Changing bikes. What now? 'Busa?

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by GungaDan, May 22, 2005.

  1. GungaDan

    GungaDan Guest

    It's been a while since I posted here so I've lost touch with who owns
    what. So, any Busa owners around. Any general opinions?

    I had a test ride the other day and was surprised by the docility
    around town. Handling felt a bit odd but the rear tyre was badly worn
    so I imagine that had a part to play. Only real black mark was it felt
    unbelievably slow at, say 80. However, when I returned it to the shop,
    I noticed the speedo read up to 280 instead of the usual 220 and even
    though there was a mph sticker, I think it likely it was kmh - salesmen
    assured me it was mph but I'm not convinced.

    I want something quick, relatively comfortable, able to carry a
    pillion, handle, and be capable of distance work. I have no real need
    for 150bhp but hey, you only live once - but possibly for not much
    longer.

    over to you
     
    GungaDan, May 22, 2005
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    Simes Guest

    GungaDan said:
    I had one for a year - before they restricted them :)

    It was fine - nice to ride but a bit tiring after a two or three
    hundred miles in a day. Expensive on tyres and brakes, but that's to
    be expected. Let down by the finish a bit, but no worse than any of
    the lesser marques.

    Get one - they're fun.
     
    Simes, May 22, 2005
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  3. GungaDan

    GungaDan Guest

    So what made you sell it? The lack of comfort on long trips?
    That's the kind of advice I like to hear.
     
    GungaDan, May 23, 2005
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  4. GungaDan

    Simes Guest

    GungaDan said:
    Partly - that and the finish. And I fancied a Pan at the time.
    Bagsy a go.
     
    Simes, May 24, 2005
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