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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #50 on: July 27, 2019, 12:51:06 PM »
Hi,
I know this is an old topic but....
I purchased my Busa new in 2016. I've installed "Eazi-Grip Pro Tank Pads", "PROGRIP Carbon 5005 Resin Tank Protector Pad", "SW-MOTECH Quick-Lock Side Carriers", Givi Trekker Monokey 46L side cases, and a Nelson-Rigg CL-2015-MG Journey Sport Magnetic Tank Bag. The rest remains stock.
My last trip this past May, I started out an hour south of Traverse City, MI looking out over Lake Michigan, and ended my day just east of Troy, NY in the village of Brunswick, NY. At the end of my trip that day, I was disappointed I didn't have further to ride. Most of the trip I kept the speedometer as close to 90 mph as possible. Just seemed to be the speed the Busa wanted to ride. I'm 58 yrs of age and keep telling myself I need to get a motorcycle with a more vertical riding profile. Then after I return from a day of riding I ask myself why?
Although I have yet to meet another sport touring Busa on the road, it is great knowing I am not the only person who has set up their Hayabusa for distance riding.

Jim
Brunswick, NY

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #51 on: July 27, 2019, 01:59:15 PM »
The Busa inhales pavement like an F/A18 Hornet inhales atmosphere. It's well suited to your application. If you decide to pursue further mods (hehe) make wise choices. For example, don't boost without intercooling.
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #52 on: July 28, 2019, 03:00:31 PM »
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #53 on: August 01, 2019, 09:48:01 PM »
I've recently sold my RCC Stage 1 2016 Busa, but toured two up thousands of miles, 600 miles per day no worries!

Fantastic, all purpose bike!

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #54 on: August 05, 2019, 07:29:28 PM »
Hi,
I know this is an old topic but....
I purchased my Busa new in 2016. I've installed "Eazi-Grip Pro Tank Pads", "PROGRIP Carbon 5005 Resin Tank Protector Pad", "SW-MOTECH Quick-Lock Side Carriers", Givi Trekker Monokey 46L side cases, and a Nelson-Rigg CL-2015-MG Journey Sport Magnetic Tank Bag. The rest remains stock.
My last trip this past May, I started out an hour south of Traverse City, MI looking out over Lake Michigan, and ended my day just east of Troy, NY in the village of Brunswick, NY. At the end of my trip that day, I was disappointed I didn't have further to ride. Most of the trip I kept the speedometer as close to 90 mph as possible. Just seemed to be the speed the Busa wanted to ride. I'm 58 yrs of age and keep telling myself I need to get a motorcycle with a more vertical riding profile. Then after I return from a day of riding I ask myself why?
Although I have yet to meet another sport touring Busa on the road, it is great knowing I am not the only person who has set up their Hayabusa for distance riding.

Jim
Brunswick, NY

Can you post some pictures of your bike? I would to see hour set up. Thanks
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #55 on: August 05, 2019, 08:53:12 PM »
Hey MREDDIEB,
Yup, sure thing.
I'll post some pics in the AM.
Jimbo

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #56 on: August 09, 2019, 06:52:37 PM »
Sorry. Here are the pictures you asked for.
I strap on a tent, and a SW-MOTECH 600 Tail Bag across the passenger's seat.
Jimbo

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #57 on: August 09, 2019, 09:45:19 PM »
Are you serious?  Those steamer trunks do not belong on a Hayabusa. :fie:
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #58 on: August 10, 2019, 07:27:19 AM »
hahahahahaha… ure lucky u don't get banned talkin like that! jk.

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #59 on: August 10, 2019, 08:04:08 AM »


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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #60 on: August 10, 2019, 09:12:58 AM »
I know. I know. But the Hayabusa is such a beast. Carries the weight no problem.  :D
The cases are rated for up to 80 mph.
It's just a means of my going fishing, camping, and taking the most incredible motorcycle with me.
I'll create a new thread with pics of her fully loaded as I head out camping.
I've had people stop traffic, change lanes, turn into where I was parked,
just to stop and look at my "Bagged Busa".
One person told me it's all about the adventure.
Happy Trails,
Jimbo

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #61 on: August 10, 2019, 12:29:00 PM »


Is the Hammer even used over here ~ tried a search & came up with nothing *
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #62 on: August 11, 2019, 03:17:40 PM »
Hey don't you wanna h8te the h8ters lol

I tour and camped with mine in the past, used ortlieb dry saddlebags and ortlieb dry bags. I had a chase tank bag too, so flame away :lol:
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Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #63 on: August 11, 2019, 09:04:49 PM »
Those are huge!  I use soft bags and have a Venture rack system. Not as much guaranteed dry storage as yours but adequate for shorter trips.

I also recommend a double bubble screen, risers and/or helibars and some sort of throttle lock.

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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #64 on: August 11, 2019, 09:39:28 PM »
The Venture system is nice!

BTW, a tank bag on a Catylist Composites So-lo tank is an oxymoron
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #65 on: December 05, 2019, 06:21:39 PM »
Sorry. Here are the pictures you asked for.
I strap on a tent, and a SW-MOTECH 600 Tail Bag across the passenger's seat.
Jimbo

Very nice. Those are large saddle bags. I'm all about function too. I don't think I could pull a 600 mile day any more  (without complaining). Very nice set up.
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Re: Sport Touring on a Busa
« Reply #66 on: December 06, 2019, 12:36:07 AM »
I know. I know. But the Hayabusa is such a beast. Carries the weight no problem.  :D
The cases are rated for up to 80 mph.
It's just a means of my going fishing, camping, and taking the most incredible motorcycle with me.
I'll create a new thread with pics of her fully loaded as I head out camping.
I've had people stop traffic, change lanes, turn into where I was parked,
just to stop and look at my "Bagged Busa".
One person told me it's all about the adventure.
Happy Trails,
Jimbo

Where is this new thread!
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If it's in a truck or trailer, it's being stolen