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Title: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: troy_s on June 14, 2015, 08:39:20 AM

Morning all,
 Picked up my new (well, 2004) st1300 yesterday.

 Pretty happy

cheers

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: richo on June 14, 2015, 09:07:17 AM

 ++.  Now the fun begins, important question though.  Is it red  :13Candy ?

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: richo on June 14, 2015, 09:18:19 AM

I should rest the previous messages, I take it you picked up the blue bike.  Looks like great ride.  Just run in and ready for some good rides.

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: troy_s on June 14, 2015, 09:29:28 AM

It is a slightly dark blue shade of red.

 Yep, the one I was asking about in a previous thread. Got 500 kms worth of bugs over the front that I need to come to an understanding with this morning.....

 The price we pay for fun

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2015, 09:56:09 AM

++

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 14, 2015, 10:06:42 AM

Enjoy it Troy. Best way to clean bugs off is to leave it out in the dew over night and then clean it while still damp.

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2015, 10:15:01 AM

I carry a damp chamois in a pannier so that when I stop I can wipe the bugs of the visor and front of the bike.

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: ST2UP on June 14, 2015, 11:28:58 AM

Brilliant  :hatwave enjoy mate  :thumbsup

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Biggles on June 14, 2015, 02:10:38 PM

Well bought, Troy!
You've scored yourself a smooth reliable touring bike with enough spirit to make the corners fun.
Hope to see a lot more of your rides on the Forum.

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: DavidP on June 14, 2015, 04:10:19 PM

Congrats on the excellent purchase.  I have owned my 13 for about 4 months, and love it!

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: saaz on June 14, 2015, 05:54:06 PM

Great news Troy  :thumbs hope to meet up at a few rides

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on June 15, 2015, 12:03:25 AM

Do you have time this Sunday to take her for a ride to Wollongong for lunch

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on June 15, 2015, 12:04:55 AM

Quote from: Jglan10 (Onesie) on June 15, 2015, 12:03:25 AM

Do you have time this Sunday to take her for a ride to Wollongong for lunch

and hope to se you at bike night at Harry's at the end of the month

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: Shiney on June 15, 2015, 07:16:13 AM

Awesome news troy, congrats on the "new" bike :hatwave

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Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: troy_s on June 15, 2015, 07:56:05 AM

Been hijacked by the softball club this weekend unfortunately. I am sure the opportunity will come around again soon

thanks

Troy

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: StinkyPete on June 15, 2015, 08:44:53 AM

Goodonya Troy, and I'm sure we'll meet up on the road.   :hatwave

I totally support Glen's suggestion.  An overnight dew will free the most stubborn of bugs, and they wipe off without effort.

Title: Re: I got the bike!!!!
Post by: tj189 on June 15, 2015, 05:55:09 PM

well done, enjoy  :thumb