hi am new to the st world but not bikes i have a r1200rt love that always wanted a st so got my hands on 03 with 30.000 klms on it changed all fluids etc had some really bad radiant heat problems went through that fixed a few things and fitted a faring deflector kit a good cleaning and its good to go i am 63 years young retired mechanic so got to put a few klms on this hope to join u guys on rides am from lilydale in melbroune