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Title: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: slloyd1968 on August 03, 2014, 01:50:40 PM

Hi All

I am in the process of trying to acquire an ST1100 and  when advising the other half of my intentions, been told 'looks like you'll be moving out then". Well see....

Currently have three motorcycles:
NC700S 2012- purchased new Dec 2013, great commuter, light, manoeuvreable, and great LPG, difficult to kit up for touring;
CB500FA 2014 - purchased new Dec 2013, great commuter, light, manoeuvreable, and great LPG, difficult to kit up for touring - looking alas must sell to purchase ST1100;
CB125E - purchased Jul 2014.

Previous motorcycles owned:
Virago 250 2006
TDM900 2006
Kawasaki Vulcan VN900
Yamaha XV950
Yamaha FJR1300AE 2009
Suzuki Vstrom 650 2011 model

Part of the reason for joining the group was on the recommendation of Turtle who is currently in the middle of a border run. Heres hoping he'll get back safe and sound.

Look forward to catching up with some or all of you in the future and hopefully I can pull off the ST purchase and be part of the group.If anyone happens to live in Albany....

All the best Simon

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Wild Rose on August 03, 2014, 02:17:24 PM

Welcome Simon to OzSTOC  :hatwave
Hope you can find a suitable ST1100 or if you can't the ST1300 are great
There is a lot of info on OzSTOC about both
I sure the WA boys will point you in the right direction  :thumb

 :beer

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Brock on August 03, 2014, 02:33:22 PM

Gday Simon, from far off Kinross.

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: slloyd1968 on August 03, 2014, 02:39:58 PM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Abe on August 03, 2014, 03:46:47 PM

Welcome and enjoy Simon, your in good hands over there  :thumb

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: saaz on August 03, 2014, 04:17:28 PM

Welcome Simon Turtle can be trusted on such things. I met him at the border so he should be back shortly.

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: ST2UP on August 03, 2014, 04:29:33 PM

Welcome Simon......enjoy mate  :like

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Shiney on August 03, 2014, 06:44:55 PM

G'day slloyd1968, welcome to the forum and good luck on acquiring an ST :hatwave

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Poppy Dave on August 03, 2014, 08:46:42 PM

Welcome to the zoo Simon.

Poppy Dave                                                 :wht13

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: StinkyPete on August 03, 2014, 11:00:45 PM

Hi Simon and welcome to OzSTOC from SA.  :hatwave

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: alchemist on August 03, 2014, 11:51:18 PM

G'day Simon, welcome to the community.  I'm in Rockingham but frequently get up your way.

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Turtle on August 04, 2014, 12:33:31 AM

Hello Simon of byford welcome to the group I'm sure Rae is understanding of looking for an ST  :fp

Turtle

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: tj189 on August 04, 2014, 05:05:53 AM

welcome to the forum, enjoy your time here  :beer

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: bloodbikes on August 04, 2014, 08:50:35 PM

Welcome to OZSTOC Simon   :hatwave :hatwave
theres 23 ST1100's on gumtree at the moment, just remember white is the best colour.

 :wht11

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Gadget on August 04, 2014, 08:59:41 PM

G'day Simon and welcome.  :hatwave

There are a couple of ST's for sale here which have a known pedigree.

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=32.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=32.0)

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Yorkie on August 04, 2014, 09:01:53 PM

Welcome from York Simon, your mention of Albany makes me think you are onto a great 1100, and a great colour

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: slloyd1968 on August 06, 2014, 10:15:02 PM

Hey guys

Thanks for all the support. I am now the proud owner of a 2009 ST 1300.

Now to try and get the wife to let me back into the house.........TURTLE!!!!

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: StinkyPete on August 06, 2014, 10:44:02 PM

Quote from: slloyd1968 on August 06, 2014, 10:15:02 PM

Hey guys

Thanks for all the support. I am now the proud owner of a 2009 ST 1300.

Now to try and get the wife to let me back into the house.........TURTLE!!!!

Nice work, and I hope you're out of the doghouse soon.   Please post a picture (of the bike)   :p

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Turtle on August 06, 2014, 10:44:18 PM

You had a choice buy or not I never twisted your arm to get it  :slvr13 I just said the ST was a great bike for farRides to keep warm and RTE with the club  :Blow

Bet the the dog house is crowded tonight mate

Turtle

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: slloyd1968 on August 06, 2014, 11:09:14 PM

Hey Turtle

Looks like I'll need your shell to sleep in tonight!!!!

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: Wild Rose on August 06, 2014, 11:38:29 PM

Great choice there Simon. You won't be sorry the ST 1300 are a great bike
Just great for a trip to Toowoomba Queensland for the National OzSTOC Rally in March 2015  :hatwave
 :beer

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: slloyd1968 on August 13, 2014, 09:51:18 PM

Toowoomba Queensland March 2015 - now what a journey that would be.

Title: Re: Newbie from Byford and possibly ST1100 owner
Post by: StinkyPete on August 13, 2014, 10:35:46 PM

Quote from: slloyd1968 on August 13, 2014, 09:51:18 PM

Toowoomba Queensland March 2015 - now what a journey that would be.

Not just a journey, but an adventure of a lifetime.  Don't rule it out. :grin