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Title: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: RockyRural on October 19, 2015, 08:14:02 PM
Well after my scare with cancer last year, I thought, "Bugger it you only get one go round" so I traded the ST in on a 2014 Goldwing. I loved the ST but the Goldwing brings another dimension to long distance riding.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sicman on October 19, 2015, 08:25:21 PM
Very nice  :thumb I hope you stay here with us to keep sharing your adventures :-)
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Shiney on October 19, 2015, 08:51:19 PM
Looks good mate, great colour too :thumbsup
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Gadget on October 19, 2015, 08:57:02 PM
Nice! After my accident the idea of airbags on the bike are appealing.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: StinkyPete on October 19, 2015, 09:56:08 PM
.... and don't you look like a cat with a new tail in the photo.    Nice bike.   :thumb
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 19, 2015, 11:12:00 PM
A great choice, the more you ride it the more you will like it. That makes two blue and one red 2014 GL1800s in the OzSTOC family
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: RockyRural on October 20, 2015, 05:25:18 PM
Yeah I know it is not a ST but I've looked at the Goldwing forums and they are no where as good as the OzSTOC crowd so if I am allowed, I'll stay a member.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: RockyRural on October 20, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
Very nice  :thumb I hope you stay here with us to keep sharing your adventures :-)

Yep good mob of bikers.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: tj189 on October 20, 2015, 08:50:14 PM
enjoy your new ride it looks Kool  :thumb
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Wild Rose on October 20, 2015, 09:55:25 PM
Very nice  :thumb I hope you stay here with us to keep sharing your adventures :-)

Yep good mob of bikers.

You can keep that up, great that you found us  :like
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Diesel on October 20, 2015, 11:34:47 PM
Awesome bit of kit there Rocky - well played sir!       :clap :clap :clap
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 21, 2015, 12:02:59 AM
I can only dream.... nice machine! Looking fwd to future ride reports.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on October 21, 2015, 12:58:43 AM
Hey Rocky, can I ask where you bought it...

very very nice, I've been looking for a new blue Goldie for months, you must have bought the last one....
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 21, 2015, 01:36:28 AM
Hey Rocky, can I ask where you bought it...

very very nice, I've been looking for a new blue Goldie for months, you must have bought the last one....

Sabie
You need to squeeze the Honda Shop harder for a good price on their demo, fly over and ride it home.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on October 21, 2015, 07:58:55 AM
They're standing very firm on their price, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990

A nice low k's (11,000) white one with a trailer popped up but was gone within a couple of days, but i keep looking.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: ST2UP on October 21, 2015, 08:22:09 AM
They're standing very firm on their price, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990

A nice low k's (11,000) white one with a trailer popped up but was gone within a couple of days, but i keep looking.




I'm guessing that would be this Onsie  :whistle

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/6fc2a24a9c1d4a70b494f9ca9a72af46_zpsttpnxo48.jpg)
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: RockyRural on October 21, 2015, 06:02:57 PM
They're standing very firm on their price, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990

A nice low k's (11,000) white one with a trailer popped up but was gone within a couple of days, but i keep looking.



I'm guessing that would be this Onsie  :whistle

Managed to get the same trailer (not white) for $1300
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: RockyRural on October 21, 2015, 06:05:55 PM
Hey Rocky, can I ask where you bought it...

very very nice, I've been looking for a new blue Goldie for months, you must have bought the last one....

