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POETS Corner.... - Astro - 24-03-2007
I had a 'discussion' with a stranger today who is about to buy a ZX14 - or so he tells me. He pointed at my bike (I didn't tell him it was mine) and gave me a sorry account of the aging king. Described all its faults. At one point he even whispered to me "the brakes are so bad, it's a death trap."
I sat there thrilled and enthralled by his all-knowing lecture. He went on to tell me how the ZX14 is the bees knees. Blah blah. I thanked him profusely for giving me the good oil and he seemed very pleased with himself. I didn't rise to the bait. He left before I did so he never worked out the bike was mine. On the way home, I remembered a poem I wrote about how the ZX14 and the Hayabusa might be remembered in 20 years time... so I went looking for it in the old threads.
Then it struck me that there are a lot of members here who are dab hands at the odd bit of poetry, so maybe it should have a thread of its own. C'mon Faster Faster... pitch a couple of yours in and lets get the ball rolling.
All welcome... write something and stick it here. Or, if someone else writes it and you think its great, post it here and give them some recognition.
This poem was originally posted on the old board, in a thread comparing the ZX14 and the Hayabusa.
---- Extract from original post ----
Lets face it... only history will decide if just being the new speed king is enough to make a bike a legend. Personally, I think it takes more than that... and the busa has whatever that 'more' is.
So.... lets look into the crystal ball... into the mists of the future... and see who won....
Ode to the Legend
On a sunny porch many years from now, an old man takes his rest.
His creaking bones and snow white hair to a long, long life attest.
Far off he hears a motorbike, cog swapping fast and loud
Rolling thunder through the rev range as it howls on, strong and proud.
The sound approaches quickly. Pulls right up to his drive
The vision brings back memories of how much he'd felt alive
Back in his days of glory, that now seem so far away
Then he hears his grandsons voice "Hey Pa, you well today ?�"
"Mum told me you once rode a bike, so I've brought mine 'round today"
"I only got it yesterday, I'm out to have a play"
"It's the fastest thing upon two wheels. A lot I've had to spend !"
"Its bound to be the next upon the list of bike lore legend !"
The old man says "Got something here I think you'd like to see"
"Not sure it will mean much to you, but it means a lot to me"
He wanders down the well worn path that leads back to the shed
He lifts the roller door and inside, light begins to spread.
At first the young man cannot see, the object of Pa's pride
But through the dim his eyes detect a gleam, a shape inside.
The flowing lines, distinctive hump, a shape that's like no other.
With shock and reverence he cries "YOU RODE A HAYABUSA ?!?!"
"I cannot wait to spread the news among my riding friends !"
"You're riding with the grandson of a Hayabusa legend !"
The boy's in shock ! At bike and man he stares in disbelief.
"Tell me all about it Pa, and don�t you make it brief !"
"The busa was undisputed King, 'til the ZX14 stole our fame"
"Technology had moved along, but the busa stayed the same"
The memory of the change of guard made the old man sad and flat
Until the younger asked, "Whats a ZX14 ????�, I've never heard of that ?"
Astro
RE: POETS Corner.... - DjPete - 25-03-2007
bloody excellent mate.
how do we compete with that!
RE: POETS Corner.... - BUSGO - 25-03-2007
Yes Astro, that is a great starter and I like it as much now as when I first read it.
I was also in the Kwaka shop yesterday checking out the new 07 ZX14.
They have dropped the red colour option and have gone for an ALL blue or ALL black similar to the 07 busas and have dropped the "NINJA" stickers from the bike. They have also changed the wheels to no colour mag instead of the anodised or powder coated on last year's models.
Still, I agree, many years from now the question will be asked. "What's a ZX14?"
RE: POETS Corner.... - Ruffy - 25-03-2007
Just something i plagurised:
There was movement down in Jindy, for the word had passed around
That the Busas from all around were on their way,
And once parked all together – were worth a million bucks
In the eyes of the jockeys gathered there that day
All the tried and noted riders from cities near and far
And some were there to just make up the numbers
Had mustered at the hotel overnight
To drink and drink and brag some more – a couple had a chunder!
