The dark side just got darker

[bluestorm04]

I went to the dark side a bit over 4 years ago with the gixxer, now the toy box just increased with the addition today of this piece of kit. Spanking new 2012 plated, could never tire of picking up a brand new bike. Mrs Bluestorm and I are very happy campers indeed, we have the gixxer still when we both want to go out and play, the new toy is perfect for 2 up outings...youre never too old for new toys

[Pitto]

Nice one Steve, I toyed with the idea of a uglabusa but settled on the FZ. Love the color and the comfort two up will be good. No excuses for a trip to the island now! Except maybe tires.

[bluestorm04]

Onya Darrin...mate we've thrown up so many suggestions in the last 12 months but in the end the 'busa suits what we want to do...tour. Another island experience isnt out of the question

[erno]

Very nice

[yellaterra]

Very dark and very nice!

[bluestorm04]

Thanks Ernie and Glenn, very easy to ride for a big bike...just a bit pissed that its a wet day and our group ride got cancelled for this morning.

[spitfire]

Very Noice & I do hate you now lol

[sandra b]

Very nice bike Mr and Mrs Bluestorm !!!
You got a bargain!!!
Now to wait for the weather to improve.

I will order you a shirt

[colinlinz]

So is it due for another wash and polish after today?

[alpal]

Nice bike Steve but I am biased Busa is a great two up bike alright my missus loves it looking at going to WSBK next year also mines done 53000 ks now still runs like swiss watch still goes like the proverbial

[bluestorm04]

Jun 3, 2012 13:19:11 GMT 10 spitfire said:

Very Noice & I do hate you now lol

Sean im hurt....nah not really thanks mate

[bluestorm04]

Jun 3, 2012 15:44:37 GMT 10 sandra b said:

Very nice bike Mr and Mrs Bluestorm !!!
You got a bargain!!!
Now to wait for the weather to improve.

I will order you a shirt

Thanks Mrs.M. yep the weather was our enemy today but there'll be plenty of fun times to be had...if we dont catch you beforehand you all have a ripper long weekend away, take plenty of pics

gotta have the right shirt.....

[bluestorm04]

Jun 3, 2012 18:29:51 GMT 10 alpal said:

Nice bike Steve but I am biased Busa is a great two up bike alright my missus loves it looking at going to WSBK next year also mines done 53000 ks now still runs like swiss watch still goes like the proverbial

We are planning to use it for our nth qld holiday in August Al, and are talking about riding home to Tassie in January rather than flying home...this bike is going to open up so many new travel opportunities for us, we are calling it an investment in lifestyle.

[jonty]

Looking the good Steve - warp speed that is.... Looks like the Moree boys had an influence on the selection

[spitfire]

Jun 3, 2012 20:39:15 GMT 10 bluestorm04 said:

Jun 3, 2012 13:19:11 GMT 10 spitfire said:

Very Noice & I do hate you now lol

Sean im hurt....nah not really thanks mate

Im just jealous & wish I had 1 parked at my place
Im so partial to the Busa mmmmm
The only problem the the minister for finance wont let me lol

[paulbassett]

Congratulations mate, they are a great bike.

[bluestorm04]

Jun 3, 2012 21:31:40 GMT 10 jonty said:

Looking the good Steve - warp speed that is.... Looks like the Moree boys had an influence on the selection

Thanks John, was a pretty easy decision to make

[bluestorm04]

Jun 4, 2012 10:07:27 GMT 10 spitfire said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:39:15 GMT 10 bluestorm04 said:

Sean im hurt....nah not really thanks mate

Im just jealous & wish I had 1 parked at my place
Im so partial to the Busa mmmmm
The only problem the the minister for finance wont let me lol

No such issue here

[bluestorm04]

Jun 4, 2012 11:32:17 GMT 10 @paulbassett said:

Congratulations mate, they are a great bike.

