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Title: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 10:42:58 AM
Hi All, Stuart is my name and my bike is an ST1300. Met Yorkie in York a couple of weeks ago when riding from Perth to Esperance - He came and chatted to myself and a couple of others in our crew heading for a 4 day weekend. Had a great weekend away and knocked out 2000KM over 3 days to test our endurance as i am planning a Perth Canberra run in late March 2018. So here I am joining the group. Look forward to contributing
Cheers
Stuart (perthcarpetcleaner)

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Shillas on October 03, 2017, 11:21:24 AM
Welcome to the forum from SA.

Nice setup you've got there with the trailer.

You'll get heaps of useful advice, whether you want it or not  :rofl :Stirpot

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 03, 2017, 11:23:56 AM
Welcome to the madhouse, Stuart. I am on southwestern Vic coastal area. Great to see new members join and log in.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Sicman on October 03, 2017, 01:21:11 PM
Welcome On In PCC  :clap We already have a PC in here so PCC it is  ;-*
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Wild Rose on October 03, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
Welcome Stuart from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2017, 02:25:36 PM
Welcome Stuart.

Get along to some RTEs and enjoy. :hatwave

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Welcome to the forum from SA.

Nice setup you've got there with the trailer.

You'll get heaps of useful advice, whether you want it or not  :rofl :Stirpot
Thanks Shillas
still fitting the trailer out for the east coast trip. Got.to add some led lighting for the night stops and some additional power outlets and it will be done.
cheers
stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 04:07:04 PM
Welcome to the madhouse, Stuart. I am on southwestern Vic coastal area. Great to see new members join and log in.
Thanks Kev
might.look you up when i go east. Have planned to catch ferry across from Queenscliff rather than go through Melbourne city
cheers
Stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 04:07:37 PM
Welcome On In PCC  :clap We already have a PC in here so PCC it is  ;-*
Thanks Sicman

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 04:08:15 PM
Welcome Stuart from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer
Cheers Wild Rose

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 04:09:47 PM
Welcome Stuart.

Get along to some RTEs and enjoy. :hatwave

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Thank Gadget
Looking forward to it. Plan to go on the next one in WA to Narrogin
cheers
Stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: alans1100 on October 03, 2017, 04:45:38 PM
Just what we need; more trailer trash.

Welcome from Peterborough SA

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 03, 2017, 05:16:04 PM
Just what we need; more trailer trash.

Welcome from Peterborough SA

 :rofl :Stirpot 

Always welcome, Stuart, my mob number below.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Biggles on October 03, 2017, 05:46:59 PM
Had a great weekend away and knocked out 2000KM over 3 days to test our endurance as i am planning a Perth Canberra run in late March 2018. So here I am joining the group.


Welcome PCC. Quite a few white ST Owners in here, but you'll come to realise the red ones are faster.   :grin

Also a lot of us are FarRiders- the ST is one of the best mile-munchers available.  You can improve its ability by installing a cruise control, custom seat and highway pegs.  You can search all those items using the search button at the top.  FarRiders hang out at
http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php (http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php)
I'm Biggles over there, too.

