Being a AHC member to me

[Zoro]

I dont own a Hayabusa, never have but I very much hope I do one day.
The looks of the bike and the history it has is what attracts me not to mention the reliability etc.

Originally joined this club to research the bike before I bought one, as you do with most things.
The first one that I saw was owned by a friend of mine in Townsville, since then I've wanted one also.

If I lived in a southern state that had more than just straight roads I would sell the bike I currently have and get one. At the moment I'm more into adventure riding so I got a bike that would suit that as opposed to a Busa, its more suited to my geographical location more than anything.

I like the people and the overall attitude within the site, some sites I visit get a bit over done with keyboard commando's/ hero's and little groups that tend to get together and hang sh!t on others behind their computer.
This sort of thing doesn't seem to happen here all that often and if/when it does it's jumped on fairly quickly by those that look after that side of things.
I know there has been issues previously between members, I'm not blind to any of that, its always going to happen when lots of different people get together in the one place, its human nature. But I'm sure there is much more going on that I'm oblivious to.

Really would like to see behind the scenes one day and see how its all done/run as I have absolutley no idea of what's involved or how to do it. (Website stuff)

The interactions with other members and people I've met from this site (they know who they are) have been 1st class, I have had help offered to me from people I have never met but because they are from this club I feel I could trust them without fear of ever being F'd over. Which is why I have asked for help on here previously.
I would bend over backwards to help out absolutely anyone on here, give them the shirt off my back no problem at all, cant say that about any other forum I visit.

I very rarely post but I'm here everyday and I'll check every few hrs, its 1st place I go to.

Hoping I can still be a member..............

[Batfink]

Personally I couldnt give a toss for any other opinions...mine's right, you are all entitled to it....LOL!

Too late for a spin Tony bike is going on Fri 8th...drop off in Devonport...you had your chance to try and beat me....


Take care mate.

sorry to hear that mate...

damn VY took all my attention and time

[Rev004]

Shifu a lot of points that you have raised are very valid but I'm still struggling with what you are saying.

1. Without the Busa this Club wouldn't Exist - Fact.
2. Without Members that Ride Busas you wouldn't have a Club - Fact
3. Without Members that Share the Same Passion as other Members that also Ride a Busa there would also be No Club - Fact
4. Without the input from the Busa Members in such a club you would also not have a Club - Fact.

But one thing that I don't understand is why would you have to own a Busa to become a member of this club if that was the case??? The one thing that turns me off with some clubs is that you have to have that particular Vehicle or Item to be a Member but if you can't afford to own such a thing for that Club well I think it's there lose, just because someone doesn't own something doesn't mean that they don't have the same passions, knowledge & love for what ever it maybe. A lot of People can bring a lot of wealth & knowledge to clubs and is some case are very keen to help out just so they can be around the things that they love.....so why would clubs want to loose this as when it's all said and done it's one big family and it takes all types to make it tick...

I know several people that don't own a Busa but are members of this club because they
1. Respect the Bike that We Ride.
2. Love the Busa just like we do but just don't own one.
3. Share the Same Passion about the Busa like we do but don't own one.
4. Owned a Busa but are now riding something different but still love what the Busa Stands for..
5. An individual is looking to buy a Busa and joins a website that can help him / her in the purchase with valuable information that you would not get from a motorbike shop.

Just Because you Don't Own a Busa Doesn't mean that you don't Share the Same Thoughts & Passion about the Busa - Fact....

So if someone has the same ideals as us but don't own a Busa why do you believe they shouldn't be a member ??

I joined this club prior to owning a Busa but was planning on taking the step at some stage so from what you have mentioned I should've waited until I brought my Busa not sure why one would have to do this.
The guys & gals that I know that are part of this club and don't own a Busa are some of the Best People I've meet and they all enjoy the same passion as we do they just don't own a Busa from one reason or another but when it's all said and done if it wasn't for this Forum I would have not met these wonderful people.

I am also a member on 2 other Forums and I would visit this forum 2 - 3 times more than the others because I have always respected people opinion and the invaluable knowledge that one can obtain and that is not just about the Busa it's about everything that gets discussed on this Forum. The other things is that I have found that the maturity of 98% of people on this Forum has been excellent compared to other forums that I'm associated with. YES you would be right Dickheads Come & Go and those people may try and fragment the club with their bullshit but it's all the others that read and see through all the crap that they may dish up that holds such clubs together.

So for me I don't have an issue if people don't have a Busa as it's all about the Passion for a Bike that Changed the World of Bikes as we know it and it won't be the 1st Bike to Do it and it Won't be the Last.

So Shifu there's my point of view as one would say my 2cts worth.

[Dale]

Andrew,
I have read your posts (a couple of times) but I still can't see your point. Are you saying that folks that don't own a busa are a lesser species than us .. and not worthy of being in our company? Do you feel they have nothing to offer? or maybe they will steal our valuable information and use it elsewhere for their own gains?.

I am a member of our local leagues club .. does that mean I have to play league .. no .. I love the game but I don't play it. How would I feel if some old fart in the corner had a whinge because I didn't play league? I'd probably snot the prick.

When I joined this club (around the same time as you) I had just bought my first busa and I stumbled across this club by chance. I wish to Christ I had found (and joined) it earlier because I wouldn't have bought the piece of shit that I did and I certainly wouldn't have paid 9 grand for it. I would have been more clued up on what was available and I more than likely would have bought from a member of this club.

In the few years I have been a member, I have seen quite a few come and go. Yes we have had our dickheads, some have even tried to come back under a different alias, but we are not silly .. if someone joins with an ulterior motive (i.e not to share the love of the busa) then we piss them off quick smart. Others have left because they weren't happy with the internal bickering .. well stiff shit, it's a forum as well as a club .. their loss.