Thanks Paul, praying the weather gods are on my side this weekend and i can actually ride the thing

[spitfire]

Jun 4, 2012 20:10:28 GMT 10 bluestorm04 said:

Jun 4, 2012 10:07:27 GMT 10 spitfire said:

Im just jealous & wish I had 1 parked at my place
Im so partial to the Busa mmmmm
The only problem the the minister for finance wont let me lol

No such issue here

I keep telling her she would be more comfortable on the back of a busa or a 14 but it dont work she wants the next bike & that being a spyder & that will have to wait as we are soon gonna try for child no.4 yeah you heard right a 4th rug rat
No not preg yet but the practice is fun

[alpal]

Jun 3, 2012 20:46:30 GMT 10 bluestorm04 said:

Jun 3, 2012 18:29:51 GMT 10 alpal said:

Nice bike Steve but I am biased Busa is a great two up bike alright my missus loves it looking at going to WSBK next year also mines done 53000 ks now still runs like swiss watch still goes like the proverbial

We are planning to use it for our nth qld holiday in August Al, and are talking about riding home to Tassie in January rather than flying home...this bike is going to open up so many new travel opportunities for us, we are calling it an investment in lifestyle.

Keep in touch may be able to meet up with you if you are going through Mackay I assume you are going up to Atherton Tablelands which is a hoot Gillies Palmerston etc. BTW if you are considering PC5 and TRE or the like dont waste your money as the Suzuki ECU is able to be reprogrammed for some time now software is free interface cables easily made have a look at boostbysmith.com/

[chicko]

Congrats nice rig mate, how much harder is it to shove through the corners than a storm?
Obviously a slight power advantage haha ;D

[bluestorm04]

Jun 6, 2012 10:45:25 GMT 10 alpal said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:46:30 GMT 10 bluestorm04 said:

We are planning to use it for our nth qld holiday in August Al, and are talking about riding home to Tassie in January rather than flying home...this bike is going to open up so many new travel opportunities for us, we are calling it an investment in lifestyle.

Keep in touch may be able to meet up with you if you are going through Mackay I assume you are going up to Atherton Tablelands which is a hoot Gillies Palmerston etc. BTW if you are considering PC5 and TRE or the like dont waste your money as the Suzuki ECU is able to be reprogrammed for some time now software is free interface cables easily made have a look at boostbysmith.com/

Will do Al for sure. As far as mods, not till its well and truly run in, not that they need much.

[bluestorm04]

Jun 6, 2012 20:02:03 GMT 10 chicko said:

Congrats nice rig mate, how much harder is it to shove through the corners than a storm?
Obviously a slight power advantage haha ;D

Let you know when I actually get to ride it in the dry

[jk]

Very nice!! Enjoy the power!!!

[bowler]

Tassie via Wollongong , dont forget.

[bluestorm04]

Jun 13, 2012 14:16:34 GMT 10 bowler said:

Tassie via Wollongong , dont forget.

Hell yeah !!!!

[bluestorm04]

had the busa for 3 weeks now, havent quite clicked over the first thousand k's yet but had 2 really good group rides on it, one dry one wet. They are a brilliantly versatile unit, the thing just floats along with little sensation of speed until you glance at the speedo, its totally effortless. While obviously not as sporty as the GSX-R it can be hurried through the twisties just fine. This week it has assumed commuting duties and to be honest the "bulk" isnt that noticeable. Its fair to say we are very impressed, in fact Tracey rode it in the dry and it took some convincing for her to hand it back, its just so good. In fact we are talking up trading the gixxer next year on another one...

So if you ever get a chance to ride one go for it, if you are in the market for a big comfortable sports tourer it would IMHO take a lot of beating. It was a good choice as far as we are concerned and to be honest nothing else available at the moment came close.

Once its fully run in and can be "used" even more, I'll be sure to report back.

[colinlinz]

Steve, I was talking to one of the guys from Honda yesterday. He only started with them last year, so I guess the honda injections are still being administered. Anyway, he bought a busa last year, just before getting his new job. He had a lot of good things to say about them. I'm considering buying another bike around August, and was discussing my options with him. I would really like an ABS Blade, but I doubt I could commute on one, even the VTR is giving my neck a hammering in traffic (I've squashed all the discs in it). Richard highly recommended the busa.

[bluestorm04]

Being one of us on the wrong side of 50 Colin I made the conscious decision that I didnt want another out and out sports bike. Considered a few naked bikes and hypermotard style bikes but too limited. The 'busa simply fits the fill, and as this for us is a 10 year investment, comfort was a priority. As a 30+ year motorcyclist in no hurry to give them up, it just works...its a simple formula I guess, it has speed, handling, comfort, versatility. Its a package that I dont believe will become boring either, great for day rides and we already have some extended trips planned. Tracey can ride it comfortably and confidently meaning when I want to cut loose for a while its bike swap time and the gixxer gets a caning...win win situation.

When we can swing it I'm sure a test ride for your good self wouldnt be out of the question.