I was so glad to hear you note that these have increased in price. Many of the TH-cam videos are from 10 years or so ago and many people were saying not to pay over 2500 for one. Those days are over as they are getting harder to find in good condition. I just purchased one of these and initially, I thought I might have given too much. Not so, I am finding out.
I enjoyed your review of your ST1100. I own a 1998 St1100 that I bought used with 11,000 miles on it. It’s got 13,000 miles on it now so I guess it will serve me well for the foreseeable future. Mine looks almost new. Because some owners talked about the exhaust systems having rust I painted the header mufflers with POR-15 rust preventive so I guess rust don’t be a problem. The other thing I did was install a rear fender liner extension that protects the swing arm from abrasion from sand blasting by the rear wheel. Mine has bar risers also. It’s just a great bike.
Love your videos. Feels familiar as I have multiple bikes with a 95 Pan ....growing on me A LOT! Also have a Boxer (r1100gs). I come from the north west (you sound like lancs/Merseyside)...no AMG but an air cooled flat four (T25😂!)
Brilliant bikes,I have had 2 very low milers,p/x the first one for a Harley!! what a mistake that was,went out and bought another low mileage Pan great for riding around North Wales and the Trough of Bowland etc. Intresting garage, I decided to let my bikes(Pan & CBF600 SA-8) go in 2014 and regret to this day.Ride Safe and thank you.
Great bikes .I've had mine for 2 years , puts a smile on my face every time I leave the driveway! No problems of any kind , but I do check things . V4 /shaft drive : Smooth as a turbine . If I should find out I need something newer , I'll hang on to this one till new one has proved it self!
I keep my bikes immaculate...but recently got a Suzuki 1980 GS1000G which I had to restore. Had a serious 11 inch long donk in fuel tank, so repaired and looks good, but upon close inspection, not perfect. When I first got it, I thought I'd leave it rougher...like yours. So I get your approach. Hey it's an old bike, it's allowed to look used.
Good reviews - BUT - you really should replace the timing belt. The normal life of the timing belt is 100,000 km (around 60K miles) so you are well past now. If that belt breaks, you will immediately be off the road - and your engine will be wrecked. Replacing the belt is not a bad job and you might want to replace the clutch slave cylinder while you’re at it. They tend to die at about 10-12 year point (distance is not the issue with these components) - but it’s an easy job when you do the timing belt and again, you are well past now.
You really should service the brake calipers, cleaning and lubricating the pin that holds the brake pads, ensuring that the mechanism moves without hindrance or friction. My point of view, of course. I've done this on my cars, the Lexus IS 220d and my toyota Celica VVTi, and it worked great. It's not just the rotors or brake pads that matter. I planed, sometime to do that in my Honda ST1100
Hello! Great vid! Ive got an 02 ST1100 with 12000 miles on her, my favorite bike. Where at in CO are you? I live in Denver, maybe we can have an ST meetup soon!
We love our 1100, Honda did this bike perfectly. Can’t think of anything that would replace it.
I was so glad to hear you note that these have increased in price. Many of the TH-cam videos are from 10 years or so ago and many people were saying not to pay over 2500 for one. Those days are over as they are getting harder to find in good condition. I just purchased one of these and initially, I thought I might have given too much. Not so, I am finding out.
I enjoyed your review of your ST1100. I own a 1998 St1100 that I bought used with 11,000 miles on it. It’s got 13,000 miles on it now so I guess it will serve me well for the foreseeable future. Mine looks almost new. Because some owners talked about the exhaust systems having rust I painted the header mufflers with POR-15 rust preventive so I guess rust don’t be a problem. The other thing I did was install a rear fender liner extension that protects the swing arm from abrasion from sand blasting by the rear wheel. Mine has bar risers also. It’s just a great bike.
Love the vibe of this video. just like chatting with a guy who likes bikes
Greetings from the Springs! Nice review.
Love your videos. Feels familiar as I have multiple bikes with a 95 Pan ....growing on me A LOT! Also have a Boxer (r1100gs). I come from the north west (you sound like lancs/Merseyside)...no AMG but an air cooled flat four (T25😂!)
Great Sunday morning listening.. has me searching for Hondas
Brilliant bikes,I have had 2 very low milers,p/x the first one for a Harley!! what a mistake that was,went out and bought another low mileage Pan great for riding around North Wales and the Trough of Bowland etc. Intresting garage, I decided to let my bikes(Pan & CBF600 SA-8) go in 2014 and regret to this day.Ride Safe and thank you.
I may advise myself to get on of these !
Just bought one 95, 25k miles pristine condition, honda dealer every year per 2200 in Vermont. Wonderful machine, everything new except tires.
Great bikes .I've had mine for 2 years , puts a smile on my face every time I leave the driveway! No problems of any kind , but I do check things . V4 /shaft drive : Smooth as a turbine . If I should find out I need something newer , I'll hang on to this one till new one has proved it self!
Great review! Do a review of ST1300 if you happen to get one of those.
55 is pretty good even for newer bikes, lucky you! i only get 36 on mine
I keep my bikes immaculate...but recently got a Suzuki 1980 GS1000G which I had to restore. Had a serious 11 inch long donk in fuel tank, so repaired and looks good, but upon close inspection, not perfect. When I first got it, I thought I'd leave it rougher...like yours. So I get your approach. Hey it's an old bike, it's allowed to look used.
Good reviews - BUT - you really should replace the timing belt. The normal life of the timing belt is 100,000 km (around 60K miles) so you are well past now. If that belt breaks, you will immediately be off the road - and your engine will be wrecked. Replacing the belt is not a bad job and you might want to replace the clutch slave cylinder while you’re at it. They tend to die at about 10-12 year point (distance is not the issue with these components) - but it’s an easy job when you do the timing belt and again, you are well past now.
You really should service the brake calipers, cleaning and lubricating the pin that holds the brake pads, ensuring that the mechanism moves without hindrance or friction. My point of view, of course. I've done this on my cars, the Lexus IS 220d and my toyota Celica VVTi, and it worked great. It's not just the rotors or brake pads that matter. I planed, sometime to do that in my Honda ST1100
To jest świetny motocykl 🏍️! pozdrawiam serdecznie wszystkich użytkowników 👍🇵🇱
Hello! Great vid! Ive got an 02 ST1100 with 12000 miles on her, my favorite bike. Where at in CO are you? I live in Denver, maybe we can have an ST meetup soon!
Stainless brake lines help all bikes on braking. The 1300 reportedly had a high speed stability issue, which it worth researching for the remedy.
Any interesting bikes for sale?