Mate, please don't take this post as a personal attack against you. I have met you and I think you're a nice fella but at the end of the day, I don't think you have a leg to stand on. I would welcome anyone into this club with open arms, as those that join must share a similar passion as us or they wouldn't have even googled the word Hayabusa to start with ...

just my 2c worth (maybe 3) ...


and p.s ... I think anyone that joins a Porsche club is a pelican and those that drive Volvos are also pelicans .. but we still love 'em

[Shifu]

[Rev004]

Shifu mate why didn't you just say that the 1st time....

I must have read your previous post about 3-4 times like some of the others and were struggling so thanks for clearing that up I now know what you were trying to say. Some clubs even go to the point that to be part of that club you would pay a small fee to become a full member as such as you mentioned an AHC Member and they also used it as a way to raise / generate some money for the club.

Maybe it's something to put to Rod which I'm sure he has read this as well to get his thoughts on distinguishing between say an AHC Member (own a Busa) vrs say a Supporter of the Club but don't own a Busa like you mentioned.

The thought / idea does have merit.

[Batfink]

[Batfink]

[Shifu]

[ROD]

Shifu mate why didn't you just say that the 1st time....

I must have read your previous post about 3-4 times like some of the others and were struggling so thanks for clearing that up I now know what you were trying to say. Some clubs even go to the point that to be part of that club you would pay a small fee to become a full member as such as you mentioned an AHC Member and they also used it as a way to raise / generate some money for the club.

Maybe it's something to put to Rod which I'm sure he has read this as well to get his thoughts on distinguishing between say an AHC Member (own a Busa) vrs say a Supporter of the Club but don't own a Busa like you mentioned.

The thought / idea does have merit.

Since 1999 this has been a Free to come and go with no cost to club members Club And I cant see that changing why im still around

[Bones]

Does said Bussa need to be registered so it can be ridden on club runs?
I have no urge to own one for the street, my zx10 streetfighter scares me enough, but they are a fantastic engine for a race bike.
I too have met many good people on this forum
Bones

[Dale]

Shifu mate why didn't you just say that the 1st time....

I must have read your previous post about 3-4 times like some of the others and were struggling so thanks for clearing that up I now know what you were trying to say. Some clubs even go to the point that to be part of that club you would pay a small fee to become a full member as such as you mentioned an AHC Member and they also used it as a way to raise / generate some money for the club.

Maybe it's something to put to Rod which I'm sure he has read this as well to get his thoughts on distinguishing between say an AHC Member (own a Busa) vrs say a Supporter of the Club but don't own a Busa like you mentioned.

The thought / idea does have merit.

Since 1999 this has been a Free to come and go with no cost to club members Club And I cant see that changing why im still around

I think I have said this before, but I'll say it again ..

I personally do not have a problem with a membership fee.

Points for (IMO)

1) This club is not a registered charity, therefore it must cost something to run. We do not put money in so therefore Rod must be reaching into his own pocket and this is not fair.

2) It might keep some of the scammers at bay

Points against .. I can't think of any

At the end of the day Rod, it's your call, but remember mate, you have a family of your own to feed.

[Shifu]

Shifu mate why didn't you just say that the 1st time....

I must have read your previous post about 3-4 times like some of the others and were struggling so thanks for clearing that up I now know what you were trying to say. Some clubs even go to the point that to be part of that club you would pay a small fee to become a full member as such as you mentioned an AHC Member and they also used it as a way to raise / generate some money for the club.

Maybe it's something to put to Rod which I'm sure he has read this as well to get his thoughts on distinguishing between say an AHC Member (own a Busa) vrs say a Supporter of the Club but don't own a Busa like you mentioned.

The thought / idea does have merit.

Since 1999 this has been a Free to come and go with no cost to club members Club And I cant see that changing why im still around

This not about starting to charge anybody any fees Rod so your comment is completely off the topic. Tell us please what you think about the membership issue.

[Rev004]

Some clubs even go to the point that to be part of that club you would pay a small fee to become a full member as such as you mentioned an AHC Member and they also used it as a way to raise / generate some money for the club.

Since 1999 this has been a Free to come and go with no cost to club members Club And I cant see that changing why im still around

This not about starting to charge anybody any fees Rod so your comment is completely off the topic. Tell us please what you think about the membership issue.

Fellers please don't take it that I was suggesting payment for membership I was only making mention of what some other clubs do in relation to this subject, as far as having some formal type of membership it has merit as I mentioned but like anything there is pros and cons with any system that is used.

My comment about what you were suggesting was put your ideas forward to Rod and Admins that was all nothing more and nothing less, unfortunately the issue with typing on a key board people can't see or here what your thinking during these types of discussions so things can be taken out of context.

I find nothing wrong with the current system that is in place and both sides of the fence have made some good points but I think it's going to be one of those subjects that will go around and around.

So if nothing is broken and the people that are running the club are happy then why fix it.

[revhead]

guys when i was on the streetfighter forum, they have charge from stand membership $30 to gold membership $100, which i didnt have a problem paying ,
1, our repair info should be shared with all but ,maybe its time to think of a fee ,
i mean Maj ,simmo and a few others info is priceless ,
2, it doesnt have to that expensive!
3, I to think the same as Dale, id like to help by paying a membership fee!

i know it costs to run a sight as i own one ,i own 3x different names have bought the rights and set it all up ,cost me around $400. but i didnt publish it just yet as im being a little bit of a karnt, long story,lol