A reasonably common FarRider outing is Perth to Sydney (or Newcastle) in 50 hours or less.  The return trip has been done in 90 hours (with rests).
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 03, 2017, 05:48:04 PM
Welcome Stuart, hopefully we will see you in Narrogin
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Post by: Jdbiker on October 03, 2017, 05:51:04 PM
Welcome perthcarpetcleaner from Melbourne Victoria  :hatwave
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Mitch on October 03, 2017, 06:43:02 PM
Hi Stuart and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands  :hatwave :runyay
                :grin :blk13 :grin
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: richo on October 03, 2017, 06:55:26 PM
Welcome form Adelaide.     A nice set up up.  I like the way you have set up your foot pegs.   If we cross paths some where I will have to have a closer look.      :thumb
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 03, 2017, 07:19:35 PM
 :dred11 :blk13
G'day STuart, welcome from the eaST coaST NSW. that's a nice lQQking STeed. All those extra switches on the Police  models are good for extra lights. I have my HIDs on #2 and Roo spotters on #1, cooling fan on #4 ,  others are good for power outlets or isolating power if you run it thru your trailer hitch. I have an 1998 ST1100P and a 2008 non police ST1300.  ;-*
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 03, 2017, 07:29:14 PM
Welcome form Adelaide.     A nice set up up.  I like the way you have set up your foot pegs.   If we cross paths some where I will have to have a closer look.      :thumb
hi Richo
bent these up myself as thought the after market ones i saw were just too expensive
put self adhesive black non slip grit on the bars so your foot can be in a range of different position to help with the knees and circulation in the backside.  They just bolt onto existing 10mm threads which are underneathe the grey plastic covers. Very easy to remove if needed.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/34cd412ba8b017a06222f75444e4cfc1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/ff5c347129f70fbc8d24b0b21f171ac8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/540c8570e6fefa359eda4e0f25fb8397.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/d5854ccd1c0b814f6d145e6ca9da43c8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/a6084cf600a215a14180ba5a79869b7b.jpg)

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Brock on October 03, 2017, 07:48:00 PM
Interesting approach to the cruie pegs.

A word of warning, pay no attention to Murphy, he is seriously sleep depraved, ( not a misspell) he sits up all night looking for jokes to post all day, while watching movies of dubious quality.


Oh,

Welcome to the asylum
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Bodø Glimt on October 03, 2017, 07:55:26 PM
Are they jokes?
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Brock on October 03, 2017, 07:59:23 PM
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Are they jokes?

Murph thinks so.... o:) o:) o:)
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Shiney on October 03, 2017, 08:07:39 PM
G'day perthcarpetcleaner, welcome to the forum :hatwave
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: richo on October 03, 2017, 08:28:11 PM
Thanks for the close up of the highway pegs.  ++. 
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Shillas on October 03, 2017, 08:29:27 PM

Murph thinks so.... o:) o:) o:)

Well somebody has to.  :spank
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 03, 2017, 11:44:09 PM
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Are they jokes?

Murph thinks so.... o:) o:) o:)
You started the thread, Brock. So do as you will with it.

I'm done, goodbye.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 04, 2017, 12:54:04 AM
hey Stuart... welcome to OzSTOC from Tropical North Qld... if you can find the time next year and would like to stretch your STeed's legs with some interstate touring or just as an excuse to do a Lap, then come and join fellow OzSTOCers at next years NR2018, here in Mackay... Cheers, John & Kate.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:02:10 AM
Had a great weekend away and knocked out 2000KM over 3 days to test our endurance as i am planning a Perth Canberra run in late March 2018. So here I am joining the group.


Welcome PCC. Quite a few white ST Owners in here, but you'll come to realise the red ones are faster.   :grin

Also a lot of us are FarRiders- the ST is one of the best mile-munchers available.  You can improve its ability by installing a cruise control, custom seat and highway pegs.  You can search all those items using the search button at the top.  FarRiders hang out at
[url]http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php[/url] ([url]http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php[/url])
I'm Biggles over there, too.

A reasonably common FarRider outing is Perth to Sydney (or Newcastle) in 50 hours or less.  The return trip has been done in 90 hours (with rests).
Yes - what is it with the red color, seems it is very common on this forum.

Thanks for the details.on FarRiders. I am keen to do the next on on Nov to Shark Bay

cheers Stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:03:26 AM
Welcome Stuart, hopefully we will see you in Narrogin
Thanks Glen, hopefully its better weather than this weekend is promising.


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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:04:30 AM
Just what we need; more trailer trash.

