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Title: New Owner, Love it
Post by: xenocatalyst on January 21, 2020, 11:57:18 AM
Hi all, Roy here from Orange, NSW.

I purchased a 2002 candy red St1300 back in November 2019.
Its quite an upgrade from my previous road bikes (1983 cb900, 1984 vf1000) and the trail bike I've been riding for the last 2 years (2005 xr400).
After some time without the VF and riding the XR i thought i wanted an adventure tourer style bike with panniers.
Then I went and sat on an Africa Twin in the shop and then the CB500X beside it, both had their pros and cons.
I decided that a more road orientated bike would be better. You know, something that I didn't have to hoist my leg up and over, and a bit more comfortable.
Then I saw the ST on face book and decided to have a look.
After a run down on her history and travels, a long talk with her owner, you know 4 hours later, i became the proud owner of a beautiful, new to me, bike.


The more I ride it the more I love it. Every thing about this bike makes sense.
I love it.

See photo in attachment.



Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Wild Rose on January 21, 2020, 12:14:09 PM
Congratulations on the purchase of your ST1300  :hatwave
Welcome to OzSTOC  :thumbsup
Enjoy your new to you ST1300  :thumbs
Enjoy the Forum  :like
 :beer
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Bodø on January 21, 2020, 12:23:47 PM
I look forward to seeing it in Mudgee.  ;-*
Oh, and welcome from Adelaide   :hatwave
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on January 21, 2020, 12:32:58 PM
Roy
Welcome from near Toowoomba Qld and good colour choice.
Rgds
GB
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: StinkyPete on January 21, 2020, 12:37:59 PM
Hi zenocatalyst and welcome to OzSTOC from SA   :hatwave.     That's a good looking red ST you have here, and I am sure you will find this ST community helpful and supportive.   See ya somewhere.....
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Shiney on January 21, 2020, 12:47:44 PM
G'day xenocatalyst, welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ST, it looks great :thumbsup
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 21, 2020, 12:57:45 PM
Welcome to our humble little forum, xenocatalyst!  ++

And congrats on the purchase of your ST... :beer
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: xenocatalyst on January 21, 2020, 01:30:16 PM
Thanks For the welcomes everyone.

I look forward to seeing it in Mudgee.  ;-*
Oh, and welcome from Adelaide   :hatwave
Which Mudgee meet are you refering to Bodø?
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: on January 21, 2020, 02:21:45 PM
2020 Ozstoc National Rally.

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13664.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13664.0)
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Biggles on January 21, 2020, 04:05:02 PM
Everyone here fully understands why you're loving the ST.  Welcome to the Forum, where you'll learn everything there is to know about them.
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: West Aussie Glen on January 21, 2020, 06:56:06 PM
Welcome, Red and looks like an 2008 you can't get much better than that.
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Jdbiker on January 21, 2020, 07:06:11 PM
Welcome from Lynbrook ( Melbourne) xenocatalyst :hatwave
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: StinkyPete on January 21, 2020, 07:27:41 PM
Welcome, Red and looks like an 2008 you can't get much better than that.


She's earlier than 2008 as the black fill in panels are not present on the sides.
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Nigel on January 21, 2020, 07:43:56 PM
Welcome aboard . This is a great place to learn laugh and love///////////Not literally or maybe :eek But there is something for everyone...make Mudgee if you can. Nigel
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 21, 2020, 08:13:24 PM
Welcome, Red and looks like an 2008 you can't get much better than that.


She's earlier than 2008 as the black fill in panels are not present on the sides.

He did say it was a 2002 ST... :whistle

I purchased a 2002 candy red St1300 back in November 2019.
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 22, 2020, 05:51:03 AM
Welcome to the forum, Roy.  :thumb
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Gadget on January 22, 2020, 11:22:34 AM
Welcome xenocatalyst.

Enjoy

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Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Joso on January 26, 2020, 08:46:51 PM
Hi Roy welcome to the club hope you enjoy the st, I live in Mudgee have 2002 st1100 May catch up at car & bike show in orange in a couple of weeks if you are around
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: West Aussie Glen on January 26, 2020, 10:53:33 PM
Welcome, Red and looks like an 2008 you can't get much better than that.


She's earlier than 2008 as the black fill in panels are not present on the sides.
Yes you are right Pete I didn't look hard enough and the wrong red as well, I am now guessing at 2006
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 26, 2020, 11:00:35 PM
I'm guessing it's an earlier model...hmm, maybe a 2002???... :whistle  :rofl
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: johnnyYTED on June 21, 2020, 08:56:35 PM
 :dred11 .. :Spyder
Roy I hope that your previous STeed is able to supply original bolts on your new STeed STrangler..
Anytime you have a ? about STrangler feel free to call..
Thank you for giving him a new home I know he will enjoy in your part of the world.. Enjoy him and your Long Distance Rides...
Border Run 1 August see FarRiders for registration..
Title: Re: New Owner, Love it
Post by: Gadget on July 07, 2020, 05:58:29 PM
A very warm welcome zenocatalyst