I have a mate (Mark) from Moonie Beach, near Coffs Harbour, contact me recently to have a look at an ST 1100 that he was interested in from Bikesales. Well, not having much of a clue about said beast, I contacted Abe to inquire whether he would lend his vast knowledge and experience to this venture.
So we met at Maccas at Preston's and sallied forth to beautiful down town Kurrajong to have a nosey at the bike. The Chap that owns it, Mal, could not have been more friendly or hospitable. The bike is a 1995 model and he is selling as he has upgraded to a 2000 model (yes, it's blue Shiney). Turns out Mal is not a member so card issued and he seems quite interested. Moving right along, Abe and Mal get to talking, and talking. I learnt more about 1100's in that hour than I thought would be possible. I then took the thing for a squirt and was suitably impressed. Can see why you 1100 riders are a bit precious about them. Still prefer my 1300 though. Anyhow, Mal made coffee and we talked some more and then departed back towards civilisation.
I stopped a Luddenham for final coffee and a feed and reported back to Mark about the success of the visit and our belief that he was getting a good deal. Then rode home and found that he'd bought it and was very happy. So it appears that we have made 2 people very happy today and may well have jagged 2 new members. A very productive day after all.
My sincerest gratitude to Abe, the man knows his 1100's and is always happy to help out. Good bloke.