Got it from Canberra, was a run out model before the "you can only get one colour" 2015 model
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: aussiexs on October 21, 2015, 08:44:33 PM
I have a Goldwing and an ST. Both are great bikes for touring with the Wing being more comfortable as a two up tourer
Cheers Rex
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: JuST Peter on October 21, 2015, 08:53:33 PM
That looks really nice Rocky, lovely blue too, and you have a better reverse gear on yours than us :grin
I'm just a teensy bit envious
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: JuST Peter on October 21, 2015, 08:56:38 PM
I have a Goldwing and an ST. Both are great bikes for touring with the Wing being more comfortable as a two up tourer
Cheers Rex
That's a nice blue too Rex, but I'm curious  :think1…..how did you manage to get your name on the shed behind you  :whistle
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Gadget on October 22, 2015, 10:16:26 AM
Yeah I know it is not a ST but I've looked at the Goldwing forums and they are no where as good as the OzSTOC crowd so if I am allowed, I'll stay a member.
It's an ST1800. 'nuff said.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on October 22, 2015, 04:06:33 PM
Not only that but it's a HONDA........ that more than enough to qualify you........
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on October 22, 2015, 07:04:27 PM
They're standing very firm on their price, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990

A nice low k's (11,000) white one with a trailer popped up but was gone within a couple of days, but i keep looking.




I'm guessing that would be this Onsie  :whistle

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/6fc2a24a9c1d4a70b494f9ca9a72af46_zpsttpnxo48.jpg[/url])
.  Yep that's dads birthday present
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on October 22, 2015, 07:05:17 PM
They're standing very firm on their price, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990

A nice low k's (11,000) white one with a trailer popped up but was gone within a couple of days, but i keep looking.
.   Sorry I got it sabie
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 22, 2015, 08:45:16 PM
, there's also a 2014 model demo in SA no photos but i think its a red which isn't a problem for $29,990


A ride home from Adelaide would be a nice way to settle in to your new Wing Sabie
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Biggles on November 02, 2015, 08:41:13 PM
Well I'll be!!

Look what turned up in my garage!!

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/Bikes%20brothers_em_zpspbpwsafx.jpg)


Brian has keep it under his hat, but I collected it over 2 weeks ago and stored it in the garage of the new house we bought as the previous owners were in the last stages of moving out.

It sat there until last Saturday night when the Bigglet hurdled onto the back for a ride to dinner on the Sandgate foreshore.
A few observant types in here saw my planned FarRide to Texas on it.  Unfortunately the demands of selling a business and a house and moving into a new house overwhelmed me, so I had to pull out.

Ruby will be staying for some time- probably going to Perth in March.  She's done so many kays now a quick run across Oz won't make any difference.

 :runyay
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Wild Rose on November 02, 2015, 09:09:14 PM
Congratulations Biggles on the purchase of a good looking Blue Goldwing  ++
Looks good mate  :like
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Brian on November 03, 2015, 11:14:34 AM
Nice Bike .....Congratulations  :beer
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Gadget on November 03, 2015, 11:49:38 AM
Nice looking bike Biggles!
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Biggles on November 03, 2015, 12:56:59 PM
Nice Bike .....Congratulations  :beer

No bias in that opinion!      :grin

Thanks Rosie.
And Gadget.  Your own wheels are looking pretty schmick (considering it's not a Honda!)    :whistle
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Shiney on November 03, 2015, 11:27:02 PM
Very nice bike mate, congratulations :hatwave

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Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on November 03, 2015, 11:40:41 PM
I've got my sights on another one ... but I'm not telling any of you buggar's where it is or anything about it ... you cashed up OzSTOCer's keep buying them out from under me............. :OldMan
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: WendyL on November 04, 2015, 09:56:46 AM
Very nice Bill  :thumbs
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Brian on November 04, 2015, 11:00:38 AM
I've got my sights on another one ... but I'm not telling any of you buggar's where it is or anything about it ... you cashed up OzSTOCer's keep buying them out from under me............. :OldMan

You snooze ..... You lose
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Biggles on November 04, 2015, 11:49:25 AM
I've got my sights on another one ... but I'm not telling any of you buggar's where it is or anything about it ... you cashed up OzSTOCer's keep buying them out from under me............. :OldMan

Ummm...  It sat on the forum and Bikesales for months before I adopted it.      ;-*
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on November 04, 2015, 12:32:11 PM
Hey Brian

It's not about a matter of snoozing .... I don't have an income like you guys, after a lifetime of saving I'm living off what my lifetime savings makes in interest from investments. These investments aren't something you can just go to a teller machine and withdraw it takes time, and withdrawing means a recalculation in interest means a recalculation in the home budget etc. Its not that I'm poor or struggling, it's about being careful and patient there's enough money to buy a Goldie, but due to my situation things move slower....

