Author Topic: Where do YOU see OzSTOC in the future. (Read 50311 times)

spanner · « **Reply #100 on:** January 18, 2015, 04:23:34 PM »

I changed mine to keep it the same.

I was ambivalent about the change leaning to the all inclusive club but there have been many good reasons to keep it the same.

Done.

Gadget · « **Reply #101 on:** January 18, 2015, 04:38:24 PM »

Even though I've voted to open it up, I have no doubt that the current membership which is the true heart of OzSTOC would pretty much still stay the same regardless of who joins and I witnessed that again today with IanB and Gaz at our RTE. They are still good friends and both sans STs.

To me it is not about what you ride, but why you ride. I think we all do that for different reasons but ultimately we all end up out on the road, eating up the kilometres, devouring the scenery, either alone or in good company.

I am not suggesting a radical change nor an immediate one, I think through a slow progession of people away from STs as the beaST dies or their ability means they need to look towards lighter bikes, the members will stay the same, but the STeeds they ride will gradually change.

All new comers feel free to add your 2 cents, as it is your club as much as anyone else. (Including those who have yet to or previously owned an ST.)

Cheers,
Gary

NTRebel · « **Reply #102 on:** January 18, 2015, 05:36:35 PM »

as a newcomer I voted to keep it as is I also own a kawasaki VN900 and if I want info or ideas there are a couple of vn specific forums I can go to. I agree be accepting of all riders but keep the forum ST specific.

Kingy · « **Reply #103 on:** January 19, 2015, 08:02:46 AM »

Hi everyone. I vote to keep things as they are. As I see it this group is working well. Why change, if it ain't broken why try and fix it? There are sites/clubs for all types and brands of bikes and ours is ST Honda focused,. It doesn't mean people with other types/brands can't ride with us does it? Keep our identity I say but be welcoming and friendly to others, as usual. Just my thoughts for what they are worth......

Terry2 · « **Reply #104 on:** January 19, 2015, 10:09:55 AM »

This is a hard one to answer but the question asked is understandable. Such a shame the ST is no longer manufactured. I am not an active member (yet) due to family circumstances but still feel a sense of belonging as I just love my 2009 Black ST. I could vote all three! The majority rules though and time will tell.
Cheers,
Terry

IanB · « **Reply #105 on:** January 19, 2015, 07:43:57 PM »

A word bandied about in this topic is "unique".
Most are accepting that because the group is made up of ST's it is unique and rightly so but there is more to it than that.
This is a nationwide (and international) collection of owners but not like any other club.
Major difference with any other "club" is the structure - no officebearers as such.
Somehow Streak and Diesel have set us up with a "unique" club where there is no hierarchy. A few volunteers in each state are keeping an eye on things, others are flat chat organising a nationwide rally.
But there's no head-butting and ego parading as such because there is no need.
We don't have President, Secretary etc where the egos line up. No committee positions to fight over so you or they can promote some personal agenda.
Nah, just a bunch of really great people who happen to have the same bikes.
And that in itself is great. Very comfortable out there on an ST following others. The bikes do the same thing, Ok some are fast, some are snails but there is something reassuring about being in such a group.
So keep doing what your doing, put your hand up or get on here if you want to be heard and mostly enjoy each others company.
Not gonna tell you how I'm voting

Marcus · « **Reply #106 on:** January 19, 2015, 07:51:07 PM »

Well said Ian

Marcus · « **Reply #107 on:** January 19, 2015, 07:51:38 PM »

Well said Ian

Biggles · « **Reply #108 on:** January 19, 2015, 10:16:58 PM »

Well said Marcus

Well said Marcus

JC · « **Reply #109 on:** January 20, 2015, 06:37:37 PM »

Yes, staying ST only for now should be OK.

If we do open up to other Sports Tourers in the future, it should probably retain the Honda flavour, rather than get totally lost to every man and his dog.

curious1 · « **Reply #110 on:** January 24, 2015, 07:49:53 PM »

Keep it as is for the near future. If HD bikes/riders come in I ride in a different direction.

STroppy · « **Reply #111 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:23:35 AM »

Quote from: curious1 on January 24, 2015, 07:49:53 PM

Keep it as is for the near future. If HD bikes/riders come in I ride in a different direction.

