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OzSTOC News & Rider Assistance => OzSTOC News & Events... => Topic started by: Diesel on February 27, 2013, 07:46:17 AM

Title: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Diesel on February 27, 2013, 07:46:17 AM

I got this msg from Jinxy who has had a spot of bad luck in the recent Bundaberg Floods........




Diesel, lost the ST in the latest floods along with my GSX750. ST was insured but not enough to buy another one. Have purchased a Honda CBR1100XX (Super Blackbird) with the money I had.

So no longer one of the elite but did have fun whilst it lasted. Could you pass on my best wishes to those in the group and let them know what happened.

Thanks

Jinxy (Ron MIENTJES)



Here is a pic of Jinxy and his (former) custom striped 13 (nearest camera).....


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/John_Meara/OzSTOC/PB190009a.jpg)


I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Jinxy all the best with his replacement ride, and an easy time recovering from the floods.      :thumbs


At least it means we may still see him and the lovely Jay around on OzSTOC outtings - right Ron?


Cheers, Diesel

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Biggles on February 27, 2013, 08:55:35 AM

That's terrible.  Brings the losses that hundreds of people have endured into focus for us.
Another mate living there got his classic Beemer out to high ground, first thing.  Apparently Jinxy didn't have the same opportunity.
At least a Blackbird might help soften the pain, but it just ain't the same.

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Marcus on February 27, 2013, 09:47:17 AM

No Waaaaayyyy... that sucks. What an awesome looking bike.

There should be a telethon to raise the difference for him to get another one.

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Brock on February 27, 2013, 10:08:13 AM

Oh no, not fair...

Nothing will replace an ST, anything else is just a bike to ride until an upgrade is possible.

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Streak on February 27, 2013, 10:21:26 AM

he is a hell of a nice bloke to go with that bike, i have spoken to him on facebook a few times, those are the times you wish you had the cash to help him out

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: royst1100 on February 27, 2013, 10:24:28 AM

sorry to hear that. hope you had better luck with the rest of your possessions

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Marcus on February 27, 2013, 10:33:10 AM

Wait....

Did he actually loose it?
as in can't find it, washed away?
or
loose it as in It can't be repaired?
Where was it? in his shed?

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: StinkyPete on February 27, 2013, 11:09:00 AM

That's a tough break, but on the upside, the CBR1100XX is a great all-rounder.  I toured Tassie with a fellow and his wife who were on one back in 2004 when I was riding an old Yamaha XS650.

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: Tipsy on February 27, 2013, 07:22:10 PM

Quote from: Marcus on February 27, 2013, 10:33:10 AM

Wait....

Did he actually loose it?
as in can't find it, washed away?
or
loose it as in It can't be repaired?
Where was it? in his shed?

Better yet "where is it now"
parts feast

Tipsy

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: doggy & Nola on February 27, 2013, 08:09:37 PM

best of luck in the further  hope cbr  does you well .
 and hope to meat up one day . :o :'( :hatwave

Title: Re: OzSTOC Member loses ST1300 in flood.....
Post by: gaz on February 27, 2013, 08:29:32 PM

wishing Jinxy all the best with his replacement ride, and an easy time recovering from the floods.        :eek