New Australian member

[Polly]

Hi All

I have only just picked up my new VTX - S 1300 and now trying to find out how many people are members here in Australia. This is my second cruiser the first was a Shadow 750.

I would also like some information on floodboards for the pilon passanger where to get them and is they can be mounted in a different place ie lower down as mt wife is fairly tall.

Any help would be great.

[Beaker]

G'day Polly and welcome. The best thing to do is use the search function and you will find plenty of info on pillion floorboards. I would usually purchase something like floorboards from one of three places, all in the US.....

Honda Direct Line (http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/stores/byProduct.asp?prd=Floorboards&str=13&ID=240876026)
Xtreme Revolution (http://www.xtremerevolution.com/store/sc-22-1-footpegsfloorboards.aspx)
Cruiser Customizing (http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/category.cfm?model_ID=54&category_ID=6&sblid=Footpegs__Floorboards__Highway_Bars)

I am actually looking at the Kury Dually ISO pegs for my pillion now.

Where in Adelaide do you live?? I grew up in Edwardstown but about 10 years ago saw the light and headed to where I can ride all year round!! I occassionaly venture down there to visit family.

Cheers,
Beaker

[chilliman]

gday Polly I'm in Sydney. you'll love the X - congratulations on your purchase and also for having a long-legged wife :P

I have read good things about pillion floorboards though she may find a backrest and an aftermarket seat more satisfying

look forward to seeing you here more often

[Polly]

Thanks Chilliman and Beaker


Beaker: Im currently living in Golden Grove over near Tea Tree and will be moving to the ACT in January 07 as thats my new location. Dont worry I have all the cold weather gear as I came from the ACT prior to my posting to Adelaide (HA HA). As I said before I'm in the Army and we move evry 2 to 3 years. The best thing is that I have just come back from a tour in Iraq so that how I paid for the new Bike.

Chilliman: thanks for the advise and I have the back rest on order, have been waiting now for over a week. And then will get the floorboards for the wife. Hope to maybe catch up with you when I move to the ACT as we have family in Sydney.

Once again guys thanks for the warm welcome.

[chilliman]

yes mate that would be good, it's only a 2 hour trip between ACT and Sydney. I've only got 2pts left on my licence so I can't go any faster.

where are you getting your backrest from - a dealer?

[Polly]

Well we do have something in common. Only had my bike a week and was booked, Oh well thats life. As for the back rest I have picked it up through the Honda shop as it was on the list of gear that could come with the bike.

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[Beaker]

yes mate that would be good, it's only a 2 hour trip between ACT and Sydney. I've only got 2pts left on my licence so I can't go any faster.

where are you getting your backrest from - a dealer?

Must be a VTX thing, but then again you have got a 'busa so I can understand where the points have gone!! :lol: :shock:

I've only got 3pts left on mine, although I should pick up another 2 in November.

Till then it's easy riding.

I know it's still a long way off but once Polly moves to Canberra we should organise a get together somewhere between Brisbane and Sydney/Canberra. Iam sure that the guys up here would be keen. Just a thought!!

[chilliman]

another brilliant suggestion Beaker - you are an 'ideas man'!

[Polly]

That sound great I move to the ACT the first week in Jan 07 and would love to get together.

[HOMBRE']

Yeah, Welcome Polly,
Hang on to those points. It's not fun having beute bike in the shed and no ticket to ride.
Keep on Cruise'n on.

[Polly]

Thanks Pheonix

As its the only transport I have (Hate cars never driven one never will). The points are very dear to me LOL.

[Beaker]

Thanks Pheonix

As its the only transport I have (Hate cars never driven one never will). The points are very dear to me LOL.

Gees mate, you are keen!! I too don't own a car but Iam lucky enough to live where it is a little warmer in the winter. I grew up in Adelaide but never owned a bike down there. And your moving to Canberra where the winters are even colder?? Good on ya - but fark ya must have some good gear or just be immune to the cold!!

[Polly]

Mate

It the Job Im in they keep sending me to the cold locations so yes had to get some real good cold weather gear