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Gixxer's Girl
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Ok, UrbanGixxer needs to stop lookin silly. No Busa for a 1st time rider...everyone knows that. Oh and FYI chode, UrbanGixxer does know what hes talkin about even though he has a Busa and hes also a good rider. 
Definately able to handle the power. Oh and I agree with chode about the 600 definately bein enough power for a starter.
Definately able to handle the power. Oh and I agree with chode about the 600 definately bein enough power for a starter.
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I've ridden a gixxer 600 for 4 years.. I know my shit.. TY I worked my way up and know a busa is DEFINITELY NOT a good first bike.. it's fat, heavy, and fast.. it still turns better then I thought it would but not a beginner bike.. I still miss my gixxer..
I worked my way up and know a busa is DEFINITELY NOT a good first bike.. it's fat, heavy, and fast.. it still turns better then I thought it would but not a beginner bike.. I still miss my gixxer..
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Chuck Norris
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I wasn't talkin about urbangixxer, I have read his post and he is one of the ones who has worked his way up. I am referring to the morons in high school who can't wait to graduate and get a busa. And the people who don't even own bikes but borrow their friends busas, indicating that the owner and the rider know nothing about riding. And yes, I do know some people like this.
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Originally posted by chode
Most people who talk about busas know absolutely nothing about bikes. Hell, most people who HAVE busas know abslolutely nothing about bikes. There is a few busa riders who worked there way up and know the power and how to use it, but other than that, most of those stupid kids you hear say "Man, I'm gonna get a busa" have never ridden, or even done any research on bikes in any way. Personally, I would never go higher than an R1 because I would kill myself on a busa. And even if I didn't, I could never ever unleash the full potential of that beast.
As for a first bike, 600s have plenty of power. Don't let anyone tell you different. Alot of people step it up before they have even touched the full potential of their 600.
Most people who talk about busas know absolutely nothing about bikes. Hell, most people who HAVE busas know abslolutely nothing about bikes. There is a few busa riders who worked there way up and know the power and how to use it, but other than that, most of those stupid kids you hear say "Man, I'm gonna get a busa" have never ridden, or even done any research on bikes in any way. Personally, I would never go higher than an R1 because I would kill myself on a busa. And even if I didn't, I could never ever unleash the full potential of that beast.
As for a first bike, 600s have plenty of power. Don't let anyone tell you different. Alot of people step it up before they have even touched the full potential of their 600.
Very true! I wouldnt get anything bigger then a R1 right now either. All the bikes bigger then the R1 are pigs in the corners. Those of you who dont know me should know this, I live for the twisties and dragging knee. It's my opinion that anyone can buy a Busa or ZX-12 and be fast in a straight line. It takes skill and talent and a properly set up bike to be fast in the twisties or on the Track.
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Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
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Originally posted by stale
Looking for a sport bike or a cruiser? Go get a Honda Shadow VLX or a Honda Rebel. Buy one used, since it'll be about half the price of a new bike. New starter bikes are always a bad idea since you always drop them
Looking for a sport bike or a cruiser? Go get a Honda Shadow VLX or a Honda Rebel. Buy one used, since it'll be about half the price of a new bike. New starter bikes are always a bad idea since you always drop them
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The R1 is definately NOT a good choice for the first bike. I'm tellin you, do some research before you get an R1. Get an R6 or any 600 for that matter. I think you have alot of research to do before you get a bike.
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R1 as first bike ='s hasta la lleugo..
..I like corners as well.. and the busa isn't THAT horrible through the turns.. just gotta manipulate the fat fuck to do what you want it to do... it's definitely not as good as the other sport bikes through the corners.. I wanted a bike that had a bigger bore and I could ride for longer distance not to mention I love the 40th anniversary colors.. I didn't get this bike to go fast for the simple fact that my 600 was fast enough.. 163mph was the fastest I had it and I still had some to go so.. obviously I didn't get the busa for speed.. more so for comfort and longer rides.. not to mention no more high revving for power.. my reasons for a busa.. I still miss my gixxer bc it was fun through twisties and the loud abnoxious slip on pipe but I was getting tired of taking so many long trips with no twisties. I am always on the highway or at a fuggin light.. no twisties near me and I don't have the time to drive 45 minutes to hit a couple curves... it's sad.. but true. I live in S. Tampa... 
anyways ... to stay on subject.. katana's aren't bad bikes either.. just older gixxer engine.. (no one really mentioned the katana..)
..I like corners as well.. and the busa isn't THAT horrible through the turns.. just gotta manipulate the fat fuck to do what you want it to do... it's definitely not as good as the other sport bikes through the corners.. I wanted a bike that had a bigger bore and I could ride for longer distance not to mention I love the 40th anniversary colors.. I didn't get this bike to go fast for the simple fact that my 600 was fast enough.. 163mph was the fastest I had it and I still had some to go so.. obviously I didn't get the busa for speed.. more so for comfort and longer rides.. not to mention no more high revving for power..
my reasons for a busa.. I still miss my gixxer bc it was fun through twisties and the loud abnoxious slip on pipe but I was getting tired of taking so many long trips with no twisties. I am always on the highway or at a fuggin light.. no twisties near me and I don't have the time to drive 45 minutes to hit a couple curves... it's sad.. but true. I live in S. Tampa... anyways ... to stay on subject.. katana's aren't bad bikes either.. just older gixxer engine.. (no one really mentioned the katana..)
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Originally posted by DogBoneR1
Who ever says start out on a Hayabusa is a MORON! Any 600 would be a descent bike to start learning on, but my number one starting bike for people to learn on is still the SV 650. You dont have all that plastic to worry about "When" you drop it. It's a light and very forgiving bike. The GSXR 600 is a good bike if you want a fat, ugly, slow, handling bike. 
Who ever says start out on a Hayabusa is a MORON! Any 600 would be a descent bike to start learning on, but my number one starting bike for people to learn on is still the SV 650. You dont have all that plastic to worry about "When" you drop it. It's a light and very forgiving bike. The GSXR 600 is a good bike if you want a fat, ugly, slow, handling bike.
Anything bigger then a 600 would be a bad started bike. Look at the above quote.
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Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
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i forgot about my tax return in planning for my new bike purchase... now i'm going to buy a BUSA!!!!
not really, but the 636 is only now weeks away.
not really, but the 636 is only now weeks away.
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