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Evert

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Introduction
« on: July 27, 2019, 12:44:23 AM »
As per request from Brock (OzSTOC Admin)
My introduction:
Rode a roadtrail bike through the city for a number of years, until I got enough experience to get a full bike license, got married and promptly was asked to give the bike a miss. Stayed happily married for 25 years when the mrs said "you should get a bike, seeing how you miss it so much". Two weeks later riding my new (for me) ST1100 up from Albany back to my hometown.
no regrets.  Seriously considering a road trip towards Carnarvon later this year.
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2019, 05:25:20 AM »
Hello and welcome from Adelaide.   :hatwave
 

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2019, 06:31:18 AM »
Welcome Evert!

I had a similar story, except my initial riding was on the farm and it was my wife who wanted to get back to riding first.

There plenty of wisdom, experience and great friendships to be had here.

Enjoy!

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2019, 07:32:11 AM »
Hi Evert and another welcome to OzSTOC from SA.     :hatwave      I recently rode through your neck of the woods as part of my lap of Oz.  Just do it, as you now have a great bike for touring, and the forum is a comprehensice source of info and advice!   ++
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2019, 07:33:28 AM »
G'day Evert, welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ST1100 :hatwave

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2019, 07:48:06 AM »
Welcome from SA.   You will be able to do some good distances on the new bike.    The members on this site can give advice on anything bike related, or more.   
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2019, 08:04:36 AM »
Hello Evert, Welcome from Lynbrook, Melbourne. :hatwave
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2019, 08:24:48 AM »
Hi Evert,

Another South Aussie here.

Welcome aboard. A similar story to you with bikes.

Enjoy the site and all that comes with an ST.

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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2019, 09:44:13 AM »
Hi Evert and a Warm welcome from Lakelands :hatwave :runyay
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2019, 08:08:20 PM »
Welcome Evert to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1100  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2019, 01:54:24 AM »
Hi Evert,

Welcome from Peterborough, SA.

Not a bad run up to Carnarvon on the 1100 even with the trailer.
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2019, 01:50:29 PM »
Welcome Evert...from South Gippsland  :Chocies


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« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2019, 11:16:38 AM »
Evert Welcome from near Toowoomba Qld.
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« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2019, 05:59:09 PM »
Hi Evert,
Welcome to OzSTOC.
Where is your "hometown", anywhere near Perth?
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« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2019, 06:40:03 PM »
Welcome evert from Mudgee nsw enjoy your st :thumbs :hatwave
 

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2019, 10:16:17 PM »
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G'Day Evert, welcome mate. You got yourself a good bike to be getting back on, why don't you ride to the Border Village this weekend and meet a few eaST coaSTers doing the Border Run.  :grin
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2019, 08:21:51 AM »
Welcome along....enjoy  ;-*
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2019, 01:29:25 PM »
Hi Evert,
Welcome to OzSTOC.
Where is your "hometown", anywhere near Perth?

I am about 2 hours South of Perth,
I try and stay away from the Big Smoke though.   8)
 

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Re: Introduction
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2019, 01:37:19 PM »
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G'Day Evert, welcome mate. You got yourself a good bike to be getting back on, why don't you ride to the Border Village this weekend and meet a few eaST coaSTers doing the Border Run.  :grin
 I'm from Picton, the 1 in NSW. :eek

Sorry, I should have responded earlier. Border Village is a good 16 hours from where I am, Probably 14 if I take the Norseman-Hyden gravel road.

I am planning a longish road trip to Canberra early in the new year though. If I can convince a friend to invest in a ST1100.    :bl11 :wht11