There was Kawa, who made his pile from flogging something passing as oil,
The old man with his hair as short as the author,
But few could ride beside him when his blood was on the boil,
Only cause his beast was made of carbon fibre
So they went – and raced toward the mountain
But the weather was surely against them
And the old man gave his orders – no use for fancy riding now
But the young men paid him no heed
Ride boldly – and never fear the spills they cried
As they headed round the mountain at thunderous speed
When they reached the mountains summit
They stopped to catch their breath
That was one hell of a ride
One slip was certain death they cried
What was that nasty smell one said
Who was it that farted?
No – that’s the guy on the ZX-14 I’m sure
He’s still trying to get it started
He was going to show us all how to ride
The fastest bike ever made
But here’s something we already knew
His machine just didn't make the grade
Long live the king!
Ruffy
RE: POETS Corner.... - rob - 25-03-2007
hmm peotry hey...
roses are red
violets are blue
The busa is hot
and kawasaki - peehew!!
ha ha ha, that's about the extent of my literature capability.
cheers
Rob
RE: POETS Corner.... - bandit - 25-03-2007
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Cos she smells like a new Busa
RE: POETS Corner.... - MrsTony - 25-03-2007
Ok heres my contribution and yes it took me a whole 45 minutes to write it.  Enjoy!!!
Ode to Precious
So came the day when the CBR had to
The decision had to be made on which way to go
The Blackbird or the Hayabusa was the question that was asked
Reading, riding, asking questions was how it was to be tasked
On and on for days it seemed, a decision he could not make
" Enough already" said I "Which one for goodness sake"
"The Hayabusa!!" he declared , well it was more of a mutter
"Well go get one" said I " cos your not getting any younger"
So off we went,  he and I, with the banks approval in our hand
Off to Team moto Suzuki,  Hayabusa Land
Strolled up the ailse he did, way way way to the back
To find his Precious, his red and black
2 years have passed since that day, still he is a happy man
with his Precious underneath him , he takes on anything he can
ZZR, CBR, Ducati, GSXR, it matters not
For they are just dead meat, left to rot
But woe betide any man if Precious is not running right
Have had many a discussions with workshop managers at night.
Many a swear word had been said and threats of putting spanners in places that bring tears to the eye.
Teeshirts and a cap were posted out to try to appease the angry guy.
Praise be for the mechanic that made Precious all good
In good stead with Mr Tony he stood
"Its ok mate, just doing my job" the mechanic did say
To which Mr Tony said "Tell your boss you deserve a raise in pay"
Precious has also given him a few new play mates
Other like minded people who ride at a blistering rate
Shredder and Matee, Paul and Cowboy spring to mind
And all those other great people we met at Jindabyne
I sometimes think about his Precious, he is a little obssessed
But he doesn't have the matching tattoo and I don't own a kanji dress
The only way I can keep my man happy it should be clear to see
Is to give him what he wants, his Precious, some twistys and Mt Mee
RE: POETS Corner.... - Astro - 01-04-2007
Average Joe Hayabusa
I'm looking at this average Joe, who sits across from me.
He looks like any other, nothing special I can see.
Two arms and legs, he needs a shave, appearances don't tell
That this guy rides a Hayabusa and by crikey... rides it well.
I've wondered if I had 'the stuff', the balls to choose that ride.
I've often thought "Too much for me!", I just might not survive.
So there must be something 'bout him, but from here I just can't tell
Coz he rides that Hayabusa.... rides it fast and rides it well.
I'm taller, stronger, fitter. He looks like any other Joe !
My leathers blaze with colour, my bike has lots of go.
But I look upon his brooding beast, on its side-stand large as life
And tell myself "Too much for me, I'll only get in strife !"
