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Title: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on July 10, 2016, 10:19:11 AM
Hi, Peter is my name, I live in Sydney and have probably jumped the gun as, at this stage, I am looking to buy a ST1300. I currently own a 2008 BMW R1200RT with 172k on it and previously had a Honda CBR1000. Over the last few months I have missed out on two ST1300's that were either withdrawn from sale or sold on the day before my inquiry.

I am retired and have completed a few IBA rides and FarRides where I have met a number of OzSTOC members. I am looking forward to getting a ST1300 and catching up with more of you in the not too distant future. In the meantime I will check out the forum for all things ST.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 10, 2016, 10:34:02 AM
Welcome aboard Knave,hopefully it won't be long until you find a STeed to suit your requirements.
I'm guessing you are looking for a bike with cruise control and other farkles to make IBA & FarRides a bit more comfortable  :grin
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on July 10, 2016, 10:50:56 AM
I'm guessing you are looking for a bike with cruise control and other farkles to make IBA & FarRides a bit more comfortable  :grin
The main thing that I am after STimpy is low kilometres and a year model of 2008 or later. I will farkle it up over time.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Shiney on July 10, 2016, 12:36:02 PM
G'day Knave, welcome to the forum :hatwave
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: StinkyPete on July 10, 2016, 12:59:56 PM
Hi Knave and welcome to OzSTOC from SA.   :hatwave   I trust you find a suitable ST soon.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Gadget on July 10, 2016, 02:42:14 PM
G'day Knave. You have to beat Onsie (JGlan) to the 2nd hand ones.

If you've got deeper pockets, I think there is still a brand new white Police model at Tooeoomba Honda. Under $20,000.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: ppopeye on July 10, 2016, 03:32:09 PM
Hi Knave. Welcome. Good luck with the search


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Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: StinkyPete on July 10, 2016, 04:58:09 PM
You just missed out on a cracker from Aussieboy.   See  http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10885.msg1203382#new (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10885.msg1203382#new)
I think he traded it at a dealer, so perhaps you could PM him and find out where it went.    It's a beautiful, well maintained ST with all the fruit for touring. 
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: gaz on July 10, 2016, 05:01:59 PM
G'day Knave,
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on July 10, 2016, 06:20:15 PM
Hi I'm Jordan from west Sydney if you need a hand finding a ST I'm pretty good at buying them would love to help.   I know of a few good buys call me 0420437131
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Brock on July 10, 2016, 06:25:01 PM
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I know of a few good buys

Onesie,

You probably have all available decent stock in your shed...

 o:) o:)
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on July 10, 2016, 06:28:31 PM
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I know of a few good buys

Onesie,

You probably have all available decent stock in your shed...

 o:) o:)
.   There is still 3 yery good ones out there olny dad and I olny have 3 1300s and 3 and a 1/2 1100s
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Wild Rose on July 10, 2016, 06:30:07 PM
Welcome Knave to OzSTOC from Toowoomba Queensland  :thumb
Hope you find a suitable ST1300 they are a great bike as you know  :thumbsup
Enjoy the Forum it is a great source of information  ++
 :beer
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Biggles on July 10, 2016, 06:56:35 PM
Welcome to the Forum, Peter.
Excellent choice of FarWeapon!  Plenty of expertise in this Forum, and quite a few of us doing FarRides and IBAs, as you are well aware.  The ST rivals the Feejer in this class, but it's more touring oriented, less sporting, hence I believe, better suited.  True it hasn't been developed the way the Yamaha has, but it is a solid bike to modify to your needs.  I've done it to 3 ST13s now.  There are a few excellent suppliers of the specialty bits you'll need.
There are a few of our number in Sydney- check out the Member Map and RTE announcements.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Sicman on July 10, 2016, 07:59:55 PM
Welcome On In Knave  :clap
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: ST2UP on July 10, 2016, 10:15:22 PM
Welcome Peter....enjoy the forum mate and the search for a new STead. There are OzSTOC members all over the county side who would take a squizz at a perspective ST for you.

Being a FarRider and IBA member low K's would be towards the top of your list.... :nahnah


Welcome again.



Cheers
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: johnnyYTED on July 10, 2016, 11:52:42 PM
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G'day Peter,, I live out at Picton,  enjoy the forum  and check out the RTE's :thumbs 
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Gadget on July 11, 2016, 03:52:46 AM
Peter,

