New Guy From out West

[CruzaLuza]

I have been stalking this site for the past 12 months whilst trying to decide whether an 1100 or 1300 was what I was really after. Yes I had contemplated a beemer and had strong influence to get on a strom. I finally made the decision that although my heart was set on an ST1100 that some 1300's had priced well enough to have a go at them. I located a couple of steeds that were in my budgetary limitations and started the ball rolling. The problem (hee hee) was that the St1300 I settled on was located in Brisbane QLD and I am located south of Perth W.A. Careful planning and negotiating saw me making plans to fly to Bris-vegas and ride the bike home. I was now faced with an interesting situation that basically meant I was getting my dream cycle and participating in my first long distance, short duration ride. I must say that the info provided on this site re: long distance riding was very helpful and I even took notice of the sentiment of safety and long rides. Long story short, 3 1/2 days later ride into garage (surprise the living daylights out of wife) and sit but in bath. Awesome experience, the ST never missed a beat and by far the most economical bike I have ever ridden. Looking forward to eating more miles soon.

[West Aussie Glen]

Welcome CruzaLuza. The Sts certainly eat up kms. How far south of Perth are you?
There are a few members on here in the southern suberbs.

[alchemist]

Welcome mate, sounds like you had a pretty good experience there...Hope to see you out there for a ride one day!

[tj189]

Welcome CruzaLuza,  glad some of the info on the site assisted you, enjoy your time here 

[Abe]

Welcome to the forum.
You wont look back now, the 1300 is a nice bike.

[ST2UP]

Well done on your purchase, ride and welcome........enjoy 


 

[Streak]

Well done sir! Sounds like you had a fantastic time! Looks like your going to fit in nicely here 

Did youknow National Rally is in march in Ballarat, Victoria? There is a good excuse for another good ride, and there is plenty of WA members heading over 

Looking forward to seeing some photos of the bike!

[Pocket STocker]

Welcome CruzaLuza, glad to see that you purchased a 1300. Sure you will get many great rides on this mean machine. 



Pockey 

[StinkyPete]

Welcome to the forum, CruzaLuza.   Brisbane to Perth is a great introduction to the touring abilities of the ST.   

[johnnyYTED]

 
Welcome CruzaLuza, nice choice with the  . I rode my ST1100 from Gympie Qld to Kimba in your intro pic,then back, as my first distance ride on an ST.
enjoy OzSTOC and the wealth of info you'll find here, and the commoradery of the diverse collection of people here.
 

[Shiney]

G'day CruzaLuza, welcome to the forum
Congrats on the new beaST
Good to see you got it in the beST colour 

[Mitch]

Hi CruzaLuza and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands   
               

[Marcus]

Welcome mate

[Biggles]

What a man!  Took the ST13 at face value (long distance capable, reliable, economical, comfortable) and asked it to do all that on your first ride of it.
You're very welcome here with that mindset!   

[Sicman]

Welcome On In CruzaLuza  I had that feeling we were being watched 

[Panman50]

Yeah, welcome back to WA from a northern suburbs boy. Especially with the new toy, must have been a great run.
I travel to Bunbury quite frequently as part of my job and love the area.
Me and the wife will no doubt be cruising through in the next few weeks for a day run to busso.

Enjoy the forum, I recently joined myself and enjoying it so far.

Regards,
Panman.

[Yorkie]

Welcome from York, if you are around here anytime let me know.

[Wild Rose]

Welcome CruzaLuza from Toowoomba in Queensland 
Enjoy the Bike  Enjoy the Forum 

[bloodbikes]

Welcome to OZSTOC   

 

[Wombat]

Welcome from Gosnells. 
 

[Diesel]

Hi Cruza - that could be a WORLD RECORD for an inaugural ride of a new STeed. Well done mate, and welcome aboard.

Cheers, Diesel