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Offline Chris J

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Introduction - New Member
« on: October 10, 2019, 07:47:18 PM »
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Greetings all, just joined, my ride is a Black 2010 ST1300, just bought recently with 25k on the clock and mint, I was very lucky, had been looking for the right one for a year.  My other ride is an Indian Scout which is great for close short rides and has a cruiser style all of its own. Completed the Long Ride 2019 to Darwin recently and decided a larger long-range tourer would be the go for future long-range runs so started searching.  The seller of my bike wanted a quick sale due to leaving the country so I got a great deal. 
I hail out of Adelaide but travel a lot due to being in the ADF,  I have ridden the current ST between Melbourne and Adelaide 3 times and found it fantastic and the screen works great :)

Bikes I have owned over the years;
1962 Vespa 160GS
BSA Bantam
1977 Yamaha YZ125/250
1978 Yamaha DT100
1982 Suzuki GSX750
1988 BMW K100
1998 Yamaha YZF-RI
2003 Yamaha YZFR1
2006 Yamaha YZF-R1
2018 Indian Scout
2010 Honda ST13oo


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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2019, 08:02:57 PM »
Welcome to the madhouse, Chis!  :thumbsup
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2019, 08:08:03 PM »
Welcome On In Chris J :clap
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2019, 08:08:16 PM »
Quite a few members in the Adelaide area, I am sure they will contact you soon.
A good place to meet and greet is at the RTE (Ride To Eat) venues, held regularly.

Explanation here http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9680.0

and here http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=26.0
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2019, 08:17:34 PM »
There's a RTE being organised for the 19th, Chris, A week away ... not a long run, just up to Morgan. Meet some of the other members.

Details here. http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13321.0

This particular one is a BYO BBQ, not quite the usual thing, as we usually hit a pub or restaurant for a meal.
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2019, 08:31:43 PM »
Bugger,  I have a big family commitment that weekend, thanks for the headsup I will keep an eye out on the posts
 
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2019, 08:42:05 PM »
Hi Chris and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West :hatwave :runyay
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2019, 08:48:10 PM »
There's a RTE being organised for the 19th, Chris, A week away ... not a long run, just up to Morgan. Meet some of the other members.

Details here. http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13321.0

This particular one is a BYO BBQ, not quite the usual thing, as we usually hit a pub or restaurant for a meal.
We try an vary it depending on what's put forward by the local membership.
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2019, 08:51:09 PM »
Good to see you found your way from Facebook to OzSTOC Chris.

You asked a question about ST1300 and towing a trailer on Facebook, got some good answers, you'll get a lot more here: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=84.0.  If what you want isn't covered already, just ask.

And if you're not too busy in five weeks, there's always this: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13147.0

Finally (for now), black ST1300 are the sexiest.


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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2019, 08:53:23 PM »
Hi Chris,

Welcome from Peterborough, SA

Keep an eye out for the November RTE on the 16th down at Greenman Inn; http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13372.msg1253433#msg1253433
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2019, 08:57:05 PM »
Welcome Chris!  :Chocies

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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2019, 09:01:47 PM »
A big Welcome from Melbourne (Lynbrook) Chris J :hatwave
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« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2019, 01:13:53 AM »
Good morning and welcome from Adelaid.   :hatwave
 
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2019, 05:52:10 AM »
Hi Chris J and another welcome to OzSTOC from Adelaide.  :hatwave  Keep an eye on the South Australia section of the forum for our local Ride to Eats (RTEs).   
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2019, 06:21:06 AM »
Welcome Chris J to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300  :blk13 they are a great bike  :thumb
Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
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« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2019, 06:25:41 AM »
Hi Chrisj, another welcome from SA, I'm based in the Adelaide Hills.
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« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2019, 07:32:48 AM »
Welcome Chris from the Red Centre.
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« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2019, 11:26:51 AM »
Hi Chris.  Welcome from Gawler.   I may see you at one of our rides
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« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2019, 01:07:44 PM »
Chris Welcome to the forum from near Toowoomba Qld
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« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2019, 04:35:13 PM »
G'day Chris J, congrats on the new ST and welcome to the forum :hatwave

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« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2019, 04:53:54 PM »
Welcome from Redland Bay Queensland. :hatwave
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« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2019, 11:43:54 PM »
Hi Chris,
Welcome from another South Aussie.
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Re: Introduction - New Member
« Reply #22 on: October 12, 2019, 10:48:41 AM »
Welcome.  After owning that series of Yamaha YZF-R1s you'll soon have a series of ST1300s.  I'm on my third and will get another when I'm ready to move all the farkles across yet again.
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