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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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im thinking about getting a bike pref a Haybusa 1300. can any of yall tell me about them. and how much the go for i want a newer ones and what kinda mods can be dont to them i know im stupid for not getting a smaller bike for my first bike so please dont say it but if im going to buy one im going to get a badass one.
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 02:24 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 09:43 AM
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So you want a bike, and know which one you want, but dont know how much it costs, have no clue what "mods" you can do to it, but then tell us not to tell you to get one.

Personally, I say go get it... go wreck it. Only thing we're losing is a good Hayabusa.

Oh ya, next time atleast spell it right..
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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i remember thinking how badass the 'busa was and how i would like to have one when i was looking at bikes. there is something about a piece of machinery called the being the 'speed king' that gets us guys testosterone surging.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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im thinking about getting a bike pref a Haybusa 1300. can any of yall tell me about them. and how much the go for i want a newer ones and what kinda mods can be dont to them i know im stupid for not getting a smaller bike for my first bike so please dont say it but if im going to buy one im going to get a badass one.
Oh why not, as there is nothing else to do at the moment lets indulge you a little. Busa, its a need to know basis and all you need to know is that you'll be off at the first corner.
All sorts of mods can be fitted to them, my favourite is a liberal covering of blood and unsuitable clothing, followed by a greatly reduced wheelbase and steeper rake. Plastics can be easily removed by carefully throwing the bike on its side at about 60mph. Why?
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 12:53 PM
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i remember thinking how badass the 'busa was and how i would like to have one when i was looking at bikes. there is something about a piece of machinery called the being the 'speed king' that gets us guys testosterone surging.
......and something reassuringly expensive about hospital care
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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ill tell you what...busas go for around 9-10k...u give me 1/2 of that mney...and i will throw you out of my car at 150mph...it will be basically the same thing but you will save 4k...WHAT A DEAL!


get a busa...and call the hospital to have a room ready for you...id be willing to say IT IS IMPOSSIBLE for a beginner to ride a busa...they are so heavy/big you will lay it down after about 3seconds..


i know u dont want to hear it...but get a small bike..NOT NESESCARILY a kawasaki ninja scooter type...maybe a gixxer 600 or so...just dont be a moron..
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 08:34 AM
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well if im going to lay it down. most likely i will lay a smaller bike down so whats the diffrence. dont plan on going out and riding the hell out of the bike. i just wanna ride hell ill do 20 on the interstate just so i dont lay it down. the fact is i want one and if someing is going to happen on this bike. most likely it will happen on a smaller bike.
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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well if im going to lay it down. most likely i will lay a smaller bike down so whats the diffrence. dont plan on going out and riding the hell out of the bike. i just wanna ride hell ill do 20 on the interstate just so i dont lay it down. the fact is i want one and if someing is going to happen on this bike. most likely it will happen on a smaller bike.
Well at least you have good reasoning behind your desire for a bike easily capable of 180+.
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 09:53 AM
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well if im going to lay it down. most likely i will lay a smaller bike down so whats the diffrence. dont plan on going out and riding the hell out of the bike. i just wanna ride hell ill do 20 on the interstate just so i dont lay it down. the fact is i want one and if someing is going to happen on this bike. most likely it will happen on a smaller bike.
hey man the only reason you should get a smaller bike is so you can get the experience you need. a hayabusa is a big bike and it takes a certain amount of experience to be able to handle it. also i can almost gaurantee you that as soon as you feel the power of that thing you will be addicted to going fast all the time, i rode my buddies gsxr1000 the other day and the power was sick, hell even my buddies zx6r was awesome, i think you should just do it right and not start out with something so fast, get a 99 zx6r or 99 F4 but please dont start off with a hayabusa
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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well if im going to lay it down. most likely i will lay a smaller bike down so whats the diffrence. dont plan on going out and riding the hell out of the bike. i just wanna ride hell ill do 20 on the interstate just so i dont lay it down. the fact is i want one and if someing is going to happen on this bike. most likely it will happen on a smaller bike.
dood,
please spend some time reading:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=155621
then come back and ask some new questions if you still want a gaybus. The questions you are asking have been answered numerous times and we get tired of them after so many times...
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Well that is the usual, so here is what is very likely to happen:

1- you'll drop it, because you cannot ride
2- you'll crash because a busa is unforgiving to people who cannot ride
3- when riding before 1 and 2, any moderately skilled rider on a ninja 250 will smoke your ***, and you'll look like well, a slow dude, on a badass bike.

BTW, don't mod it because you'll need money for the repairs and possibly for the medical expenses.

Bikes are not cars, they kill much quicker.


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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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3- when riding before 1 and 2, any moderately skilled rider on a ninja 250 will smoke your ***, and you'll look like well, a slow dude, on a badass bike.
this is so true and trust me you dont want to experience this
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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Update bought my hayabusa yesterday riding it fine easy to handle great crusing bike my gf got a 600. we have raced a lil nothing over 100. im just a cruiser all go and no show.
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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WOW, all i gotta say is WOW. im not sayin for sure that youre gonna kill yourself but you got a good chance. 1300cc's that can reach almost 200mph+ and its your first bike, come on now. You also said you just wanna cruz around. Then why get a 1300? Like the others said, a skilled rider on a 250 will smoke your ***. CONGRATULATIONS you just paid way too much for a bike youre never gonna use to its full abilities. and just wait for the repair and hospitol bills.


[Modified by JohnBlaze911, 10:37 PM 7/7/2002]
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Old Jul 7, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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its a lot of bike ill say that. rode for about 4 hrs tonight. just cruised the reason i got the bike is becuase it was the only one i really liked. over time i will learn how to use the bike better im in no hurry but its good to know i have a machine that basically spanks most bikes *** even if i dont race it they will still know that.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 04:31 AM
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its a lot of bike ill say that. rode for about 4 hrs tonight. just cruised the reason i got the bike is becuase it was the only one i really liked. over time i will learn how to use the bike better im in no hurry but its good to know i have a machine that basically spanks most bikes *** even if i dont race it they will still know that.
ok well i think we've told you you're gonna die about 50 different ways now. i guess now that the beast is in you're hands we can focus on keeping the rubber side down and you on the top side of the bike. congrats on your purchase and BE SAFE.

oh yeah you sure do have a lot of $$$ for an 18yr old Georgia boy. not jealous...just commenting.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 06:49 AM
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thanks hard wok pays off o and monthly payments lol. im still being safe i need some leathers but dont have the cash right now. but im still riding safe.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 07:32 AM
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thanks hard wok pays off
oh dont give me that line of bull! unless you own your own company...
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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haha, he's just like me and has the learn the hard way
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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18y/o who can afford insurance on a Busa....
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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I am going to be an *** and modify your sentence...

18y/o with parents who can afford insurance on a Busa....
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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i bought and paying for it i work 50 hr weeks so like i said hard work pays off.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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Update bought my hayabusa yesterday riding it fine easy to handle great crusing bike my gf got a 600. we have raced a lil nothing over 100. im just a cruiser all go and no show.
Please proceed stright to the scene of the accident.......
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