Author Topic: New member from Melbourne with 1st question already! (Read 4803 times)

zevk · « **on:** October 02, 2012, 11:15:38 PM »

Hi to all Stowners and congrats on a VERY informative and well maintained site!

Your forum is a fantastic site for sharing farkles, technical repairs, procedures and just a bit of fun!

I am now 46 and was a Honda mechanic in L.A. (usa) many, many years ago for a short time, while I enjoyed the problem solving, I didn't enjoy the dirty hands and poor pay, so I moved on....

I have been riding for 20 odd years various bikes incl xl550, cb750sc, gsx750ef, gsxr750, vfr1100, vt750c6 and have now an intrest in the ST1300A!

Had a test ride on a pre-owned 2003 model in grey, from a local dealer recently and liked the stability and torque.

My question is a bit odd, but hopefully a Victorian member might know the answer....

The dealer (www.a1motorcycles.com.au/UsedBikes.aspx) has no previous log book or history of owners as they purchased the bike from "Geoff Taylor Honda" dealer in Dandenong that has changed hands.
The bike has 35k on the clock but the appearnace cosmetically, does not reflect this at all...it has been cosmetically neglected at best.

Perhaps this bike belonged to a currnet or past "STownerclub" member you may be able to put me in touch with to get further info?

Rego DC681
VIN JH2SC51U83M150070

Thanks in advance! Any leads would be appreciated! :)

regards,

Zev

Sabie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2012, 11:55:26 PM »

Hi Zev and welcome to the site.

Look around there are plenty of ST's out there.

Good luck with your search.

Cheers

Sab

zevk · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2012, 12:21:23 AM »

Will do, thanks Sab.
btw,what do you think a 2003 st1300A with 35,000 km should sell for?

Sabie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2012, 12:59:53 AM »

I'd say under $10,000. I had a look at that one online. There are better examples out there. Keep a watch on the site, someone will know of one.

tj189 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2012, 06:56:48 AM »

Welcome Zev, enjoy your time on the forum.

Have to agree with Sabie, so keep looking

Shiney · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:18:15 AM »

G’day Zev, welcome to the forum

zevk · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:23:31 AM »

thanks, will keep hunting....

regards

Streak · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:28:11 AM »

Morning ZedV,
Welcome to our fantastic group! they are a great bunch with excellent information, and some "interesting" senses of humour floating around.

out of interest i found this on bike sales for you, thought it sounded much better than the one your looking at the moment:

http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/details/honda-st1300-2003-13424931?PriceTo=687&__D=st1300&__sid=139B616F39D6&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&__Ntt=st1300&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__N=1432%20604%201430%201429%201626%201428%204294967259%20687%2082&__Ntk=BikeAll

Cheers streak

zevk · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:17:45 AM »

Hi Streak

Thanks for the reply. I have contacted that dealer and they informed me it was the non ABS version, (pre 06/20003).
I think ABS is improtant on a 300 kg bike, what are your thoughts?

regards

Zev

Streak · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:27:06 AM »

hmmm there are many thoughts on what the pros and cons of ABS is, i dont have it, i have read in many places where it is has saved many a rider.

i think it is an excellent tool to have, and it is one more way we can stay safer on the road, but value in the cost is also a factor, here is another ST1300 with ABS under 10k

http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/honda-st1300-abs-2004-13126816?__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__Nne=15&__Qpb=1&__sid=139B616F39D6&__N=1432%20604%201430%201429%201626%201428%204294967259%204294966771%2082

this one also bears looking at, judging by the photos, he has taken alot of care of it

http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/details/honda-st1300-abs-2005-12737718?PriceTo=687&__Nne=15&__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__Qpb=1&__sid=139B616F39D6&__N=1432%20604%201430%201429%201626%201428%204294967259%204294966771%20687

as your personal bike finder, do i get a finders fee?

Mitch · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:33:19 AM »

Hi Zevk and a Warm Welcome from the Wild West.

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:57:53 PM »

Welcome to the zoo Zev

Aj1300 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:25:19 PM »

Welcome Zev,enjoy the funny farm. Good to hear we have another Vic rider, those Queenslanders are trying to take over the world .

zevk · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:49:49 PM »

Thanks Streak and all respondents for the warm welcome, advice and kind warnings of getting involved in the shenanagans of the forum!

Still hunting

for the right deal as trade-in on my current ride..(mint 2005, VT750 with loads of extras)

Diesel · « **Reply #14 on:** November 14, 2012, 01:47:22 PM »

G'day Zev - welcome aboard mate.

Any luck yet?

Hope you're all set for the National Rally next March - it'll be great to see you and all the others there.

When I bought mine, I scoured the classifieds and internet - then found one 1200kms away. It was an immense amount of fun retrieving her and riding home on my new bike! Hope you have the same joy/luck.

Cheers, Diesel

zevk · « **Reply #15 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:54:49 PM »

Hi Diesel,

Thanks for your message!
Shortly after my post, I purchased a stunning beauuuuty in absoloootly MINT condish!
Would you believe only 4 km from my home!
1 mature caring owner, 2006 burgundy,

st1300abs with original topbox, panniers and sheepskin cover, 46,000 km.

It really is a magnificent machine!

i have already added:
aux switched relay fuse box
GPS mount and power
12v aux socket in R glovebox
Nautilis compact air horn
Vista cruise control
Mp4
Wraped the headers (to reduce left ankle roast)
air hawk seat from prev bike to pillion seat.

Now awaiting shipment of oxford heated grips, amber led stip to inside mirrors

would love a "Russel all day seat" or equivilant and perhaprs new Akropavic cans to improve the bikes soundtrack slightly ....but need to recover from initial expense firstly.

thnaks for the invite and welcome again!

btw where is the national rally?

regards

Zev

Biggles · « **Reply #16 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:10:12 PM »

btw where is the national rally?

Have a gander at this page:

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=1781.0

zevk · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:33:34 PM »

ahhha yes, I went to the thread after I stoopidly asked the question of course...

thanks for that, looks great, unsure if available will know closer to date.

thanks again

Zev

Diesel · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:37:30 PM »

Geez Zev - you really have the fever bad! Don'tchya?

Great to see you enjoying your new hobby.

Don't worry - there are quite a few ST tragics around here - so you're in great company.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Diesel

Whizz · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:39:29 PM »

Sweet wheels, well done!!...and welcome to the lunatic asylum!!

zevk · « **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:49:09 PM »

Thanks Wizz and Diesel,

I just love a good farkle like anyone, err I mena probably more than anyone else...

Shiney · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2012, 11:17:09 PM »

The new bike looks AWESOME Zev

Streak · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2012, 11:35:45 PM »

New bike looks fantastic mate! Well done!

tj189 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 15, 2012, 05:34:48 AM »

nice looking ride there

zevk · « **Reply #24 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:34:53 AM »

Thanks for the compliments guys!

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Author Topic: New member from Melbourne with 1st question already! (Read 4803 times)