What's your motorcycle geneology?

[warbrown]

My busa was my 1st bike ever.
B4 that, I ve ridden bikes maybe 5 times in my life.  I was mature about it, and respected it immediately, and got used to it.  Now, I like to think I am a seasoned busa pilot, but like many, I wouldn't recommend the busa as a first bike.  I guess some can handle it, and some cant.

I've noticed over the years that whenever I think and ride like I'm a "seasoned pilot", I usually have a minor scare or slip-up that will put me back in my place. If you've ever taught someone to ride, you'll notice that they are careful and cautious in the parking lot and intitial foray onto the streets. It's only after they get that initial surge of confidence that they usually have their first run-in with a curb or brake too hard in a turn, etc. No matter how many years of experience we might have, it only takes one brain fart or bike-night moment of bravado to bring us quickly back down to reality. Just a thought... Ride safe all.

[smoke215]

My busa was my 1st bike ever.
B4 that, I ve ridden bikes maybe 5 times in my life.  I was mature about it, and respected it immediately, and got used to it.  Now, I like to think I am a seasoned busa pilot, but like many, I wouldn't recommend the busa as a first bike.  I guess some can handle it, and some cant.

I've noticed over the years that whenever I think and ride like I'm a "seasoned pilot", I usually have a minor scare or slip-up that will put me back in my place.  If you've ever taught someone to ride, you'll notice that they are careful and cautious in the parking lot and intitial foray onto the streets.  It's only after they get that initial surge of confidence that they usually have their first run-in with a curb or brake too hard in a turn, etc.  No matter how many years of experience we might have, it only takes one brain fart or bike-night moment of bravado to bring us quickly back down to reality.  Just a thought...  Ride safe all.

yea.....i agree. a few times, there were some scares, but luckily i stayed calm and things were ok. i think if you go thru some or those scares, you learn a thing or 2 from it.
Now, i'm in the market for a 1k

[FJRider]

67 CB160 & CL160 Honda (sold)
73 Kawi 350 Big Horn! (sorry fan's its sold!) View attachment 673507
73 Suz TM250 (sold)
77 Kawi KZ750 (sold)
77 Kawi KZ1000 (sold)
91 Honda CR500
... went to sleep for a while... View attachment 673508
05 FJR1300ABS
05 Blue&Silver Busa

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[xzvs]

67 sears 3.5horse mini-bike
74 honda ct 70
76 honda st90
76 yamaha rd 400 (still have but stored in New Orleans View attachment 673554 )
84 Suzuki gs500
85 honda cr250
88 honda xr600r
03 yamaha road star warrior 1700cc
05 Busa

[mjn]

1975 sears 4.5 hp minibike(no brakes!)
1971 SL70...long gone
1975ish xr75 also gone
1973 CB750 (first streetbike @ 16yrs old) ran it for 25000 mi..gone
1978 Yam 650 twin, didn't keep long
1981 Yam Seca 550..17000 miles..still got her.
1981 Yam IT 400...what an animal!
1986 FZR750 (my bro's..rode quite a bit)
1989 GSXR1100 (also my bro's..rode as much as I could)
2001 929RR  (demo for awhile @ m/c store)
2001 HD fatboy (ditto)
2002 HD v-rod (again)
2001 Buell X-1 lightning (oldschool buell,shakey, but a kick in the azz 'round town)
2003 Buell XB9R (demo again) loved that bike...just too weak.
Last yr, my father in-law gave me his '78 honda  hawk.  Perfect with only 5000 miles.
Last May, finally broke down and bought the Busa.......dam, why'd I wait so long?

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[thunder]

1968 got a 1964 Honda 55,then as follows
1967 suzuki 80
1969 suzuki 120
1969 suzuki 250 savage
1969 suzuki x-6 250
1971 BSA 650
1971 Suzuki TM 400
1972 Suzuki TM 250
1972 Suzuki GT 550
1973 H-D XLCH 1000
1975 Husqvarna 360 cr
1976 Husqvarna 360 Cr
1975 ossa phantom 250 (tt Bike)
1976 Husqvarna 360 auto
1976 CCM
1977 Husqvarna 390 Auto
1977 Husqvarna 390 cr
1974 Suzuki GT 750
1978 440 Maico
1978-80 Husqvarna 390 cr's
1981 Husqvarna 430 cr
1977 H-D XLCH
1979 Suzuki gs 1000 L
1979 H-D fxs (low rider)
1974 H-D FLH
1968 H-D FLH
1980 H-D FLH with side car
1957 FLH
1989 FLHTP (police bike)
1989 H-D CUSTOM
1992 H-D FLHS
1993 FLSTF (Fatboy)
1964 H-D FLH
1995 H-D FXDL
1997 H-D FLHR (road King)
1998 H-D FLTR
Two more custom builds (aftermarket H-D's)
1999 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 1200 SE
2001 TRIUMPH Trophy 1200 (still have)
2001 Honda 929 Erion
1999 Honda F-4
2004 HAYABUSA Blue/Silver (still have)

