G'day everyone I am Jason, 41, from the Redlands, I haven't been riding bikes that long about 6 years, but I first started out on a sports-bike, a Suzuki GSX 600F which is something completely different to the ST1300. At the time for me it was just the thought that the bike looked awesome, I am not into speed but I certainly like beauty. After a few close calls with nature, a roo wiping out the left mirror and a very large white owl giving me a winded chest, I hang up my boot for a year. It wasn't until recently that I needed to get myself a mode of transport again and when I went to the bike shop there was this red/candy looking bike just staring at me, the bike is second hand, 2004 model with only 70,000 on the clock, obviously the previous owner didnt ride much in those 9 years, but after checking out some other bikes I gave this beast a go and instantly fell in love.
Today and only after having the bike a week I am loving every minute of it. I haven't been on any long rides yet, have also checked out the farriders as well and def keen to catch up with people and go for a ride.
Nice to meet you.