New Member Introduction - Rootsie
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G'day Volvi and all other members,

Just joined up today having found the site whilst trying to find out information about throttle locks, but thatâ€s another subject.

I moved to Australia permanently, from the UK, last November and picked up my new ‘busa a month ago. Yes, itâ€s the white one, but I like it! I previously owned a K3 limited edition black ‘busa, which I bought new, but some ‘tealeaf†(thief) stole this from my locked garage in London when it was 13 months old. Itâ€s probably being ridden around Europe now, because it was never recovered. Once the insurance company paid out I bought an R1, but always wanted another ‘busa, so new life, new bike.

The bike is pretty standard at the moment, although Iâ€ve ordered a double-bubble screen so I can see the dials properly, Iâ€m 6â€4” and have to duck my head to see them and with the cops being so hot on speed, it helps to have an idea what you are doing. Bought a dodgy number plate though, ABU54, just in case car drivers are wondering what just went past them! I know, sad bastard, but I can see from pictures on this site that Iâ€m not the only one, thankfully.

So here I am living on the ‘Sunshine†Coast, now renamed the ‘Rainsfine†Coast by me, desperately waiting for some good weather to go for a blast. No, Iâ€m not scared of the wet, get real; I come from the UK for godâ€s sake, but just prefer nice weather!

Donâ€t know that many people up here, so keen to ride if anyone is interested and lives reasonably locally. I am off next week with some friends from Brisbane, for a trip between the highways from here to Sydney, so that should be cool, in more ways than one.

Great to join a group of like minded people, look forward to keeping in contact.

Hey, before anyone mentions it, I know my username could possibly be considered a bit suss, but it was my nickname in the UK, where it wasn't and I like it!
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#2
g'day rootsie, sounds like a fine name by me. welcome to the club.
if you get half the good contacts i got over the last few years you'll be a happy biker.
markCoolsmiley
PS i got the k8 jaffa
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#3
welcome rootsie good choice of bike an good choice of country .there is alot of good rides here .jaffas rockClap
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#4
Welcome the the 'Colonies' Rootsie and there aint anything wrong with white. They say QLD is getting wetter these days so you should feel pretty much at home....hehe (London whata pisshole, x londoner myself) Ya come to the right place.

Tried finding that pommie joke in Beautiful Hot Weather Mackay or QLD, couldnt find it - anyone?
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#5
Go the whites! It's good to see another K8 white running about. Congrats on the new bike, enjoy the road. Queensland has lots of roads to travel.
The rain has been awesome, can't complain you dry out eventually.

Oi - wot's wrong with MACKAY??? The drivers??? Drunks???
Go hard, or Go home!
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#6
Welcome Rootsie
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#7
Welcome
never fly higher than your angel.
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#8
Welcome Rootsie
YesAnother white one that's what I want to see. Treat her Well and she'll look after you.
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#9
Hey Rootsie

I did the same thing. My first busa was stolen, so I bought an R1. I hated that damn thing for the year it took me to get another busa. My original busa ended up as the fastest dune buggy in Alice Springs. I hope yours is doing something similarly fun.

Welcome to the club.

Heidi
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#10
Rootsie Wrote:. Yes, itâ€s the white one.
Hey Rootsie, didn't you know white ones are poof bikes?Lol2

Welcome bloke, Aussie rules, wait for Summer and you'll know why she's called a "Sunburt Country" - give your poor white skin a bit of a tan, some decent cold frothy beer (VB - Best beer in the bloody world!) and you'll wonder why it too you so long to get the hell out of old Blighty.

Welcome to both, Aussie and poof coloured Hayabusas Egyptian

You coming to Jindabyne in November?



Cheers



MaxAustralia2HayabusaAustralia2
Good weather, good woman, good road, good bike, good-bye!!
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#11
Hey Rootsie,
up the whites.....no where near a poofs colour!!!!! easier to be seen i think!! yeah like your plates i have BUS54 i go to maroochy every June so i'll keep it in mind to pm you we'll go for a ride there are awsome roads up that way through the mountains...Welcome
I'd rather be riding my Hayabusa thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my Hayabusa
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#12
Rootsie Wrote:Hayabusa - good 2 meet ya mate- the missus is a pommie and i was born in scotland myself- we came back to australia in 1999- live in victoria now - nice to meet ya mate - chris
G'day Volvi and all other members,

Just joined up today having found the site whilst trying to find out information about throttle locks, but thatâ€s another subject.

I moved to Australia permanently, from the UK, last November and picked up my new ‘busa a month ago. Yes, itâ€s the white one, but I like it! I previously owned a K3 limited edition black ‘busa, which I bought new, but some ‘tealeaf†(thief) stole this from my locked garage in London when it was 13 months old. Itâ€s probably being ridden around Europe now, because it was never recovered. Once the insurance company paid out I bought an R1, but always wanted another ‘busa, so new life, new bike.

The bike is pretty standard at the moment, although Iâ€ve ordered a double-bubble screen so I can see the dials properly, Iâ€m 6â€4” and have to duck my head to see them and with the cops being so hot on speed, it helps to have an idea what you are doing. Bought a dodgy number plate though, ABU54, just in case car drivers are wondering what just went past them! I know, sad bastard, but I can see from pictures on this site that Iâ€m not the only one, thankfully.

So here I am living on the ‘Sunshine†Coast, now renamed the ‘Rainsfine†Coast by me, desperately waiting for some good weather to go for a blast. No, Iâ€m not scared of the wet, get real; I come from the UK for godâ€s sake, but just prefer nice weather!

Donâ€t know that many people up here, so keen to ride if anyone is interested and lives reasonably locally. I am off next week with some friends from Brisbane, for a trip between the highways from here to Sydney, so that should be cool, in more ways than one.

Great to join a group of like minded people, look forward to keeping in contact.

Hey, before anyone mentions it, I know my username could possibly be considered a bit suss, but it was my nickname in the UK, where it wasn't and I like it!
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#13
Gday Rootsie welcome to the club and the "Rainsfine Coast", it's been a bit like that lately, we're headed for the dry season so hopefully the sun will start shining soon, might see you on the road shortly.
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#14
nice 2 meet u rootsie - i am chris n new to the site too- good to hear of likeminded people - love the double bubble - got one myself- blue tinted!
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#15
Welcomemate
born to be mild
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