[Tejas Busa]

Have had plenty of bikes since 1981
81 CB 650 Custom Sport
81 kz 1000
85 V-Max
90 GSX600F
98 Magna
02 VTX
05 Busa
the real story of getting the busa...... Lied to the wife and told her it was just like a Vespa View attachment 673590

[hierog]

I started riding last year, 2004.

2000 Blue/Silver Hayabusa (sold)
2003 Charcoal and Grey Hayabusa!!
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[swoopjr]

1. 98 vfr800 (sold) 2.03 busa (wrecked) 3. 04 vrod (won and sold)4. 04 fxstdi duece (sold) 4. 83 gs1100 drag bike 5. 05 busa

[DNGrumpy]

1981 Honda CM250
1986 HONDA Interceptor 500
1991 Suzuki Katana 750
1987 Honda Hurricane 1000
1990 Honda CBR600
1987 Honda VFR700R
1991 Honda CBR600
2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200 (not S)
2002 Buell Blast (bought for wife)
2002 Yamaha Warrior (280 kit, PR Stage IV...)
2004 Suzuki Hayabusa LE

[hemroid]

98 honda ace 98 kawasaki vulcan 1500 classic 2000 road king 2002 softtail standard 2000 heritage 2005 black/silver busa

[theemrrdkill]

good lord .. I wonder if the page will "strech' far enuff for my list .. View attachment 673717

[BAMBOOBUSA]

71'yamaha 90 enduro
late 60's honda 50
late 60's honda cb 350
78' kawasaki sr650 four
98 suzuki rm250
99 yamaha yz80 (for kids)awfully fun!
86 Yamaha venture royale
2003 honda gl1800
2000 hayabusa
With  many more to come!

[mikeo]

'73 125 Elsinore
'74 125 Elsinore
'70 something CB360
'72 Sportster chopper
'78 KZ1000
'93 FZR600
'96 1100 Shadow ACE
'96 RF900R
'98 Virago
'03 ZX636
'04 Roadstar
BUSA? Next
A lot of road time on my Dad's BMWs with him.

[theemrrdkill]

67 or 66..Honda 305 scramblr
69 suzuki 120
69 Yamaha 250
68 Triumph
70 BSA 650
1972 Suzuki TM 400
71 H/d Sportster
72 H/d Fl.
74 H/d Fl.
72 Honda 350
69 H/d Fl
64 H/d Panhead
60 H/d Panhead
69 Norton 650
67 BSA 650
79 H/d FXR
73 Yamaha 250
79 Kawi 1000 TR
74 Suzuki 40
78 Kawa LTD 1000
82 H/d Fl.
86 H.d FXSTS
88 H/d FXSTC
90 H/D FXSTC
89 H/d Fl.
66 H/d Fl
92 Suzuki GXSR 1000
94 Suzuki GSXR 1100
94 H/d FXR
96 H/d FXSTC
87 H/d FXSTC
03 Suzuki Hayabusa <-----present day n... " lovin it " ..

[theemrrdkill]

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[qarnaj]

82 Honda Nighthawk 750 - sold
97 Honda Magna 750 - part of the harem
04 Hayabusa - the other part of the harem

[Shasta1914]

Actually......I have the least riding experience. I started in July of 2004

2004 katana 600
2004 gsxr 750
2005 Busa LE

All within 15 months...........
GOT THAT NEED FOR SPEED BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[warbrown]

Actually......I have the least riding experience. I started in July of 2004

2004 katana 600
2004 gsxr 750
2005 Busa LE

All within 15 months...........
GOT THAT NEED FOR SPEED BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If you have a need for speed, why the Katana? View attachment 674037

[Shasta1914]

That was my very first bike. I went to alot of forums and all said that the katana was a good first bike. Had it for 2 months..............Then like George & weezie I started "movin on up". (hear the music)? View attachment 674038