I know a guy here in Yokosuka who bought a 00 busa for his second bike, his first being an sv650 please give be some advice I can give him he has only been riding about one year and I don't want him to kill himself

i own 2 busas
just like a spare

Please explain how he was able to move up to a 1300cc bike in one year.
Japan makes you start out small and move up a class at a time.
What gives?

It's a great bike and very easy to ride, very stable and predictable. Just tell him to respect the power and the speeds he can attain in a short distance. I find mine very relaxing to ride compared to my gix.

I don't understand how people can have the balls to take such a step. Those are mean machines. I started on a Gix 600 (1998) and am "moving up" to a 2003 R6 until I acquire enough experience to go for the Gix 750.

Originally posted by Kid Loops:
I don't understand how people can have the balls to take such a step. Those are mean machines. I started on a Gix 600 (1998) and am "moving up" to a 2003 R6 until I acquire enough experience to go for the Gix 750.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">My first bike EVER was a 2000 Gix 750...never even rode a bike before i got it. i am just taking it slow. images/icons/smile.gif

Originally posted by Kid Loops:
I don't understand how people can have the balls to take such a step. Those are mean machines. I started on a Gix 600 (1998) and am "moving up" to a 2003 R6 until I acquire enough experience to go for the Gix 750.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">It's too bad that more riders don't think like you. I appalud you for taking some baby steps towards the big-bore bikes. I think that for the most part the Busa owner is fairly expierienced but there are definately some riders that shouldn't be on one.

Originally posted by Busa for hire:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Kid Loops:
I don't understand how people can have the balls to take such a step. Those are mean machines. I started on a Gix 600 (1998) and am "moving up" to a 2003 R6 until I acquire enough experience to go for the Gix 750.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">It's too bad that more riders don't think like you. I appalud you for taking some baby steps towards the big-bore bikes. I think that for the most part the Busa owner is fairly expierienced but there are definately some riders
that shouldn't be on one.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks man images/icons/grin.gif . Thats just how I think. I also rode a 125cc dirtbike since I was 12 years old and learnt to appreciate the fact that accidents can happen much quicker than you think on a bike. nd trust me, I had my fair share of accidents while bushwacking through the woods at a good speed graemlins/laugh.gif . Its important that someone, especially if young and feeling invicible, restrain themselves from going out and getting a 1000 or a Busa. Sure the chances of a 20 year old guy starting on a Busa killing himself are relatively small, he is, however, dramatically increasing his risks. I'm 21 man, and realize that I would go a little too crazy if I were to get my hands on a 1000 or a Busa. I'm not a squid, I'm just being realistic. And TampaGSXR its all good that you started on a 750. Thats not bad man, maybe a litttleeeee too big, but as long as you respect it, you'll be fine. By the way, I'll be road trippin' to Miami next summer images/icons/grin.gif . I just think that 20 year olds on 1000's is a ridiculous sight.

Originally posted by Kid Loops:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Busa for hire:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Kid Loops:
I don't understand how people can have the balls to take such a step. Those are mean machines. I started on a Gix 600 (1998) and am "moving up" to a 2003 R6 until I acquire enough experience to go for the Gix 750.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">It's too bad that more riders don't think like you. I appalud you for taking some baby steps towards the big-bore bikes. I think that for the most part the Busa owner is fairly expierienced but there are definately some riders
that shouldn't be on one.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks man images/icons/grin.gif . Thats just how I think. I also rode a 125cc dirtbike since I was 12 years old and learnt to appreciate the fact that accidents can happen much quicker than you think on a bike. nd trust me, I had my fair share of accidents while bushwacking through the woods at a good speed graemlins/laugh.gif . Its important that someone, especially if young and feeling invicible, restrain themselves from going out and getting a 1000 or a Busa. Sure the chances of a 20 year old guy starting on a Busa killing himself are relatively small, he is, however, dramatically increasing his risks. I'm 21 man, and realize that I would go a little too crazy if I were to get my hands on a 1000 or a Busa. I'm not a squid, I'm just being realistic. And TampaGSXR its all good that you started on a 750. Thats not bad man, maybe a litttleeeee too big, but as long as you respect it, you'll be fine. By the way, I'll be road trippin' to Miami next summer images/icons/grin.gif . I just think that 20 year olds on 1000's is a ridiculous sight.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">but how big is he? i started on a 98 gix750 but i'm 230 pounds. images/icons/smile.gif i'd have to peal a 600 out of my ass crack. graemlins/laugh.gif

Originally posted by T Bass:
Please explain how he was able to move up to a 1300cc bike in one year.
Japan makes you start out small and move up a class at a time.
What gives?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">If he's in the military all he has to do is take the MSF course on whatever size motorcycle he wants to ride.Here if you pass on a 750 cc or bigger bike you can ride anything. graemlins/bounce.gif which sucks for the newbie graemlins/thumbdown.gif I talked to a Marine who took the course on a 01 750( brand new ) and dropped it 4 times..and he was a big guy too..made the bike look like a 400 cc graemlins/laugh.gif You should just tell him to ship that beast to Okinawa and I'll watch until he has more experience images/icons/tongue.gif

I have read all the posts, and the 1000 and Busa are different animals,the Busa is more controllable (in the power to weight ratio) than the 1000. I have rode both and the 1000 is for the experienced rider definitely. Everyone knows the power of the Busa, you gotta ride within your means, You'll be just as dead on a 600 if you act stupid. I am not a huge fan of the twisties, I am getting a Busa this winter for the comfort and topend power. To each their own, and I agree with the others, 20 yr olds stay off the 1000!!!!

He should advance his skills slowly with the Busa. It is a safe bike if treated with respect.

The acceleration usually gets the rider hurt because of the fast closing speeds and the lack of ability to control it at that level.

Any bike will put a stupid person in the ground.

Are you saying that a Busa is a better 2nd bike than a 1000? (or have I in my Squidiness missed something) http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wtf.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I got a busa for my second bike. I rode a Katana 600 for about 3200 mi and then found a busa brand new for 8900 out the door w/extended warranty and I always wanted one and wanted to start drag racing and deffinately could not do that on a can-o-tuna. As someone already stated as long as you don't try to over due it and stay within your limits you will be fine. I was real comfortable with the weight because the katana weighs about 20-30 lbs less. It is an awesome bike just respect it and don't step outside of your limits for any reason.

I don't think that just anyone can jump from a 600 to a big bore. I have a lot of friends that don't have self control. I had a CBR600 F2 as my first bike. I road that for about 1 1/2 years. Sold that. About a year later i bought my GSXR1000. I don't have a problem with it, but i'm taking it slow. Everyone keeps asking me, did you wheelie it yet? I have but not on purpose. You have to know when you can go fast and when not to. You won't see me on any busy highways wheelieing it for the ricers. Only time i'll open it up is when i'm by my self on a open road. Baby steps and knowing when you can and can't push it helps. Don't get caught up in the moment!

I agree with the baby steps idea and takiing it slow but some of us can't afford to upgrade like me....... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif i ve had this bike for 4 months now very first bike 750 gix i learned it by reading the manual it came with 2nd day i rode to oklahoma from texas, had many probs on the way like i never took it to 6th gear rode it on like 4 at the most ...... high revs used lots of gas didn't knwo any better but now i am learning more and i am soon going to take classes and get my licence, best advice is with any bike respect the power and stay under your limits and don't try new stuff untill your are sure....... when i rode from texas to oklahoma it took me 7 hours normal trip on car is 3 hours and i stoped about every 45 miles my back was hurting like hell and 75 was my top speed for the whole ride man i was scared
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