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SOLD - 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa

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Thanks to Faz, I fixed the pic links so they show in the post. They are dialup friendly. Call or PM me if you want higher res pics.
 
Bought a new BMW R1200R today, so I'm a bit more motivated to sell.
 
Granite Gray. The BMW R1200R is not a fast bike, but it's a superb bike. I was comfortable enough in 5 minutes to start riding fairly quickly. Two pieces to get used to are the mountain of engine braking and the lateral vibration at idle from the boxer twin engine.

Thanks for the bump.
 
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Price reduced. Wife not pleased with having to park in the driveway.
 
Busafiend, what is that bar on the rear of the bike? It goes over and around the grab bar. Something for saddlebags? Awesome price for the bike! The mileage isn't even that bad for a busa. I'd buy it if I gained another 30 lbs (might fly off at 138, lol).
 
That's the Ventura luggage rail. It's great, soft luggage that sits on top of the rail, so there's *no* chance of scuffing the paint. That's very important to me. If you're interested in the bike and not the rail, I can remove it as I kept the stock bolts.

p.s. I weigh 145 lbs. That's why I don't wear out tires or suspensions. :teeth

http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=677
 
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I put the bike up on Craigslist (same info as on the first post but with low res pics). If you're a BARF member, I'll sell it to you for a lower price. Gotta spread the BARF love.
 
That is a very nice bike, and I'm very tempted but don't think I can handle it (it would be my first bike). Great all-around deal, tho...
 
Spending more than a single sentence and a reply talking about Hayabusa mileage...cracks me up. No. One. Cares. It's like buying a hot sports car and doing the same thing...no one cares about that.
 
NorCalBusa said:
Spending more than a single sentence and a reply talking about Hayabusa mileage...cracks me up. No. One. Cares. It's like buying a hot sports car and doing the same thing...no one cares about that.
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Asking about MPG is actually a great question.

Low or falling MPG indicates a heavy hand and/or something going wrong with the motorcycle. Examples: low tire pressure, dirty chain, loose chain, clogged air filter, stuck choke, failing ignition coil, failing spark plug/plug wire.
 
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paging Mike T...

how fast have you gotten it? Just curious...I would love to take a Busa to a closed off straight away one time...
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Mike T is here and piss poor right now...


:p still...im still looking at prices to see when i can actually afford one...:teeth
 
Mike T said:
Mike T is here and piss poor right now...


:p still...im still looking at prices to see when i can actually afford one...:teeth
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Haha, if I made a dollar everytime you responded to a hayabusa thread, I'd be a millionaire! Just buy one already!:deadhorse
 
I always wanted one, too. Could never justify the price on one and you can never find one with low miles. You also usually don't find them in this good of condition...gorgeous bike...!
 
OCCNinja said:
Haha, if I made a dollar everytime you responded to a hayabusa thread, I'd be a millionaire! Just buy one already!:deadhorse
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:p i wouldve bought one but still....im broke and i dont wanna sell my R6 to get one...
 
I've had a few people ask me,"isn't 32K a lot of miles?"
Not really considering:
- the full synthetic oil and filter were changed every 3,000 miles
- the chain was cleaned and lubed every 600 miles (reducing drag on the engine and transmission)
- the spark plugs are a perfect color and condition (indicating proper air/fuel mixture and piston ring condition)
- the bike has gotten 44+ MPG from day 1 (indicating no loss in engine or drivetrain efficiency)
- the Hayabusa engine hasn't changed design in 8 YEARS (1999-2007)

A properly maintained bike, like this one, will easily go 50-60K miles, before needing major maintenance, such as replacing the clutch. Overall, there's every reason it will last 100-150K miles with proper maintenance. The reason you typically don't see high mileage is sport bikes are crashed far too often.

I wouldn't hesitate to comfortably ride across the USA on this bike.
 
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:p but i dont want to let go of my R6.....:teeth still...i see a Busa in the future...hopefully soon
 
Before or AFTER the M1 purchase? :twofinger


FrEe BuMp 4 BuSa....
 
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