Old Newbie needs some advice regarding recommendations for a 2nd hand Busa. I'm looking but have little knowledge of the Bus models etc. So far I like Low Kays, power commander/4:1 Akro or Yoshi all seems nice but with 10 - 12K to spend which model/trick bits would you have me go for?
Cheers
dad1300
go find yourself a stocker theres plenty out there ,then fit it up the way you want ,its not that costly to buy all the acc.
(14-10-2013, 06:02pm)revhead Wrote: [ -> ]go find yourself a stocker theres plenty out there ,then fit it up the way you want ,its not that costly to buy all the acc.
Thanks Rev,
You are right mate, there is plenty of low Kay models out there. I believe not much has happened with Bus design since introduction. Is this the case? Are they all good to go?
Cheers
dad1300
From a personal point of view, the late 2003's and 2004's onwards sometimes have gearbox problems, but even that's rare. They're all pretty good. Even the high mileage ones actually!
In my opinion, the Gen 2's (2008 >) are a nicer bike to ride. Better brakes, little bit more capacity, a little bit more refined.
Like bellybuttons though, everyone has an opinion!! lol
The Gen1 came out in 1999 and has changed little, just a few refinements and tweaks. If you buy a Gen1 it is basically 1999 technology.
The Gen2 came out in 2008 and hasn't changed at all through 2012. If you buy a Gen2 you get 2008 technology.
Your choice really. I've got both. love 'em both, but you can feel the gen2 refinements - heaps smoother, more powerful, feels lighter, more pillion friendly, just a better bike all round.
10-12k will get you good one with a few extra goodies on it.
Re 2nd hand Busa,
Thanks for all the advice lads, most appreciated. Seems > 2008 has some nods.
Cheers
dad1300
I have to agree with the guys, even though I haven't owned a Gen I but have ridden plenty I find that the Gen II just does everything that little bit better.
If your planning on modding it well then maybe the Gen I is better they have a stronger block etc when you start heading in this direction but if your looking at just the basic's then the Gen II will do everything that you want.
Here's a couple of bike sales but I have also seen them cheaper than this but I spose it's a case if being in the right place at the right time.
Anyway have fun and post up when you get one.
http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/deta...R=15749925&__Qpb=1&Cr=2&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32%7c0%7c%7cp_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_HasPhotos_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0%7c%7cp_YearMade_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cp_PhotoCount_Int32%7c1&__N=1432%20604%201429%201626%201428%204294967268%204294955028%2082&silo=1400&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=16&__sid=141BCD074403
http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/detai...R=15804552&__Qpb=1&Cr=3&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32%7c0%7c%7cp_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_HasPhotos_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Model_String%7c0%7c%7cp_YearMade_Int32%7c1%7c%7cp_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cp_PhotoCount_Int32%7c1&__N=1432%20604%201429%201626%201428%204294967268%204294955028%2082&silo=1400&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=16&__sid=141BCD074403
Hi dad1300,
Mate, a couple of guys in this club are trying to sell their bikes. If you are after a gen1 then I would suggest you look at Shaneg's K7. This is a beautiful looking bike.
or
If you are after a gen2, shoot Piperjon a private message. He has a nice, low K - K8 Jaffa that he is only selling due to medical reasons ..
Cheers
Dale .. and P.S, welcome to the club ..
(15-10-2013, 02:31pm)dad1300 Wrote: [ -> ]Re 2nd hand Busa,
Thanks for all the advice lads, most appreciated. Seems > 2008 has some nods.
Cheers
dad1300
Gen 1's weigh less
...and look better...
Hi dad1300,
If you are after a gen2, shoot Piperjon a private message. He has a nice, low K - K8 Jaffa that he is only selling due to medical reasons ..
Cheers
Dale .. and P.S, welcome to the club ..
Hi Dale and thanks mate.
Is there an easier way to find Piperjon amongst the teaming hordes on the members list?
Cheers
dad1300
(16-10-2013, 12:42pm)dad1300 Wrote: [ -> ]Hi dad1300,
If you are after a gen2, shoot Piperjon a private message. He has a nice, low K - K8 Jaffa that he is only selling due to medical reasons ..
Cheers
Dale .. and P.S, welcome to the club ..
Hi Dale and thanks mate.
Is there an easier way to find Piperjon amongst the teaming hordes on the members list?
Cheers
dad1300
click on User Cp at top of page just under logo.. from your profile box compose ne wPM and type in piperjon... his full nic will pop up under where your typing.. sllect name and send him a PM
easy peasy
dad1300
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click on User Cp at top of page just under logo.. from your profile box compose ne wPM and type in piperjon... his full nic will pop up under where your typing.. sllect name and send him a PM
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Thanks mate, will do.
easy peasier 20 years ago :)
(16-10-2013, 12:42pm)dad1300 Wrote: [ -> ]Hi dad1300,
If you are after a gen2, shoot Piperjon a private message. He has a nice, low K - K8 Jaffa that he is only selling due to medical reasons ..
Cheers
Dale .. and P.S, welcome to the club ..
Hi Dale and thanks mate.
Is there an easier way to find Piperjon amongst the teaming hordes on the members list?
Cheers
dad1300
I'll send him an email and get him to contact you if you like mate. keep an eye on your PM's ..
Hi Guy's and Dale,
I have contacted Mike and he is going to buy my Busa and hope I can just drop in now and again to say hello.
I am going to be really down to see the back of my Busa. After setting up the suspension I found it was really handles well now in any cornering which it didn't before.
only to the left not to the right remember Dale I told you the problems I was having., Now it's just dam a great bike to ride and my dam health has stuffed that.
Thanks to all the guy's I know and road with. But I will drop in now and again and say G'Day.
Ride safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
piperjon