Author Topic: New bike, new forum. (Read 6468 times)

jwm · « **on:** July 25, 2013, 08:33:29 PM »

My user name is jwm, short for John Murray, and I live on Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW at a small village called Callala Bay.
I'm retired and have been riding bikes for the past 20 years, the last 12 of those have been on FJR's, had 3 of them. I wrote the last of those off on 13/07/13 when I hit a patch of gravel on a hair pin bend on the Narrabri / Bingara Road. I was advised yesterday by Shannons that because of a small amount of frame damage that it was a total loss. So today (less than an hour ago), I agreed to buy me a 2008 ST1300 with just under 23000km on the clock. The repairer actually advised me last week that in his opinion that the FJR was a write off, so I actually had an opportunity to look at the ST1300 I am buying last weekend (just in case).
Why an ST1300? Well, the FJR is more sports oriented and I figured me out that at 63 years of age that I probably need to slow down a little bit, change my attitude and look for something a wee bit more comfortable for the pillion. I had actually seriously considered an ST1300 4 years ago when I bought the last FJR but I was single and fancy free at that time and was happy to go with the sporty FJR again.
Usual stuff, a member of Ulysses but don't really ride with them. A member of the FJR forum and do a bit with them. Done a bit with FarRiders but not for over 2 years and I've done an IBA SS1600 just to see what it was like.
A mate of mine joined this forum a month or so ago, probably using the name Kingy or something like that, strangely enough he bought an St1300 after his FJR was written off.
Enough about me, looking forward to making new friends, meeting interesting people and doing a bit of socialising with members of the ST community.

PS: Probably won't pick up the St until late next week.

Sicman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2013, 08:36:51 PM »

Welcome On In Jwm

Cheers

Biggles · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2013, 08:39:08 PM »

Welcome from someone of similar age.
You'll find the ST1300 can hold its own in the twisties, not much less sporty than the FJR. There are a couple of plusses, including the windscreen doesn't park when you shut down. They're very similar bikes. Five of the top 6 in the 2013 Iron Butt Rally were FJRs. GS1200s were next, followed by Wings and a fair few ST1300s.
There are a few riders down your way. Saaz is over in Canberra (rarely) and goes anywhere for a ride. Usually does around 5000 kays per month, so don't try and keep up with him!

Streak · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:01:50 PM »

Welcome! glad to have another Blues man aboard! we queenslanders wont hold it against you!

Neale · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:07:55 PM »

Welcome on in John. Enjoy the forum. We have a ride to Thirlmere on Sunday the 4 August if you can make it. Would be a good familiarisation ride on the new bike..

Brock · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:41:46 PM »

Welcome from the west John.

Quote

I probably need to slow down a little bit,

Thats what I thought when I got the 1100 after a ZZR1100, doesnt really work that way..

saaz · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:53:03 PM »

Welcome John!

There are members down your way, such as A2Z, and those of us close enough by such as Canberra, southern Sydney and Batemans Bay, so perhaps an informal meet up is in order. Just have to pick a spot where everyone gets a bit of a nice ride in :) Kangaroo Valley always seems to come to the top of the list for some reason....

Neale · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:06:54 PM »

I'm up for that John, or Berry.

gaz · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:17:28 PM »

