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Title: Introduce yourself
Post by: kiwifred on June 27, 2016, 07:34:32 PM

Hi All, Picked up my dark blue '04 ST1300 from Whanganui and rode home to Whangaparaoa on Saturday. (Wh = F here in NZ). Great ride for the 1st two hrs, but then rain all the way home (4hrs) from Taumaranui. As a mate told me, - "As long as you are moving you won't get wet on the ST."
Bike has only done 20K, so my daily commute of 35km to Warkworth will help keep that ticking. Came with Metzelers, but I'm a Michelin PR4 fan, so will see how I go as these wear down. Last bike was an 07 Ducati Multistrada S, so the Honda has a few more creature comforts, but is actually a little quiet! I bought the bike for it's two up, and touring ability, so am looking forward to getting winter over with!
Great forum, Cheers. Eddie   :bl11

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Sicman on June 27, 2016, 07:40:52 PM

Welcome On In KiwiFred  :clap

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: ST2UP on June 27, 2016, 07:50:25 PM

Welcome along Eddie.....RGardner (Rob) is the Ride Co-ordinator for NZ, flick him any ride ideas you may have for your region.


Cheers

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: johnnyYTED on June 27, 2016, 08:01:06 PM

:dred11
G'day Eddie  from across the drink welcome to the forum and knowledge bank for all things ST :eek

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Biggles on June 27, 2016, 08:12:29 PM

You did well snagging a great bike with only 20 thou on the clock.
As you now know, they are good weather protectors.  Just your boots and shins get wet.
You'll come to appreciate the quietness, or you might rebel and put Akrapovics on if it makes you feel more macho.
Tons of farkle ideas on this Forum.

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: tj189 on June 27, 2016, 08:28:01 PM

Welcome kiwifred, enjoy your time here on the forum  :beer

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Wild Rose on June 27, 2016, 09:08:43 PM

Welcome kiwifred/Eddie to OzSTOC from Toowoomba Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300  :thumb  Enjoy the Forum   :thumbsup

 :beer

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Gadget on June 27, 2016, 10:33:49 PM

Welcome kiwifred from Brisbane, Australia. I have a brother who has taken up residence on your side of the ditch at Waiuku. Cheers bro.

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Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Shiney on June 28, 2016, 02:54:38 AM

G'day kiwifred, welcome to the forum :hatwave

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Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: StinkyPete on June 28, 2016, 06:59:53 AM

Hi Kiwifred and welcome to OzSTOC from South Australia.   :hatwave

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: alans1100 on June 28, 2016, 10:48:20 AM

Hi Eddie,

Welcome Peterborough SA.

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Bloodman on June 29, 2016, 10:04:10 AM

Another welcome from Sunny Queensland. Glad to have you aboard the best touring motorcycle under 30k

 :bl11

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Streak on June 29, 2016, 10:11:19 AM

Welcome!

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Dick B "Yewie" on June 29, 2016, 05:28:00 PM

Quote from: kiwifred on June 27, 2016, 07:34:32 PM

creature comforts, but is actually a little quiet! I bought the bike for it's two up, and touring ability

This is the absolute forte of the ST1300 so you wont be disappointed. I can also assure you that you will get to enjoy the quiet ride. I thought mine sounded like a sewing machine when I first bought it but now, after almost 100,000 kms trouble free, two up touring on her I think she sounds more like a Swiss watch (sweet and smooooth).
Cheers
Dick B
 :rd13

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: Kev Murphy on July 02, 2016, 01:39:29 AM

Welcome, Eddie... can't go wrong in here, a great wealth of info available from many members.

Title: Re: Introduce yourself
Post by: muzrs on August 18, 2016, 12:06:32 AM

Eddie
If I'm up Auckland way I will give you a call and ditto if you coming south :thumb. Hate that Auckland traffic :OldMan

Muz