I'm too crook to work (apparently)
I'm too young to access my superannuation for retirement (I'm only a boy at 52 yo)
I have to much in savings to draw any type of Government benefit.
And my Wife works full time but is about to semi-retire next month to work 2 days a fortnight (this has been our food and walking around money)

I have applied to have my Superannuation released on the grounds of terminal illness, but that too takes time, I've been in Government Super since I was 18 so there is a nice nest egg siting there. But the wheels of democracy move slowly (in the hopes that you'll kark it in the mean time making it easier to start the next fight with your next of kin (I suppose)

So a Goldie may be purchased it may not it's in the lap of the Gods depending on what other blessings life has to bring me....

I've got my sights on another one ... but I'm not telling any of you buggar's where it is or anything about it ... you cashed up OzSTOCer's keep buying them out from under me............. :OldMan

You snooze ..... You lose
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Brian on November 04, 2015, 01:15:36 PM
Hey Sabie
I didn't expect a response from my tongue in cheek reply to your (as I took it) humorous jib at the cashed up ozSTocers.... I'm sorry you felt you needed to explain yourself....wasn't my intention.
All the best on your quest
Cheers Brian
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on November 04, 2015, 06:37:01 PM
Hey Brian .. no offense taken by me, but because I've missed around half a dozen goldies I thought I'd just explain my circumstances. I'm not worried about people knowing of my diagnosis and related illness most ozstocers know.

But onward and upward, I'm not letting that stop me. So don't  feel bad Brian I took everything you said as tongue in cheek and freindly banter..
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on November 04, 2015, 06:39:50 PM
Once I se a bike I want I do everything I can to make it mine
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Streak on November 04, 2015, 09:01:17 PM
Rocky and Biggles, congrats on the new toys! it is all a new challenge and fun to be had
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: West Aussie Glen on November 04, 2015, 10:47:09 PM
Well I'll be!!

Look what turned up in my garage!!

([url]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Pixtor/Bikes%20brothers_em_zpspbpwsafx.jpg[/url])


Ruby will be staying for some time- probably going to Perth in March.  She's done so many kays now a quick run across Oz won't make any difference.

 :runyay


If I was a betting man I would be putting money on you riding the wing to Perth.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on November 04, 2015, 11:23:12 PM
You got a real good buy with the White Goldie and trailer onesie

Once I se a bike I want I do everything I can to make it mine
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on November 05, 2015, 01:26:06 PM
Found another one but don't have the money but will Se what I can do
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Biggles on November 05, 2015, 06:34:58 PM
If I was a betting man I would be putting money on you riding the wing to Perth.

Save your money!  It's a STOC Rally, so the ST attends.  I'm like that.
But apart from that, I'd much rather put the kays on Ruby than Bluey since another 10 thou or so won't make any difference to her but would be significant on the Wing.
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Brian on November 05, 2015, 06:40:55 PM
If I was a betting man I would be putting money on you riding the wing to Perth.


Save your money!  It's a STOC Rally, so the ST attends.  I'm like that.
But apart from that, I'd much rather put the kays on Ruby than Bluey since another 10 thou or so won't make any difference to her but would be significant on the Wing.



http://youtu.be/cohkaLM3AjQ (http://youtu.be/cohkaLM3AjQ)
Title: Re: Well I sold The ST and now the Proud Owner of a Goldwing
Post by: Sabie on November 05, 2015, 07:07:41 PM
I don't know if it affects Aussie Goldwing?


http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/recall-news-honda-recalls-145219-gl1800-models-for-dragging-rear-brake-hazard-motorcyclist-magazine (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/recall-news-honda-recalls-145219-gl1800-models-for-dragging-rear-brake-hazard-motorcyclist-magazine)