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Offline ChriST1300pher

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Return riding after a long break
« on: December 24, 2016, 04:47:49 PM »
I have recently bought an ST1300A (Nov 2011 with 45000ks). This is the third Honda I have owned, previously CB450F early 1970s and a CB400F Supersport 1975.

I hope to join a Ulysses club after I have done a riding course to brush up on skills.

My son has a 1986 GB400TT and has been repaying his car driving lessons by coaching me on the ST.

Looking forward to trips over the mountains.

Cheers to all members, have a safe and enjoyable Christmas  :Cake1

Chris  :blk11
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2016, 04:57:11 PM »
Hi Chris and welcome to OzSTOC from SA.   :hatwave
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2016, 05:17:09 PM »
Welcome to the forum Chris, a wealth of knowledge available here from members.
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2016, 05:42:19 PM »
Welcome On In Chris  :clap
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2016, 06:03:35 PM »
Welcome along Chris  :thumbsup

Were is home for you ?? We have a number of Rides (RTE's) planned for all over Australia next year....sure to be a few near to you so you can call in and say g'day  :thumb


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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2016, 06:19:22 PM »
Quote from: ST2UP on December 24, 2016, 06:03:35 PM

Were is home for you ?? We have a number of Rides (RTE's) planned for all over Australia next year


Chris's profile shows that he's in the Blue Mountains, so the NSW rides will be nice and close.   :thumbsup
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2016, 06:42:40 PM »
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G'day Chris and welcome to the forum.  We have a RTE over the mountains at Tarana on Jan 7th if you want to come along and meet some of us.. 
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11416.0  here's the info on it.. your son's more than welcome to come along with you..  :grin :grin
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2016, 06:48:59 PM »
Quote from: Chris on December 24, 2016, 04:47:49 PM

I hope to join a Ulysses club after I have done a riding course to brush up on skills.

Chris  :blk11


Welcome Chris.

If you are going to join the Ulysses Club you should do that before undertaking a course as they will partially subsidise the cost of your course, so it would be worthwhile to join first. If you are in the Bathurst area these two providers might be worth considering, http://www.stayupright.com.au/nsw-intermediate-course ,
And http://skillmaster.com.au/

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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2016, 06:50:14 PM »
Welcome to the forum Chris. I can identify with returning after a lonnnnng break.
See you at an RTE somewhere. :like
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2016, 06:59:56 PM »
Thanks for the invitation for Tarana RTE (love to ride, love to eat)
I'll let you know in the next few days.
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2016, 07:00:54 PM »
Hi Chris welcome Peterborough SA
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2016, 07:42:41 PM »
welcome to the forum Chris, enjoy your time here  :beer
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2016, 07:48:50 PM »
Hi Chris and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West  :hatwave :runyay
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2016, 10:47:50 PM »
Welcome Chris to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Nice choice of ST1300  ++ Enjoy
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2016, 07:40:32 AM »
Hi Chris and welcome aboard. We may catch up at Tarana if you can make it there.
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #15 on: December 25, 2016, 09:26:18 AM »
G'day Chris, welcome to the forum :hatwave
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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2016, 08:35:28 AM »
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Welcome to the ST riders good to see you had brains and purchased a real bike and not an american tractor... well done..

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Re: Return riding after a long break
« Reply #17 on: December 26, 2016, 09:29:26 AM »
G'day Chris and welcome and enjoy.

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