I'm just saying... STN needs to step it up.

[JavaD]

moving regions myself, look forward to whatever events my schedule can allow

[Sport-Touring]

[2RR2NV]

actually, i noticed there is a Gixxer in there and not all of those are set up for solo, but yes, there are QUITE a few set up for solo. if i had been there with my 02, mine would have been without the cowl. I showed my wife that pic and she started drooling...  and whimpered.."i wanna Busa"   LMAO

[Dewey]

Well we are certainly not as organized and anal about the placement of our bikes.

I'd be bored with a rally with 100 of the same motorcycle. One of the reasons I like STN rather than
bike specific forums/clubs.

+1

[malbojah]

Prolly a great group of folks...but I wouldn't want to be in the same STATE as that many Busas in that type of concentration.  Anyone calculate the amount of horsepower represented in that picture?

Give or take because I can't tell between Gen 1 and Gen II, but figure about 10,000HP (65 bikes x 150hp = 9700hp, adding an extra 300 to make up for Gen II, never mind and turbos)

[Blunder]

And Connie, thats obviously a parking lot for a scenic overlook and not a sweeping turn.  

Makes it far more likely for Connie's dark fantasy to come true then, eh?

[Bill-Z]

I"d recommend starting smaller and work on a state rally and then do a regional followed by National.  Personally, I like meeting people that I'm gonna see again, and become riding partners with over a period of time.  I don't mind traveling and love a long ride.  Hell, it's usually less than an hour from the time that I arrive anywhere to when I start wondering when we're leaving.  But, I like to ride with people I know and can develop a relationship by riding together.

I wanted to hit ESTN this year, but my personal schedule prevents my attendance.

A state rally could move around within the state and I envision each group picking a month: state in May, region in July, national in Sept.  Keep 'em split up so no one gets in trouble for "always being gone" but still enable you to hit all three rallies, or pick and choose.  I'm ususally wrong about this kind of stuff, and I haven't suggested this concept before, but you asked...

[Cablebandit]

"State Rallies" end up being riding with folks you've met at other gatherings (ESTN, Nationals, Etc)  None of my "normal riding partners" live within 3 hours of me.  We're all in PA and ride together all the time.  I like to ride all day and you're only going to find like minded people by going to places that are a bit of a ride from home.

The locals here in the middle of PA like to ride 1.5 hours at most, eat and make a beeline home before the wife and kids start yelling.  That's great if that's your mentality but I don't even like getting geared up unless I'm going to be out most of the day.

[Spanky]

The attached pic was from a recent Busa rally. STN has never had quite a turnout like that. Let's step it up, kids.  

Said the dude who is not going to estn.  

[sleazy rider]

With that second mouth on the back of his neck, I'd say he gets a pass.  

[JonS]

That Busa Rally is ok, but kind of small compared to these guys.





Not that I would go to something like that.

[nnjhawk02]

The only good peeps @ the MOA National are the Airheads

[sleazy rider]

That Busa Rally is ok, but kind of small compared to these guys.



Not that I would go to something like that.

Why are they in an auditorium and not out riding that expensive butt jewelry?    I ran into that with the GWRRA's National Rally too.  They hold the rally in the worst urban areas!

[UFO]

The attached pic was from a recent Busa rally. STN has never had quite a turnout like that. Let's step it up, kids.  

Never understood why guys modify their bike to have the grabrail on with the rear hump installed.  Looks dumb, and why do you want on if you can't strap anything to it or take a passenger.*





*Note:  This criticism comes from a former Hayabusa owner.

[Windblown]

I took my first bike trip in 1978.

I've always been more about riding twisties and seeing what's on the other side of the horizon, rather than kickin' tires  

but that's just me. I'm an introvert  

+1

I've never been to any large MC event. Most motorcycles I've ever seen at one time is a trackday.  Maybe one day when I get old I'll start attending mega meets...  

[Justin]

The one I went to was quite fun; nice cross section of folks and I watched them spend ~8 hours rebuilding a bike that had spent four hours in a river, and getting it running again. Big, very well-done, well-organized meet. Basically took up every available bit of lodging in Robbinsville. Great time.  

Is that a .oRg rally? Some really good folks on that forum, one of these days I'll actually make it to one of the rallies.

[Cobalt]

Is that a .oRg rally? Some really good folks on that forum, one of these days I'll actually make it to one of the rallies.

Dude, I've been two two of the .org rallies in Robbinsville, and they were top-notch events. The memorial for the guy who died a few years ago (damn it, I'm forgetting his name, worked at a big Zuke dealer down there and well known in the community) was freaking epic. His family came out and spoke, massive BBQ and food thing. They basically take over Robbinsville, and there wasn't one spec of trouble. I had the pleasure of joining in a ride led by Steve (the OK state trooper on the state police Busa) and had a grand ol' time running the Dragon with those guys on my Sportster.

I *might* have even passed one or two during a Dragon run or two.  

I'm pretty good friends with Omar and Michelle (Ohmslaw and VABusa) and now that he's living out East here, I intend to hit more of the Busa rallies with them. They put on a seriously fun rally.  

And after the way 20-25 people fished the crashed bike out of the river and spent all day and night tearing it down and getting it running again, I was *really* impressed with the "community".  

[Cobalt]

Never understood why guys modify their bike to have the grabrail on with the rear hump installed.  Looks dumb, and why do you want on if you can't strap anything to it or take a passenger.*





*Note:  This criticism comes from a former Hayabusa owner.

I think I'd probably get a custom-made hump if it was financially feasible that could hold a little more stuff. I mean, if you're going to give up the seat, that hump could just be a slight bit taller and wider and become a whole lot more useful without changing the aesthetic too much. It's not like most guys have the hump on there and ride well/fast enough for its intended purpose. Might as well make it useful.

I like the 'Busa a lot.  
I even like how it looks.  

[Breaker19]

Don't. The C14 crew will be all pissy and pout if you do that.  

It's not about size, it's how you use it!  

[Justin]

Dude, I've been two two of the .org rallies in Robbinsville, and they were top-notch events. The memorial for the guy who died a few years ago (damn it, I'm forgetting his name, worked at a big Zuke dealer down there and well known in the community) was freaking epic. His family came out and spoke, massive BBQ and food thing. They basically take over Robbinsville, and there wasn't one spec of trouble. I had the pleasure of joining in a ride led by Steve (the OK state trooper on the state police Busa) and had a grand ol' time running the Dragon with those guys on my Sportster.

I *might* have even passed one or two during a Dragon run or two.  

I'm pretty good friends with Omar and Michelle (Ohmslaw and VABusa) and now that he's living out East here, I intend to hit more of the Busa rallies with them. They put on a seriously fun rally.  

And after the way 20-25 people fished the crashed bike out of the river and spent all day and night tearing it down and getting it running again, I was *really* impressed with the "community".  

Cool stuff  

I think you are referring Don (Rayabusa08180? That was quite sad.

I remember the pics from the bike in the creek and reading some funny stories  . Michelle seems like a cool girl, want to meet her one of these days, as well as a lot of the other org folks.

[Cobalt]

Michelle is awesome. She hates pink, so every year the requisite "screw with Michelle's bike by bolting on something pink" happens with all hands on deck.