Quote from: jwm on July 25, 2013, 08:33:29 PM

My user name is jwm, short for John Murray, and I live on Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW at a small village called Callala Bay.
I'm retired and have been riding bikes for the past 20 years, the last 12 of those have been on FJR's, had 3 of them. I wrote the last of those off on 13/07/13 when I hit a patch of gravel on a hair pin bend on the Narrabri / Bingara Road. I was advised yesterday by Shannons that because of a small amount of frame damage that it was a total loss. So today (less than an hour ago), I agreed to buy me a 2008 ST1300 with just under 23000km on the clock. The repairer actually advised me last week that in his opinion that the FJR was a write off, so I actually had an opportunity to look at the ST1300 I am buying last weekend (just in case).
Why an ST1300? Well, the FJR is more sports oriented and I figured me out that at 63 years of age that I probably need to slow down a little bit, change my attitude and look for something a wee bit more comfortable for the pillion. I had actually seriously considered an ST1300 4 years ago when I bought the last FJR but I was single and fancy free at that time and was happy to go with the sporty FJR again.
Usual stuff, a member of Ulysses but don't really ride with them. A member of the FJR forum and do a bit with them. Done a bit with FarRiders but not for over 2 years and I've done an IBA SS1600 just to see what it was like.
A mate of mine joined this forum a month or so ago, probably using the name Kingy or something like that, strangely enough he bought an St1300 after his FJR was written off.
Enough about me, looking forward to making new friends, meeting interesting people and doing a bit of socialising with members of the ST community.

PS: Probably won't pick up the St until late next week.

welcome JWM and one word of advise... Photos, Photos, Photos

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:50:24 PM »

Hello John, welcome to OzSToc.

Pockey

bloodbikes · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:54:02 PM »

Welcome to the best forum, John.

saaz · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:54:43 PM »

There are some gaps with no events on over the next few months so may just throw an event or two for whoever can go, even if it is only a few (or even one!)

Quote from: Neale on July 25, 2013, 10:06:54 PM

I'm up for that John, or Berry.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2013, 11:04:51 PM »

Welcome John from Toowoomba in Sunny Queensland

Enjoy your ST 1300

Enjoy the Forum

Have a look around there is a lot of good information here

StinkyPete · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2013, 11:14:03 PM »

Hi John and welcome to OzSTOC. The ST is a good choice for a comfortable tourer, and you'll find lots of information and advice here.

tj189 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2013, 05:27:44 AM »

welcome to the forum JWM, enjoy your time here

Sean · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2013, 07:25:48 AM »

Welcome John. The ST1300 is a great allrounder. You can ride it hard or just plod along, it's up to you.

Shiney · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2013, 08:44:51 AM »

G'day JWM, when you pick up the new bike post up a pic of it for us to have a look at

And welcome to the forum

Cheers
Shiney

jwm · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:23:06 AM »

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, the OZSTOC community seems to be a little bit more active than the FJR community, at least in NSW. The FJR community is probably a bit more active in Qld.
Shiney, you want photo's, no need to wait, here are couple from Bikesales.com.au.

Shiney · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:36:08 AM »

Mate, she looks very tidy and appears to come with some farkles already installed, bonus

Wombat · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:15:22 AM »

Welcome from Perth

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:07:44 PM »

Welcome to the zoo John

Poppy Dave

ST.George · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2013, 05:41:09 PM »

Welcome to the forum, John. Nice lookin' red STeed barely run in.

A2Z and I (ST.George) r not far away from Callala Bay with A2Z at Horsely (Southern Gong) and I'm a bit further north at Mount Ousley. Very close 2 the local Honda STealer. There's a ride coming up Sunday week 2 Thirlmere Railway museum which is reputed 2 b very good. Might b tempting.
If you're in the Gong area, drop in for a cuppa and chat.

jwm · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2013, 06:22:55 PM »

Thanks St George, I had seen the Thirlmere Ride on the forum and I will see how I go. I probably won't be able to pick the bike up until that weekend, hopefully on the Saturday, but arrangements are still to be finalised. If not Thirlmere, then I will certainly be at the next get together.

STeveo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2013, 07:00:06 PM »

Welcome John. I had heard of your mishap from local members ( I was planning to be there for that weekend but family got in the way). Enjoy the 1300, you may find as others have that the ST windscreen/fairing does not have the wind noise problems of the FJR. And your new bike already has a tow bar fitted.

Chops · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2013, 07:31:39 PM »

Nice part of the world down there mate welcome that is a nice bike
If you want an escort back from Mudgee I'm always up for a ride
The FJR is a great bike I had one last year for a while after I wrote off an ST1300.

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Author Topic: New bike, new forum. (Read 6468 times)

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