Busa ZX14 and other Hyper bike riders , How old are you?

nhgunnut · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

I am just curious I have my Busa and ridie with a group of guys that have them as well I am 52 (well as of 11/21 I will be) most of the guys I know with busa or this kind of bike are 40 and over. I know for me that I no longer enjoy the pounding that a mordern 1 liter bike gives me or the ergos (to old to fold I guess)

CasterTroy · 11-09-2009, 09:52 AM

I had mine when I was 35.

I bought it because I didn't want a back breaker, but a nice grand touring bike. Not sport touring, but grand touring.

It was GREAT, and IMHO one of the most perfect bikes I've ever owned.

It had the right amount of power (not too much, and not a slouch) and didn't scream to get there.

I loved that bike the most of any I've had. And I absolutely loved the color combo and accents.

However...it's the one and only bike that attracted so much attention it made me nervous to ride it anywhere. And when I say anywhere I literally mean ANYWHERE. I could never let it out of my sight....when I did it was surrounded by unsavory people "looking out" while admiring it.

I got rid of it before it vanished.

karl_1052 · 11-09-2009, 10:12 AM

I am 38 now, and bought my 08 when I was 36.
I rode a bus in Montreal in 2000, and have wanted one ever since.(I was 28 at the time).

A buddy of mine just bought an 05 and he just turned 39.

Most of the guys around here who have them are over 35, and are 6'+ 200lbs+, and are lazy riders that don't want to rev the piss out of a bike to get any power.

RACER X · 11-09-2009, 10:14 AM

42

on busa.org

36-40 had the highest #'s

http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/...young-you.html

CasterTroy · 11-09-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Most of the guys around here who have them are over 35, and are 6'+ 200lbs+,

That was me as well 6'-2" 245lbs (now 32 lbs lighter

)

Homeslice · 11-09-2009, 12:28 PM

I would like to see the sales figures for the ZX14 because I rarely see any, except for in the inner city where people take them and stretch/modify them. I think the Busa attracts a more diverse crowd.

z06boy · 11-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I would like to see the sales figures for the ZX14 because I rarely see any, except for in the inner city where people take them and stretch/modify them. I think the Busa attracts a more diverse crowd.

I definitely see way more Busa on the road around here. I was out riding yesterday and rode by the dragstrip and there were several Busa's that I saw as I was strolling by but don't recall seeing any ZX's. It was just a quick glance but I do recall several Busa's.

karl_1052 · 11-09-2009, 01:20 PM

I have only seen maybe 10 Busas on the road around here since I have gotten mine.
I have only seen two ZX14s in the same amount of time.

I think only Ray Charles thinks the 14 looks nice. Might have something to do with its sales success.

tached1000rr · 11-09-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_1052

I have only seen maybe 10 Busas on the road around here since I have gotten mine.
I have only seen two ZX14s in the same amount of time.

I think only Ray Charles thinks the 14 looks nice. Might have something to do with its sales success.

I love the back end on the zx14, but I'm not crazy about the front, I'd like to have the busa with the zx14 rear end.

A ZX14 or Busa will be my next purchase, just a matter of when, funny but the wife text me this morning that a guy at her job is selling his in the color scheme I want, but now is not my time, cause I want one but also want to keep the ones I currently have too.

pauldun170 · 11-09-2009, 01:50 PM

Does my old ZX-11 still count?

I guess I've seen equal numbers of Busa's and ZX-14's.
If it's a Busa, its a black or spanish guy riding it, 25-40 yrs of age
If its a ZX-14, its a white guy riding it, 30-40 years of age

11-09-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Busa ZX14 and other Hyper bike riders , How old are you? I am just curious I have my Busa and ridie with a group of guys that have them as well I am 52 (well as of 11/21 I will be) most of the guys I know with busa or this kind of bike are 40 and over. I know for me that I no longer enjoy the pounding that a mordern 1 liter bike gives me or the ergos (to old to fold I guess) __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

11-09-2009, 09:52 AM	#2
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I had mine when I was 35. I bought it because I didn't want a back breaker, but a nice grand touring bike. Not sport touring, but grand touring. It was GREAT, and IMHO one of the most perfect bikes I've ever owned. It had the right amount of power (not too much, and not a slouch) and didn't scream to get there. I loved that bike the most of any I've had. And I absolutely loved the color combo and accents. However...it's the one and only bike that attracted so much attention it made me nervous to ride it anywhere. And when I say anywhere I literally mean ANYWHERE. I could never let it out of my sight....when I did it was surrounded by unsavory people "looking out" while admiring it. I got rid of it before it vanished. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

11-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I am 38 now, and bought my 08 when I was 36. I rode a bus in Montreal in 2000, and have wanted one ever since.(I was 28 at the time). A buddy of mine just bought an 05 and he just turned 39. Most of the guys around here who have them are over 35, and are 6'+ 200lbs+, and are lazy riders that don't want to rev the piss out of a bike to get any power. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

11-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	42 on busa.org 36-40 had the highest #'s http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/polls/...young-you.html __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 11-09-2009 at 10:18 AM..

11-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#8
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I have only seen maybe 10 Busas on the road around here since I have gotten mine. I have only seen two ZX14s in the same amount of time. I think only Ray Charles thinks the 14 looks nice. Might have something to do with its sales success. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

11-09-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I would like to see the sales figures for the ZX14 because I rarely see any, except for in the inner city where people take them and stretch/modify them. I think the Busa attracts a more diverse crowd.