So tell me, how does average Joe control and tame that beast ?
Beneath that calm exterior, must lurk Hercules at least !
But the answer is quite obvious, I've known it from the start.
Its not strength, but courage. Average Joe's just got more heart !
RE: POETS Corner.... - Astro - 30-08-2008
This poem is the follow up to the first post I made here. Same guy... riding the same ZX-14.
When you're on a good thing....
I know a fellow rider
Own's a big black Z-14
He used to own a ‘busa
On which he was dead keen.
Now every time our paths cross
He comes across to chat
And sing his new bikes praises
What is it with this prat?
He says it handles better
He says it has more grunt
He says its much more comfy
In all ways… out in front.
He extols it’s many virtues
It’s got much better brakes!
Suspension is more modern!
His bike has what it takes!
Now, I’m an easy-going fellow
Not one to cause a fuss.
But my patience has a limit,
So today, I stated thus…….
Why is it that you still compare
Your ‘busa to your kwack?
If you’re so wrapt with what you’ve got
Then shut the f*** up, Jack!
If your bike is such perfection
And your riding bliss is pure
Why open up your cake-hole
And sound so bloody insecure?
For 12 months now I’ve had to cop
Your thinly veiled derision
If you still need validation mate...
You made the wrong decision!
There is but one King of the hill
I don’t have to say it’s name.
It needs no introduction.
It’s wrapped itself in fame.
So finish off your coffee
And let's just chat like friends
About something else, just for a change
For here the sermon ends.
RE: POETS Corner.... - Heidi1 - 30-08-2008
Oh Astro, you'll always be my favourite poet (ok, maybe you and Dylan Thomas). Remember that great one Bruce did to the Geebung Polo Club. Let's see if we can find it.
RE: POETS Corner.... - Astro - 30-08-2008
Heidi1 Wrote:Oh Astro, you'll always be my favourite poet (ok, maybe you and Dylan Thomas). Remember that great one Bruce did to the Geebung Polo Club. Let's see if we can find it.
I'm Heidi's favourite poet
My writing has a fan!
But the fact is Dylan Thomas
Is Heidi's top-most man :(
So second best is how it is
On that I'm not so keen.
Hey! Does Dylan ride a 'busa?
And does he bag the Z-14?
Oh, I'm sure his writing moves you
And reeks of style and class.
But can he pen the words that say
"Ram your Blackbird up your ass!"
His words will prove immortal
Whilst mine will fade with time
So Heidi dear, I understand
Why you prefer his, to mine.
RE: POETS Corner.... - Heidi1 - 03-02-2011
Oh Astro, you will always be my favourite. This has bought back MEMORIES!!
RE: POETS Corner.... - Greeny_SA - 03-02-2011
(03-02-2011, 11:00pm)Heidi1 Wrote: Oh Astro, you will always be my favourite. This has bought back MEMORIES!!
Thanks Heidi good job ,They were the day's.We could never have too
many Astro's .
RE: POETS Corner.... - Heidi1 - 03-02-2011
I've just been having a hunt for Bruce's poem as well, but it might have been before we changed the club onto this site, I couldn't find it. I found some FUNNY stuff though, I found some photos from some pretty epic parties. We were only babies, we look so young in the photos. Going back, I remembered the first great bling craze that rivaled yo yos for a while, the great oil wars, the 'is copper the gayest colour' debate, the Sydney mob first getting into the drags, Max and I trundling up the highway at the merest HINT of a party, Ned, Nicholas when he was an only child..... all we wanted to talk about was bikes because we all loved what we were riding. No bullshit, just mates.
But you sleep under ONE pool table...
RE: POETS Corner.... - Greeny_SA - 04-02-2011
I Enjoy going over some of the old posts ,The Shit some of those bloke's (who are obviously Mate's) put on each other should be on a sit com.Would
make a funny book if someone was smart enough to string it all together.Your clever Heidi.