Welcome from Peterborough SA
Thanks i think.
hahahaha

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:06:50 AM
Hi Stuart and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands  :hatwave :runyay
                :grin :blk13 :grin
Thanks Mitch

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:14:54 AM
:dred11 :blk13
G'day STuart, welcome from the eaST coaST NSW. that's a nice lQQking STeed. All those extra switches on the Police  models are good for extra lights. I have my HIDs on #2 and Roo spotters on #1, cooling fan on #4 ,  others are good for power outlets or isolating power if you run it thru your trailer hitch. I have an 1998 ST1100P and a 2008 non police ST1300.  ;-*
Hi JohnnyYTED.
Yes you are right about that. Have added a relay and use 1 for my spotties. And have used a toggle switch on the right side just below the seat to isolate power to the trailer as to not over charge battery. Dont know about your bike but i purchased my bike from the auction and they were bery rough when decomissioning the bike from police service and removing equipmemt. Glad i checked as there were live power wires that had just been cut off with no insulation tape applied. Could have caused a short and fire.

was unable to find wires for several switches but got the items working that needed to be connected.
cheers
stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 09:16:52 AM
Interesting approach to the cruie pegs.

A word of warning, pay no attention to Murphy, he is seriously sleep depraved, ( not a misspell) he sits up all night looking for jokes to post all day, while watching movies of dubious quality.


Oh,

Welcome to the asylum
Thanks Brock

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: alans1100 on October 04, 2017, 09:38:36 AM
Just what we need; more trailer trash.

Welcome from Peterborough SA
Thanks i think.
hahahaha

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let us know how you go with the LED light set up.

Currently installing a solar panel on my trailer - http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11506.msg1220692#msg1220692 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11506.msg1220692#msg1220692)

Just need to drill a couple holes in the trailer roof for the cables to go inside and connect all the wiring.
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 10:25:09 AM
Just what we need; more trailer trash.

Welcome from Peterborough SA
Thanks i think.
hahahaha

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let us know how you go with the LED light set up.

Currently installing a solar panel on my trailer - [url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11506.msg1220692#msg1220692[/url] ([url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11506.msg1220692#msg1220692[/url])

Just need to drill a couple holes in the trailer roof for the cables to go inside and connect all the wiring.
Looks Good.

Was going to go down the same road but decided to charge house battery in the trailer from the alt on the bike when riding. as i plan to travel with a double swag on the top of the trailer, did not want to loose the storage.

Noticed that the rails you have the panel on is distorting a bit from the bolts being tightened. You could put a spacer of round ally tube inside to stop this. i.e. run the bolts through the centre of the ally rube. Can get from bunnings and inexpensive.

Cheers
Stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: alans1100 on October 04, 2017, 03:23:27 PM

Noticed that the rails you have the panel on is distorting a bit from the bolts being tightened. You could put a spacer of round ally tube inside to stop this. i.e. run the bolts through the centre of the ally rube. Can get from bunnings and inexpensive.

I still have to remove the panel and drill the holes in the lid. Was just mounted for transport to Adelaide so a friend do the soldering for the wiring terminals - done what we could but was missing a few little items so couldn't complete it. Better get my act together as I'm gonna need it soon.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: tj189 on October 04, 2017, 08:44:25 PM
welcome Stuart, enjoy your time here on the forum  :beer

Thanks for the photo of the highway pegs, you have just given me an idea on how I may be able to mount a set  :thumb
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 04, 2017, 10:02:21 PM
welcome Stuart, enjoy your time here on the forum  :beer

Thanks for the photo of the highway pegs, you have just given me an idea on how I may be able to mount a set  :thumb
Thanks TJ
look forward to seeing what you come up with
cheers
Stuart

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Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: ST2UP on October 09, 2017, 08:23:20 AM
Welcome along Stuart.....enjoy mate  :like
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Post by: Joso on October 12, 2017, 09:50:08 PM
Hi from Mudgee central west nsw enjoy
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: StinkyPete on October 13, 2017, 06:16:19 AM
Hi PerthCarpetCleaner, and another welcome to OzSTOC from SA   :hatwave
Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: perthcarpetcleaner on October 14, 2017, 04:16:16 PM
Thanks All for your welcome messages. LOOKING forward to my first RTE to Narrogin WA tomorrow

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