Hello people, thanks for the warm welcome.Seem like a good bunch of like minded people.Sorry if i dont respond quickly, it can be weeks between turning on a computer or it takes that long for my kids to fix the damage. The ST is my second road bike the first was a yami xs 250 when i was 17 which i got knocked off it after 3 days so ihave nothing to compare the ST with but dont care caus i just love it.Have had about 30 dirt and trail bikes over the years mostly big 4 and 2 strokes.Was introduced to the ST by a freind who has one and after selling 7 hondas at the Nabiac swap meet, [ mine and my kids] had the money to buy one,my first ever purchase on ebay and craped myself when i was the winning bid.I love riding it and felt at home on it straight away. Last ride was to inverel 2 weeks ago for work it was awsome cant wait to do it again and meet some of you over a bevy or four ,it was fresh around Walcha and Uralla so think warm if going that way. If the rain stays away they might be able to spit some poridge into some pot holes,can only hope. Safe riding, see you there. Cheers from Craig. [West is Best]