Something new something black something touring focused

**Toaster** · 16th March 2011, 19:31

Thanks for the comments. Blinged... as you do.

Top box, various scuff pads and luggage bags arrive tomorrow. Gotta put the kitchen sink somewhere....

**Stylo** · 16th March 2011, 20:39

Originally Posted by Toaster

I certainly am. Great to be able to just leave all my gear, including jacket, in the panniers and just walk into work. Very handy indeed.

Good call , I'm in the same boat currently doing the bizzo on my '09 'Busa with a lot of two up stuff but past injuries are , like you, making me look elsewhere ...maybe in the next 6 months hmm .

Only 3 Bikes on my list so far as a replacement...ZX14 , Concours and...the ST1300
. At this stage I'd go for the ZX14 followed by the ST, enjoy your new ride mate , nice bike and a better deal than the VFR1200, for a number of reasons.

**Spearfish** · 17th March 2011, 17:50

As far as mounting the steed, do you leg over from the ground or step up on the peg then leg over?

Sounds like a silly question huh? , just seeing how you deal with a similar problem I have with movement.

**Toaster** · 17th March 2011, 18:51

Originally Posted by Spearfish

As far as mounting the steed, do you leg over from the ground or step up on the peg then leg over?

Sounds like a silly question huh? , just seeing how you deal with a similar problem I have with movement.

Just leg over, but I must say I have never considered standing on the peg.... hmmm.

**Toaster** · 28th March 2011, 20:50

Originally Posted by nadroj

Welcome to the 'Busa - ST1300 club.

You will find these usefull:

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/ST1300.html

http://www.st-owners.com/

That ST owners forum is dangerous. I keep reading about all their "farkles" or "bling" as we call it.

So far I have added:
The Top Box - it is so handy
Tank bag and inner bags so I can now pack gear away from the bike
All the knee, tank and pannier scratch pads - black bikes are terrible for scratches
Honda valve caps (pointless mod, but hey....)

For me:
Touring Helmet - Shoei Quest
Replacement Winter gloves
New Hi Vis for the wet days and night riding to work
Waterproof neck warmer

Coming soon:
Stebel GenII airhorn
LED side running lights
Pannier tip over bars
Peg extensions
Headlight cover

Considering:
Instrumentation backing light change from that dated yellow look to blue and white.

**DIN PELENDA** · 28th March 2011, 22:33

I know you going to enjoy this 1300 more then one before that ! Nice you stick with black.

**Hinny** · 29th March 2011, 01:16

Clearly a man of great taste and discernment.
They do look good in Black... but I believe the Red ones go faster.

**shafty** · 29th March 2011, 06:10

Congrats Toaster - looks fab in Black, welcome to the club.

I also admire the FJR and the Connie, but am very happy with my Pan - I reckon its the thinking Guys choice, especially with the awesome fuel range., and bang for the buck.

I converted my front turn signals to running lights (as well as turn signals of course) with a kit ex New Plymouth - about $NZ60 from memory.

I'd love to get a BIG lineup of ST's together for ride/Photo opp sometime - best I wait til I get back to NZ tho huh. I also had wired in, a lead for my radar detector, - and might add a power outlet to a front glovebox for GPS/Mobile charging etc.

Must catchup on ST-Owners, - there are some neat ST Riders around these parts too.

Well done

Regards

Shafty

**Toaster** · 29th March 2011, 10:13

Originally Posted by shafty

Congrats Toaster - looks fab in Black, welcome to the club.

I also admire the FJR and the Connie, but am very happy with my Pan - I reckon its the thinking Guys choice, especially with the awesome fuel range., and bang for the buck.

I converted my front turn signals to running lights (as well as turn signals of course) with a kit ex New Plymouth - about $NZ60 from memory.

I'd love to get a BIG lineup of ST's together for ride/Photo opp sometime - best I wait til I get back to NZ tho huh. I also had wired in, a lead for my radar detector, - and might add a power outlet to a front glovebox for GPS/Mobile charging etc.

Must catchup on ST-Owners, - there are some neat ST Riders around these parts too.

Well done

Regards

Shafty

Thanks for that mate, cheers.

The ST site is proving a valuable source of information that is for sure.

Let me know when you return to NZ and we will have to do an ST rally.

**Hinny** · 31st March 2011, 08:11

Originally Posted by Toaster

we will have to do an ST rally.

I'll be in.

Rural Riders Rally - Anzac weekend - Tahora could be a good one to go to as a group.

**sels1** · 31st March 2011, 08:49

Originally Posted by Toaster

Coming soon:
Stebel GenII airhorn

My favourite accessory...

much fun to be had

Congrats on the new bike

**Toaster** · 31st March 2011, 20:00

Thanks mate!

**Smifffy** · 31st March 2011, 20:24

I'm interested on your thoughts on the helmet after a few miles.

**Spearfish** · 31st March 2011, 20:30

If ya have a we bit of time could ya post a pic in full touring trim?

**brumax** · 2nd April 2011, 20:32

givi luggage kit fitted, 52ltr topbox and 42ltr side cases,
extra tank, and higher gear final drive will do 160 miles between fill ups,
seat made more comfortable, wider bars with risers , crash bars/ highway pegs,
also uprated front brakes and suspension,
decent mileage from tyres
laser prostock race cans, coz its got tae sound as good as it looks

now very comfortable for all day ridin

oh, and it has to be ridin by rider wearing all black kit and shades :-)