Fat Stella arrives in Devon

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New member here, based on South Devon, with my 2013 Stelvio NTX, “Fat Stella”.

I have had Stella for about four years, purchased in Michigan, USA, when I was living in Louisiana. I’ve done some touring in the US, then brought the bike over here when I moved back, last year.

Due to work and other competing priorities, it took a while to get the import and DVLA paperwork done, but she is all legal and has a number plate now, so I expect to be touring the UK and beyond, in the next couple of years. I do have some other bikes to ride but the Stelvio has been a faithful companion and always puts a smile on my face.

First proper ride out (not including for MOT), up on Dartmoor. It rained, of course, but not enough to spoil the ride.

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Nice, but must feel odd, Stella being a right-hand-drive bike.. :winking_face_with_tongue:

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That is a real concern. I will have to take her out regularly to re-train her :slight_smile:

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Gday mate, I’m also in South Devon and the “contact dude” for the SW Devon Branch. Looks like one of my favourite places there, Combe Tor. We have a rideout this coming Sunday if you are interested…

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Thanks for the welcome.

I’ll see what’s going on. I was thinking of going up to the Guzzifest, although I suspect I’ve now left it a bit late to reserve a spot. Where will the rideout be meeting and where will you be going?

Cheers!
Philip

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Hi Philip,

You can see the info here: Branch rideout Sunday 17th August.

Cheers, Bob

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