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RossN

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Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« on: October 01, 2014, 07:38:29 PM »
Hi All

I have been a fan of both the ST1100 & 1300 for a long time.
My brother owned both models and I used to ride them at every opportunity. I remember the first time I jumped on the 1100 being a little overwhelmed at the size and weight, and how amazed I was when I found that as soon as you moved off the weight disappeared and how the bike felt incredibly nimble. He traded the 1100 on a 1300 and I was even more impressed!!!
I have been following the Ozstoc for a while on Facebook and have often browsed the forum as a visitor.
A couple of months ago I found a 2010 ST1300 on Gumtree and basically purchased the bike online. It had 2 previous owners and presented very well with pretty low Km's at 29,000.
It has had a couple of minor scrapes, fallen over in the garage etc, but otherwise presents and rides really nicely.

Until today that is... when after a ride the rear brake bound up of its own accord and I couldn't even push the bike into the garage!!!
Thus the reason for finally joining the forum, I will post the problem in the appropriate section and look forward to hearing others thoughts on the matter and hopefully find a solution.

Anyway, looking forward to learning a lot about the bike and being a member of the Ozstoc community.

Cheers

RossN
 

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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2014, 07:47:27 PM »
RossN,

Welcome to the Forum  :hatwave and sorry to hear about your problem.  Someone here in the Brains Trust is bound to have an answer. 
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 07:50:15 PM »
Hi RossN and welcome to the forum from SA.   :hatwave   I'm sure that there will be plenty of ideas forthcoming to get you going again.   A 2010 model with 29,000k on the clock is still brand new.
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2014, 07:55:58 PM »
G'day Ross,

We'll have to catch up for a ride and a coffee sometime. What suburb are you in?
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 08:07:53 PM »
Welcome Ross, we will sort your minor issue for you......strange issue at 29 K's  :think1



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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 08:39:19 PM »
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2014, 09:02:23 PM »
Welcome in Ross.

To move your bike, try cracking the brake bleed valve. It sounds like an air bubble, and heat has caused the pads to lock on. You probably need to bleed the system, and it can be a bit difficult to do correctly.
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2014, 09:08:26 PM »
Onya Ross and well done, all issues will be sorted soon, plenty of hands on knowledge/experience here. Nat rally coming up in March, see you there, from way down south........................................ :wht11
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2014, 09:57:29 PM »
A big WELCOME Ross from Toowoomba The home of the OzSTOC 2015 National Rally  :hatwave
I have a Black 2011 which I purchased new last year, they are a great bike
I'm sure someone will sort out the problem with the brakes  :grin
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2014, 06:49:47 AM »
Thanks to all for the warm welcome.
Bikebear - im in Kewarra beach - ride & coffee sounds good!

Brake issue posted under Brake & Clutch - hoping to be back on the road soon.

Cheers :)
 

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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2014, 07:02:09 AM »
Welcome RossN and enjoy your time with us.  :thumbs
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2014, 09:13:29 PM »
G'day RossN, welcome to the forum :hatwave

When you have a chance how about posting some pics of you're new beast for us to have a gander at :thumbsup
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2014, 08:31:05 AM »
Hello RossN and welcome along to the club. Enjoy your stay  ;-*



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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2014, 08:53:37 AM »
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2014, 08:46:59 AM »
Thanks Again!

Will post some pics of the bike when i've got it back on the road.

Cheers

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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2014, 04:34:11 AM »
Hiya Ross, you will love it in the forum. Everybody is just so friendly, and a wealth of information and sound source of advice for the asking. :thumbs
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Re: Newbie from Cairns (QLD)
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2014, 09:58:08 AM »
 Hi Ross and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West  :hatwave :runyay
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