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07-10-2009, 12:24pm

Well folks, picked up the new bike and first thing is to do photos.

I will also throw up a pick of the old bike as well.

Here we go

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And here was the last photo if took of my Blackbird a week before she was taken out by a Volvo.

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Cheers
Mark

07-10-2009, 12:47pm

very nice mate!!

**BabyBusa** · 07-10-2009, 01:28pm

Congratulations Mark.

Nice looking Busa, with plenty of opportunity to add 'bling'. I'm sure that you and your wife will have hours of fun on it Coolsmiley

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07-10-2009, 02:31pm

very noice Yes

07-10-2009, 02:55pm

Thanks guys

Kathy it's school holidays so my wife is off for 2 weeks. Just planing a time we can go for a ride. I know we have sold her bike but there will be more of an effort for both of to ride for husband/wife time on the Busa.

I would also be nice to meet a few people from the forum, I got to meet Franko last weekend, which was nice. I was just looking that the BBQ on the 10th. I am working this weekend so that counts us out.

First impressions of the bike on a decent run are very nice, riding position is a little more sporty over the Blackbird, she seems more responsive than the Bird as well. My final 10k's home along Grose Vale Rd, where I tend to open up the throttle were hampered by the local Hwy patrol doing laps. Frown

Still there is plenty of time to get her out and about.

Not sure what to do with the number plate either. I have my own plate on hold at the moment. I wonder if people with K6 Suzuki's would be interested.

Cheers
Mark

**simmo** · 07-10-2009, 03:16pm

Looks neat & clean Pi_thumbsup

**Astro** · 07-10-2009, 04:30pm

Mark.... great buy! Looks fantastic.

The plate isn't too lairy.... but if you decide you want to get rid of it, best to advertise it in the For Sale section. If anyone is interested, you'll know soon enough.

I just (as in... 2 hours ago) fitted a riser plate that raised the bars 19mm. I wasn't all that uncomfortable with the original ride position, but my neck has 'twinges' after long runs (ie : 4 hours or more) so the riser should either reduce or eliminate that. The double bubble screen is great and by replacing the OEM pegs with Gixxer units I got just over a centimetre of additional leg room.

Enjoy!!!

**BUSABAZZ** · 07-10-2009, 05:13pm

Congratulations Mark, very nice machine you got there mate Trophy

**Hutch99** · 07-10-2009, 05:24pm

nice bikes man!
... dont know about those four-wheeled piles of pooh you had in the background though.lol

MO'POWER with MOPAR!

**Volvi** · 07-10-2009, 06:14pm

(07-10-2009, 05:24pm)Hutch99 Wrote: nice bikes man!
... dont know about those four-wheeled piles of pooh you had in the background though.lol

MO'POWER with MOPAR!

I think that pile of "pooh" is worth 3-5 busas if Im not mistaken.

Congrats and enjoy.

**Hutch99** · (This post was last modified: 07-10-2009, 08:54pm by Hutch99.)

(07-10-2009, 06:14pm)Volvi Wrote:
(07-10-2009, 05:24pm)Hutch99 Wrote: nice bikes man!
... dont know about those four-wheeled piles of pooh you had in the background though.lol

MO'POWER with MOPAR!

I think that pile of "pooh" is worth 3-5 busas if Im not mistaken.

Congrats and enjoy.

no decal of a 'Giant Mouse' and baby near front indicator... so maybe sentimental value! lol
... but nothing like ol'school muscle

**Greeny_SA** · 07-10-2009, 09:04pm

(07-10-2009, 06:14pm)Volvi Wrote:
(07-10-2009, 05:24pm)Hutch99 Wrote: nice bikes man!
... dont know about those four-wheeled piles of pooh you had in the background though.lol

MO'POWER with MOPAR!

I think that pile of "pooh" is worth 3-5 busas if Im not mistaken.

Congrats and enjoy.

I reckon more like 10 busa's Volvi .

07-10-2009, 09:35pm

Thanks guys for your mostly nice words. I can forgive Hutch99 as Mopar is very acceptable, and he could have been very insulting and mention another brand of car. Pi_tongue

While I wish it was worth 10 Busas, it does not have the super roo decal on the guard and is a JG34 and not a JG33 (I missed out big time around 10 years ago). The car is a factory GS and not a GT, it comes with a mere 302 windsor, Top Loader and 9". She has some rust and needs a respray. We are tossing up on selling her or striping her down, cutting out the rust and welding new sections. A friend who is a panel beater has offered a MIG, his services and a little time to teach me to correct methods in cutting, MIG welding and getting her prepped for paint. Once completed worth around $50,000 +. Honestly the rust repair is very minor and a chance to broaden my experience with body work and paint prep. It will also give me a chance to build up my tool box as well.

In fact we had someone come and look at it this afternoon and made a really silly offer of $10,000 for it. Wife wants $15,000.

The funds were going towards the other Ford in the garage that shares space with the Busa. She is American and comes with a 289 Windsor and I guess cant be seen in the picture. But my dream car since the age of 14.

I guess I have too many toys and a very understanding wife. NO chance of a divorce boys as I am the luckiest man alive. Yes

08-10-2009, 07:39am

(07-10-2009, 09:35pm)Mark_S Wrote: Thanks guys for your mostly nice words. I can forgive Hutch99 as Mopar is very acceptable, and he could have been very insulting and mention another brand of car.

While I wish it was worth 10 Busas, it does not have the super roo decal on the guard and is a JG34 and not a JG33 (I missed out big time around 10 years ago). The car is a factory GS and not a GT, it comes with a mere 302 windsor, Top Loader and 9". She has some rust and needs a respray. We are tossing up on selling her or striping her down, cutting out the rust and welding new sections. A friend who is a panel beater has offered a MIG, his services and a little time to teach me to correct methods in cutting, MIG welding and getting her prepped for paint. Once completed worth around $50,000 +. Honestly the rust repair is very minor and a chance to broaden my experience with body work and paint prep. It will also give me a chance to build up my tool box as well.

In fact we had someone come and look at it this afternoon and made a really silly offer of $10,000 for it. Wife wants $15,000.

The funds were going towards the other Ford in the garage that shares space with the Busa. She is American and comes with a 289 Windsor and I guess cant be seen in the picture. But my dream car since the age of 14.

I guess I have too many toys and a very understanding wife. NO chance of a divorce boys as I am the luckiest man alive.

Mate that has to be one of the cleanest looking k6's ive seen! Pi_thumbsup

Ahh the gs!
I remember i couldve bought one for 5 thousand an it
was pretty mint.
7 years ago tho...
He told me the guy that was loooking at it wasnt
that interested an to come past,when i got there,
it was sold :(

Its ok tho,cuz then i wouldnt have my beloved
charger.

So what you thinkn bout restoring?
A mustang as well or something?

08-10-2009, 07:49am

my pop has a mint mustang!!

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