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Offline BigJohn

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New Member Perth WA
« on: April 28, 2015, 12:20:21 AM »
Good' day
Just joined Ozstoc. Am returning to motor cycles after many years pursue ing my other interest flying light aircraft and sailing.  I am aged 63 but hope to be able to get on and off a bike for some years to come !!
Want to buy a Pan-European although I have had other bikes in the past a BMW and a Lavada. 
Enjoy the social side of biking and touring.  Also being a motor cyclist makes you a better and safer car driver being much more aware of other road users and road conditions. 
Why a Honda Pan-European put simply, whether it be a car or lawn mower, it's reliability.   Combine that with good handling and a great power unit.  I have owned more sporty bikes such as the Lavada RGS and it is not much joy passing everything and seeing them pass you whilst filling up at the petrol station or waiting for a recovery truck !!!
Look forward to seeing you at the local events.
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Offline johnnyYTED

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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2015, 12:55:04 AM »
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Welcome BigJohn,  :thumb  I was always called little John so I went johnny always with a littl' j.  :grin
There's a wealth of info on all things ST's here' and great RTE's  :eat , we are a Social bunch with excellent camaraderie and  :OldMan
Next year WA has the National Rally so you can experience the "social side"
 look at the National Rally poSTs from Toowoomba.
I ride STranger a 1998 ST1100 X police,, 170k, great bike, I like the ST13 xpol, and live in Picton NSW  :think1  might meet you next year's Rally
enjoy the forum  :eek :beer
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2015, 06:39:47 AM »
Hi BigJohn, and welcome to OzSTOC from SA. :hatwave
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2015, 07:03:24 AM »
Welcome BigJohn to OzSTOC from Toowoomba Queensland  :hatwave
I hope you find a suitable ST in WA  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :like
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2015, 08:07:18 AM »
Welcome John, welcome and I hope you enjoy your time on the forum  :beer
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2015, 08:53:32 AM »
Welcome to OzStoc Big John, from a fellow sandgroper, looking forward to catching up with you for a ride.



 Cheers Chris   :hat wave
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2015, 09:07:48 AM »
Welcome John. Just returning to riding more and owning another bike. Loving it as you will.
Stay safe & enjoy.
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2015, 10:12:20 AM »
Hi John and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands :hatwave :runyay
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2015, 12:27:45 PM »
G'day BigJohn, welcome to the forum :hatwave
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2015, 02:19:26 PM »
Welcome John
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2015, 10:36:35 AM »
Welcome from Gosnells  :hatwave

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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2015, 11:41:32 AM »
Unusual name there John! Welcome and hope to meet up in the next year sometime.
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2015, 12:05:23 PM »
Hi John and welcome aboard.  :hatwave
As others have mentioned, there is the National Rally here next March and we have a few weekend rides planned through the year as well as mid week ones.
Keep an eye out in the National and WA section and enjoy the wealth of knowledge on here.
I look forward to meeting you on a ride.
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2015, 08:52:29 PM »
Welcome John. You make good points. Reliability is king.
I have rejoined the fraternity in a similar way to you and at similar age. Good choice of bike and you will like OzSTOCers too


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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2015, 10:02:49 PM »
Welcome John from Mandurah - Hope you find the ST you are looking for, took me a while, but I managed to get a 2008 Ex Police in good nick. The ex police bikes come up now and again at Manheim Auctions, near Perth Airport.

Gumtree is also useful, I think there is one down near Bunbury still for sale
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« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2015, 10:42:06 PM »
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2015, 10:56:01 PM »
The 1300 looks like a good buy, it's also has had most of the Farkles done. :wht13
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Re: New Member Perth WA
« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2015, 11:06:21 PM »
Just sent message to the ST1300 private mentioned immediately above with offer.
Have also been keeping a weather eye on Manheim for Ex Police.  But nothing advertised at this moment in time at the auction.
Thanks to everyone for your greetings.
John
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« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2015, 09:04:04 AM »
Good luck with the offer. Welcome and will see you on the road sometime


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