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Title: Newbie
Post by: Stephen on April 16, 2014, 05:39:56 PM

Hey folks, my name is Stephen (I don't have a nickname as yet). I have recently bought an ST1100 2000 model in metallic blue. It is my first bike in a long time; its purchase was inspired by a trip to India where my wife and I briefly rode a Royal Enfield in horrific traffic conditions - I got some confidence and my wife really enjoyed the experience so when we returned we searched around for something that would take us on long trips, was built for the road and could handle well. We were talked into the ST by a friendly sales person after a long time of looking and don't have any regrets. It is the biggest and heaviest bike I have ever ridden (I am 57 years old) but I find myself riding everywhere and looking for excuses to take it out. I live in Brisbane, Woodridge actually and would like some information on the ST riders club in regards to meetings etc. Looking forward to meeting some other riders and becoming more ST literate.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Mitch on April 16, 2014, 05:56:11 PM

Hi Stephen and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West  :hatwave :runyay
                        :grin :blk13 :grin

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: ST2UP on April 16, 2014, 06:22:24 PM

G'day Stephen and welcome, if its enlightenment you seek on your ST you have joined the right forum as its all here I one place for you.......grab a drink and have a look around.  ;-*

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: StinkyPete on April 16, 2014, 06:32:12 PM

Hi Stephen and welcome to OzSTOC from the SA crew.   :hatwave

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Nigel on April 16, 2014, 06:48:32 PM

Hi Stephen, from the Vic crew too, all info you need is here. Annual rally, Toowoomba in March see you there.
Nigel :wht11

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brock on April 16, 2014, 07:10:37 PM

Welcome again from the West Stephen.

As for meetings, we call the RTE, or Ride To Eat. This means getting on the bike, and riding about 400ks for a pie n coffee and then ride back home

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Skip on April 16, 2014, 07:17:21 PM

Welcome Stephen. As Brock said, our 'meetings, happen at the end of a scenic ride for a chat and a coffee. There is no 'formal' club stuff happening here. Just a great bunch of people who love ST's. If you have any questions about the ST, ask away. Someone will have an answer. Check put the Queensland section for rides you may be interested in joining.
Cheers.
Skip. ( Northsider )

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Wild Rose on April 16, 2014, 08:10:32 PM

A big welcome to OzSTOC Stephen  :hatwave
I'm from up on the hill in Toowoomba :thumbsup
Hope to catch up on a RTE one day
Put our AGM in Toowoomba in your diary for March next year
 :beer

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shiney on April 16, 2014, 08:21:43 PM

G'day Stephen, welcome to the forum mate :hatwave

Here is the link to the next RTE in QLD:

S.E. QLD RTE Kingaroy (Kingaroy RSL) Saturday 17th of May 2014 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=5491.0)

Cheers
Shiney

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sicman on April 16, 2014, 08:56:06 PM

Welcome On In Stephen  :clap

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Streak on April 16, 2014, 09:03:12 PM

Welcome mate! Look forward to meeting you, we are in toowoomba,you should send if you can make it to Kingaroy

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 17, 2014, 07:24:51 AM

Hello Stephen and a warm welcome to the OzSTOC forum.  ;-*

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Totgas on April 17, 2014, 06:46:30 PM

Hi Stephen,
I live about 10 minutes away, and same age, any questions just give me a hoy!
Welcome to the Club,
Adrian.