Introduction before I bombard questions

[twins4me]

Hi

My name is Stuart and I currently building my first kit - an ST-1 that I got in the Easter sale. I thought it would be polite to introduce myself before I launch into asking a bunch of questions. I am enjoying the process immensely at the moment and am already planning my next 3, or is that 4, builds.

By the way, my forum name - twins4me - is a name I have used previously on motorcycle forums and refers to my engine configuration preferences, not some fetish for sisters! Thought I should just clear that up in advance.

Stuart.

[lawry]

Hi Stuart. You sure it's about motorbikes? Just asking.
Anyway, welcome to the forum. I hope you have a lot of fun building your ST, ask as many questions as you like and keep us up to date with lots of posts.

[adam]

Welcome Stuart, it's ok, guitars, motorbikes and dogs are recurrent themes on our humble Forum. Feel free to post any pics and specs of any of these.

Here's some token shots of my new girl, all naked and wet.

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[pablopepper]

Holy crap. Adam, that is a beautiful piece of machinery.

Edit: Sorry, I was distracted. Hi Stuart.

[lawry]

Hey Ads. It's only got one seat. No twins for you then.

[adam]

Oh yes it is PabloPepper, I'm still in awe of its magnificence. I ride it every day and every time I get on or off it I have to stand back and admire it.

Lawry, it did come with the pillion seat, two panniers and a full screen (LT = light tourer). But I really like the stripped down look. I can put on the extras when I go touring (or find someone willing to try out the pillion seat).

[adam]

And sorry Stuart for hijacking your welcome thread... I think it's your turn for show and tell. Lets see what axes or bikes or dogs make you happy.

[bargeloobs]

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By the way, my forum name - twins4me - is a name I have used previously on motorcycle forums and refers to my engine configuration preferences, not some fetish for sisters! Thought I should just clear that up in advance.

Stuart.


Howsit Stu, good luck on the first (second, third, etc) build man, take your time an it will come out wicked, there's more than enough collective knowledge in this forum to assist you in every aspect of the build so no excuses for a half ass job lol.
@Adz, nice ride man, very "Fatboy" esque.

[kells80aus]

Hmmmmm Nice set of twins.......

Welcome Stuart.

Cheers PK

[dingobass]

Seeing as we are being random.....
Here is a Dingo pic.

Oh, and welcome to the crazy farm Mate! :o
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/5cwk7-image.jpg

[twins4me]

Hi

Sorry, took a bit to get back. Trying to find some photos of twins. I found some but didn't know if they were OK to post on the forum and then I get sidetracked...

Sorry bout that. Here's my SV1000 in better days. I say that because a couple of years ago I was taken out on my way to work by a guy coming out of a driveway. 27 broken bones, 6 weeks in a coma, 3 months in hospital later I am alive but not quite able to get back on the bike. I hope to one day though.

Stuart
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/24083-P1010001.JPG
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[wokkaboy]

Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum, glad you are slowly recovering, sounds like a very nasty accident. Nice looking bike (when it was in one piece). I like the look of naked bikes.
You may have already mentioned in a previous thread but I'm not sure, what kit are you planning to build ?

[lawry]

Man, that was one hell of a bingle. I think you should stick to normal twins ;)

[twins4me]

Thanks Wokkaboy. I am building an ST-1. This is my first kit so I am starting simple. I was going to do a TL, but then they had the ST on sale at Easter so I got that. I figured if I stuff it up it wont have cost me as much!

[Brendan]

Stuart - great to hear you're recovering and I hope you can get back on a bike again!

In terms of kits - ST-1's are hard to get wrong - just make sure if you're not sure, post pics and ask for help! It has saved me many hours of rework in the past and could have saved me more if I followed my own mantra! Hope the build goes well and look forward to seeing it progress.

[lawry]

And in a similar vein to Adam, here is my beastie all wet too. But that's because it's raining in Mackay today and I had to move it out of the carport so I could work on another CBG. No man cave here, I'm afraid :(
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/k737o-image.jpg

[gavinturner]

Hi Stuart! Welcome aboard. Sorry to hear about your accident. Those car drivers are a bloody menace! Hope you enjoy the ST-1 it's a really nice kit to put together and a great way to get addicted. Oh and here's my current bike:


cheers,
Gav.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/9tcui-bike.jpg

[lawry]

A red one one, Gav! That'll go faster.