Another new Newcastle newbie

Well, I don't know where my manners were - but I completely missed saying G'day to you all.
I found this site when I was having questions about exhaust systems, but found it very hard to get some straight-up advice without sales pitch bias etc. Was very glad to get some good advice here though.
I guess I should be able to trust my local dealer, but thought they would just suggest what they carry.
Anyway, I am another one from Newcastle (or newie as its known by some). I rode honda dirt bikes as a kid, and got on the road for the first time in '98 (as a middle aged coot) as a cost effective commuter option. At least that was my rationale, if anyone asked.
It was just luck that I bought a Kawasaki then. An 82 or 83 model GPZ750 (I think the red reminded me of the old Honda). This old bike did me proud, for about 7 years until it got terminally ill with rusted fuel tank and oil leaks.
So I pretended I won lotto and bought a brand new ZRX1200 '05 model. I liked the retro styling and it had a similiar riding position to the old GPZ, twin shocks etc...all nice and familiar. But thats where the similarities ended... My only frustration now is speed limits, school zones, dottery car drivers and pot-holes. My favourite competion on the road is the Impreza. I'm no super fast rider or anything, but I like the fact that this mean machine has got the ability, if I ever grow into it. Having said that though, I reckon I'll need a "balls transplant" to ever get this baby to really stretch its legs.
Hope to catch up with you guys sooner or later.

Welcome Harty less of ......Impreza .... and more of ......ZRX1200 should fix ......"balls transplant"

Welcome

Howdy Harty. We're just at the other end of the F3 from you - I know it's a bit of a hike, but why don't you come down one Sunday morning for a coffee at Pie in The Sky (PiTS) at Cowan and a ride along the Old Pacific Highway. We're there most Sunday mornings about 9:00 am. Enjoy your time here, it really is a hoot. Oh, and watch out for dodgy warning's about Neka ... they're not true, they're just nasty rumours perpetuated by people who've never met the man

See you on the road girlfriend !

See you on the road girlfriend !

Yeah Hoffy will be the "Large Unit carrying a sack of Rice Crisby snacks"

Welcome mate, there's always room for more ol' coots.

welcome mate....

when u find the place doing "balls transplants" can u give me their number??

gidday & welcome , you old coot

welcome mate....

when u find the place doing "balls transplants" can u give me their number??

I knew it..

Welcome Newcastle Newbie, ...plenty of advice and nuts in here