3 December 2000

Update of 03/12/2000

This week not much riding as it’s started to rain at the most inconvenient times, besides I have heaps to do. I’ve been given another load of projects to complete *sigh*. Anyway did what I could. So the Busa stays at least for another month as it’s almost impossible to find buyer at this time of the year. So off to the bank I go…

On the up – After initially concerned at a harsh mechanical noise made by my bike on start up the noise has disappeared and I presume it’s just the new cam gear and stuff bedding in – which I checked with the mechanic. The survey is coming along very nicely ! – I’ve had 30 replies so far. At this rate there should be some really interesting stats next week ! The Other problems is coming along just fine too ! Check up the News for rumor concerning the reduction in power. Also 2001 ‘Horror-scope’ should be available SOON and the 2001 screen saver as well. The video will be delayed due to the large amount of rain we’ve been getting in this part of the world.

The story of the Hayabusa model.. (Maisto version) the plane arrived in Sydney at 6.00am in the morning. I left at 5.45am NZ time so it was about a 3 hour flight. I had the 6pm evening flight back to Darwin so I had basically the whole day in Sydney. I caught the airport train into Central and ended up trying to work out how to get to Kings Park ? so I could have a little rest before heading to the motor show at 10am. I was absolutely buggered ! I saw the Centrepoint building and basically walked that way. Whilst walking up a hill 15-20 mins I noticed that there was a Suzuki dealership on the side of the road, destiny I thought. It was 8 ish and it was shut – thank you I was in no mood to think of anything but resting my sad eyelids. I walked past and noticed a Red Cross place as I had a headache.

Alas !!! a cafe and it was open and I went in and got some coffee real stuff at last. Sat down outside to chat to my traveling mate and sip the hottest best tasting coffee I’ve had for a long time, nearing choking on high strength aspirin I might add. I stared at a heap of tourists packing themselves into a couple of OKAs and it was only then I noticed that there as a Motorcycle Accessory Store right next to the coffee place – Yellow store I think…destiny again. As I left for the park and noticed the model in the window, arrrrrrrgh I had have it. So after resting I came back when the store was open. What the store was called I have absolute no idea. It had writing everywhere on the outside. Lost the receipt but it cost only $10.95 !

I honestly don’t know the name of the store or what street, believe me seeing so many people and things in one place is a dis-orientating experience. – maybe someone can help.