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Offline Pezzz

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Another newbie
« on: August 21, 2013, 09:28:59 AM »
Good morning all.
Firstly I have to say what a great forum you have here. I have loved the STs since the mid 1990s and recently was told of one going in my price range. After some googling I came across your forum and the info from it has solidified my choice and I am picking one up this afternoon.
Have ridden a few different bikes over the past 20years with my current one being a 2007 VL800 Boulevard. Enjoyed that for last 6years but find the wind pressure of the sit up cruiser annoying at high speeds on long rides.
Took the St for a quick blat up the Tonkin Hwy and was amazed by the steadiness and general feel.
My only problem is that I am a bit of a STump but so I need to find someone to shave the seat.
Looking forward to contributing on here as the new technology few years go by.

By the way, if anyone is interested I found d an absolute bargain ST that was just a fraction out of my price zone. Bike has done 50000k in mint condition selling for 6k. This is the bike that started me looking for these again but mate had said price was a fair bit less.  The joy of 3rd hand information. Anyway,  9morehours until I pick up my new STeed.

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2013, 09:36:05 AM »
Great to hear the Forum helped your decision.  You'll find it's a goldmine when you need to do anything on the bike, or need to meet up with some like-minded dudes and dudettes.   :thumb

I guess you won't get much for a used Boulevard.  Never mind, we learn from our mistakes.    :whistle
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2013, 09:40:53 AM »
Welcome mate from Victoria, as Biggles said there is a bunch of info on here and alot of knowledgeable people to help out
 

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 10:00:06 AM »
Thanks guys,
Only 8.5 hours to go now :-) ....
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 10:40:08 AM »
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 10:46:00 AM »
 Hi Pezzz and a Warm Welcome from Lakelands :hatwave :runyay
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2013, 11:01:38 AM »
Welcome Pezzz to OzSToc many good  fun times ahead and hope you can join us on our RTE's


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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2013, 12:03:16 PM »
Welcome from Gosnells  :hatwave I have heard there may be another RTE in York soon so join in. Camping is also planned for October so you might see another side to the members.
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2013, 01:49:09 PM »
Welcome Pezzz from Sunny and Cold Toowoomba, :beer :beer Queensland
We must have about every ST in WA signed up now, there has been a big influx of membership from WA
Enjoy the Bike  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbs

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2013, 01:57:29 PM »
Welcome Pezzz......enjoy  :beer
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2013, 02:05:46 PM »
Welcome Pezzz to OZSTOC from the mandurah area.  :hatwave :hatwave

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2013, 02:44:14 PM »
Hi Pezzz, a warm welcome from the souther suburbs. ... hope to meet soon on a ride!

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2013, 03:28:32 PM »
Welcome On In Pezzz :clap

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2013, 04:57:51 PM »
Welcome Pezzz, enjoy your ST, we all do  :runyay
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2013, 05:23:05 PM »
Hi Pezzz, welcome to the forum. Enjoy.  :hatwave
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2013, 08:35:33 PM »
welcome Pezzz, yep, 'tis a great forum and excellent support from other STer's :beer
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2013, 09:02:13 PM »
G'day Pezzz, welcome to the forum :hatwave
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2013, 09:10:34 PM »
A big welcome from York.
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2013, 09:26:35 PM »
G'day Pezzz, welcome to the forum :hatwave

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2013, 09:36:52 PM »
Welcome Pezzz from sunny, windy, cold, raining and every other weather type Melbourne.
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2013, 02:07:41 AM »
Welcome Pezzz, from South Aussie, by now you would of picked up the new baby.
I bet you have a smile from ear to ear.
I'm sure you will have lots of fun in the forums

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2013, 08:59:40 AM »
Ended up being delayed by a day   :|||| :|||| :||||
So i am picking her up today..   :thumbs
Timer has been reset ..... 8 hours to go again ...

Wild Rose, i know all about the weather in Toowoomba ...  i used to live there.... probably delivered pizzas to you about 20 years ago .... lol ....

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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2013, 12:02:44 PM »
Winston66, Northampton.
Welcome to the (funny farm) you will enjoy it here, we are a great bunch. So everyone says. Dont be shy and if you want to know anything (bike related ,that is) dont hesitate to ask.
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2013, 03:55:41 PM »
Welcome from Far North Queensland...   :hatwave
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Re: Another newbie
« Reply #24 on: August 28, 2013, 03:43:19 PM »
Hi Pezzz - hope you've been out on the STeed regularly.

Thanks for a great intro and welcome to the forum.      :thumbs

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