[929_Nupe]

Originally Posted by l'timbré

Chain it is now way past the time where you where suposed to tell us how this bike is the bomb, better than this, way better then that, that's it she is the one

what's wrong

remember he's on that more riding less posting mission

[TGZ13]

Originally Posted by Chain

...this kid is smarter than we thought.

Wohoooo They just didn't get the memo yet

[SomeStrangeGuy]

Originally Posted by Chain

...this kid is smarter than we thought.

simple addition really?

749 + 636 = 1385 -6% for the "efficiency" planning and voila - 'busa!

[CBR929RE]

I know his next bike, the Ten Kate Edition CBR1000RR. I just read the article on it in the Oct issue of Sport Rider, 203 RWHP (on the Superbike, 179.9 on the "street" version) and the rev limiter kicks in with it still building power. I can't wait to see what it gets when they get their ECU finished and dump the Power Commander. He's just gotta get up the nerve to tell the woman he's gonna spend $30k on another bike. then have to import it to the US

[Chain]

Would anyone believe me if I said I'd rather die a slow, painful death than buy another bike anytime in the near future?



No, probably not.

How about this then? I WILL die a slow, painful death if I buy another bike anytime in the near future.

Never say never, but at some point it's gotta stop. There ain't anything any more powerful feeling than a 'busa (100 ft-lbs torque is terribly addictive) and this bike is proving to be something my other sportbikes weren't: (a) exciting in stock form and (b) comfortable.

I even bought a 4-year extended warranty through Suzuki, my first ever extended warranty purchase on a new bike. Yeah, this one probably stays, so help me God. (I'm actually invoking the name and asking for the assistance of the Big Cowboy, so no teasing! )

-Chain

[Chain]

...and with that, logoff - and back to riding.

willi, you missed your chance to bag on me live, at least for the next few days.

[929_Nupe]

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

He's just gotta get up the nerve to tell the woman he's gonna spend $30k on another bike. then have to import it to the US

if he imports the bike he might as well import a new chick to go with it becasue he'd be in the "Alcatraz "of dog houses with no way out

[Zop]

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

simple addition really?

749 + 636 = 1385 -6% for the "efficiency" planning and voila - 'busa!

[l'timbré]

Originally Posted by 929_Nupe

remember he's on that more riding less posting mission

[tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Chain

...and this bike is proving to be something my other sportbikes weren't: (a) exciting in stock form and (b) comfortable.


-Chain

I won't contest the "comfortable" comment but if you don't find riding a 636 in stock form exciting, then you ain't riding it right...

[Chain]

Originally Posted by tigerblade

I won't contest the "comfortable" comment but if you don't find riding a 636 in stock form exciting, then you ain't riding it right...

Well, you're right of course. But let me clarify my statement.

For the sort of riding I do (not on the track, but in a combination of wide open spaces and select hidden treasures of rolling hill country spotted with relatively high speed sweepers), the 636 didn't prove as fun as something you don't have to spin as hard to make progress on.

The Hayabusa is alot like a big twin. A very big twin. I rarely shift out of top gear when blitzing the twisties in the 200 miles of Loess Hills two-laners which exist between Sioux City, IA and Rockport, MO.

To quote Sport Rider magazine from their road test of the 'busa in 2002:

"1300cc good for 100 foot-pounds of torque and nearly 160 horsepower in stock form. And it's not about peak numbers, either. The 'Busa only needs to loaf along at 5500 rpm to overpower all middleweights; just 1000 rpm later, it's making more jam than the GSX-R750. And at 8000 rpm (with 2500 to go) even more than the mighty GSX-R1000's peak. But equally as impressive is the GSX package-yes, it's heavy, but surprisingly agile and well-mannered."

I dunno Tiger, I guess I sorta feel like I've got my cake and am eating it too. Unbelievable performance regardless of what gear I'm in coupled with genuine daylong comfort to boot.

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by Chain

I dunno Tiger, I guess I sorta feel like I've got my cake and am eating it too. Unbelievable performance regardless of what gear I'm in coupled with genuine daylong comfort to boot.

Hmm, sounds sort of FZ1-ish

[Chain]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Hmm, sounds sort of FZ1-ish

The Fizzer was no 'busa, but...


































...oh phuck it. I'm not going to try to defend the indefensible.

[ND4SPD]

You're a good sport Chainy

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by Chain

...oh phuck it. I'm not going to try to defend the indefensible.

That's the spirit!!

[deez]

I'm converting my Blade to some of the same type of riding Chain. I need to install the clip ons I bought to make the thing comfortable, and get one of Conq's bagster setups and it'll be ready for 400 mile days

[tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Chain

I dunno Tiger, I guess I sorta feel like I've got my cake and am eating it too. Unbelievable performance regardless of what gear I'm in coupled with genuine daylong comfort to boot.

I did ride my buddy's ZX12 once and was surprised at how well it did handle (being what it is). I was really glad to get back on my RC51 though for the front-end feel and lack of wallowing. To each his own.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by booth23

I'm converting my Blade to some of the same type of riding Chain. I need to install the clip ons I bought to make the thing comfortable, and get one of Conq's bagster setups and it'll be ready for 400 mile days

I was on the phone with Eurobikes yesterday and Bagster has yet to find a color match for the material to be used on the '04 red Busa. As soon as they have it, I'll have a Bagster like you and the Conqster.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by tigerblade

I did ride my buddy's ZX12 once and was surprised at how well it did handle (being what it is). I was really glad to get back on my RC51 though for the front-end feel and lack of wallowing. To each his own.

Wallowing?

LOL, that's a bit of a relative term doncha think, Tiger? The 12's got an aluminum monocoque frame, thick USD forks, heavily braced swingarm, etc. I dare say "wallowing" isn't something the average rider can perceive on such a machine, the Busa either.

Damn, there I go taking your bait again. I'm too easy.

[ccwilli3]

Originally Posted by Chain

Wallowing?

LOL, that's a bit of a relative term doncha think, Tiger? The 12's got an aluminum monocoque frame, thick USD forks, heavily braced swingarm, etc. I dare say "wallowing" isn't something the average rider can perceive on such a machine, the Busa either.

Damn, there I go taking your bait again. I'm too easy.

If its got "soft" and "comfy" springs for interstaters like you, it will wallow like crazy when pushed.

Having said that, I have seen a busa circle Jennings (a very tight track) at quite a fast rate. Its tires didn't make it through the day, but he was still fast. All that torque and all that weight and a tire sponsorship is a must.

[pushbike4]

my pocket book: "thank GOD you have virtual friends like Chain that you can live vicariously through..."

desicions stick much better when made for the right reasons, if your out riding, that is the most important thing.
push

[CBR929RE]

so Chain is this the last bike till the new/replacement blackbird comes out?

[Chain]

Don't screw with me or I'll trade, I swear!

(Chain holds a sharp knife to the fork tubes of his new busa...)

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