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Offline Bimble

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Another Newbie in WA
« on: June 23, 2014, 10:07:47 PM »
Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. This is a terrific site, great atmosphere and heaps of relevant information. I'm new to ST's, but not new to bikes. I've had a variety of bikes, from a Vulcan cruiser, to an FZR. I've most recently been travelling around on a KLR650. My poor KLR suffered a coronary failure after throwing an exhaust cam through the head, so I started hunting around for a replacement.

I'd been admiring the Sports Tourer type bikes for some time, and stumbled across a red 2008 ST1300 at a dealer. One test ride and I was head over heels in love. Three weeks and 2000kms later and I couldn't be happier. More importantly, Mrs Bimble is in love with the pilllion arrangement. Poor thing suffered for too many years on the back of the KLR.

The nickname? Refers to my prefered travelling pace. Google explains it best:

bim·ble/ˈbimbəl/
verb
walk or travel at a leisurely pace.
noun
a leisurely walk or journey.

Once I get some photos, I'd be interested in seeing if anyone knows my Pan or her history.

Cheers,

Bimble.
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2014, 10:19:45 PM »
Welcome Bimble
Hope to see you on a WA ride soon  :like

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 10:54:28 PM »
G'day Bimble, welcome to the forum :hatwave
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2014, 11:05:26 PM »
Welcome Bimble, keep an eye out for future rides. Had a great run yesterday. Next one mid July.

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2014, 11:21:56 PM »
Quote from: Shiney on June 23, 2014, 10:54:28 PM
G'day Bimble, welcome to the forum :hatwave

Welcome Bimble,  :runyay
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2014, 11:24:49 PM »
Hi Bimble, and welcome to OzSTOC from SA.  :hatwave
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2014, 12:28:54 AM »
Hi Bimble and another welcome from SA
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2014, 07:10:00 AM »
Welcome along Bimble.... :thumbsup 

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2014, 07:26:33 AM »
Hi Bimble - welcome from the southern burbs!
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2014, 07:47:24 AM »
Hi Bimble, welcome from outback NSW and enjoy the fun and games here, not to mention the always helpful memebers. :grin :thumbs
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2014, 07:55:06 AM »
Welcome Bimble, enjoy your time here  :thumb
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2014, 08:18:44 AM »
A big HI to OzSTOC
Welcome from Toowoomba Queensland  :hatwave :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1300  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2014, 10:10:51 AM »
G'day Bimble... I'm a (soon to be) newbie to WA also, I move to Geraldton on the 17th of July 2014. Enjoy WA and would be nice to do a ride together one day.
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2014, 06:28:02 PM »
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Gday Bimble, a warm welcome from Campbelltown NSW.  :thumbsup enjoy your STeed and the forum. there's a wealth of info here and some good RTE's to be had. :thumbs     
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2014, 07:46:44 PM »
Hey Bimble welcome aboard.................................. from way out East.................................................don't worry what others say White is Best :grin  :wht11
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2014, 08:12:14 PM »
welcome Bimble, enjoy your time on the forum  :beer
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #16 on: June 24, 2014, 08:44:30 PM »
Welcome on in Bimble.  Hope to see you on a ride some day. When I finally get over to the west.
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #17 on: June 24, 2014, 09:04:13 PM »
 Wow,

Thanks for the great welcome guys. I certainly look forward to meeting some of you on a ride in the future. I've included a pic of the Pan in the hope that the previous owner might be on here, or someone might know her history.

Thanks again for the warm welcome, I look forward to finding an area where I can contribute to the collected knowledge on this forum.
 
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2014, 09:19:34 PM »
A big welcome to you and your wife from York.
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2014, 11:42:32 PM »
welcome from Gosnells. Maybe meet at coffee in a couple of weeks after I get backfrom OS.  :beer  Need to catch up again with mates in Mandurah  :grin

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2014, 12:53:07 AM »
Welcome Bimble, you may have to change your sign in as we all know red ones go faster. ;-*
Sorry I can't help you with any history of your new toy. Looks like it has several mods, besides the pillion arm rests, top box stop light and riders back rest are there any we can't see in the photo?
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2014, 01:35:47 PM »
Welcome to the zoo Bimble  :hatwave

If you bought the ST from the Honda Shop in Midland, I know most of its history.

Owned by careful, owners ( 1st brother sold it to the last owner, elder brother, who just got fed up with too many near misses and gave bikes away :spank) who looked after it well.

You bought a 'Goodun'

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2014, 01:44:30 PM »
 Poppy Dave, that's exactly where I bought it. So pleased to hear it's been looked after.

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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2014, 02:28:50 PM »
G'day Bimble. Welcome and enjoy.  :like
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Re: Another Newbie in WA
« Reply #24 on: June 27, 2014, 08:29:39 PM »
Quote from: West Aussie Glen on June 25, 2014, 12:53:07 AM
Welcome Bimble, you may have to change your sign in as we all know red ones go faster. ;-*
Sorry I can't help you with any history of your new toy. Looks like it has several mods, besides the pillion arm rests, top box stop light and riders back rest are there any we can't see in the photo?

G'day WAG,

No argument about red going faster  :thumb The Pan also has a throttle lock and a couple of clamps on the handlebar, I also believe it has bar risers, but will need to see another bike to be sure. Best excuse ever for coming along on the next ride!  :whistle
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