Author Topic: Hi all from Perth WA (Read 4979 times)

ST1100_GREG · « **on:** October 08, 2016, 01:36:22 AM »

Well I am a sailor with a new, to me, ST1100. It's previous owner gave me his spreadsheet of rides and maintenance. Most rides 400ks. For me this is a commuter. I bought a new helmet for her but have to get used to the weight solo first. I'm 5'8" and struggling with the weight at standstill.
Previous (last ) bike was a 250 belt drive so this is a big step up for a 64yo. I have previously owned a XJ650 and loved the shaft and the power.

I left the seat with Scotts trimmer so be interested to see how it feels with an inch missing.

Have to say I'm impressed with this club after having read through a few threads.
I spoke with her (the boss) about this club and its aims and she agrees we hope to help in the future with bed n shed for ST travellers in distress/stress once we get our new digs sorted.

Hope to see you around.
Greg.
P.S. did I mention I have a boat? So time is a precious balance between the two. But use the ST to get to the other.

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Brian · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2016, 05:15:20 AM »

Hey Greg and welcome to the asylum ......... This place is a fount of information and plenty of friendly banter.
All the beST with your new beaST

Cheers Brian

P.s. Check out my ride under Pictures/photos of my STunning ST

StinkyPete · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2016, 06:31:27 AM »

Hi Greg and welcome to OzSTOC from SA

The static weight of the bike is something that you will quickly adjust to, and you'll love the solid stability of the big bike at highway speeds.

tj189 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2016, 07:10:03 AM »

Welcome Greg, be careful riding the bike is addictive

enjoy your time on the forum

Brock · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2016, 08:55:33 AM »

Welcome Greg.
There are quite a few in here from WA, I'm in Kinross. The lowered seat will help a lot, you may want to look at riding boots with a good thick sole as well

Sicman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2016, 08:58:08 AM »

Welcome On In Greg

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2016, 09:39:50 AM »

G'day Greg welcome to OzSTOC, the ST1100 is a fabulous ride I have a 98 ST1100 with 182,000k's up on it. You wont take long getting used to the weight when STopped and will enjoy taking her out on longer rides. I live in NSW and traveled across to Perth for the OzSTOC National Rally 2016 in March. STranger didnt miss a beat even in the heat..
Check out the

RTE

liST for WA and try to get along and meet others who chose wisely in Honda ST's..

Gadget · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2016, 09:53:00 AM »

Welcome ST1100_GREG!

Enjoy your new ST and the wonderful people here.

Cheers,
Gary

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Shiney · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2016, 10:00:20 AM »

G'day ST1100_GREG, welcome to the forum

ST1100_GREG · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2016, 10:42:19 AM »

Quote from: Brock on October 08, 2016, 08:55:33 AM

Welcome Greg.
There are quite a few in here from WA, I'm in Kinross. The lowered seat will help a lot, you may want to look at riding boots with a good thick sole as well

They are my next option. Sadly I bought new boots before trying the bike. Lobg story. Will tell you whenever we meet. Fingers crossed on the benefit frim the seat mod.
Thanks for the welcome

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ST1100_GREG · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2016, 10:44:56 AM »

Thamk you all for the warm welcome. Will look to doing a shared ride after I sail back to Perth. Currently freezing in cold wet Geraldton brrrr

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Brock · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2016, 12:15:04 PM »

You arent missing anything, its caold and wet in Perth as well.

Yorkie better book good weather for the next RTE (Ride to Eat)

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2016, 03:22:25 PM »

Welcome Greg,
Where are you now?
When do you get back to Perth?
If you are back by the 16th check out this thread:-

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11286.0

alans1100 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2016, 03:37:39 PM »

Hi Greg,

welcome from Peterborough SA.

alans1100 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2016, 03:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Brock on October 08, 2016, 12:15:04 PM

You arent missing anything, its caold and wet in Perth as well.

You can keep this lot as we had more than enough last week.

Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2016, 04:27:23 PM »

Good to see another ST winner on board.
I'm no spring chicken either, and not built to cyclone rating, so have to keep an eye on the balance. I have my wife as a pillion and she frankly weighs more than me, so we need to have a system going for her mounting and dismounting the bike. The difficulty is compounded by her having a titanium hip joint so it's a bit of a process. Just goes to show it's achievable by anyone.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2016, 05:19:26 PM »

Welcome Greg to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland

Enjoy your ST1100

Enjoy the Forum

bloodbikes · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2016, 04:52:32 PM »

Welcome to OZSTOC Greg

ST1100_GREG · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2016, 08:19:46 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on October 08, 2016, 04:27:23 PM

Good to see another ST winner on board.
I'm no spring chicken either, and not built to cyclone rating, so have to keep an eye on the balance. I have my wife as a pillion and she frankly weighs more than me, so we need to have a system going for her mounting and dismounting the bike. The difficulty is compounded by her having a titanium hip joint so it's a bit of a process. Just goes to show it's achievable by anyone.

Thanks for the motivation Biggles.
I'm really hoping that the seat mod is enough to invite Mrs me up.

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ST1100_GREG · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2016, 08:25:52 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on October 08, 2016, 03:22:25 PM

Welcome Greg,
Where are you now?
When do you get back to Perth?
If you are back by the 16th check out this thread:-

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11286.0

Thanks for the invite but the weather not looking good from Geraldton to Perth sailing. By the time i get there it's haul out and survey. Looking forward to a RTE up yokies wsy. Was there on the bike a week or so ago. First "big ride" since purchase.
Happy with the slower limits...just now but will have to ad a 1 to most of em when my ST skills are better.. See you then.

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Wombat · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2016, 04:17:52 PM »

Welcome Greg and please join in on rides coming up.

Gerard & Sandra · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:42:32 AM »

Greg - Welcome from Toowoomba Qld Rgds GB

Mitch · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2016, 02:34:06 PM »

Hi Greg and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands

Mypod · « **Reply #23 on:** December 03, 2016, 07:09:39 PM »

Welcome mate

, you wont regret your ride, the ST has to be the best tourer on the road...and this is an awesome club to be part of, for you and your partner

. I hope to see you on a RTE sometime.

ST1100_GREG · « **Reply #24 on:** December 03, 2016, 09:39:05 PM »

Thank you Gerad & Sandra, Mitch and Mypod. I am finding that this is a seriously generous group of motorcyclists who like to ride and eat. I made it to Brookton and hope to make it next Saturday.

Rode to Baldivis via Freo today dodging the rain. Great cool day for a ride. The grandies were chuffed to sit up on the beaST. All 3 at once.
This is the life. Thank you. Hope to see you at an RTE or about.

Wonder who the ST1100 P who parked next to.me in the convention ctr park this week? The P even had siren on the back. :authentic :-)

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