Honda ST1100 thread

**CRM** · 24th October 2014, 21:14

Originally Posted by Murray

You bought it for $3,100 and you now want $3,900 for it???

The number plate alone is worth $2,500 so I suppose if you added that it has increased the value??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ighlight=GO2UP

Yep, got a good deal on it when I bought it, but it needed new tyres, warrant, rego, new head bearings, plus I've added new heated grips, a power outlet, a rain cover, fixed up some bits of trim, new forks fitted etc. A bike is worth what people will pay for it at the time. Look at the other ones that are out there on trade me and the price I'm asking is really good. I can honestly say this is the best bike I've owned - better economy and range for touring than my R1100R or Trophy 1200. More comfort than my VFR800. Great power and smoothness. I'm super-impressed with the ST's. I didn't buy it for the plate

- only taken the Mrs out on it a couple of times (though it is a cool plate).

**nzspokes** · 25th October 2014, 15:22

This one also looks nice. Shame they are all to far away to sit on.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-797636992.htm

**CRM** · 25th October 2014, 19:43

Originally Posted by nzspokes

This one also looks nice. Shame they are all to far away to sit on.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-797636992.htm

I'm definitely coming to Auckland on 5th Nov so as long as the weather is fine and my bike isn't sold by then we can catch up and I'll take a look at your Hornet stuff and you can have a look at and a ride if you want on my ST.

**nzspokes** · 26th October 2014, 05:56

Originally Posted by CRM

I'm definitely coming to Auckland on 5th Nov so as long as the weather is fine and my bike isn't sold by then we can catch up and I'll take a look at your Hornet stuff and you can have a look at and a ride if you want on my ST.

Yeah that would be cool.

What are they like with a pillion on? Tried it on my VTR and it was a bit cramped for both of us.

**CRM** · 28th October 2014, 13:05

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Yeah that would be cool.

What are they like with a pillion on? Tried it on my VTR and it was a bit cramped for both of us.

I've only taken my wife out a couple of times on it but she seemed to like it. Heaps of room and much better seat compared to a VTR.

Apparently the design criteria for these - bearing in mind that they were designed in Germany as the "Pan European" - was a bike that could tour two-up at 160km on the Autobahn all day. I would certainly vouch for their ability to do that. They are totally stable at speed (the ST1300's had some early issues with wobbles but the 1100's are legendary for stability). I normally cruise at 110-120k with the radar detector on as I'm a bit paranoid about cops and I try to maintain a good margin of safety, but on the right roads a quick squirt will easily take you up to 200k without any sense of danger

. I think top speed is supposed to be about 220.

PM me with your details for the 5th. Some time early afternoon would be ideal for me.

**Ender EnZed** · 28th October 2014, 17:29

Originally Posted by nzspokes

This one also looks nice. Shame they are all to far away to sit on.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-797636992.htm

This one here was floating around for a few months before it went to AFC (IIRC). It hasn't been relisted in a while but there's no definite sign it's been sold. It has had a lie down at some point and I'm not sure what reserve was but it's the last year before the 13 and it hasn't been much further than the guy wanting $8k.

**nzspokes** · 28th October 2014, 22:02

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

This one here was floating around for a few months before it went to AFC (IIRC). It hasn't been relisted in a while but there's no definite sign it's been sold. It has had a lie down at some point and I'm not sure what reserve was but it's the last year before the 13 and it hasn't been much further than the guy wanting $8k.

Hmmm. Nice bike. Cheers

**Ender EnZed** · 29th October 2014, 06:20

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Hmmm. Nice bike. Cheers

Technically the wrong thread now, but this has to be on the list: trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=797711891

I recall the early 13s had a bit of a 180+km/h stability issue. Dunno if there was a recall or they just fixed the next gen but at under $6k it's not bad. Well down in buttfuck nowhere though.

**nzspokes** · 29th October 2014, 06:38

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Technically the wrong thread now, but this has to be on the list: trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=797711891

I recall the early 13s had a bit of a 180+km/h stability issue. Dunno if there was a recall or they just fixed the next gen but at under $6k it's not bad. Well down in buttfuck nowhere though.

Yes have seen that but a bit out of the budget. To be fair we are looking a bit early. Not ready to buy yet but more seeing what can work. Nice bike though, I would like it.

May wander up and look at this old nail as well. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=799454483

**Ender EnZed** · 29th October 2014, 07:18

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Yes have seen that but a bit out of the budget. To be fair we are looking a bit early. Not ready to buy yet but more seeing what can work. Nice bike though, I would like it.

May wander up and look at this old nail as well. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=799454483

Yeah, there's always something better for an extra thousand bucks.

Had this on the watch list a month ago: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=783475241