3k miles on it.... so getting a used bike is always a gamble. Actually, getting a used 'anything' is always a gamble (unless some family member not named Soprano sold it to you).
Good luck and have fun w/ your 06. We have the same model... well, sort of.... mine looks a lil sumthin like this.... not like yours since I don't have the black/gray decals anymore.
<span style='color:black'>Well, Got back yesterday with the new Busa. It's the 06, and I'm in love! Here are the pics...
Me on the bike:
Back shot:
In the trailer:
My view for the entire trip back:
Thank you all for you help and advice! Now it's time to get the RoadLok...
-Nick
P.S - Any other riders around the area?</span>
Me on the bike:
Back shot:
In the trailer:
My view for the entire trip back:
Thank you all for you help and advice! Now it's time to get the RoadLok...
-Nick
P.S - Any other riders around the area?</span>