Can't see that m/any of them would want to join us on rides . . . They would be lucky to keep our tailpipes in view after the first 20 minutes . .

NTRebel · « **Reply #112 on:** January 25, 2015, 07:58:43 AM »

Curious1 I'm with you on HD riders and their holier than thou attitudes they com in I'm gone.

cheers paul.

Streak · « **Reply #113 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:18:02 AM »

just bear in mind with all the HD comments, it is the person not the bike that has the attitude...

several OzSTOC members have Harleys in the shed, and one of our biggest financial Supporters Esk Bakery the owner col rides a Harley, so don't judge every book by its cover...

Shaun · « **Reply #114 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:28:17 AM »

I'm with Streak on this one.

I know a lot of really great, wonderful, giving people who happen to own and love riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. For them, it isn't about a bad attitude. They just, for some reason, really resonate with the style of those bikes.

Granted, there are a lot of people with questionable life outlooks and attitudes that ride Harleys, but the same can be said of any group.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #115 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:28:24 AM »

... and who will forget Fish on his red HD ElectroGlide with whitewalls. He's not a member, but has been to several of our overnight RTEs where he was the butt of every possible Harley joke, and all taken in great spirit.

Gatey · « **Reply #116 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:38:13 AM »

Quote from: NTRebel on January 25, 2015, 07:58:43 AM

Curious1 I'm with you on HD riders and their holier than thou attitudes they com in I'm gone.

cheers paul.

Looks like you and your mate might be in for some humble pie at the next stop.

Did you know Wombattle has a HD? and a Mango and an ST and anXT?....best of all he has a great attitude to getting on the bike and going for a ride with guys from round here.

I met a guy in SA at the Overland Corner RTE last year. He was on a HD too Curious1.

Now I read some place about holier than tough?... must go read the one about the rock and glass house
seeya

Gadget · « **Reply #117 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:40:56 AM »

I have some Heart of Gold friends who ride Harleys or other big cruisers. One would love an ST but is just too tall so rides the Honda 1800. And boy can he ride.

One of my mates has modified his HD so he can take his wife who has had 6 strokes and her wheelchair so she can enjoy the rides and social life that goes with riding with friends. She loves it and has a quick wit. He can keep up with me and a mate on a Kwaka ZX14 through the twisties Mt Lindsay Highway.

Another is a former American Naval Officer now school teacher and Lay Preacher

"Judge ye not, lest ye be judged"

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STroppy · « **Reply #118 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:55:37 AM »

Quote from: Streak on January 25, 2015, 08:18:02 AM

just bear in mind with all the HD comments, it is the person not the bike that has the attitude...

several OzSTOC members have Harleys in the shed, and one of our biggest financial Supporters Esk Bakery the owner col rides a Harley, so don't judge every book by its cover...

I was talking about the bike and not the rider . . I once upon a time had one . . .

STroppy · « **Reply #119 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:59:25 AM »

Talking about GoldThingS . . Wayne Gardner rode one around the Snowies during one of The Snowy rRides many years ago, some pretty good twisty roads, and no one could keep up with him . .

tj189 · « **Reply #120 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:05:54 AM »

Gatey · « **Reply #121 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:44:44 AM »

90% is a good solid indicator TJ don't you think and its back on topic too

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #122 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:50:28 AM »

So that's 132 votes from a total of how many current members ?

Streak · « **Reply #123 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:58:28 AM »

Quote from: STimpy on January 25, 2015, 10:50:28 AM

So that's 132 votes from a total of how many current members ?

780 Members according the website, many people suffer from the that will take 20 seconds of my life, no point in doing that

Gatey · « **Reply #124 on:** January 25, 2015, 11:26:27 AM »

As with everything sorted out in a democratic way....

Even those who don't give toss get their chance at uneducated voting.

I've never had a look in this site at the members list to glean the attendance? factor. Other sites it does make for very interesting reading.

Two other sites Im on have below 40% post active persons.

So what Im saying is how do you guys at the helm work with that?

I dont think this is off topic in regards the nature of this pole, after-all its a bit more important than what sun block you use or which foot you put down first as valuable as they may be.

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Author Topic: Where do YOU see OzSTOC in the future. (Read 50311 times)