Author Topic: Thinking about a 1300, Need Advice (Read 13864 times)

Streak · « **on:** November 18, 2012, 05:08:17 PM »

Well after much conversation and thoughts, I am considering a Honda ST1300......now don't everyone fall over in shock....but the thought it there, and she who controls the bank balance is open to the idea....

So hit me with some advice, what in your opinions is my ST1100 worth?

Specs:

1996 Honda ST1100, Black, 79,000km
Dash Shelf with 3 ram mount points
Top Box & Panniers
Custom Seat with custom wool seat cover
Bagster Tank Cover, 12V socket in left hand pocket
New Tyres, 6 months Rego
Paint 99% Perfect, barely a mark on her
Fully Serviced, new rear shock, highway wings.
1 inch Risers, New Xenon H4 Bulbs

I am thinking of spending about $10,000 on the ST1300, but in my fussy thoughts, i would want something with a top box with the pillion back rest, with around 90,000km or under on the clock, not sure what age of 1300 i would get for 10k, but i would be looking for something with a few extras....i am thinking maybe a black one, but i am not sure when they started making them in black

but i want some advice from the group, and as i said i am thinking about it, not running out this very second, lol and I know the 1100 riders will say best advice is not to sell it, but hey it is worth having a look...

cheers

Streak

STeveo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2012, 05:30:19 PM »

So take the advise and stick with the 1100! How much more power do you need to lose your license? Now you have the 1100 set up, why buy another one and go through all the dramas again? Don't be blinded by all the shiney bits on the 1300, we all get to the same place.

ST2UP · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2012, 05:58:27 PM »

Having just been through this exact process of 1100 to 1300 I know what your thinking, put aside the whole the 1100 is worth what you can get for it.....I would suggest either side of $7,000.....$10,000 will be a stretch but not impossible for 1300, a 2004 with 30 k's sold at Grafton for $10,500 last week.

Found when I was looking a black 2009 with under 20'ks at Coffs, the owner will let it go for $14,500 if you can stretch the budget, still for sale to......

Cheers

Chris

Whizz · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2012, 05:59:58 PM »

I got my 2004 1300, with all the boxes but otherwise standard in January of this year for a fraction over $10K

Biggles · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2012, 06:32:22 PM »

I found it took 6 months to sell my ST11 on the 'net and in the Courier Mail. It's much less painful to just trade it.
You might be lucky.
The trouble is, you won't get what it's really worth with all the improvements. People will only pay for the basic bike and take the farkles off you for free. Ditto the dealers.
Unless the ST11 is driving you nuts, don't waste money chasing some thought that the ST13 is way better.
OK, it has more sporty looks, but as Steveo says, you can't use the extra power.
The ST11s are bullet-proof and basically easier to service. You don't want to try to put oil in an ST13's tiny orifice without an even tinier funnel.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2012, 06:33:49 PM »

With only 79,000 kms on yours why change????

Streak · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:12:25 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on November 18, 2012, 06:33:49 PM

With only 79,000 kms on yours why change????

Well just thinking of upgrading, more room for Teela, we are in a position that we can upgrade :)

Tackleberry · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:19:33 PM »

Streak,

After having ridden the ST1300 at work for a couple of days, and having a similar set up to yourself with customised seat etc, I can tell you now that I wasn't really impressed enough to upgrade from my ST11 and she has 120 000 on the clock.

Unless you really need to upgrade for a reason, stick with the ST1100 mate.

PS: If you do upgrade how much do you want for the Bagster cover?

Streak · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:29:05 PM »

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PS: If you do upgrade how much do you want for the Bagster cover?

The body is not even cold.....

Tackleberry · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:35:40 PM »

Got to take chances when you can.

Brock · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:58:05 PM »

I hate to say it, But an ST that is heavily farkled is like a house with gold taps. in the end its a house (or an ST). The value of the extras is only there for some one that wants them. So basically, you have an Old bike with low Ks. I'm being harsh, I know.

saaz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2012, 08:52:49 PM »

If you feel like it and can, why not. Extras are discounted 50 to 100% as buyers look to get the best deal, and it is a buyers market. So you might be looking at an ST13 with not too many less kms

tj189 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2012, 09:13:03 PM »

I removed all the extras that I could off the bike prior to trading it in. Some you can use on the new one some you can sell off to others. do like the Nike advertisement.......

Streak · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:01:49 PM »

Well the other school of thought is spend the money on the bike I have.

Put the bike through a complete head to toe service get every nut and bolt checked
Bagster tank bag
Balance the carbs
Valve clearance
Put on cruise control
Put on my HID driving lights
Upgrade both Teelas and my riding gear

And we will be sorted for years to come....

Sighs I don't know

Whizz · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:16:35 PM »

That sounds like a far more sensible route...just think of the farkles you could get for that sort of money???????

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:30:40 PM »

If you do go the 1300 way remember there are a few slight changes from 08 on.

saaz · « **Reply #16 on:** November 19, 2012, 07:51:19 AM »

I think I would prefer a fullt optioned up ST11 rather than a standard ST13. Just factor in how much extra you might need to spend on the ST13. There is a nice one up in Caboolture with heaps of HID lights etc :)

Tipsy · « **Reply #17 on:** November 19, 2012, 10:25:38 AM »

py

There was no mention in the add at the top of the highway wings

but you may not be happy with them

Tipsy

Streak · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2012, 10:56:36 AM »

Quote from: Tipsy on November 19, 2012, 10:25:38 AM

py

There was no mention in the add at the top of the highway wings but you may not be happy with them

Tipsy

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1996 Honda ST1100, Black, 79,000km
Dash Shelf with 3 ram mount points
Top Box & Panniers
Custom Seat with custom wool seat cover
Bagster Tank Cover, 12V socket in left hand pocket
New Tyres, 6 months Rego
Paint 99% Perfect, barely a mark on her
Fully Serviced, new rear shock, highway wings.
1 inch Risers, New Xenon H4 Bulbs

Tipsy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 19, 2012, 11:42:08 AM »

py

Tipsy

Marcus · « **Reply #20 on:** November 19, 2012, 11:53:16 AM »

Stringo's 2 cents

...The 1300 seats are the worst thing ever to be put onto a bike....

Biggles · « **Reply #21 on:** November 19, 2012, 12:30:36 PM »

Quote from: Marcus on November 19, 2012, 11:53:16 AM

Stringo's 2 cents

...The 1300 seats are the worst thing ever to be put onto a bike....

No, that was the Harley Davidson badge!

Brian · « **Reply #22 on:** November 19, 2012, 12:37:39 PM »

Or you could take Teela for a spin on the ST1800...jus for shits n giggles...
Or or or do what you always wanted have a blk 11 & 1300

Nh478m · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2012, 06:57:38 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on November 19, 2012, 12:30:36 PM

Quote from: Marcus on November 19, 2012, 11:53:16 AM
Stringo's 2 cents

...The 1300 seats are the worst thing ever to be put onto a bike....

No, that was the Harley Davidson badge!

Yeah but the seats do come a very close second! The stock 1300 seats feel like you've been....

.....'d

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2012, 08:05:00 PM »

Warning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you take Teela for a spin on an ST1800 your next stop will be at the loan officer's desk at the bank.

News:

Author Topic: Thinking about a 1300, Need Advice (Read 13864 times)