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05-01-2011, 10:04am
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I was lucky enough to be given an old "Two Wheels" mag from the early '80s with a road test on my old GS850G. It made for great reading, and a laugh as they went through power and handling characteristics.
It got me thinking, how many bikes have been given a huge thumbs up, only to be destined as dogs, and how many slipped through with mediocur reviews, to become legendary.
I'd love to get my hands on some old mags from when the 'busa was first released. Today it is sprouted as "changing motorcycling forever" and other such wanks, but did they realise it at the time? The Suzuki propaganda machine was in full tilt as the bike came out, but how was it received by the bike journos? I remember thinking "what a dog to look at, and what sort of shit colour is that for a bike!!! (How times have changed  ) Then I test rode - and bought one straight after.
It would be interesting to read the initial reviews and road tests from back then. Anyone remember the good old days? or have a copy of some old road tests they could pdf and put up?
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I've got a couple somewhere but I'm in the middle of moving and everything is packed. When I unpack I'll see what I can find. That is a lovely idea! I'm pretty sure I have the original busa/blackbird comparison somewhere.
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(05-01-2011, 10:04am)Ward P Wrote: I remember thinking "what a dog to look at, and what sort of shit colour is that for a bike!!! I remember when the Busa came out. I thought, "That is the best colour scheme I have ever seen!"
A friend of mine who worked at a stealership told me no-one wanted the champagne/copper paint job, which I couldn't at all understand.
"casting dispersions on others credability." And their illiteracy.
I remember saying to a mate .. "What's with the strange looking headlight  .. I'll buy one when they change that ugly thing" ..
Good job I didn't wait til they did 
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You Blokes must be older than me , I'd never heard of a Busa till 2003. Still wasting my time on pommie crap.
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I bought a book off ebay which is a collection of road tests of the Gen 1 Hayabusa. It's by Brooklands Books ISBN 13: 9781855208315 "Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 1999-2007". It's all Black & White, but a great read.
Hey Ward I have every issue of 2 wheels mag (from even before it was called 2 wheels) up to 2000, next time your in Sydney u can borrow the lot its an amazing read.
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06-01-2011, 05:58pm
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(05-01-2011, 07:45pm)BLACKZOOK Wrote: Hey Ward I have every issue of 2 wheels mag (from even before it was called 2 wheels) up to 2000, next time your in Sydney u can borrow the lot its an amazing read.
 That would be excellent.I could definitely kill some some time reading. I would have to read during the morning, Then at night I could just look at all the pictures. 
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(05-01-2011, 10:07am)Heidi1 Wrote: I've got a couple somewhere but I'm in the middle of moving and everything is packed. When I unpack I'll see what I can find. That is a lovely idea! I'm pretty sure I have the original busa/blackbird comparison somewhere.
Hay Heidi,
When your done unpacking, and recovered your "old" mags, why don't you post that pic of your "male" friend posing on your Busa for everyone to see. I might be able to help you out with this one..... 
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How on EARTH do you know about THAT??? That was a LONG time ago in a magazine far far away!!
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(06-01-2011, 06:46pm)Heidi1 Wrote: How on EARTH do you know about THAT??? That was a LONG time ago in a magazine far far away!!
So, you think you can get away with it. Its like Porn, It can show its ugly head.....
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That's what scared the hell out of me.... I was YOUNG OK! I'd been DRINKING! I'm not even sure I have a copy of that any more, I wish I did, it was funny.
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(06-01-2011, 06:56pm)Heidi1 Wrote: That's what scared the hell out of me.... I was YOUNG OK! I'd been DRINKING! I'm not even sure I have a copy of that any more, I wish I did, it was funny.
OK, Here is the deal. Should I hold you at ransom, should I Blackmail you, or should I work out how to bloody post it for EVERYONE to see? 
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I'll pay anything! There is no need for escalation. Step away from the scanner.
You don't have a copy of that, you are BLUFFING!
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06-01-2011, 08:55pm
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OK Heidi, I dont think you can threaten me like that. The So called article is on page 74. I could disclose the Mag if you would like to be a little more nasty.... I like Nasty.....Go ahead....Make my day........
I have had this for a while, a few months in fact and then Presto! the right time came to bring it up.... Hmmm Power like this doesn't come around all that often.....
Sorry Ward P for stealing your thread......But this is good and you created the best forum to bring this up. I have been busting for ages to bring this up......
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