Check out this map for RTE, FarRides and Bed, shed & Fed.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=1gCw8zL_0bvNM62OfGVJzNakxQOU
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Kev Murphy on July 11, 2016, 11:50:18 PM
Welcome, Peter. A wealth of knowledge is available within the forum.  :thumb
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on July 12, 2016, 12:17:29 AM
Thanks to everyone for the great welcome. I have checked out a couple of STs and hopefully one will be mine over the next couple of weeks. Plenty of great info on the forum and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone on a ride.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on July 12, 2016, 01:03:23 AM
Thanks to everyone for the great welcome. I have checked out a couple of STs and hopefully one will be mine over the next couple of weeks. Plenty of great info on the forum and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone on a ride.
did you check out the one in Goulburn
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on July 12, 2016, 08:27:50 AM
did you check out the one in Goulburn
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I saw the add Onesie. However, one of my criteria is that it must be at least a 2008 model.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Chops on July 12, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
Good afternoon mate and welcome to the friendliest forum
At the moment there are ten 2008 models or better for sale with less than 40k , some much less .... it just depends on how much you want to spend ..you can't go wrong
I like the look of a couple in Tassie , and yes they can be gone when you call as some adds are getting old
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Biggles on July 12, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
I still have my search list.
Here's my pick- some may have sold.
Just put the ref number in the search box.
Don't let the distance away bother you- there are really wonderful knowledgeable people here and on FarRiders only too will to check bikes out for you.
Then you get to do a SS1600 fetching it.  What's not to like?

Gumtree   1102856301

Gumtree   1110613350

bikesales   SSE-AD-3964467

bikesales   OAG-AD-12728323

bikesales   OAG-AD-12640768

Gumtree   1111362789

Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on July 13, 2016, 09:06:16 AM
Thanks for the info Biggles. Two of them are on my list and two have been sold. I had emailed the Tassie one but he is currently on holidays. An interesting one on your list is the one that Onsie suggested in Goulburn. Nice low kays and appears in great condition as well as having NSW rego. However, the 2005 year model is my concern. My Beemer is a 2008 model and I didn't really want to go any earlier than that. I am also looking at another and discussing rego with the owner. As you say, it really doesn't matter where the bike is. A big ride home (and a ferry trip)would be great.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: tj189 on July 13, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
great to see you pop in here Knave, enjoy your time here on the forum  :beer
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Biggles on July 13, 2016, 08:57:34 PM
As you say, it really doesn't matter where the bike is. A big ride home (and a ferry trip)would be great.

There are new ones popping up all the time on those two sites.
Even some of the dealer ones are well priced with attractive features.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Knave on August 09, 2016, 07:23:06 PM
It has taken a few weeks but I am now officially an ST1300 owner. I picked up a 2009 model from Tassie on the weekend. It has 25,000 kilometres on the clock and is probably the cleanest bike that I have ever seen. I am looking forward to catching up with other members on future OzSTOC rides.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/Knave99/P1070127_zpsr5alzsyk.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Knave99/media/P1070127_zpsr5alzsyk.jpg.html)

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/Knave99/P1070123_zpsuzmwkwhh.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Knave99/media/P1070123_zpsuzmwkwhh.jpg.html)
 
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Sicman on August 09, 2016, 07:27:56 PM
Good choice of bike Knave  :clap - You will enjoy that  :thumb
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Gadget on August 09, 2016, 07:32:35 PM
Looks good! :clap

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Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: richo on August 09, 2016, 07:35:34 PM
Hardly run and ready to go it looks great.  What is the component under the left hand side pie warmer?
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Brian on August 09, 2016, 07:38:33 PM
Well done sir........
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Brian on August 09, 2016, 07:39:08 PM
Hardly run and ready to go it looks great.  What is the component under the left hand side pie warmer?





Heated grips
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Jdbiker on August 09, 2016, 07:42:03 PM
Congratulations Knave, beautiful looking  :13Candy :hatwave
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Shiney on August 09, 2016, 07:43:41 PM
Congrats on the new bike mate, looks like it's in amazing condition :thumbsup
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Wild Rose on August 09, 2016, 09:15:39 PM
WOW ! That is one clean bike  :thumb
You will be able to give Brian a run for the cleanest bike at OzSTOC  ++
Congratulations on your purchase  :like
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Brian on August 09, 2016, 09:25:09 PM
You will be able to give Brian a run for the cleanest bike at OzSTOC  ++  :spank  :spank  :spank
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Kev Murphy on August 09, 2016, 09:44:40 PM
Nice one, Knave!
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: WendyL on August 10, 2016, 09:57:31 AM
Noice!

Let the farkling begin.... :grin
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: STroppy on August 10, 2016, 10:28:04 AM
Welcome to our very helpful and very friendly group. Good choice of colour . .
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Biggles on August 10, 2016, 08:17:25 PM
Heated grips

Ah yes, it was a Taswegian.  The first farkle the southerners put on, as was the case with my Victorian clone of Knave's sweet Candy Glory Red.

You've done everyone a favour Knave- pulled a red ST13 out of cold storage by bringing it north, helping out the Tas economy with your hard-earned, and yourself, getting a top bike in immaculate nick.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: kimmie on August 10, 2016, 09:15:45 PM
Congrats  Knave. Red I'm told are the faster ones....lol but really as long as it gets you there and back safely.
Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: DavidP on August 11, 2016, 06:42:54 AM
Nice, welcome to the club.  25,000 isn't even worn in yet, put 20,000 on mine in last year and at at 33,000 km it is starting to finally loosen up

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Title: Re: Hi from Knave
Post by: Abe on August 12, 2016, 10:52:28 AM
Welcome Peter, and nice looking bike you have there  :thumbs

See you on the road somewhere