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Offline stirringaxe

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Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« on: November 21, 2015, 01:52:08 PM »
Hi everyone my name is Paul.

I live in Christchurch New Zealand. I am 53 & have had bikes since around 13 years old. Have had all sorts of different bikes over the years, road bikes, dirt bikes & race bikes. I haven't owned a bike for the road for 32 years, but have had several dirt bikes & race bikes during that time.
I finally decided I needed to get back on the road before I was too old to do it any more.

I test rode a few different bikes & was looking to get a FJR1300 Yamaha, but after riding two of them I thought they were truly horrible.
I got a 2007 Honda CBF1000 ABS a couple of months ago & I am loving every minute of every ride. Like a complete time capsule.

I have discovered the ST1300 since & read all about it.
I have just put a deposit on a new ST1300 and traded my CBF.

For a bike I have ridden only for a very short time, I'm really going to miss the "biffer" but was amazed at how nice the ST1300 is & how nice a ride it is.
Just eats up the kilometers.

I didn't want to get off the test bike this morning.

Looking forward to picking it up next week.

Paul
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2015, 01:55:44 PM »
Grretings Paul and welcome from West Oz.

Good to see you found your way here.
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2015, 02:46:08 PM »
Welcome from Brisbane Queensland.
Glad you found us.

RJGardner is on the North Island and occasionally organisers RTEs (Ride To Eat) for the North Island.

I envy some of the beautiful roads you have over there for riding.

I loved the drive from Kaikoura through Waiau to Hamner Springs. I think that would be a fantastic ride on the ST1300.

I am curious because you said NEW ST1300.  What year model is it? We haven't had new ones since the 2010 model.

And post yout location (approx) in the Member Map.

Enjoy!  :hatwave :beer
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2015, 02:55:37 PM »
Yep the bike is definitely brand new - still in the crate.

I have seen it & two others at our local Honda dealership.

I have been told it is model year 2014 but I am dubious of that because I realize Honda stopped making them a while ago now.

So until he supplies me with the frame number I don't know.


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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2015, 05:35:49 PM »
G'day stirringaxe, welcome to the forum :hatwave
When you get the new bike can you post up some pics?
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2015, 07:53:46 PM »
Welcome Paul from Perth. Hmmmm, an ST on those NZ roads - yum yum.

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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2015, 09:29:51 PM »
Welcome Paul from Toowoomba Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your new ST1300 when you get it  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :like
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2015, 07:59:04 AM »
Welcome to the forum Paul and enjoy  :thumb
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2015, 08:09:40 AM »
Hi Paul and welcome to OzSTO from South Australia.   :hatwave
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2015, 01:12:48 PM »
G'day stirringaxe, welcome to the forum  :blu13
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2015, 07:24:08 PM »
Welcome On In Stirringaxe  :clap
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2015, 08:21:17 PM »
Hello Stirringaxe. Welcome from Meringandan.  The forum is always a good read and the contributors very supportive,
regards Phil
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2015, 09:52:51 PM »
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G'day stirringaxe
enjoy the forum and the info you will find here Paul.  :thumbs
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2015, 07:26:50 AM »
Gday and welcome!
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2015, 08:41:52 AM »

Welcome Paul  :Blow
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2015, 09:00:11 AM »
another from across the ditch!

Welcome welcome wellllllcoooommmmme!
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2015, 08:39:31 PM »
Welcome Paul enjoy your time here  :beer
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2015, 10:24:50 PM »
Hi,

Welcome from Peterborough, South Australia
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2015, 02:22:47 AM »
Hi Paul, and welcome from Portland Victoria! :hatwave
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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2015, 08:01:01 AM »
Welcome Paul. Enjoy the forum for the information and friendship. I am jealous. A new ST. What colour is it?


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Re: Hello from down under in Christchurch New Zealand
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2015, 09:36:05 AM »
Hey ppopeye, it is a black beast. I posted some more about it on ST-Owners Forum.

Read here

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?149324-Picked-up-new-ST1300
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