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Title: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: KiwiRider on September 18, 2012, 07:27:42 PM: Hi all,
A bit about me. About 20 Years ago I sold my GSX750 to buy my "nearly wife" a wedding present. Now, I have a "was my wife" and a new bike.
ST1100. White ex police bike.
Technology has moved on and I have so many questions so bear with me in my journey back and have a laugh at the accountant nerd who can break any computer around.
I have ridden a bit in the between time thanks largely to 4 brothers with more bikes than they can ride but I have to say, my ST is as good as anyhting they had and reminds me of the CB900F bld'or that I used to ride before the GSX.
Anyway, during the day I am a mild mannered accountant and on the weekends whenever I can, I plan to be the carefree spirit I used to be.
I am at Kings Beach, Caloundra, so drop me a line if you want to go for a blat some time.
I am also heading along to the Imbil rally in November. Happy to go with a crew if anyone else is going from around here.
Cheers guys and looking forward to making some new friends.

Bevan.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Streak on September 18, 2012, 07:36:10 PM: Welcome Sir, great to have you aboard! If you free you can meet some our good face at the Brisbane show and shine this weekend :)
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: tj189 on September 18, 2012, 07:45:10 PM: Welcome Bevan, enjoy your time on the forum :beer
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Skip on September 18, 2012, 07:51:42 PM: Welcome to the site KiwiRider. There are plenty of us in SE Qld that go for regular rides. ( RTE - Ride To Eat ) There are quite a few north of Brissy so you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch up with us. Mate there are lots of ST legends here that will answer any question you may have about the ST's. ( I'm not one of them. )
Sit back and enjoy the ride. Literally.
Cheers.
Skip.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Sabie on September 18, 2012, 09:35:19 PM: Hey Kiwi, Welcome to the Funny farm.....
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Brock on September 18, 2012, 09:44:43 PM: Welcome from the big bit over the West, leave while you can, we are all quite nuts in here.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: sargent on September 18, 2012, 10:12:23 PM: :hatwave howdy Kiwi - I gotta say, I also enjoy the freedom from the white St1100.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Poppy Dave on September 18, 2012, 10:52:15 PM: NOT ANOTHER ALL BLACKS SUPPORTER !!!!!

Welcome anyway Bevan.

Dave :wht13
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Biggles on September 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM: Interesting journey to the ST. Glad you finally reached the destination!!
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Mitch on September 19, 2012, 08:36:52 AM: G'Day Bevan and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West. :hatwave :runyay
:grin :blk13 :grin
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Tipsy on September 19, 2012, 08:49:31 AM: Quote from: sargent1971 on September 18, 2012, 10:12:23 PM
:hatwave howdy Kiwi - I gotta say, I also enjoy the freedom from the white St1100.

Me 2 and an ex K.1.W.1 as well in Victoria Point Redlands City
Tipsy
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: STeveo on September 19, 2012, 08:54:17 AM: What is it with ex Kiwis and white bikes??? Are they trying to get away from the 'all blacks'.

:bl11
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Tipsy on September 19, 2012, 09:04:29 AM: :wht11 py

"All Blacks" Duh whats that :grin

Tipsy
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: BigTed on September 19, 2012, 09:09:49 AM: Welcome! :hatwave

I'm trying to work out why there seems to be a disproportionate population of QLD members in this forum.....I reckon Monther Honda imports STs into Australia in limited numbers and only in via QLD. You guys get first go at the stocks and leave the slim pickings for the rest of us.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Biggles on September 19, 2012, 09:25:26 AM: Quote from: Rob on September 19, 2012, 09:09:49 AM
Welcome! :hatwave

I'm trying to work out why there seems to be a disproportionate population of QLD members in this forum.....I reckon Monther Honda imports STs into Australia in limited numbers and only in via QLD. You guys get first go at the stocks and leave the slim pickings for the rest of us.

Thank your lucky stars we let you have some.

AND STs are never "slim pickings". Every one is Premium Quality.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: STeveo on September 19, 2012, 02:06:32 PM: Quote from: Biggles on September 19, 2012, 09:25:26 AM
Quote from: Rob on September 19, 2012, 09:09:49 AM
Welcome! :hatwave

I'm trying to work out why there seems to be a disproportionate population of QLD members in this forum.....I reckon Monther Honda imports STs into Australia in limited numbers and only in via QLD. You guys get first go at the stocks and leave the slim pickings for the rest of us.

Thank your lucky stars we let you have some.

AND STs are never "slim pickings". Every one is Premium Quality.
Hear, hear!!
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: saaz on September 19, 2012, 02:38:49 PM: Welcome Bevan. Just wait until the weather gets warmer down south to get all the riders out. Anyways, most people in Queensland actually come from other places, and NZ seems to be a favourite :)
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Shiney on September 19, 2012, 06:41:25 PM: G'day Bevan :hatwave
Congratulations on acquiring one of the best bikes around :wht11 and welcome to the forum :thumb

I'm sure you'll find many opportunities to join us for rides :runyay

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Abe on September 19, 2012, 08:12:21 PM: Hi Kiwi, I have niece's (both married, he he he) at Coloundra West, so I'll let you know when I'm up there. And enjoy the freedom while you can, I know I did. :thumbs :thumbsup
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Diesel on September 20, 2012, 11:27:54 AM: G'day Bevan, and welcome aboard.

Won't be too long before you're riding with 20 or more gentleman on STs around the fabulous Sunshine Coast Hinterland roads - we do it all the time. :runyay

Thanks for posting and enjoy your time here - the collective brainpower of these ~~clowns~~ genii is immeasurable! :-++

Find your way around the older posts in the forum for some invaluable knowledge and information, and ask away if there's something you need to know.

Great to have you along for the ride! :thumb

Cheers, Diesel
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: KiwiRider on September 24, 2012, 06:04:47 PM: Quote from: vega on September 19, 2012, 08:12:21 PM
Hi Kiwi, I have niece's (both married, he he he) at Coloundra West, so I'll let you know when I'm up there. And enjoy the freedom while you can, I know I did. :thumbs :thumbsup

Married neices. Damn.. They may have some nice friends so definitely look me up when you are up.
Title: Re: Hello World.. from an old timer back on the road and free again..
Post by: Sicman on September 24, 2012, 09:56:03 PM: Welcome on In :wink1

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