Author Topic: Introduce me (Read 4895 times)

ppopeye · « **on:** January 31, 2014, 11:16:00 AM »

Hi all.
I am in the market for an ST1300. My last ride was a Yamaha 500 in the early eighties.
I was caravanning at Inverell when an ST set up camp near me. Whilst talking to StinkyPete I sat on his machine and started dreaming of motorcycling again.
Looked at an ST1300 this week in Thomastown, Victoria at a dealer. Its pricey but has low k's and lots of useful extras. I am looking at retiring soon but not sure exactly when or when to buy a bike. Its a bit hard to know what a good one rides like as I havent ridden any bike for so long.
I believe you dont forget how to ride though.
Love the way Ozstoc works and look forward to meeting people very soon.
I am in Croydon,Victoria.
Cheers
Ppopeye

Williamson · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:44:27 AM »

Quote from: ppopeye on January 31, 2014, 11:16:00 AM

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Looked at an ST1300 this week in Thomastown, Victoria at a dealer. Its pricey but has low k's and lots of useful extras.....

First of all, welcome to OzSTOC.

Secondly, I've checked the Thomastown dealer's website. An answer depends on which ST1300 you were looking at (there are two currently listed), eg:

# $14,000 ride-away with 12,500km ain't too bad, especially with the extras fitted. The original owner probably paid in excess of $28,000 ride-away back in 2005.

Or

# $12,500 ride-away with 20,500km is also good value, even without the extras. The original owner probably paid in excess of $27,000 ride-away back in 2009.

Both have such low km, they should be like new bikes, and new bikes at half price or less is pretty good, and even beter if the dealer accepts a lower offer. What are doing reading these posts then? Get to it, I reckon they won't last long.

I'm in St Helena (half way between you and Thomastown), if you want to talk more send me a message and we'll exchange mobile no.s.

Cheers, Michael

StinkyPete · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:26:05 PM »

Hi ppopeye and welcome to OzSTOC from the SA crew.

I just knew that after you had had a sit and a dream on my ST that you'd take the bait and we'd see you here eventually. You certainly don't forget how to ride, and never forget the thrill of riding which gets into your blood. It's an itch that only riding can fix. The club has a Ride to Eat at Caldermeade just east of Melbourne on Saturday 8th February. Come along with your wife, have a look at some bikes and have a chat with some of the members. Chris and I are riding over from Adelaide. You will find the details under "Victoria" on the forum.
Pete (and Chris)

Mitch · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:42:06 PM »

Hi ppopeye & a Warm Welcome from the Wild West

Wild Rose · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:48:13 PM »

Welcome Ppopeye to OzSTOC from Toowoomba Queensland

Hope you find a ST1300 that suits you budget, they are a great bike
Lots of great info on the Forum

Abe · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2014, 01:47:17 PM »

Welcome ppopeye,
I remember you well, sitting on Pete's bike at Inverell.

As Pete said, pop over to Ballarat for our National rally and see the ST family in action.

Sicman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2014, 02:51:26 PM »

Welcome On In Ppopeye

Wombat · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2014, 07:17:10 PM »

Welcome from Perth

Frenchy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:15:46 PM »

Gday ppopeye

From Australind WA, I too have just got back into bikes after a lay off.
Apparently not as long as you though. I am meeting the West crowd for the first time tomorrow at an RTE outing
This mob seem very helpful, as you can see by your replies.
I am looking forward to introducing myself to the crew, talk about all things ST & have a chat
Good luck & I hope you find a bike to suit your needs.

Shiney · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2014, 12:02:29 PM »

G'day Ppopeye, welcome to the forum

royst1100 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2014, 05:21:26 PM »

welcome ppopeye you will not regret the st

alans1100 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2014, 06:48:32 PM »

Hi, welcome from SA

STeveo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2014, 07:53:57 PM »

Welcome Popeye. Don't forget about ST1100s. They maybe older (and cheaper) but are still a good bike.

bloodbikes · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2014, 03:42:12 AM »

Welcome to OZSTOC Popeye

tj189 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2014, 07:46:22 AM »

Welcome Popeye, enjoy your time here

Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2014, 12:14:46 PM »

Welcome to the best biking Forum on the world-wide web.
I think you should buy both ST1300s, because I'm a great believer in having a spare. What if you wanted to go for a ride and your first choice was dirty. Surely the other one would be clean!
Anyhoo, you don't know how lucky you were meeting Pete!
No such thing as luck in these important matters- that was Providence!

ppopeye · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2014, 01:56:44 PM »

Well, that didnt take too long. I had a nervous ride home in the heat last Friday in all new gear and not having ridden for nearly 30 years. Everyone was right. You don't forget how it goes. The new ride is a 2005 ST1300 with a whole 12500 km on speedo. Its pretty much like new. It has GPS, marine CD radio, Oxford grips and even Honda carpet in the top box. Now I just need to ride it.

Marcus · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2014, 01:59:16 PM »

Good on you Ppopeye, good meeting you last weekend

ST2UP · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:04:06 PM »

Well done and 12,500K's WOW......that's sensational and a shame to, but not for you

StinkyPete · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2014, 05:26:15 PM »

..... and don't you look pleased with yourself.

Chops · « **Reply #20 on:** February 12, 2014, 05:41:43 PM »

Welcome mate well done and nice red one

Shiney · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:27:55 PM »

Nice one, congratulations

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Wild Rose · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:11:45 AM »

Quote from: ppopeye on February 12, 2014, 01:56:44 PM

I had a nervous ride home in the heat last Friday in all new gear and not having ridden for nearly 30 years.
Now I just need to ride it.

A lot of us had a fair break between bikes for whatever reason, I had a 20 year break and just glad I climbed back on

The joy's of the open road are waiting for you

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2014, 07:14:27 AM »

Welcome to OzSTOC ppopeye, nice choice on the

ST1300.. enjoy the wealth of knowledge on all things ST and gr8 camaraderie.

saaz · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2014, 09:36:53 AM »

Welcome, and well done

The STs are easy to get on with. Doing a refresher riding course is often a great idea..

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