Talk me out of a Busa

[TRaGiK]

And the Busa is out. Not completely because what a few have said. It seems to me that most people that say "Busa's can't handle", haven't ridden one....but regardless of that....

I've decided to get something with a little more sport, and a little less tour.

Went yesterday and put down a deposit on a black 07 SV1k. Everything I want for it IS available (Givi top and side cases, Helibar makes taller clip-ons, corbin makes a seat, and I think I've heard Buell pegs will work to lower them a bit). And a big plus for me is it's a twin.

Also, the local dealer made me a deal on it that I just couldn't walk away from. $8150 otd. I could probably find a better deal if I went a good distance out of town, but I doubt it'd be better enough to be worth the hassle.

I should have posession of it by the 15th.

What are you gonna do with that F4i?  The wife may need an upgrade from her '96 CBR600F3.

The guy I bought it from has first option to buy it back, but IF he doesn't get it, it'll be up for sale for $2300 obo. It'd a high-ish mileage (just clicked over 33k today), rhino lined, 2001 F4i. Genmar bar risers, mirror extenders, Corbin seat, slip-on, etc etc.

[happybusa]

I can't talk myself out of any busa,
the best touring mount I've ever had.

I do think the SV is a bit different than the
busa for longer rides. I can do it,but........

Even so, consider changing the front sprocket
to a 16T to help 1st gear getaways.
loaded up or not.

Sully

[Busy Little Whiner]

And the Busa is out.

Inlines are out... Suzuki's new V4 are in...

[dgunther]

That in itself is making me learn more towards my second choice bike (SV1k).

And you thought the ergos on a VFR were intolerable without a new seat and bar risers?

[TRaGiK]

And you thought the ergos on a VFR were intolerable without a new seat and bar risers?

I don't think I said the VFR was intolerable, only that it needed risers.

However, the SV1k DEFINATELY NEEDS risers, and lower pegs, and a better seat. All will come within a couple months or so.

[rauchman]

Congrats on the SV.  I've been oogling those bikes since they debuted in 2003.  Please post up a ride report when you get a chance.  The ergos are easily fixed on those bikes with HeliBars or Convertibars, Buell pegs, and a Sargent seat.  I wish the bike had a larger gas tank though!!!

[TRaGiK]

Congrats on the SV.  I've been oogling those bikes since they debuted in 2003.  Please post up a ride report when you get a chance.  The ergos are easily fixed on those bikes with HeliBars or Convertibars, Buell pegs, and a Sargent seat.  I wish the bike had a larger gas tank though!!!

For the pegs, I'll probably use 2003 naked SV650 rearsets. Much lower and farther forward.

The gas tank had me worried...especially with reports of a tank of gas lasting only 90 miles. I'm glad I ignored those reports. Range is around 135 - 140 miles until the low fuel light comes on, in which I've still got just over a gallon left. This was without my luggage though. I'll know how much range I've got with the luggage in the next week or so.

I'll get up a ride report on it in a week or so as well.