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Welcome - Getting started & FAQs - Read Here First... => Introduce Yourself & Your Bike => Topic started by: faser01 on September 01, 2014, 09:06:06 PM

Title: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: faser01 on September 01, 2014, 09:06:06 PM
I bought a 1997 ST1100 last Saturday (30/8). What an awesome bike.

After having test ridden a couple, I was determined that this was the bike I wanted - handles well and was comfortable for my 180cm wife. My wife had become a little gun-shy on my 06 FZ1.

The ST really surprised me over Mt Glorious  - it thought it was a Fireblade. I'm looking forward to appreciate this bike in the coming years and listening to the experience of long-term owners.

I do need to buy a standard set of mufflers urgently as this one has had them shortened and had the baffles removed.
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Gadget on September 01, 2014, 09:09:46 PM
Welcome on in from another meber in the Brisbane area.

You just missed a couple of Ride to Eats (RTE) which can be found here.

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=25.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=25.0)

And info specifically for 1100's here http://ozstoc.com/index.php?action=collapse;c=2;sa=expand;f5dfc5e63f=c7bab19dfaecf5f261de533e69d66fc7#c2 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?action=collapse;c=2;sa=expand;f5dfc5e63f=c7bab19dfaecf5f261de533e69d66fc7#c2)
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Shiney on September 01, 2014, 09:11:43 PM
G'day faser01, welcome to the forum :hatwave

A few of the guys have gone to aftermarket exhausts on the 11s so there should be a few sets of originals around the place :thumbsup
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: johnnyYTED on September 01, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
 :dred11
 welome to the forum faser, I have a 1998 ST1100, x Qld police. the ST is a great bike for long trips had mine 6 1/2 yrs and 130ks.
here you will find everything there is to know about your bike and more from a diverse bunch of people. :grin
enjoy the forum and the  :eat RTE's in your area.
I saw two ST1100 exhaust on flea bay  in separate ads.. dont remember where..
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: BigTed on September 01, 2014, 09:22:33 PM
Hi faser01, welcome from WA!
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: WendyL on September 01, 2014, 09:34:48 PM
Welcome Doug from the NT.  Hope to meet you at the national rally next year   :beer
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Wild Rose on September 01, 2014, 09:54:07 PM
Welcome Doug to OzSTOC from Toowoomba the home of the 2015 National Rally
Enjoy your ST1100  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup

 :beer
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Biggles on September 01, 2014, 10:01:52 PM
Good to see the old ST1100s keeping people happy.
They do handle surprisingly well for what looks like a pretty tame bike.
You're just in time for the annual Inverell run.  Don't miss it.  If you want company going down there's quite a few going from Brisbane. (Have a look in the NSW events, or use the search tool.)
Be sure to check out the National Run in Toowoomba in March too.
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: StinkyPete on September 02, 2014, 08:02:09 AM
Hi Doug and welcome to OzSTOC from the SA crew.   :hatwave   As you are discovering, the ST is a bit of a surprise package for such a big bike.
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: tj189 on September 02, 2014, 11:18:42 AM
Welcome to the forum, enjoy your time here :beer
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 02, 2014, 05:03:12 PM
Welcome aboard faser01. Im sure you and your wife will enjoy many great rides and meeting lots of wonderful people.
Hope to see you both at the rally next March in Toowoomba.

If your partner has any questions or concerns in a pillion eyes, I am more than happy to try and be of some help to her.

Once again welcome and look forward to meeting you both. It will be great to see another pillion come aboard as well.

Pockey :grin
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: faser01 on September 02, 2014, 06:05:45 PM
Thank you everyone for taking the time to welcome my wife and myself.
Title: Re: Newbie from Brisbane.
Post by: Poppy Dave on September 02, 2014, 10:20:58 PM
Welcome to you both


Poppy Dave                             :wht13