UFO
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Motorcycles: '10 MTS1200R
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« on: July 03, 2007, 10:55:54 PM » |
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Wow, they really borked up the rear of the bike...IMO. Compare old to new. My old 2000 Busa with a few mods.  2008 Busa.  I had some reservation about the new Busa, but after looking back at my old one...the 2008 is one ugly bike.  |
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« on: July 03, 2007, 10:55:54 PM » |
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Busa@11K
Reputation 71
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Miles Typed: 1507
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2007, 11:37:11 PM » |
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Yeah, that tail section is crappy looking IMO. I bet there will be some aftermarket tail sections on the market soon. With the right tail it would look much better.
I noticed the front fender is somewhat different too. Looks like it arcs over a hair more than before.
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Black Ice
Reputation 13
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Motorcycles: '04 ZZ-R 1200 "Diana"
GPS: In your head
Miles Typed: 4363
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2007, 11:41:27 PM » |
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Great paint & BNG, and I like what they did with the front fender. But +1 on the tail. Maybe it'll grow on me, but right now it looks like ass.  |
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veefer800canuck
Nicky Hayden stole my childhood!
Reputation -39
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Years Contributed: '10
GPS: Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, EH?
Miles Typed: 5239
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« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2007, 09:05:30 AM » |
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The tail looks like something that Corbin would have designed, along the lines of those Fugly Beetle Bags.  |
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Willie G
Cogito Ergo Zoom
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Motorcycles: 2010 ZX 14
GPS: Parker, CO
Miles Typed: 165
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2007, 12:02:30 PM » |
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Guess I'm just different. I like the rear:
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Wanderer
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GPS: Colorado Springs
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« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2007, 12:13:56 PM » |
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That rear shot looks a little like the evil grasshopper from Disney's 'Bug's Life'.
not in a good way, God, it's ugly.
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JoBu
Breakin' Wind
Reputation 13
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Years Contributed: '07
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: '01 Yamaha R1; '06 Goldwing; '07 Speed Triple (Roulette Green); '07 Yamaha FJR1300AE; '08 Suzuki B-King (Black)
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2007, 07:41:32 AM » |
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I'm not crazy about the pics, but I remember hating the original Bus when I saw the photos. I'm going to wait until I see it in person.
Cheers,
Joe
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2007, 07:41:32 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2007, 07:05:49 PM » |
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Looks like they invited some designers from Victory to join them.
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Busa@11K
Reputation 71
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Miles Typed: 1507
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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2007, 11:26:01 PM » |
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So is that a bungee cord hook just behind the rear foot peg? The new Busa has alot of cool features and enhancements ... but that tail !  |
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gritsngravy
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2007, 12:58:07 AM » |
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I always thought the bike was about being aero without the nancy boy styling so many seem to crave. Sounds like the zx-14 boys will be seeing lot's of busa tail.
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spinalator
Brudderhood of Travelling Action Pants
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Years Contributed: '07, '08
Years Supported: '11
GPS: Bald Arse Prairie, Canada
Miles Typed: 1419
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2007, 01:13:35 AM » |
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It may look better in black or copper.
Maybe not...
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cgsshorty
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Years Contributed: '07
Motorcycles: 2003 Kawasaki Z1000
GPS: Long Island, NY
Miles Typed: 180
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2007, 07:24:41 AM » |
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The white one is not on the Suzuki web site. Are they starting with Limited Editions already or is that color for another market? The blue is really nice with the gold wheels and I bet the tail doesn't look so horrendous in a solid dark color.
Who am I kidding the tail is hideous.
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Busa@11K
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2007, 11:13:18 AM » |
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I'd like to know how the side fairings come off ... looks like there's hardly any bolts holding it on (like the first Gen Busa).
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Mookie
1/31/07 Never forget
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Years Contributed: '07, '10
Motorcycles: Slotard and a Duke
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2007, 11:34:58 AM » |
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They are all pretty ugly. They do go fairly fast. It's kind of a trade off. Learn to love.
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2007, 11:34:58 AM » |
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Squiggy
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Motorcycles: 2001 Suzuki GSX750F
GPS: Sacramento, CA
Miles Typed: 198
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« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2007, 03:16:21 PM » |
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The seam/line right were the rear bake pedel is at maybe where to cut/break the under belly to add a center stand, that's if it's even an option.  |
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