Any of you also own a Busa?

[eichh]

I just had a few questions.
Are they reliable?
Any problems with yours?
Is there anything you dont like about yours?
After owning it for a while do you still enjoy it or does the feeling of crazy power wear off.

Im considering trading my 51 Olds for one. None of my friends own one so I would like to get your opinions on the bike.

[NAKID]

Im considering trading my 51 Olds for one. None of my friends own one so I would like to get your opinions on the bike.

Straight up?

[eichh]

I would but it would depend on the Busa. If they price out about the same than yah I would theres about 15k in the car. Were you looking to unload one?

[nateqwik]

I wouldn't suggest it. A few years ago a friend of mine bought one and let me ride it. I don't know where you live but if there are any good twisties nearby, you won't be able to properly enjoy them. The power IS impressive.... but, it handles like a pig in the curves.

[NAKID]

I would but it would depend on the Busa. If they price out about the same than yah I would theres about 15k in the car. Were you looking to unload one?

No, I was just thinking you could get more selling it outright rather than trading it for the 'Busa...

[Popeye the Sailor]

No, I was just thinking you could get more selling it outright rather than trading it for the 'Busa...

He should not list any minty old cars for sale.


I am an idiot, and might buy it.

[Rameses]

He should not list any minty old cars for sale.


I am an idiot, and might buy it.

You've had the chance for a couple months now...

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15880.0

[red baron]

He should not list any minty old cars for sale.


I am an idiot, and might buy it.

and after buying a house and getting married ...........................................out of the market.

[eichh]

I know it may not be as agile as the S4 but I was looking for something that has a ton of balls and I can still lay down behind a windscreen in the rain or on a long haul. It seems like the right combination. Plus the past year has not been a good time to sell toys so I figure if someone with a Busa wants an old car we go title for title and were both happy.

[lethe]

I've heard that they can be set up nicely as a sport tourer.

[the_Journeyman]

I've heard the sport-tour thing as well.  Never have to worry if you've got enough power to pass on that long hill. 

No FHE with the 'Busa, but I had it's predecessor of sorts.  I had a 1985 GS1150, different technology, but it was the 'Busa of the time period.

Reliable - check, fast - check, really fast - check, oh-shit fast check, handling - good for the period, brakes - outran them the second I thumbed the starter

I sold it because I originally bought it as a 2-up long range bike.  My fiancée was scared to ride on the back because of the crazy power hit at about 5K.

If you're not looking for a super nimble bike but want something crazy fast that feels like a rocket engine lighting off as it spools up, you'd enjoy a 'Busa.  Just remember that it doesn't handle as well as a lot of people think it does.  I'm sure Suzuki put excellent brakes on them, but no FHE ~

JM

[Big Troubled Bear]

Earlier models had the rear subframe crack, that should have been sorted under warranty though, other than that they are pretty bulletproof.

Get the suspension sorted by a proffesional and they even handle a bit, but never like a litre class sportbike.

Heavy on rear tyres

[rgramjet]

I've heard that they can be set up nicely as a sport tourer.

I was going to do that!  Then I realized Ive got no time to ride my current bikes let alone go touring.  Great idea though.   

[derby]

I've heard that they can be set up nicely as a sport tourer.

http://www.pashnit.com/articles/SportbikeMag.htm

[eichh]

Derby thanks, thats what im looking at doing.