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Title: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Bimble on June 23, 2014, 10:07:47 PM: Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. This is a terrific site, great atmosphere and heaps of relevant information. I'm new to ST's, but not new to bikes. I've had a variety of bikes, from a Vulcan cruiser, to an FZR. I've most recently been travelling around on a KLR650. My poor KLR suffered a coronary failure after throwing an exhaust cam through the head, so I started hunting around for a replacement.

I'd been admiring the Sports Tourer type bikes for some time, and stumbled across a red 2008 ST1300 at a dealer. One test ride and I was head over heels in love. Three weeks and 2000kms later and I couldn't be happier. More importantly, Mrs Bimble is in love with the pilllion arrangement. Poor thing suffered for too many years on the back of the KLR.

The nickname? Refers to my prefered travelling pace. Google explains it best:

bim·ble/ˈbimbəl/
verb
walk or travel at a leisurely pace.
noun
a leisurely walk or journey.

Once I get some photos, I'd be interested in seeing if anyone knows my Pan or her history.

Cheers,

Bimble.
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Turtle on June 23, 2014, 10:19:45 PM: Welcome Bimble
Hope to see you on a WA ride soon :like

Turtle
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Shiney on June 23, 2014, 10:54:28 PM: G'day Bimble, welcome to the forum :hatwave
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Pezzz on June 23, 2014, 11:05:26 PM: Welcome Bimble, keep an eye out for future rides. Had a great run yesterday. Next one mid July.

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Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: gaz on June 23, 2014, 11:21:56 PM: Quote from: Shiney on June 23, 2014, 10:54:28 PM
G'day Bimble, welcome to the forum :hatwave

Welcome Bimble, :runyay
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: StinkyPete on June 23, 2014, 11:24:49 PM: Hi Bimble, and welcome to OzSTOC from SA. :hatwave
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: alans1100 on June 24, 2014, 12:28:54 AM: Hi Bimble and another welcome from SA
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: ST2UP on June 24, 2014, 07:10:00 AM: Welcome along Bimble.... :thumbsup

:beer
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: BigTed on June 24, 2014, 07:26:33 AM: Hi Bimble - welcome from the southern burbs!
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Grumpy on June 24, 2014, 07:47:24 AM: Hi Bimble, welcome from outback NSW and enjoy the fun and games here, not to mention the always helpful memebers. :grin :thumbs
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Abe on June 24, 2014, 07:55:06 AM: Welcome Bimble, enjoy your time here :thumb
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Wild Rose on June 24, 2014, 08:18:44 AM: A big HI to OzSTOC
Welcome from Toowoomba Queensland :hatwave :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300 :thumb Enjoy the Forum :thumbsup

:beer
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: bikerpaul on June 24, 2014, 10:10:51 AM: G'day Bimble... I'm a (soon to be) newbie to WA also, I move to Geraldton on the 17th of July 2014. Enjoy WA and would be nice to do a ride together one day.
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: johnnyYTED on June 24, 2014, 06:28:02 PM: :dred11 :dred11 :dred11
Gday Bimble, a warm welcome from Campbelltown NSW. :thumbsup enjoy your STeed and the forum. there's a wealth of info here and some good RTE's to be had. :thumbs
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Nigel on June 24, 2014, 07:46:44 PM: Hey Bimble welcome aboard.................................. from way out East.................................................don't worry what others say White is Best :grin :wht11
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: tj189 on June 24, 2014, 08:12:14 PM: welcome Bimble, enjoy your time on the forum :beer
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Gadget on June 24, 2014, 08:44:30 PM: Welcome on in Bimble. Hope to see you on a ride some day. When I finally get over to the west.
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Bimble on June 24, 2014, 09:04:13 PM: Wow,

Thanks for the great welcome guys. I certainly look forward to meeting some of you on a ride in the future. I've included a pic of the Pan in the hope that the previous owner might be on here, or someone might know her history.

Thanks again for the warm welcome, I look forward to finding an area where I can contribute to the collected knowledge on this forum.

:Blow
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Yorkie on June 24, 2014, 09:19:34 PM: A big welcome to you and your wife from York.
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Wombat on June 24, 2014, 11:42:32 PM: welcome from Gosnells. Maybe meet at coffee in a couple of weeks after I get backfrom OS. :beer Need to catch up again with mates in Mandurah :grin

Wombat and Pit Crew

:wht11
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 25, 2014, 12:53:07 AM: Welcome Bimble, you may have to change your sign in as we all know red ones go faster. ;-*
Sorry I can't help you with any history of your new toy. Looks like it has several mods, besides the pillion arm rests, top box stop light and riders back rest are there any we can't see in the photo?
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Poppy Dave on June 25, 2014, 01:35:47 PM: Welcome to the zoo Bimble :hatwave

If you bought the ST from the Honda Shop in Midland, I know most of its history.

Owned by careful, owners ( 1st brother sold it to the last owner, elder brother, who just got fed up with too many near misses and gave bikes away :spank) who looked after it well.

You bought a 'Goodun'

Poppay Dave :wht13
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Bimble on June 25, 2014, 01:44:30 PM: Poppy Dave, that's exactly where I bought it. So pleased to hear it's been looked after.

:thumbs

Man, this forum is brilliant!
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Trevsta83 on June 25, 2014, 02:28:50 PM: G'day Bimble. Welcome and enjoy. :like
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: Bimble on June 27, 2014, 08:29:39 PM: Quote from: West Aussie Glen on June 25, 2014, 12:53:07 AM
Welcome Bimble, you may have to change your sign in as we all know red ones go faster. ;-*
Sorry I can't help you with any history of your new toy. Looks like it has several mods, besides the pillion arm rests, top box stop light and riders back rest are there any we can't see in the photo?

G'day WAG,

No argument about red going faster :thumb The Pan also has a throttle lock and a couple of clamps on the handlebar, I also believe it has bar risers, but will need to see another bike to be sure. Best excuse ever for coming along on the next ride! :whistle
Title: Re: Another Newbie in WA
Post by: alchemist on June 27, 2014, 09:41:39 PM: Hey there Bimble, welcome mate - hope to see you on a ride sometime... Glad you've found out the history was good :like :candystwheelie