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Title: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 09, 2015, 07:48:07 AM

Good morning all, my name is Bill and I gave recently become the proud owner of a 1994 ST1100 ABS compliments of my generous brother. It was a Christmas present. Blew me away. I live in Birkdale in Brisbane. The new baby has 90,000klms on it and it presents as a well cared for bike. Many thanks for allowing me to join the club. Being short in leg department I have had a mate  do a bit of sculpting on the riders seat until he has enough time to do a half king and Queen on the seat for us. To help members I will divulge the meaning behind the GOF54 ......grumpy old far and the 54 is the year of birth.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: STroppy on January 09, 2015, 08:04:53 AM

Welcome Bill, I'm sure you'll enjoy the bike . . Once you can get your feet on the ground . . And the group AND you have some great riding roads up that way and a terrific bunch of guys to ride them with . . . Oh and you are just a young fella . .  :whistle

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 09, 2015, 08:13:08 AM

Hi ST ROPEY.  Some days don't feel so young but I'm sure we will enjoy the bike. It was given to me with 12 months freight and 12 months insurance wit Shannon.  Can't wait to get out there. The last bike was a Yamaha YZF 1000 Thunderace some 14 years ago. I have kept riding on the brothers Harleys, and more recently Triumph Rocket 3.
Cheers mate.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 09, 2015, 08:15:11 AM

STroppy,  sorry, damn auto correct on the mbl.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Wild Rose on January 09, 2015, 08:25:04 AM

Welcome GOF54 to OzSTOC from Toowoomba the home of the OzSTOC National Rally in 9 weeks, you turned up just in time
to join in.                                      http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6688.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6688.0)
 You will fit in fine as we have quiet a few grumpy old farts around and a few not far behind including myself
We have a RTE "Ride To Eat" coming on Sunday 18th January you may like to join us and show off your ST1100
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7799.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7799.0)
Enjoy your ST1100  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer 

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: STroppy on January 09, 2015, 08:33:51 AM

Watch it Leo . . You are aways down the road . . Be respectful to your grumpy, cantankerous, ratchity, . . . Err forgetful . . Forgiving . . Watchamacallits . .

Bill, the bike will put a grin from ear to ear . . The group will put an even bigger grin on your dial . . .

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Mitch on January 09, 2015, 08:54:01 AM

Hi GOF54 And a Warm Welcome from the Wild West  :hatwave :runyay
                         :grin :blk13 :grin

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: johnnyYTED on January 09, 2015, 09:24:09 AM

 :dred11
gday Bill GOF54, you will find all you need to know about your ST here's mate. :thumbs
enjoy your ST, they are great bikes.  lots of great rides in S.E.Qld. and lots of members nearby,  :thumbs
any pics.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: tj189 on January 09, 2015, 10:14:54 AM

welcome to the forum Bill, enjoy your time here  :beer

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: alans1100 on January 09, 2015, 10:29:05 AM

Hi, welcome from SA

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Nigel on January 09, 2015, 10:35:52 AM

Hi Bill, and from way down south, welcome aboard.......enjoy your new toy.................................. :wht11

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Abe on January 09, 2015, 11:50:43 AM

Welcome GOF54, you should be at home here as we have our share of GOF's and GYF's  :rofl (I'm still in the transitional stage  :crackup)

There lots of reading for you on the forum.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: ST2UP on January 09, 2015, 12:10:53 PM

Welcome along Bill.....you have absolutely inherited the gift that keeps on giving  :clap

Enjoy the club mate.. :like


cheers

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Wombat on January 09, 2015, 02:49:28 PM

Welcome from another Bill   :hatwave

:wht11

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Shiney on January 09, 2015, 04:24:59 PM

G'day GOF54, welcome to the forum mate :hatwave

We have a few rides planed for over the year :runyay have a look at the following link:

2015 RTE Calender for Australia & NZ
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8298.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8298.0)

Hopefully you'll be able to make a few :thumbsup

Cheers
Shiney

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Piet on January 09, 2015, 04:39:16 PM

What a great present.  Welcome from a slightly wet Victoria today.  You will love this forum.  The ST is a great bike. So enjoy to the max.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Pocket STocker on January 09, 2015, 06:19:58 PM

Welcome Bill. Many great rides ahead

Pockey  :grin

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 09, 2015, 06:28:09 PM

I really wasn't sure at the start if I should join but with all the replies I am humbled and so glad I did. Many thanks to everyone who have made me so welcome. ......

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 09, 2015, 06:45:16 PM

Quote from: Abe on January 09, 2015, 11:50:43 AM

Welcome GOF54, you should be at home here as we have our share of GOF's and GYF's  :rofl (I'm still in the transitional stage  :crackup)

There lots of reading for you on the forum.

I'm really hoping that GYF doesn't stand for Grumpy Young Female..... :grin

GOF54, welcome aboard from another brand newbie.   :thumb

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on January 10, 2015, 03:27:38 PM

Bill - Welcome from Mt Rascal (near Toowoomba).
Regards GB

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 10, 2015, 04:00:34 PM

Many thanks guys. So looking forward to getting out there...

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Philbo on January 10, 2015, 04:25:07 PM

Hi, Bill.  Welcome to the forum.  I am a newbie too.  There are hours of interesting things to read on the forum.  I met my first live member today (Streak).  Very nice lad.  I am a gof56 and have had my ST1100 for 7 years.  They are a great bike.  What a present!  Looking forward to meeting you on a ride, Regards Philbo (phil) from Meringandan (also near Toowoomba) :wht11

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: StinkyPete on January 10, 2015, 06:23:50 PM

Hi Bill and welcome to OzSTOC from SA.   :hatwave

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 10, 2015, 07:44:33 PM

Hi all, would anyone have a contact name & # for a competent mechanic in the Redlands or Southside in Brisbane?  Also have a problem with the built in hinge on the topbox?

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brock on January 10, 2015, 09:34:10 PM

Welcome to the fray GOF

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Bill Held on January 10, 2015, 09:35:27 PM

Thank Brock, stay safe

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Totgas on January 11, 2015, 01:59:31 AM

Welcome and enjoy.
Hope to see you on the 18th.
Cheers,
A.