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Newbie from Pinjarra
« on: January 07, 2015, 08:14:45 PM »
Hi, I'm new here, only found this forum today.   :thumb
I'm in my mid fifties, have been off bikes for about three decades (and back then didn't do a lot of riding anyway) and wanted to get back in and was very tempted to buy an ST1100 or ST1300 as I've always loved them, but thought I'd be sensible as I'm not that competent as a rider.
So I thought I'd start off by buying a new CB400ABS, having fun with that and then in a year or two buy an ST as well, so that's what I'm looking at doing.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to having a good look around the forum and getting to know more about the bikes.
While I'd love a near new one, I actually quite like the idea of a very early ST1100 as I enjoy buying older things (cars usually) and improving them.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and taking advantage of your knowledge and experience.
I can't believe Honda stopped making these.  :o
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2015, 08:28:22 PM »
Welcome to the forum Doggie 1 (thanks for that mental picture), you have a lot a great ST people over there.

See you at the 2016 National Rally over there.
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2015, 08:31:32 PM »
Quote from: Abe on January 07, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
Welcome to the forum Doggie 1 (thanks for that mental picture), you have a lot a great ST people over there.

See you at the 2016 National Rally over there.

Thanks.
2016 National Rally..? Now that sounds like something to aim for.   :grin
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2015, 08:32:21 PM »
Welcome  Doggie 1 to OzSTOC from Toowoomba Queensland
Great to see you are back on Bikes again, I  had a 20 years break myself. Gee I'm  happy I  got back on
Hope you don't  take long to find a ST1100 or ST1300
Enjoy the Forum, enjoy finding your way eround  :thumb
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2015, 08:33:31 PM »
welcome Doggie 1, enjoy your time on the forum  :beer
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2015, 08:33:57 PM »
Look at this link Doggie 1 if you haven't already:-

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6232.0

regarding WA National Rally.
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2015, 08:36:52 PM »
 Hi Doggie 1 and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands  :hatwave :runyay
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2015, 08:40:30 PM »
Thanks guys, much appreciated.
I'm supposed to be in Adelaide April 3rd to 6th for a car club nationals.
It looks like being a busy month.
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2015, 08:42:03 PM »
Welcome Dave, enjoy the club mate.....keep an eye on the WA section in the forum for RTE's in your area.


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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2015, 10:13:55 PM »
Welcome.  Great to have you join the group.  You will very much like this forum.  Best  in class I reckon. 
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2015, 10:21:49 PM »
Welcome from SA
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2015, 10:26:17 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
I think I've found a good place here.    :thumb
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2015, 06:39:55 AM »
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G'day and welcome to OzSTOC Doggie 1, enjoy being back on 2, and when your ready 'get a real bike' :crackup
This is THE place for all things ST, a lot of knowledge here and good camaraderie,
you know you can attend RTE's on your bike, to get to know the ST before you acquire one yourself, Dave.  :like
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2015, 08:05:14 AM »
G'day Doggie 1, welcome to the forum :hatwave

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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2015, 10:04:25 AM »
Hello Dave and welcome along to OzSTOC world. Have a great time here, we all do  :hatwave


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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2015, 06:28:41 PM »
Welcome Dave,
Check out here

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8474.0

and here 

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6655.0 (if you are free during the week)

For a couple of up coming gatherings.
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2015, 07:51:12 PM »
Welcome Doggie 1. Enjoy and hope you found the ST you're loking for.

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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2015, 08:01:13 PM »
Welcome and enjoy from another newbie

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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2015, 08:02:41 PM »
Thanks again guys (& thanks for the links, Glen).  ++
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2015, 08:08:06 PM »
Hey welcome Doggy1

i did exactly as you are doing now .

i already had a cb400 superfour (1991model)  i loved it and hopefully will reserect it. I did about 7 return trips from Townsville to sunny coast 1300 km each way on the 400.

was a bit hard with the wind banging you constantly but was great .   I LOVED the 400 for around town. Fast, nimble and large enough to be seen and not totally laughed at by other bikers.

I joined this group about 12 months prior to buying a st1100A. . 99' model with abs, dbs and tcs.  Was an ex-members old steed. Unfortunately he passed away and that was why his bike was up for sale. 

When it is time to buy the STeed of your choice make sure you get someone from this forum to check it out with you .

you will be amazed and the help available and offerd. 

You will notice a WORLD of difference ffom the 400 to the ST. Fully fared, very heavy, can be hot sometimes in stagnant traffic and a few other idiocycracies (sp?) 

BUT

i have fallen in love with the beastie and i am sure you will too.

cheerrs,


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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2015, 08:21:16 PM »
Quote from: spanner on January 08, 2015, 08:08:06 PM
Hey welcome Doggy1

i did exactly as you are doing now .

i already had a cb400 superfour (1991model)  i loved it and hopefully will reserect it. I did about 7 return trips from Townsville to sunny coast 1300 km each way on the 400.

was a bit hard with the wind banging you constantly but was great .   I LOVED the 400 for around town. Fast, nimble and large enough to be seen and not totally laughed at by other bikers.

I joined this group about 12 months prior to buying a st1100A. . 99' model with abs, dbs and tcs.  Was an ex-members old steed. Unfortunately he passed away and that was why his bike was up for sale. 

When it is time to buy the STeed of your choice make sure you get someone from this forum to check it out with you .

you will be amazed and the help available and offerd. 

You will notice a WORLD of difference ffom the 400 to the ST. Fully fared, very heavy, can be hot sometimes in stagnant traffic and a few other idiocycracies (sp?) 

BUT

i have fallen in love with the beastie and i am sure you will too.

cheerrs,


Spannenr

Hey, Spanner, thanks for that. So I'm not the only one who thinks like this.   :thumb
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2015, 08:38:52 PM »
Weeeeeellllll ..... sort of .  ;-*

mine was finace constraints but also as i gained experience i realise what sort of riding it was i wanted to do and long distance was definitely on the cards ..... in 2 1/2 months of owner ship i have done:

Port maquarie to sunny coast
sunny to townsville
townsville to sunny
sunny to townsville
townsville to cairns return
and a few more shorter local rides of a couple hundred K's.


i did think I had made a mistake in the first week as it really was such a big step up in both power and also manoeuvrability. .. or lack thereof at slow speeds but within a two week courtship the bond between us is stronger than the bond with the wife ......  whoops   :spank  :o
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« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2015, 09:20:29 PM »
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2015, 05:40:57 PM »
Welcome aboard Doggie 1 .. keep an eye out for RTEs both planned and member announced ...  If you feel like going for a run post up if you want some company.
Have just added Cruise control to my 2000 ST1100P and did 20,000km in first 13 months of ownership (did 20,000km in 6 years of owning my Boulevard).
There are quite often 11s and 13s for sale around here. I think STray may still have his 11 up for sale which has been fully set up for touring.
Either way, enjoy your time here and hope to see you on the roads.
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Re: Newbie from Pinjarra
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2015, 06:01:15 PM »
Thanks Pezzz.   :thumb
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